Top St Petersburg Swimming

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.

Speed past beaches, skylines, and wildlife on this Dolphin Racer Speedboat Adventure from St. Pete. Take in the views and keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins that are known to reside in the area. Listen to informative commentary from your guide throughout the ride and enjoy the scenery as you zip around. This short tour easily fits into most schedules and is ideal for families with children.

Step aboard an evening cruise for dinner and drinks while you take in views of St. Pete Beach. Watch over the landmarks of St. Pete and munch on food from the tropical-themed buffet. Open bar means you won't go thirsty while jamming to island music from the onboard DJ and other entertainment.

If you want to explore the waters near St. Pete Beach at night, but are too intimidated to journey out on your own because the area is home to a lot of marine life, this tour is a great choice. This St. Pete Beach Glass Bottom Kayak LED Night Tour lets you go out with a guide who knows the area and its ecosystem well and who can easily lead the way even in the dark.

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.

Shell Key Preserve is only accessible by water, and if you don’t own a boat, it can be hard to get to the area to explore it. This Shell Key Preserve Snorkeling Cruise from Tampa takes you to the 1,800-acre (728-hectare) wildlife preserve to snorkel and look for shells and wildlife. Some of the wildlife you may see along your journey, includes dolphins, birds, manatees, hermits crabs, fish, and horseshoe crabs.

Get out on the water and see Tampa Bay from a new perspective with this kayaking tour. Ride in a clear kayak—which has the advantage of greater visibility of the underwater world. Along the way look out for coastal birds, marine life, and the beautiful mangroves. No need to worry about missing out on photo opportunities—the trip includes photo stops and a break at Shell Key to enjoy its beach and sandbars.

Whether you’re a local looking for a new way to exercise or a visitor who wants to discover Florida’s waterways, this private kayaking adventure in Tierra Verde is customizable to your desires. This experience includes all of the gear you need, including ocean kayaks, paddles, a safety vest, dry bags, and more. They’ll help you put together a unique tour through the local mangrove tunnels where you can spot plenty of aquatic and aviary wildlife.

Discover St. Petersburg's undeveloped Shell Key Preserve on this exciting kayak excursion. Join a small group and gear up for your adventure through mangrove tunnels and shallow seagrass meadows. While you paddle, observe local wildlife like sea turtles and seabirds and stop at Shell Island to collect seashells or go for a swim.

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.

Go snorkeling around Egmont Key and look for dolphins and other wildlife on this half-day boat tour from Madeira Beach with a small group. Learn about the history of Egmont Key and look for wildlife such as dolphins, manatees, and turtles on the boat ride, then go snorkeling with the provided gear. Options include the ruins for more advanced snorkelers and the grass flats for beginner.

This is a Private Personal Boat Charter for up to 6 persons that will take you and your friends/family on the waterways to Shell Key Preserve which is only accessible by boat. Once at the destination you will be able to Snorkel, Swim, Shell or explore the island at your leisure. Bring your cooler full of food, drink and relax in the warm waters of Tampa Bay/Gulf of Mexico. Weather permitting. Look for reviews on Viator!! Bring a cooler full of your favorite drinks and food

Say ‘ahoy’ to a few hours in Tampa Bay with this private cruise. You’ll hop aboard in St. Pete then sail to Coffee Pot Bayou to spot waterfowl at the bird sanctuary. You’re welcome to snorkel or sit back and relax as you wait for dolphins to make an appearance. Extended trip options are available which include tubing and exploring Egmont Key.

Enjoy a private boat tour experience, without the hassle and costs of renting one yourself, on this half-day tour from St Petersburg. Available morning or afternoon, the experience is fully customizable to your group’s interest, and can include relaxing on a beach, island hopping, shelling, snorkeling, birding, or a combination of activities.

Come explore the ruins of old Fort Dade and Egmont Key or find endless sand dollars on shell key and if you dare head to the incredibly clear waters of passage key! We provide all snorkeling gear and take you from island to island. You’re welcome to bring any food and beverages including alcoholic onboard! We are here to help you have an amazing, safe day on the water! We are absolutely family friendly as each and every charter is private. Large groups welcome as we create a unique 2 or 3 boat experience!

St Petersburg is a playground for outdoor lovers thanks to its warm waters, sandy beaches, and wildlife refuges throughout the area. Take this eco-tour as an opportunity to engage in as many different activities as you can. You can customize the tour to include dolphin watching, fishing, seashell hunting, and island hopping as you soak up the sun.

Dolphin Watching on the pristine waters of Boca Ciega Bay, and Gulf of Mexico. We travel to Shell Key Preserve for Snorkeling, Shelling for Sand Dollars and Swimming. Shell Key is a private Island only available by Boat. This relaxing 3 Hour Eco Tour will be the highlight of your Vacation!

Our beautiful 36’ Yellowfin is extremely clean and tournament rigged for the best experience any charter boat can offer ! We pride ourselves on having the finest offshore boat in the gulf . Our fishing equipment is the top-of-the-line Penn and Shimano. We will catch fish and 100% satisfaction unforgettable experience is our main priority . A comfortable 46mph cruise speed; private bathroom onboard; two coolers full ice for all your food and drink; bean bag chairs ;and an incerdible JL marine stereo system. We promise one fun day on the gulf!

We are not just a boat ride, we provide a unique private charter experience on the clear waters of the Gulf.. This 2.5 hour trip is the perfect for either adventure of shelling or snorkeling and a little exploring. We always look for Dolphin, manatee and other amazing salt life creatures. We are always private and family friendly. Feel free to bring your favorite food and beverage to enjoy on board. Each trip is tailored to you!

This is a Private Personal Boat Charter for up to 6 persons that will take you and your friends/family on the waterways to either Egmont Key or Shell Key Preserve which is only accessible by boat. Once at the destination, you will be able to Snorkel, Swim, Shell, or explore the island at your leisure. Bring your cooler full of food, and drink and relax in the warm waters of Tampa Bay/Gulf of Mexico. Weather permitting Bring a cooler full of your favorite drinks and food

Experience sailing, kayaking, and paddle boarding all in one place! Sail out with our experienced Captains, drop anchor, and enjoy an afternoon on the water at the famous John's Pass Sandbar. Pack a cooler with snacks or order ahead and let our crew worry about lunch aboard while you work up an appetite while paddling the mangrove islands.