Top St Petersburg Cruises & Sailing

If you want to explore the waters near St. Pete Beach at night, but are too intimidated to journey out on your own because the area is home to a lot of marine life, this tour is a great choice. This St. Pete Beach Glass Bottom Kayak LED Night Tour lets you go out with a guide who knows the area and its ecosystem well and who can easily lead the way even in the dark.

Look for dolphins around Boca Ciega Bay in St. Pete Beach on a cruise in the Tampa Bay Area. Continue into the Gulf of Mexico to visit Shell Key island, a wildlife preserve where you can snorkel, swim, or collect shells on the beach. Depending on the season, you might spot dolphins, manatees, rays, and a variety of seabirds. This family-friendly tour offers both a late morning and afternoon departure, making it easy to suit your schedule.

Spice up any Florida vacation with a cruise on the Gulf of Mexico. Beginning in St. Petersburg, enjoy a beautiful sunset (depending upon the time of year) and listen to live music on board the elegant 'StarLite Sapphire' yacht. Choose from the open-air observation deck or the climate-controlled cabin inside. Either way, the view is spectacular. Then dance the night away or take a romantic stroll along the deck.

Cruise with us on "The Big Blue Boat," the largest, safest, and most stable dolphin watch boat in the Tampa Bay area. You will be cruising in the beautiful, calm and protected back bay waters while seeing dolphins perhaps manatees, lots of seabirds, bird nesting island, commercial fishing village and million dollar homes.

Step aboard an evening cruise for dinner and drinks while you take in views of St. Pete Beach. Watch over the landmarks of St. Pete and munch on food from the tropical-themed buffet. Open bar means you won't go thirsty while jamming to island music from the onboard DJ and other entertainment.

If you're looking for a place to watch the sun set over Florida's stunning water, but don't want to just sit dockside, this Gulf of Mexico Sunset Cruise from Madeira Beach takes you out on the water to do just that. Bring your own alcohol (or non-alcoholic drinks) and enjoy the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico.

Experience the thrill of driving a speedboat across the crystal blue waters of Tampa Bay on this sightseeing tour. Hop on board an F-13 mini speedboat and get ready for adventure. Follow a trained guide in a separate boat with a two-way communication system installed to talk back and forth. Check out the beautiful Florida coast and look for pods of dolphins and other wildlife swimming below or gliding down and around from above.

Get out on the water and see Tampa Bay from a new perspective with this kayaking tour. Ride in a clear kayak—which has the advantage of greater visibility of the underwater world. Along the way look out for coastal birds, marine life, and the beautiful mangroves. No need to worry about missing out on photo opportunities—the trip includes photo stops and a break at Shell Key to enjoy its beach and sandbars.

While in Treasure Island, see the beautiful area without getting caught in the crowds on land. This Treasure Island Sailing Experience lets you go on a small-group cruise around either the Gulf of Mexico or Boca Ciega Bay. You can bring your own drinks as a cooler is provided for cruiser goers to use, or you can enjoy the included soda and bottled water.

Discover St. Petersburg's undeveloped Shell Key Preserve on this exciting kayak excursion. Join a small group and gear up for your adventure through mangrove tunnels and shallow seagrass meadows. While you paddle, observe local wildlife like sea turtles and seabirds and stop at Shell Island to collect seashells or go for a swim.

If you’re looking for a romantic experience, dinners can be overrated and not very exciting. This Treasure Island Sunset Sailing Experience is a great thing for couples to do, as well as anyone looking to relax. You’ll take in sunset views as you sail, and bottled water and soda are provided. If you’d like to bring your own drinks, you also can. Plus, a restroom is on board for convenience as you sail.

From the Pier to Paradise. You’ll sail by the beautiful shorelines of St. Pete, pass under the stunning Sunshine Skyway bridge and perhaps see a dolphin or two! This is the only charter offering service from downtown St. Petersburg traveling to Egmont Key and passing under the Sunshine Skyway. You will have 2 hours on Egmont Key to explore the pristine beaches, historic lighthouse, ruins of Ft. Dade, and the amazing wildlife before your return trip. Unlike all other ferry services to Egmont Key, The Pelican St Pete will stay with you on the island - bathrooms and a bit of shade if needed, available the entire time.

Take a relaxed sunset cruise launching from St. Pete Beach and view a different side of the city on this shared small group boat ride. Although it’s shared, the passenger count is kept low to create a semi-intimate experience as you cruise through residential canals to view local mansions. As you pass by Tierra Verde, you might see dolphins swimming near your boat. Bottled water is provided, as well as blankets in the cooler months.

Whether you’re a local looking for a new way to exercise or a visitor who wants to discover Florida’s waterways, this private kayaking adventure in Tierra Verde is customizable to your desires. This experience includes all of the gear you need, including ocean kayaks, paddles, a safety vest, dry bags, and more. They’ll help you put together a unique tour through the local mangrove tunnels where you can spot plenty of aquatic and aviary wildlife.

Sit back, relax and enjoy your BYOB and food during the 2-hour sunset cruise from The St. Pete Pier to Paradise. You’ll sail by the beautiful shorelines of St. Pete, pass under the stunning Sunshine Skyway bridge and perhaps see a dolphin or two! The sunset is not to be missed!

Add some adventure to any Florida vacation with an entertaining and educational sightseeing cruise on Tampa Bay. Beginning in St. Petersburg, relax, enjoy the beautiful scenery and listen to the captain’s live commentary on board the elegant StarLite Sapphire yacht. Choose from the open-air observation deck or select the air-conditioned dining cabin inside. Upgrade to include a delightful lunch; there are six delicious meals to choose from, plus a variety of beverages to purchase from the onboard bar.

Our tiki boat is very large with plenty of room to dance and party. We have a bluetooth connection for you to listen to your own music or if you want we can be your DJ. While it is not a guarantee we do see many dolphins jumping around when we are out. This tour is yours, we can either go to a sandbar to hang out, go bar hopping on the water, or just cruise around and sightsee

Say ‘ahoy’ to a few hours in Tampa Bay with this private cruise. You’ll hop aboard in St. Pete then sail to Coffee Pot Bayou to spot waterfowl at the bird sanctuary. You’re welcome to snorkel or sit back and relax as you wait for dolphins to make an appearance. Extended trip options are available which include tubing and exploring Egmont Key.

Charter your own private boat for a sunset cruise and dolphin-watching adventure for up to six guests. You'll set sail on a 26-foot boat, where you'll learn all about dolphins and get to see some of the majestic sea mammals in their natural environment. you'll then sail out into the Gulf of Mexico to take in views of the sunset before returning to your departure point.

Enjoy a private yacht for a 2 hour cruise. We board the vessel at Gulfport Municipal Marina or other locations by request. We cruise along the beach and look for marine life and see nearby sights as we travel around the St Pete Beach and Shell Key. Our yacht offers protection from harsh weather, yet offers outdoor seating for comfort and socializing with your group. We typically stop in a lagoon or calm water anchorage to enjoy refreshments, listen to music, relax, swim, wade to the beach and look for shells.

Welcome to Salt and Mist Sea Tours! This all-inclusive 3hr tour includes a Bottlenose Dolphin and Marine Life Tour, an Island Architecture Tour of Celebrity Mansions and other waterfront mansions, casual cruising in and around many different Islands, Keys and Bridges in the Tampa Bay area and stop on a secluded Barrier Island on the Gulf of Mexico for shelling, swimming and relaxing. With (2) Vessels in our fleet, you can also be creative and stop at one of our many oceanfront restaurants for drinks and food. Eat in or take it on the boat, we have tables that mount in either boat so you can enjoy! If you have other ideas for your boat trip and want to be creative with your experience, all tours are 100% customizable, just let us know what you want and we will accommodate you! NOTE: PLEASE CALL US DIRECTLY IF THERE ARE ONLY 1-3 PEOPLE IN YOUR PARTY! If you want to guarantee your trip to be private, please select (5) seats at checkout! See you on the ocean! Captain Joe

Dolphins! Snorkeling! Island Time! Come along with us as our captains guide you along on this FUNTASTIC 4 hour adventure! Our first stop is over the sunken ruins of ‘OLD FORT DADE’. Here you will see lots of fish, hermit crabs, conch and plant life. You may also see manatees on our trip. Next, we will pull the boat up to the beach at Egmont Key, where you can hop off and go exploring across the island. You can snorkeling some more from the shoreline. You can picnic, go shelling or you can sit back and relax on the white sandy beaches. While you are on the island, we recommend that you take the short walk inland to search for gopher tortoises. They are cool to spot as they graze the grass fields. Time to head back to port! Once again we will search for marine life along our route back to the marina. We always have a surprise or two in store for you! Come along with our captain and crew as lead you on an experience of a lifetime! PRICES INCLUDE ALL YOUR SNORKELING GEAR FOR THE DAY

We have great boats that let you explore around shell Key, Ft Desoto and many other great areas. We also rent kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling equiptment, water mats, fishing poles etc etc.

This tour may include birding, shelling, snorkeling, island hopping, marine biology or a little of everything. This is a great way to get out on the water and enjoy your friends or family for less than the price of renting a boat and without any of the stress.