Boat Tours in St Petersburg at a glance
- Our pick: 3-Hour Sunset Cruise St. Pete: Skyway Bridge Light Show, US$ 85 per person (3h, 4.94★ · 2,413).
- Top rated: Tiki Boat Cruise to John's Pass Sandbar, Madeira Beach, US$ 79 per person (2h, 4.95★ · 97).
- Best value: Dolphin Racer Adventure Cruise in St. Pete Beach, US$ 30 per person (1h 30m, 4.74★ · 419).
Price per person across the 25 options priced per person: US$ 30–US$ 388 (median US$ 60). With 100+ reviews: 21 of 39.
Of the 39 options: 31 with live guides in English, 35 with free cancellation, 34 with instant confirmation, 20 kid-friendly, 16 private and 27 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Boat Tours in St Petersburg
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39 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
3-Hour Sunset Cruise St. Pete: Skyway Bridge Light Show Three-hour evening boat cruise from St. Pete along the Intracoastal to Shell Key Preserve with a sunset stop at Sand Dollar Island and views of the Skyway. Every day · 16:15, 16:30 and 16:45 · All ages ★ 4.94 (2,413 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Shell Key Island Snorkeling Tour: Dolphins & Wildlife, Max 6 Snorkel Shell Key Island and spot dolphins, manatees and rays on a semi-private boat tour with a maximum of 6 passengers. Every day · 09:00, 11:30, 14:00 and 16:15 ★ 4.87 (1,649 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Dolphin Watching Cruise John's Pass: Guaranteed Sightings Dolphin Quest cruise through Boca Ciega Bay on a 40-foot Coast Guard certified boat with live guide. Every day · 12:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.87 (578 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Shell Key Shelling Cruise from John's Pass: Dolphins and seabirds Three-hour shelling cruise from John's Pass to Shell Key Preserve with wildlife spotting on protected bay waters and gulf beaches. Every day except Monday and Wednesday · 10:00 and 13:30 · Up to age 64 ★ 4.85 (509 reviews) Duration: 3h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Dolphin Watching Cruise John's Pass: The Big Blue Boat Cruise the calm back bay waters of John's Pass on the largest dolphin watch boat in Tampa Bay: narrated tour with restrooms, snack bar. Every day · 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.75 (468 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 35 per person
Dolphin Racer Adventure Cruise in St. Pete Beach Dolphin watching boat cruise from St. Pete Beach with live captain narration and guaranteed dolphin sightings. Every day except Wednesday · 8 start times, 11:00 to 18:30 · All ages ★ 4.74 (419 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Evening Yacht Cruise St. Pete: Waterfront Dining & DJ Evening yacht cruise departing St. Pete aboard the Starlite Horizon with reserved seating, live DJ, and optional fine dining service with an 11-entrée menu. Tue–Sun · 18:00 and 19:00 · All ages ★ 4.29 (507 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 41 per person
Snorkeling in Tampa: Dolphin & Shell Key Wildlife Cruise Snorkel Shell Key's 1,800-acre wildlife preserve near Tampa with private boat transport and equipment included. 95% of cruises see wild dolphin. Every day · 09:00, 12:15 and 13:30 ★ 4.79 (347 reviews) Duration: 3h–3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 78 per person
St Petersburg Sunset Cruise: Dolphins & Gulf Views, Small Groups Semi-private sunset cruise from St Pete with max 6 passengers. See dolphins in residential canals, Gulf views, bottled water included. Departs daily. Every day · 16:15 and 16:30 ★ 4.90 (484 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Shell Key Preserve Dolphin Watching and Island Sunset Cruise Watch dolphins along Shell Key Preserve on a 45ft catamaran, hunt shells at sunset, and pass under the Pinellas Bayway Bridge's cathedral tunnel. Every day · 16:15, 16:30 and 16:45 · All ages ★ 4.94 (270 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 57 per person
St. Pete Dolphin Watching and Shelling Cruise: 3-Hour Tour Three-hour dolphin-watching cruise from St. Pete with a stop at Shell Island for shelling and swimming. Includes onboard bar. Every day except Tuesday and Thursday · 10:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.94 (247 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 43 per person
John's Pass Pirate Adventure Cruise: 90-Min Sightseeing Pirate-themed cruise from John's Pass in Madeira Beach on a 46-foot Coast Guard inspected ship with live guide. Every day · 11:30, 14:30 and 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.74 (232 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 49 per person
Dolphin cruise St. Pete Beach: Boca Ciega Bay sightseeing Cruise Boca Ciega Bay from Gulfport past the pink Don CeSar and Isla del Sol while watching for bottlenose dolphins, with bottled water and restroom access. Every day · 11:00 and 14:00 ★ 4.93 (195 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Gulf of Mexico: Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Dolphin Views Feel the breeze on a Gulf of Mexico sunset cruise, spot dolphins, enjoy music and drinks, and relax with included water, cooler, and ice. Departs from Cambria Hotel docks. Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 ★ 4.79 (386 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 67 per person
Egmont Key Island: Dolphin Cruise & Snorkeling Tour St Petersburg 4-hour boat tour from St Petersburg to Egmont Key with snorkeling gear, wild dolphin sightings, and shell hunting on pristine beaches. USCG-inspected vessel, all ages welcome. Next departure: 1 Mar 2027 · All ages ★ 4.73 (154 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
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Shell Key Island: Dolphin Cruise & Shell Hunting from St Petersburg 2.5-hour boat tour from St Petersburg to Shell Key with wild dolphins, mangrove wildlife, and shell collecting. Small groups, BYOB welcome, all ages. Every day · 09:00 · All ages ★ 4.86 (120 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Private Boat Charter St. Pete: Dolphins, Watersports & Snorkeling Private boat charter in St. Petersburg with captain, snorkeling gear and watersports equipment included. You pick the activity, the captain handles the boat. Every day · 7 start times, 09:00 to 19:00 ★ 5.00 (118 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 285 per group
Egmont Key Snorkeling Dolphin Tour: Ruins & Grass Flats Snorkel Egmont Key's historic ruins or beginner grass flats with gear included, captain narration, and a guide who stays with your group the entire time. Every day · 13:00 · All ages ★ 4.73 (107 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 95 per person
St Petersburg: Private Island Cruise & Dolphin Watching Private boat cruise in St Petersburg with Captain Tyler. 2–5 hours exploring islands, dolphins, bird sanctuaries and sandbars. Tubing and snorkeling included. Every day · 24 start times, 08:00 to 20:30 ★ 5.00 (106 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 534 per group
St. Pete Pier: Floating Tiki Bar Cruise with BYOB & Private Boat Tiki bar cruise around St. Pete Pier with Coast Guard captain. Bring your own drinks and coolers. Bluetooth speaker included. Groups up to 6 or per-person bookings available. Thu–Sun · Every 1 h 45 min, 10:00 to 20:30 · From age 6 ★ 4.80 (101 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 60 per person
Tiki Boat Cruise to John's Pass Sandbar, Madeira Beach Feel the breeze on a tiki boat cruise from Madeira Beach to John's Pass sandbar, with music, dolphins, and coolers of ice. Includes bottled water and local guide. Every day · 10 start times, 09:30 to 15:00 ★ 4.95 (97 reviews) Duration: 2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
St Pete Beach: Private Shell Island Dolphin & Snorkeling Tour Feel the sea breeze on a private St Pete Beach charter with dolphin watching, Shell Key shelling, and snorkeling gear included. Easy boarding, shaded boat, restroom onboard. Mon–Fri · 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.62 (89 reviews) Duration: 2h 15m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
St. Pete Yacht Cruise: Dolphins & Narrated Sightseeing Afternoon sightseeing cruise on a luxury yacht through St. Pete's inland waters with live narration, dolphins to spot, and optional fresh-made lunch aboard. Tue, Wed and Fri · 12:00 · All ages ★ 4.29 (89 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 34 per person
St. Pete Beach Snorkeling Private Boat with Watersports Gear Snorkel from a private charter boat near St. Pete Beach with all gear included. Try wakeboarding, water skiing and tubing on the same trip. Every day · 09:00, 10:00, 11:15, 13:30 and 14:30 ★ 5.00 (88 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 350 per group
Compare 15 more options for Boat Tours in St Petersburg
From US$ 32 per person · 2 h to 6 h
St. Pete Sandbar Party Boat: 21+ Day Cruise & Floating Bar 50-foot catamaran to Eleanor Island sandbar with open bar, floating toys, and crew. 30-45 min cruise through John's Pass with hundreds of boats and shallow waters. Next departure: 26 Mar 2027 · From age 13 ★ 4.94 (220 reviews) Duration: 4h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 80 per person
St. Pete Booze Cruise 21+: All-You-Can-Drink on the Water St. Pete Booze Cruise for ages 21+ aboard a 50-foot catamaran with open bar, passing waterfront estates. Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun · 11:00, 13:30, 13:45, 14:00 and 16:15 · From age 21 ★ 4.89 (64 reviews) Duration: 2h–3h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 32 per person
Madeira Beach Boat Tours: Shell Key Cruise Four-hour private boat tour from Madeira Beach to Shell Key with experienced captain, cooler with ice and water, floating mat, and optional shade. Every day · 09:00 and 13:30 ★ 5.00 (29 reviews) Duration: 4h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 660 per group
Madeira Beach private boat tour: Dolphins and Shell Key Four-hour private boat tour from Madeira Beach to Shell Key with a live English-speaking captain. Search for dolphins and local wildlife. Every day · No fixed time ★ 5.00 (22 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 449 per group
Snorkeling in St Petersburg: Private Charter with Gear Private snorkeling charter in St Petersburg with all equipment included. Explore Egmont Key ruins and Shell Key on a 2.5-hour trip tailored to your group. Every day · No fixed time ★ 5.00 (7 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 350 per group
St. Petersburg Sunset Champagne Charter: Dolphins & Skyway Sunset boat charter in St. Petersburg with champagne, charcuterie and snacks aboard a 38-foot yacht. Most trips feature dolphins near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Every day · 18:30 · All ages ★ 5.00 (10 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 159 per person
Shell Key & Fort De Soto boat tour: 4-hour sandbar excursion Boat tour from Clearwater to Shell Key and Fort De Soto Park aboard a 23ft pontoon with captain, accommodating up to 6 passengers for a day of beach exploration. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 13:30 ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 4h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 650 per group
Private St Petersburg Inshore Fishing Charter: Tampa Bay Private inshore fishing charter in St Petersburg targeting snook, redfish and spotted seatrout in Tampa Bay waters. Every day · 07:00 and 14:00 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 388 per person
Shell Key Island tour: Dolphins, shells & mangroves Two-and-a-half-hour boat tour from St Petersburg to Shell Key with wild dolphin sightings in Dolphin Bay, shell hunting on the beach. Every day · 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00 ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 750 per group
Sunset Cruise & Bridge Tour near St Pete: Two Options Two sunset boat tours from St Pete: cruise the intracoastal for dolphins and the gulf sunset. Every day · 18:30 and 19:00 ★ 5.00 (10 reviews) Duration: 1h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 285 per group
Egmont Key State Park boat tour: Fort Dade ruins and lighthouse Private boat tour to Egmont Key State Park in Florida with a guide, exploring Civil War-era Fort Dade ruins, a 150-year-old lighthouse. Every day · No fixed time ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 625 per group
Yacht party cruise to Shell Key Preserve from St. Petersburg Cruise 25 minutes from St. Petersburg to Shell Key Preserve on a 36 ft. power yacht with captain and crew. Swim, paddleboard. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 16:00 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 800 per group
Shell Key Island Tour: Dolphins, Shells & Mangroves Cruise to Shell Key from St Petersburg with a USCG captain, spotting wild dolphins in Dolphin Bay and hunting shells like Conchs, Whelks and Junonia on pristine beaches. Every day · 09:00 and 14:00 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 950 per group
St Petersburg Dolphin Eco Boat Tour: Private Wildlife Cruise Private dolphin boat tour departing Gulfport for a 2-hour search through St Petersburg waters. Every day · No fixed time ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 395 per group
Egmont Key Private Boat Tour: Lighthouse & Snorkel Private 5-hour boat tour to Egmont Key from St. Petersburg with guide, snorkeling, and island exploration: accessible only by water. Mon, Fri and Sat · 10:00 ★ 4.75 (4 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 802 per group
The top 12 of 39 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Hour Sunset Cruise St. Pete: Skyway Bridge Light ShowOur pick | US$ 85 per person | 3h | 4.94★ · 2,413 | Every day · 16:15, 16:30 and 16:45 | English |
| Tiki Boat Cruise to John's Pass Sandbar, Madeira BeachTop ratedPrivate | US$ 79 per person | 2h | 4.95★ · 97 | Every day · 10 start times, 09:30 to 15:00 | — |
| Dolphin Racer Adventure Cruise in St. Pete BeachBest value | US$ 30 per person | 1h 30m | 4.74★ · 419 | Every day except Wednesday · 8 start times, 11:00 to 18:30 | English |
| Shell Key Island Snorkeling Tour: Dolphins & Wildlife, Max 6Group of up to 6 | US$ 79 per person | 2h | 4.87★ · 1,649 | Every day · 09:00, 11:30, 14:00 and 16:15 | English |
| Dolphin Watching Cruise John's Pass: Guaranteed Sightings | US$ 35 per person | 1h 30m | 4.87★ · 578 | Every day · 12:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Shell Key Shelling Cruise from John's Pass: Dolphins and seabirds | US$ 45 per person | 3h | 4.85★ · 509 | Every day except Monday and Wednesday · 10:00 and 13:30 | — |
| Dolphin Watching Cruise John's Pass: The Big Blue Boat | US$ 35 per person | 1h 30m | 4.75★ · 468 | Every day · 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Evening Yacht Cruise St. Pete: Waterfront Dining & DJGroup of up to 15 | US$ 41 per person | 3h | 4.29★ · 507 | Tue–Sun · 18:00 and 19:00 | English |
| Snorkeling in Tampa: Dolphin & Shell Key Wildlife CruiseGroup of up to 6 | US$ 78 per person | 3h–3h 30m | 4.79★ · 347 | Every day · 09:00, 12:15 and 13:30 | English |
| St Petersburg Sunset Cruise: Dolphins & Gulf Views, Small GroupsGroup of up to 6 | US$ 79 per person | 2h | 4.90★ · 484 | Every day · 16:15 and 16:30 | English |
| Shell Key Preserve Dolphin Watching and Island Sunset Cruise | US$ 57 per person | 2h 30m | 4.94★ · 270 | Every day · 16:15, 16:30 and 16:45 | English |
| St. Pete Dolphin Watching and Shelling Cruise: 3-Hour Tour | US$ 43 per person | 3h | 4.94★ · 247 | Every day except Tuesday and Thursday · 10:00 and 13:30 | English |
By what you need
- Private (16): Tiki Boat Cruise to John's Pass Sandbar, Madeira Beach (US$ 79 per person) · St Petersburg: Private Island Cruise & Dolphin Watching (US$ 534 per group) · Private Boat Charter St. Pete: Dolphins, Watersports & Snorkeling (US$ 285 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (9): Shell Key Island Snorkeling Tour: Dolphins & Wildlife, Max 6 (US$ 79 per person) · Evening Yacht Cruise St. Pete: Waterfront Dining & DJ (US$ 41 per person) · Snorkeling in Tampa: Dolphin & Shell Key Wildlife Cruise (US$ 78 per person)