BYOB tiki boat cruise with views, music, and narrated harbor sights
1.5 - 2 Hours
Narrated cruise, Water & ice
Explore Clearwater Beach on an open-air tiki boat with covered deck space, lively music, and casual guided narration. Bring your own drinks (no glass bottles) and keep your camera ready as you cruise the scenic waterways.
The vessel is only accessible by stairs and is not handicap accessible. The captain may operate rain or shine at their discretion. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed.
Cruise fares are non-refundable. If you miss your departure time for any reason, fares are not refundable and not reschedulable. Re-schedule requires at least 24 hours notice prior to departure; special event and holiday cruises: no refunds or rescheduling.
Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Check in at the Calypso Queen/Tiki Island Cruises ticket booth (#4) with your booking number.
Bring your own drinks (no glass bottles). You can bring a personal-sized cooler, and the vessel provides ice plus one complimentary soda or water per passenger.
Bring a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, and flip flops or water shoes. The operator also recommends bringing a camera.
Clearwater Beach Marina, 25 Causeway Blvd., Slip #58
StarLite delivers consistently memorable experiences on the water, with guests returning year after year for good reason. The crew stands out repeatedly in reviews, with servers like Jennifer, Lauren, Stephanie, and Makenna earning specific praise for their attentive, personable service. The food exceeds expectations for most guests, from lunch cruises to elaborate five-course New Year's Eve dinners, though a few mention occasional issues with meat preparation. Multiple reviewers spot dolphins along the way, and the captains keep everyone informed and entertained throughout the journey. What really shines through is how the company handles challenges. During rough weather at Gasparilla, management arranged trolleys back to port rather than subjecting guests to a choppy return trip, the kind of thoughtful decision that earns loyalty. The atmosphere works for everything from intimate celebrations to a 42-person birthday party, with dancing, drinks, and beautiful waterway views. One guest mentioned the DJ being lackluster, but most rave about the music and overall vibe. After two decades of loyal customers and special occasion celebrations, it's clear this operation knows how to create experiences worth repeating.
Great food and friendly service!
Stan Naspinski
April 7, 2026
Great food and friendly service!
Stan Naspinski
April 7, 2026