7 Boat Tours in St Petersburg to Build a Day Around

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,871 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $80Our pick

Cruise Shell Key at sunset, search for shells on Sand Dollar Island, then watch the Sunshine Skyway Bridge light up for $80.25.

“Captain Paul and his crew member Chase were amazing! I booked this experienxe for my boyfriend’s birthday and it did not disappoint! The boat ride was so relaxing and stopping at Sand Dollar Island(?) was an added bonus - we were able to see the sunset there and hop off the boat if we wanted to. Seeing the lights under the bridge was phenomenal. Best experience we could have had! Thank you, Captain Paul and Chase for a great time!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,523 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

A small-group St. Pete Beach cruise for dolphins, Shell Key snorkeling, shells, wildlife, and an easy two-hour escape.

“It was fun and relaxing. It was really nice because there were just 5 of us and we got to choose some of the things we did. Our captain, Noell, was super fun and interesting.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 590 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Review of St. Petersburg’s evening yacht cruise, with Gulf views, dancing, live music, optional dinner, drinks, costs, and practical tips.

“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 listing. Overall a good time!”

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4.Dolphin Watching/Eco Cruise, John’s Pass, Madeira Bch, FL

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 529 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $31Best value

A practical review of Madeira Beach’s 90-minute Dolphin Quest cruise, with dolphin sightings, waterfront homes, guides, pricing, and booking tips.

“A great and relaxing cruise for Dolphins watch in St Pete Bay. We saw a lot of dolphins. The tour guide lady and the captain are very nice. A negative side is too cold during the cruising due to the particular chilly weather on the day of 12/30/2025. Also one-hour earlier arriving at the dock seems unnecessary.”

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5.St Petersburg Speed Boat Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · from $99

Drive your own F-13 speedboat across Tampa Bay, spot dolphins, and follow a guide toward Fort De Soto for a lively 90-minute outing.

“This was so much fun! Captain Scott ended up giving us a private tour because others had cancelled. He is very knowledgeable and gives very good instructions. We had a great time and got to hear some fun stories about the area. If you take this tour, request Captain Scott, he is the best!”

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6.Calypso Breeze Tropical Party Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 463 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71

Review the Calypso Breeze Tropical Party Cruise from Madeira Beach, with buffet dinner, open drinks, music, dancing, and St. Pete Beach views.

“Our group of 9, all age 50 and over, really enjoyed our sunset dinner cruise. The food was tasty and the variety offered something for everyone. Our sever, Jasmine was friendly and attentive. She kept the rum punch flowing. The DJ was fun and friendly too and played a nice variety of music. The intercostal cruise was lovely. We enjoyed the sunset and seeing all the gorgeous homes on the water. We all had a great time and agreed that we’d do it again.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Cruise St. Pete Beach at sunset in a six-person pontoon boat, with dolphins, canals, waterfront homes, local stories, and bottled water.

“I think it was a great boat ride with good information along the way. Beautiful sunset. The boat driver was very informative and we would come back again...”

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