Cruise to 3 Islands on a 5-Hour Private Charter
Snorkel and island-hop on a 5-hour private charter for up to 6
Duration
5 Hours
Ideal For
Up to 6 people
Includes
Private charter, Three island stops
Highlights
Cruise to three islands on a 5-hour private charter, with time to snorkel and explore. Visit Edgemont Key, then head to Outback Key or Sand Dollar Island, and finish at Shell Key.
- Cruise to Edgemont Key and explore the island
- Snorkel the sunken ruins when weather allows
- Search for marine life in the grass flats
- Choose an optional walking tour of the islands
- Visit Outback Key or Sand Dollar Island, then Shell Key
Things to know
Private charter is for all ages and up to 6 passengers. This tour requires at least 3 people; if the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be contacted to reschedule. Bare boat charters require a captain paid separately ($150).
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 6 guests.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund before 48 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price. TimeWarp charters: deposit is non refundable.
Product ID: GAVPZA
FAQs
Yes. This tour requires at least 3 people. If the minimum is not met, you will be contacted to reschedule.
Bring comfortable clothing and shoes, a swimsuit, sunscreen, a camera, and a photo ID if you are 21 years or older.
Yes. You snorkel in the sunken ruins when weather allows, and you may also look for marine life in the grass flats.
Meeting details
Departure docks behind the Cambria Hotel
More about Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge
Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge sits at the mouth of Tampa Bay, a sun-drenched barrier island reachable only by boat and steeped in equal parts natural beauty and Florida history. As one of the three stops on this private charter tour, Egmont Key offers something the mainland simply cannot: powdery white sand beaches that feel untouched, crystal Gulf waters lapping at the shore, and the quiet thrill of stepping onto a protected refuge where gopher tortoises roam freely and shorebirds outnumber visitors. The island's combination of a working lighthouse dating to 1858, the crumbling brick ruins of Fort Dade, and miles of unspoiled coastline make Egmont Key one of the most distinctive destinations along Florida's Gulf Coast.
Cruising in by private charter, you arrive at Egmont Key the way the island is meant to be experienced, from the water. Once ashore, there is time to wade into the warm shallows, hunt for sand dollars and conch shells along the tide line, and follow the old red brick pathways that once connected the fort's gun batteries. The contrast with the tour's other stops is part of the magic, where Shell Key delivers wild dune landscapes and Beer Can Island brings a laid-back sandbar party feel, Egmont Key adds a layer of stillness and storytelling, with sea breezes carrying the scent of salt and sea grape leaves rustling along forgotten military roads.
This stop is perfect for travelers who want more than a beach day, families curious about Florida's past, couples chasing a quiet escape, photographers, snorkelers, and anyone who appreciates wildlife in its natural habitat. Because Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge is accessible only by boat, the private charter format means you skip the crowded public ferries and enjoy the island at your own pace. Pair that with the captain's local knowledge and the freedom of a customized day on the water, and an afternoon at Egmont Key becomes the kind of memory that defines a Tampa Bay vacation.
