Cruise the Intracoastal on a private 3-hour boat tour for up to 6
3 hours
Up to 6 people
USCG captain, private boat
Explore the Intracoastal Waterway on a private, customizable 3-hour cruise with a local United States Coast Guard (USCG)-licensed captain. Bring your own drinks and snacks, cue up your playlist, and watch for dolphin-spotting opportunities along the way.
No glass containers are allowed onboard. Kids are welcome; age 6 and under need a life jacket. You must be able to step down into the boat from the dock; there is no wheelchair access.
Full refund or credit with 24 hours notice. Full refund or credit if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Yes. Bring adult beverages if you’d like, but do not bring glass containers.
Bring what you’d want for a beach day: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, towel, snacks and drinks, and any personal items. A long-sleeve swim shirt, polarized sunglasses, and a camera are also recommended.
Yes. You’ll have an onboard ice chest (pre-filled with ice) and dry storage for your bags.
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.
Had such a great time with Captain Chris! He made us all feel comfortable on the water and answered any questions we had. we had a great time at the one island stop and ended up staying there and he was perfectly fine with it. def recommend this!!! such a good time and we all wanna go again.
Ashley Kubiak
May 22, 2026
Had such a great time with Captain Chris! He made us all feel comfortable on the water and answered any questions we had. we had a great time at the one island stop and ended up staying there and he was perfectly fine with it. def recommend this!!! such a good time and we all wanna go again.
Ashley Kubiak
May 22, 2026