4-hour 21+ sandbar cruise with onboard bar and floats
4 Hours
Open bar, floats, restroom
Cruise from MarineMax St. Pete to the sandbar for a 21+ party on the water. Relax with music on deck, cushioned seating, and access to an onboard bar.
Guests must be 21+. Outside alcohol and smoking onboard are not allowed. Gratuity is not included.
Cancel for a full refund up to 48 hours before departure. Within 48 hours is non-refundable; no-shows and late arrivals are non-refundable. If Coastal Cruises cancels due to unsafe weather, you get a full refund or can reschedule. If minimum passengers aren’t met, you get a full refund.
Product ID: 3TGYHQ
Arrive at least 20 minutes early for parking, check-in, and boarding. If your group has 6 or more guests, arrive 30 minutes early so you can be seated together.
No. Gratuity is not included, and it’s customary to tip the crew.
No. Outside alcohol is not allowed onboard.
6810 Gulfport Blvd S. St. Petersburg, FL 33707
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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