Customize a relaxed coastal cruise with room to swim, sightsee, and play your music
3 hours
Up to 6 people
Captain, private boat, ice chest
Explore the Intracoastal Waterway on a private boat cruise tailored to your group. Cruise past coastal scenery, stop where conditions allow, and keep an eye out for dolphins—sightings are not guaranteed.
Receive a full refund 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.
Product ID: 8NUC2Q
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.
Fantastic cruise! Great captain!! Took us to a gorgeous place for swimming and chilling out. Highly recommend!! Plus saw some dolphins!
Anne Lueken
August 17, 2026
Fantastic cruise! Great captain!! Took us to a gorgeous place for swimming and chilling out. Highly recommend!! Plus saw some dolphins!
Anne Lueken
August 17, 2026
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