Set your own course along the Intracoastal with a private captain
2 hours
Up to 6 people
Licensed captain, boat, safety gear
Explore the Intracoastal Waterway on a private cruise tailored to your plans. Choose a relaxed ride, a sandbar stop, or time to take in coastal views and watch for dolphins.
Receive a full refund when you cancel with at least 24 hours' notice. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Yes. Tell the captain your vibe and the route and activities will be tailored.
Up to 6 passengers plus the captain.
Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, drinks and snacks, towels, and a camera. A cooler is onboard.
Belleair Causeway Boat Ramp, 3900 W. Bay Dr., Belleair Bluffs, FL 34640
Captain Chris runs a private boat charter out of Clearwater, and the reviews paint a pretty clear picture: this guy genuinely loves what he does. Guests consistently highlight how flexible and accommodating he is, whether that means lingering longer at a shelling island, making extra restroom stops, or hunting down dolphins before the trip wraps up. He shares local history and wildlife knowledge throughout, which adds real depth to what could otherwise just be a boat ride. The private setup is a big selling point. Unlike crowded shared tours, you get a personalized experience tailored to what your group actually wants. Bachelorette parties, family outings, honeymoons, birthday trips, he seems to handle all of it with the same laid-back, attentive energy. Shelling at Honeymoon Island, dolphin sightings, and even manatee encounters come up repeatedly, so wildlife lovers will likely leave happy. If there is one thing worth noting, it is that time flies on these charters. Multiple reviewers mentioned the hours feeling far too short, which is probably the best kind of complaint a tour operator can have. Overall, Captain Chris earns his praise through genuine care and a knack for reading what each group needs from their time on the water.
Amazing morning! If you’re looking for a safe and knowledgeable journey, full of secluded beaches and the best shelling, this is your guy!! Thank you Captain Chris!
Christa B
July 7, 2026
Amazing morning! If you’re looking for a safe and knowledgeable journey, full of secluded beaches and the best shelling, this is your guy!! Thank you Captain Chris!
Christa B
July 7, 2026
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