Tropical Buffet Cruise Clearwater Beach: Dinner or Lunch

Two-hour island cruise with meal, tropical drinks, and sightseeing or dancing options

A tropical buffet cruise departing from Clearwater Beach offers a two-hour sail on calm Florida waters with a full dinner buffet featuring mango glazed chicken, beef teriyaki and pulled pork, plus house wine, beer and rum punch included. You choose between an afternoon lunch cruise with narration or an evening dinner cruise with a DJ and dancing. A live English-speaking guide leads the experience, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Clearwater Beach Tropical Buffet Cruise

• Board the cruise at Clearwater Beach
• Enjoy sightseeing and narration
• Dine on Tropical Island Style Buffet
• Experience music and dancing on evening cruise
• Return to the dock at Clearwater Beach

The experience

The cruise boards and departs from Clearwater Beach, where you can arrive early to spend time on the sand before boarding or stay after to explore the rest of the city. The two-hour sail stays in calm, protected waters, so the ride itself is steady. A tropical-themed buffet is the centerpiece of the meal: mango glazed chicken, beef teriyaki and pulled pork are the main dishes, and the menu rotates seasonally as the kitchen sources fresh ingredients. House wine (chardonnay, white zinfandel and merlot), beer (Bud and Budweiser), rum punch and Pepsi products are included. Tropical drinks beyond these can be ordered at the bar for your own expense.

The afternoon lunch cruise emphasizes sightseeing and narration from the Cruise Director, so you get commentary on what you're passing. The evening dinner cruise swaps the narration for a DJ and dancing, with Caribbean-flavored entertainment and interactive activities built into the evening. Both cruises follow the same route and serve the same buffet. If you need a vegetarian option, let the operator know at booking and they'll have it ready. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and the minimum drinking age is 21 for alcohol.

What’s included

• Tropical island-style dinner buffet with mango glazed chicken, beef teriyaki and pulled pork.
• house wine, beer, rum punch and Pepsi products.
• live English-speaking guide and Cruise Director.
• two-hour sail on calm Clearwater waters.
• choice of afternoon lunch cruise with narration or evening dinner cruise with DJ and dancing.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tropical Lunch CruiseGuide in English · 12:30This laid-back afternoon sailing features a tropical island buffet. Guests can listen to the narration, enjoy tropical beverages and more. Beer, wine, rum punch and soft drinks are complimentary for those holding both a cruise and buffet ticket. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Dinner Cruise Tropical PartyGuide in English · 18:00This relaxed evening sailing features a tropical island buffet. Guests can join in the dancing, enjoy tropical beverages and more. Beer, wine, rum punch and soft drinks are complimentary for those holding a buffet ticket.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 12:30 and 18:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Starlite Cruises

Is this one for you?Pick the evening departure if you want dancing and live entertainment woven into the meal. Choose the afternoon lunch cruise if you prefer sightseeing narration and a quieter pace on the water.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the lunch and dinner cruise departures?

The afternoon lunch cruise includes sightseeing narration from the Cruise Director as you sail, while the evening dinner cruise features a DJ, dancing and interactive Caribbean-themed entertainment instead of narration. Both serve the same tropical buffet and sail for two hours.

What does the tropical buffet include?

The buffet features mango glazed chicken, beef teriyaki and pulled pork as the main dishes, with a rotating seasonal menu. House wine, beer, rum punch and Pepsi products are included. Tropical drinks beyond these are available at the bar for your own expense.

Is the boat accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, the cruise boat is wheelchair accessible. Service animals are also allowed on board.

What time do I need to arrive for boarding?

The cruise departs from Clearwater Beach, and you're welcome to arrive early before departure or stay on the beach afterward. Specific boarding times are confirmed when you book.