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

“It's was beautiful, we were celebrating my husband's birthday, he really enjoyed it. Aaron and Dylan made it extra special.”

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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

“Great experience. Very informative, very knowledgeable crew. Loved the sights and all around sights. Loved seeing the dolphins.”

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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

“Great fun getaway time wish it was a little longer. My third time going I had so much fun. I want to bring my children to let them experience”

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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

“My teen daughter and I had a wonderful time cruising the canals, seeing the beautiful land and seascapes, all while chatting with our knowledgeable captain and the couple who booked the same experience. Everyone was extremely friendly and engaged. We had a wonderful time. We…”

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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

“It was fun. This was my first time and I didn’t expect this level of difficulty. I rode by myself which made it a little more challenging but it still was a great experience.”

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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.

“We had a very relaxing time. We saw baby dolphins, mommas and babies swimming together, enormous houses and had very fun and knowledgeable guides.”

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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 saw dolphins, amazing houses and our kids (18, 16 and 10) enjoyed finding awesome shells to take home. Captain Robin was a great host!”

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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

“It was a great experience loved the gopher tortoises but enjoyed the beach and just relaxing the captain of the boat Robin was excellent”

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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

“My son & I had Troy for a captain and it was so fun! Troy knew where to go to see the dolphins and we even got them playing in our wake a few times. Overall I think we saw around 20 different dolphins. I…”

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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

“Professional and fun. It’s a short ferry ride from The De Soto Park boat ramp to Shell island. We went on the 10am to and returned at 2:30. Perfect day!”

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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

“This is a super fun experience and a great way to see an area you probably wouldn’t otherwise. We went with a group ages 9 to 80 and it was perfect for everyone!”

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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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