St Petersburg, Florida

15 Best St Pete Boat Tours

The rest of the fleet: shelling cruises to the preserve’s drifts, the Egmont Key ferry to a lighthouse island and glass-bottom night tours with LED-lit fish feeds. Egmont’s gopher tortoises and fort ruins repay the crossing.

2.Small Group 2 Hour Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling to Shell Key

Experience a 2-hour small group dolphin cruise from St. Pete Beach, with snorkeling at Shell Key Island. Spot wildlife, enjoy scenic views, and relax.

★ 5.0

“Great experience! Nole was very knowledgeable and not corny like some captains can be 😂 he got in the water with us to show us some cool sea creatures and let us decide where we wanted to go for the day. He was super professional…”

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3.Evening Yacht Cruise with Optional Dining in St. Petersburg

Experience stunning Gulf views on a 2.5-hour evening yacht cruise in St. Petersburg, with optional dining, live music, and star-gazing for a romantic escape.

★ 4.5

“great environment 100% nice view under 🌉 beautiful place to go for a date or you can take family for a birthday party too. Is more adult environment”

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5.Calypso Breeze Tropical Party Cruise

Enjoy a lively evening on the Calypso Breeze Tropical Party Cruise with tropical buffet, unlimited drinks, and scenic views of St. Pete Beach for around $56.

★ 4.5

“We did the buffet package with included complimentary wine, beer and their rum punch. It was great! We had a fun time and the food was really good”

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6.Semi-Private 2Hr. Sunset Cruise of St. Pete Beach

Experience a relaxed 2-hour sunset cruise from St. Pete Beach, exploring canals, spotting dolphins, and enjoying stunning water views in an intimate setting.

★ 5.0

“Captain Noel friendly and courteous, informative. Unfortunately didn’t see dolphins, but understand not always the case. Well worth the price.”

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7.Sharkeys Glass Bottom Fish Feeding LED Night Tour St. Pete Beach

Experience St. Pete Beach at night with LED-lit kayaks, birdwatching at mangroves, and feeding fish in Boca Ciega Bay—guided, safe, and memorable.

★ 4.5

“Went with the family in this fun little trip out and back for night time kayaking. Clear bottom boat, the light in the water and then gave us fish food to attract and see tons of fish was great. The kids loved it a lot.…”

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8.Dolphin Watching Nature Cruise and Eco Tour from Hubbard’s Marina in John’s Pass

Experience Tampa Bay’s wildlife on a 1.5-hour dolphin cruise from Madeira Beach with friendly guides, comfy boats, and plenty of wildlife sightings.

“Mike & nick were great! They were knowledgeable and funny. We saw many dolphins! The tickets were priced just right.”

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9.Sunset Cruise over the Gulf of Mexico

Experience breathtaking sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico with this 2-hour Madeira Beach cruise. Relax, enjoy wildlife sightings, and bring your own drinks.

★ 5.0

“Troy was our captain, and he did a fantastic job. He gave a lot of great information pertaining to the bay area, dolphins, beautify homes and wildlife. If I ever take this cruise again, I will request him!”

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10.Three Hour Shelling Cruise to Shell Key Preserve from John’s Pass

Explore Shell Key Preserve on a relaxing 3-hour cruise from Johns Pass, enjoying shelling, wildlife sightings, and scenic boat rides in St. Petersburg.

★ 5.0

“very nice boat operator and assistant. heard some history about the area on the ride to Shell Island. The assistant even found a sand dollar for me. Really enjoyed the excursion!”

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11.Egmont Key Ferry from Ft. DeSoto Park

Discover the charm of Egmont Key with a scenic ferry from Ft. DeSoto Park, including wildlife sightings, historic sites, and plenty of beach time for just $49.95.

★ 5.0

“Such a fun time! Great crew!!! Couldn’t have asked for a better day on the water and island! Smoothie ride!”

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12.Dolphin Shelling Snorkeling Cruise in Tampa

Discover Gulf Coast wildlife on this 3-hour Dolphin Shelling Snorkeling Cruise from Tampa, featuring expert guides, dolphin sightings, and shelling fun.

★ 5.0

“Captain John was amazing! My friend and I ended up taking the tour on a colder day so we didn’t see that many dolphin but we did still enjoy collecting shells at shell key! I recommend this tour 100%. Will do again when I visit…”

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13.Shell Key Ferry from Ft. DeSoto Boat Ramp in Tierra Verde, FL

Experience a scenic 20-minute ferry ride from Ft. DeSoto to Shell Key, with ample time for shelling, swimming, and wildlife spotting in pristine surroundings.

★ 5.0

“Excellent on time service to beautiful Shell Key. Our captain and co-captain were super friendly and knowledgeable. Every aspect was handled smoothly and as described. Highly recommend!”

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14.4-Hour St. Pete Pier to Egmont Key Experience by Ferry

Discover Egmont Key on a 4-hour ferry trip from St. Pete Pier, with history, snorkeling, dolphin sightings, and stunning views under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

★ 4.5

“The tour was excellent, the crew is super friendly, the boat is clean, well organized and safe, the island is beautiful, and we saw several dolphins.”

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More St Pete Boat Tours

5.0St. Pete Dolphin Watching and Shelling Adventure3 hours (approx.)$42.80 4.52-Hour Sunset Cruise Tour in St. Petersburg2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$66.67 5.0Egmont Key Snorkeling Dolphin Tour4 hours (approx.)$95.00 4.54 Hour Egmont Key Island Tour With Dolphins & Snorkeling Included4 hours (approx.)$79.00 4.5Daytime Yacht Sightseeing Cruise with Optional Dining$26.70 5.0Tiki Boat cruise to John’s Pass Sandbar, Madeira Beach.2 hours (approx.)$71.00 5.0Private Boat: Island Cruise and Dolphins2 hours (approx.)$534.00 5.0Barrier Island, Shelling and Dolphin Tour in St Petersburg, Fl3 hours (approx.)$420.00 4.5Dolphin /Shelling/Snorkeling tours Private Charters2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)$55.00 4.0Glass Bottom Kayak Mangrove & Sandbar Adventure in St. Pete Beach4 hours (approx.)$62.00 5.0St. Pete Dolphin Watching and Island Sunset Cruise2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$56.50 5.0St. Pete Booze Cruise 21+ (All You Can Drink Pass Available)2 to 3 hours (approx.)$32.10 5.01-hour Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure Cruise from Madeira Beach$28.00 4.5Scenic Sunset Cruise from Historic Johns Pass, Free Beer and Wine1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$49.00 5.0Premiere Private Sunset Cruise With Lights Of The Skyway Bridge2 hours (approx.)$350.00 4.5Daytime Yacht Dance Cruise with Optional Dining2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$40.77 5.0Shell Key Shelling Tour Discover Unique Treasures – St. Pete, FL3 hours (approx.)$65.00 5.0Sunset Cruise to Johns Pass, Madeira Beach, St Pete Beach2 hours (approx.)$82.00 5.0Dolphin Sunset Cruise with Drinks Included1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$34.95 5.0Private 2-Hour Dolphin Watching Cruise in St. Petersburg, FL2 hours (approx.)$417.00 5.0Aqua Sol Adventures 2.5 Hour Private Snorkeling & Shelling tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$325.00 5.0Boat Tour For Sunset Cruise And Sunset Bridge Tour1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)$285.00 5.0Aqua Sol Adventures-4.5 hour Private Snorkeling,Dolphin,shelling4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$525.00 5.0Private Boat Charter to Johns Pass, Shell Key and Egmont Key$67

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