St Petersburg Sunset Cruise at a glance
- Our pick: 3-Hour Sunset Cruise St. Pete: Skyway Bridge Light Show, US$ 85 per person (3h, 4.94★ · 2,413).
- Best value: Shell Key Preserve Dolphin Watching and Island Sunset Cruise, US$ 57 per person (2h 30m, 4.94★ · 270).
- Private option: Sunset Cruise & Bridge Tour near St Pete: Two Options, US$ 285 per group (1h 45m, 5.00★ · 10).
Price per person across the 6 options priced per person: US$ 57–US$ 159 (median US$ 70). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 7 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 4 kid-friendly, 1 private and 3 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.
St Petersburg Sunset Cruise
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7 options
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
Treasure Island: Sunset Schooner Sailing & BYOB Shared Cruise Feel the breeze on a Treasure Island sunset sail aboard a classic schooner, with BYOB, cozy blankets, and local crew. Includes drinks, ice, and restroom onboard. Every day · 16:00 · From age 13 ★ 4.89 (290 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 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
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
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
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
All 7 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 |
| Shell Key Preserve Dolphin Watching and Island Sunset CruiseBest value | US$ 57 per person | 2h 30m | 4.94★ · 270 | Every day · 16:15, 16:30 and 16:45 | English |
| Sunset Cruise & Bridge Tour near St Pete: Two OptionsPrivate optionPrivate | US$ 285 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 48 per person if 6 go | 1h 45m | 5.00★ · 10 | Every day · 18:30 and 19:00 | English |
| Treasure Island: Sunset Schooner Sailing & BYOB Shared Cruise | US$ 70 per person | 2h 30m | 4.89★ · 290 | Every day · 16:00 | 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 |
| Gulf of Mexico: Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Dolphin ViewsGroup of up to 6 | US$ 67 per person | 2h | 4.79★ · 386 | Next departure: 1 Jun 2027 | English |
| St. Petersburg Sunset Champagne Charter: Dolphins & SkywayGroup of up to 6 | US$ 159 per person | 2h | 5.00★ · 10 | Every day · 18:30 | English, French |
By what you need
- Private (1): Sunset Cruise & Bridge Tour near St Pete: Two Options (US$ 285 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): St Petersburg Sunset Cruise: Dolphins & Gulf Views, Small Groups (US$ 79 per person) · Gulf of Mexico: Sunset Cruise with Drinks & Dolphin Views (US$ 67 per person) · St. Petersburg Sunset Champagne Charter: Dolphins & Skyway (US$ 159 per person)