Cruise to the sandbar for music, floats, games and an onboard bar
4 hrs
Floats, games & restroom
Board a public cruise with a set itinerary to party at the sandbar. Enjoy music on deck, open-air seating and time in the water with floats and games.
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. Within 48 hours, late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. Florida Resident Tickets are non-refundable. Full refund or rescheduling if the operator cancels due to unsafe weather. If minimum passenger numbers aren't met, reschedule or full refund.
Product ID: BPDP9E
Enjoy a 45–50 minute music cruise to the sandbar, about 2 hours with floats and games, then a 45-minute music cruise back to the marina.
Bring a swimsuit, towel, lotion sunscreen, your QR-coded ticket, and snacks or sandwiches. Bring only a small cooler, no larger than an airline carry-on.
Bring factory-sealed bottled water and nonalcoholic beverages. Outside alcohol is not allowed. The onboard bar accepts cash, card, and Apple Pay.
Gulfport Municipal Marina, 4630 29th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33711
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.
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!!!
Meghan Crigamire
August 31, 2026
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!!!
Meghan Crigamire
August 31, 2026
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