Private Tour
Private Boat: Island Cruise and Dolphins
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Exploring the islands is the best way to experience Tampa Bay. With over a decade of experience in the area, Captain Tyler will show you the best areas to jump in the water, ride on the tube or just hang on the beach.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Full bathroom on board Bring as much food and drinks as you'd like Bluetooth music Swim ladder During our 2 hour cruise, we head up to Coffee Pot Bayou and stop by the bird sanctuary to spot Roseate spoonbill, Heron, Ibis, Pelican and Cormorant. Then we pass some of the largest and most expensive homes in St Petersburg while looking for dolphins. Before heading back, we go out in the Bay away from land and cut off the engine for a while, you can stick your feet in the water, watch the sunset or just relax and have a drink. Tubing is an option in lieu of cruising past the neighborhoods. If you upgrade to a 3 hour trip, Shell Key is situated between Pass-a-grille and Fort Desoto. This is a popular destination for its beaches and shells. If you upgrade to a 4 hour trip, Bunces Pass is on the edge of the Gulf. Beautiful water on the edge of Fort Desoto, it is the most popular sandbar in the area among the locals. If you upgrade to a 5 hour trip, Egmont Key is the ultimate boating destination. Ruins of an old town from the 1800s and inhabited by a large population of gopher tortoise, Egmont is a true tropical paradise. Explore or just hang at the beach.
What‘s Included
Use of tube
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Options
3 Hour Cruise - Shell Key
Duration: 3 hours
Downtown St Pete to Shell Key
Catamaran Powerboat
Sunset Cruise
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Downtown St Pete to Shore Acre
Catamaran Powerboat
5 Hour Cruise - Egmont Key
Duration: 5 hours
Downtown St Pete to Egmont Key
Catamaran Powerboat
4 Hour Cruise - Fort Desoto
Duration: 4 hours
Downtown St Pete to Ft Desoto
2020 World Cat 296DC: This is THE boat to be on this summer! If you're looking for the best luxury small boat charter in the area, you've found it.
2 Hour Cruise - Tampa Bay
Duration: 2 hours
Downtown St Pete to Tampa Bay
Catamaran Powerboat
After Dark City Lights Cruise
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Downtown St Pete to Shore Acre
Catamaran Powerboat
Reviews
72 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We love Tyler!
V8937MGscottt,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00He’s the best captain! We’ve been with him for 5 years! We always come back and everytime we see dolphins with him! We love capt!
Great experience
stephanienK2239VS,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain was great and dolphins are always promised. Definitely recommend!!
Amazing boat trip
jenmC1930FE,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time tubing and on the sand bar. Ps we saw dolphins jumping by the boat
Best boat day ever!
jennifernC6880IQ,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great afternoon out to see with captain Tyler! It was obvious he knew the waters well, taking us to a little known sand bar where we jumped in the water for games, swimming, socializing, and a lot of fun! The ride was beautiful and on the way back some of the captains dolphin friends came to play in the wake! It was a great time and well worth the investment!
Best boat tour in Tampa area
ELMTraveler,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great tour, it's our second time around. Tyler is very kind, funny helpful, and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed it, I would recommend it highly.
A day to remember!
leeedwardb2025,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome time, fair price, very fun day and a great captain, thank you! We went swimming and found wildlife and had an excellent time.
So much fun!!
alyssasG5720JM,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tyler is the best! He knew exactly where to take us to see dolphins and hang out and swim at a sand bar. 10/10 recommend!! The longer you can book, the better!
A Finer Tim Couldn’t Be had
1nconformista,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I felt like I should’ve paid more, Cap’n Tyler took us to a nice spot, brought the fun and I was sad to have to return to the dock.
Loved this charter!
Todd F,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome day on the water!! Sandbar was cool and dolphins running behind the wake was something we’ve never seen! Captain T was awesome!
Very good time; exactly as I hoped.
DayTrip20118384208,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00He was incredible. We got there early and he was ready early. It was a very peaceful and enjoyable ride. There is a bathroom on board. Everything was super clean. He is very knowledgeable about the area and gave us a good tour. We saw lots of dolphins.
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