Top St Petersburg Shore Excursions

Spice up any Florida vacation with a cruise on the Gulf of Mexico. Beginning in St. Petersburg, enjoy a beautiful sunset (depending upon the time of year) and listen to live music on board the elegant 'StarLite Sapphire' yacht. Choose from the open-air observation deck or the climate-controlled cabin inside. Either way, the view is spectacular. Then dance the night away or take a romantic stroll along the deck.

In Madeira Beach, you won’t have to choose between spending the day on the water or at a waterside bar. Do both during this unique tiki boat tour. Bring your favorite drinks to store in the on-board cooler so you can sit and sip during the ride. Choose your level of fun for this experience: keep it relaxed with a sightseeing sail, turn up the volume on the speakers to get moving, or bar hop your way around the coastline.

Part-bar, part-boat, all-around fun: this unique boat cruise takes you on a floating tiki bar around the St. Pete Pier. Hop aboard and let a Coast Guard licensed captain sail you through the water while you sip on alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. Bring your own food, drinks, and up to five others for a few hours of fun. You can also use the boat’s Bluetooth speaker to play your own music.

Take a relaxed sunset cruise launching from St. Pete Beach and view a different side of the city on this shared small group boat ride. Although it’s shared, the passenger count is kept low to create a semi-intimate experience as you cruise through residential canals to view local mansions. As you pass by Tierra Verde, you might see dolphins swimming near your boat. Bottled water is provided, as well as blankets in the cooler months.

Look for dolphins around Boca Ciega Bay in St. Pete Beach on a cruise in the Tampa Bay Area. Continue into the Gulf of Mexico to visit Shell Key island, a wildlife preserve where you can snorkel, swim, or collect shells on the beach. Depending on the season, you might spot dolphins, manatees, rays, and a variety of seabirds. This family-friendly tour offers both a late morning and afternoon departure, making it easy to suit your schedule.

If you're looking for a place to watch the sun set over Florida's stunning water, but don't want to just sit dockside, this Gulf of Mexico Sunset Cruise from Madeira Beach takes you out on the water to do just that. Bring your own alcohol (or non-alcoholic drinks) and enjoy the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico.

Get out on the water and look for dolphins and other wildlife with this nature boat cruise. Make your way to Madeira Beach to board “The Big Blue Boat,” the largest and most stable dolphin watching boat in the Tampa Bay area, then cruise out in search of dolphins, manatees, sea birds, and more, with full narration along the way.

While in Treasure Island, see the beautiful area without getting caught in the crowds on land. This Treasure Island Sailing Experience lets you go on a small-group cruise around either the Gulf of Mexico or Boca Ciega Bay. You can bring your own drinks as a cooler is provided for cruiser goers to use, or you can enjoy the included soda and bottled water.

Come join us for some fun on the water. While you just sit back and relax, our USCG licensed Captains drive you around. We will take you Island/sandbar hopping thru John's Pass. Probably see some wildlife, Manatees and Dolphins as well. And you have the opportunity to meet new friends(not just us)!

The sunset cruise is a nice 3 hour tour to Pass A Grille after cruising around for a few hours, see the most beautiful sunset this side of the state! Bring your drinks and your cameras and make some lifetime memories.

When you’re the captain of your own vessel, the day’s adventures could be anything: Explore the sanctuary of Shell Key, cruise along the beaches of Fort De Soto Park, pull up to a waterfront restaurant around Pass-a-Grille, or maybe just chill with the local dolphins. Arranged in advance, your boat could also come with kayaks, paddleboards, snorkeling equipment, and more.

She’ll Key Preserve is only accessible by water. We depart daily from Madeira Beach. Our captain is very Knowledgable of the area and on our guided tour you may see some wildlife along the way like dolphins, birds and manatees. She’ll key is a nature preserve were you can snorkel and look for shells such as sand dollars, conch shells and many other variety of shells. Come enjoy a personal experience with us and see why we’re 5star rated.

If you’ve ever dreamt of exploring your very own deserted island, a day trip to Egmont Key State Park may just be just the ticket. The ruins of Fort Dade (a military garrison built during the Spanish-American War in 1898) and a working lighthouse that’s more than 150 years old. The lighthouse is a relic of the prominent role the island played in Florida’s Seminole Indian War in 1854 as well as the Civil War. Immerse yourself in the island’s rich past by walking around Fort Dade, including a carriage brick road, sidewalks, gun batteries and a guardhouse. The guardhouse building has been restored to serve as a visitor center and small museum (hours are sporadic). Learn more about the island’s environment and heritage through wildlife and history exhibits here. Plus: Encounter playful dolphins in their natural habitat, a heartwarming spectacle that underscores our commitment to responsible tourism.

The waters of St. Petersburg are something special, and we believe there’s no better way to enjoy them than by boat. After years spent motoring in and around these clear blue waters, we’re convinced that there’s no better way to spend a day in St. Pete than with toes in the water, playing in the sand while the tide washes away your worries and the ocean breeze tickles your face. Spend a half-day with us or more, and let us show you a better boating experience. We offer full and half-day charters, as well as corporate and special events packages. Check out our site to learn more, or contact us directly. We’re here to help you get away from your everyday. Coastlines Charters captains are CPR-certified and USCG-approved, with a vast knowledge of the water and areas. Each vessel is equipped with all USCG-required items, including live vests for all, as well as a first aid kit. Additionally, Coastlines Charters captains do not drink alcohol while working and while with our guests.

We have great boats that let you explore around shell Key, Ft Desoto Johns Pass, Crab island and many other great areas. We also rent kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling equiptment, water mats, etc etc. All of our boats come with Garmin GPS units, bluetooth radios, USB charging ports and single and dual bimini tops depending on the boat. We have great very efficient engines to save you money on gas while you are cruising around playing with the dolphin or snorkeling to find some great shells. There is so much to do in our area and we will gladly take the time to draw you a map on your phone or our Garmin unit, just to make sure you have a safe and fun day. Any questions feel free to ask.

We have great boats that let you explore around shell Key, Ft Desoto Johns Pass, Crab island and many other great areas. We also rent kayaks, paddle boards, snorkeling equiptment, water mats, etc etc. All of our boats come with Garmin GPS units, bluetooth radios, USB charging ports and single and dual bimini tops depending on the boat. We have great very efficient engines to save you money on gas while you are cruising around playing with the dolphin or snorkeling to find some great shells. There is so much to do in our area and we will gladly take the time to draw you a map on your phone or our Garmin unit, just to make sure you have a safe and fun day. Any questions feel free to ask.