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St. Pete Coastal Cruises invites guests to discover the Gulf Coast beyond the crowded beaches. Led by USCG-certified captains with more than 20 years of local navigation experience, each outing blends scenic adventure with insider...

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Coastal Cruises

5.0 • 3.5K reviews

St. Petersburg, FL

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Dolphin Watching & Shelling Cruise From Gulfport

Pair island time with dolphin spotting on a relaxed public cruise

From$45person

Skyway Bridge Light Show Cruise From St. Petersburg

See the Skyway Bridge light up from the water after dark

From$56person

Skyway Bridge Light Show Cruise

Cruise beneath the illuminated Skyway Bridge and take in St. Pete’s shoreline after dark

From$56person

Sunset Cruise in Gulfport

Raise a glass as you cruise St. Pete waterways at golden hour

From$62person

Sandbar Party Cruise in St. Pete Beach

Float, play games, and enjoy music on an adults-only sandbar cruise

$84.75person

Sunset Sandbar Cruise in Gulfport

Celebrate golden hour with sandbar swims, floats, and music after dark

From$96person

Sandbar Party Cruise in Gulfport

Cruise to the sandbar for music, floats, games and an onboard bar

From$107person

Cruise to Egmont Key From Gulfport Marina

Cruise to Egmont Key for beach time, floats, and a Fort Dade tour

From$79person

Review summary

5.0

Excellent

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Captains like Jason, Dylan, Paul, and their crews consistently earn high praise for being knowledgeable, personable, and genuinely attentive. Wildlife sightings are a real highlight, with dolphins and even manatees making regular appearances. The sandbar stop at Shell Key is a crowd favorite, and the Skyway Bridge light show adds something special to evening cruises. Crew members like Lexy stand out for keeping the energy up with great music and a welcoming vibe throughout. A few things worth knowing before you book: parking at Gulfport Marina is tight, so arriving at least 30-45 minutes early is a smart move. Bring a jacket for sunset and evening trips since it can get breezy once the sun drops. Some reviewers have noted occasional cancellations without advance notice, so it's worth double-checking your booking closer to the date. That said, the overwhelming majority of guests leave genuinely happy and many come back for a second trip.

What people are saying

We had a great time at the Sunset Boat & Dolphin watching with Captain Paul and Chase! I hosted my sisters bachelorette party in Seminole, and this was our last excursion of the weekend! It was a great way to end the bachelorette trip. I highly recommend! Captain Paul and Chase were entertaining and very nice! The sunset was gorgeous, we saw many dolphins, a double rainbow, drinks were very affordable, great selection of drinks, smooth ride. I highly recommend!!!