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.

1.Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show – 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete

Experience stunning sunset views, dolphin spotting, and the Skyway Light Show on a 3-hour boat cruise in St. Pete for a memorable evening on the water.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Very nice tour, you get to see St Pete from the water, experience the clear and warm waters of the gulf of Mexico with white sandy beaches. You get to see engineering at its best in the form of the many bridges you go under.…”

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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

“Our guide, Noel, was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about the area and shared many fun facts. He also snorkeled with us on the sandbar and helped us find sand dollars and other creatures. We had a wonderful time.”

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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

“It was a fun evening with friends! At was dark so a little difficult to see views. Food was optional but most people had dinner. The captain had an emergency so we were 30 late leaving. I would suggest more description with food details in…”

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4.Dolphin Quest – Sightseeing/Eco Cruise, John’s Pass, Madeira Beach, FL

Experience Madeira Beach’s dolphins and scenic homes on a 1.5-hour boat cruise. Perfect for wildlife lovers, families, and anyone seeking scenic views.

★ 5.0

“The staff is fabulously informative and fun. The dolphins were plenty and beautiful!! I would encourage a little clearer directions to help find the location. Loved it!!”

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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 picked a night fog rolled in and our uber driver got us there a few minutes late, but captain was waiting for us and the staff was great! The fog disappeared during our cruise, and we had a family of dolphins follow alongside the…”

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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

“We had a great time on the sunset cruise. Captain Noel was great & we learned so much. We saw several dolphins & tons of pelicans. We've done other cruises on larger boats in the area, we really enjoyed this cruise with a much smaller…”

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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

“Very relaxing and fun. Enjoyed feeding the fish and paddling at night on the kayaks. The guide was knowledgeable about the area and shared interesting information.”

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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.

“Great time and Great staff. Well worth the price and wonderful to get out on the water. Saw a number of dolphins, osprey and nest and tons of pelicans! Crew very knowledgeable. 3 thumbs up! 😁”

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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

“Dolphin watching and sunset viewing! Awesome! We liked the smaller boat so we did not have to fight for seats!”

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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

“We had a fun trip to Shell Key with all ladies running the show! Captain Robin was fun and informative. Mate Leah was fantastic and made us necklaces with out shells on the way back to the dock. Fun day!”

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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

“The ferry operators were excellent. They were kind and informative and fun. I especially loved that they stopped twice on the return trip to get trash out of the water. A+++ for their care about the environment and wildlife. Egmont Key itself exceeded my expectations.…”

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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

“We had the best time with Captain T. We saw many pods of dolphins that would jump bWeehind the boat. Our adventure on Shell Island was amazing and we found some stellar finds. Captain T is amazing Captain as well as photographer. The pictures he…”

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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 ride to and from the island was amazing. Bring bug spray though! There were mosquitos everywhere near the center of the island, stay on the beach if you want to avoid them. Other than that, we had an excellent time.”

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15.Pirate Adventure Cruise – John’s Pass, Madeira Beach, FL

Discover the family-friendly Pirate Adventure Cruise from Madeira Beach, offering engaging activities, stunning views, and great value for $42 each.

★ 4.5

“Amazing time aboard the pirate ship with captain Jim, and pirates Josh and Tracy ! The games they offered for the kids were were so much fun, along with kids pirate mustaches and tattoos. The views were stunning , and we even got to see…”

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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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