Tampa Boat Tours 7 options
Tampa Harbor: History Cruise with Pirate Ship & Local StoriesStep aboard a Tampa Harbor history cruise to see the pirate ship Gabriella, the Plant Hotel, and waterfront legends: includes drinks and local guide insights.Every day · 12:30 and 16:00 · All ages★ 4.24 (929)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 31per person
1.5-Hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise from TampaSpot Atlantic Bottle-nose dolphins on a 1.5-hour Tampa Bay cruise with a professional guide: the captain finds them on every trip.Every day · 11:00 and 14:00★ 4.05 (689)1h 30mEN · DE · FR · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 31per person
Tiki Boat Cruise Tampa: BYO Drinks on Hillsborough RiverCruise the Hillsborough River past downtown Tampa's skyline and Riverwalk on a floating tiki bar. Bring your own drinks and snacks.Every day · First departure 11:00, last 21:45 · From age 6★ 4.69 (405)1h 30mEN✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 60per person
Pirate Adventure Cruise Tampa Bay: 1.5-Hour Ship ExperienceSail the Lost Pearl for 90 minutes through Tampa Bay with pirate games, water cannon battles and dancing. Adults get the open bar while kids steer the ship's adventure.Next departure: 3 Apr 2027 · All ages★ 5.00 (2)1h 30mEN✓ Instant confirmationfromUS$ 42per person
Private Gulf Coast eco tour: Dolphins, manatees & island beachesHalf-day private eco tour of Florida's Gulf Coast with a live guide, exploring Caladesi and Honeymoon Islands by boat to spot dolphins.Sat and Sun · 08:30 and 13:00★ 5.00 (2)3h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 513per group
Half-day snorkeling boat tour Tampa: John's Pass to Shell KeyFour hours exploring Tampa's waterways and islands with a captain and guide: snorkel at Shell Key, visit the Civil War ruins of Egmont Key.Every day · First departure 06:00, last 16:304hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 700per person
Tampa Celebrity Homes Boat Tour: Mansions & DolphinsCruise Tampa Bay on a one-hour tour past the largest celebrity home owned by a New York Yankee and grand mansions on Davis Islands' canals with a live.Every day · 12:30 and 16:00 · All ages★ 3.90 (246)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 31per person
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✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiki Boat Cruise Tampa: BYO Drinks on Hillsborough RiverOur pick | US$ 60 per person | 1h 30m | 4.69★ · 405 | Every day · First departure 11:00, last 21:45 | English |
| Tampa Harbor: History Cruise with Pirate Ship & Local StoriesBest value | US$ 31 per person | 1h 30m | 4.24★ · 929 | Every day · 12:30 and 16:00 | English |
| Private Gulf Coast eco tour: Dolphins, manatees & island beachesPrivate option | US$ 86 per personUS$ 513 per group (split 6 ways) | 3h 30m | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Sat and Sun · 08:30 and 13:00 | English |
| 1.5-Hour Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise from Tampa | US$ 31 per person | 1h 30m | 4.05★ · 689 | Every day · 11:00 and 14:00 | English, German, Spanish +1 |
| Pirate Adventure Cruise Tampa Bay: 1.5-Hour Ship Experience | US$ 42 per person | 1h 30m | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Next departure: 3 Apr 2027 | English |
| Half-day snorkeling boat tour Tampa: John's Pass to Shell Key | US$ 700 per person | 4h | — | Every day · First departure 06:00, last 16:30 | English, Spanish |
| Tampa Celebrity Homes Boat Tour: Mansions & Dolphins | US$ 31 per person | 1h 30m | 3.90★ · 246 | Every day · 12:30 and 16:00 | English |
Tampa Boat Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Tiki Boat Cruise Tampa: BYO Drinks on Hillsborough River, US$ 60 (1h 30m, 4.69★ · 405).
- Best value: Tampa Harbor: History Cruise with Pirate Ship & Local Stories, US$ 31 (1h 30m, 4.24★ · 929).
- Private option: Private Gulf Coast eco tour: Dolphins, manatees & island beaches, US$ 86 (3h 30m, 5.00★ · only 2 reviews).
Real price per person across the 7 options: US$ 31–US$ 700 (median US$ 42). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 5 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 4 kid-friendly, 1 private and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.