Tours, cruises and charters around Tampa Bay
Dolphins in the bay, a sunset off Clearwater, a cigar-rolling history lesson in Ybor City, or a morning on the water with a rod in your hand. Tell us who's coming and what they'd enjoy, and you get options and a price before you book.
- Licensed captains and insured local operators
- The full price before you book
- Weather holds rebooked, not charged
- Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater
Tours and experiences in Tampa Bay
On the water, on foot and around the table, run by local guides and licensed captains.
- Dolphin and sunset cruisesDolphin watching, sunset sails and sightseeing cruises on the bay.
- Fishing chartersInshore, nearshore and offshore trips with licensed captains.
- Kayak and eco toursGuided paddles through mangroves, preserves and manatee waters.
- Ybor City walking toursHistory, cigars and architecture in Tampa's Latin quarter.
- Food toursCuban sandwiches, deviled crab and Tampa's immigrant kitchens.
- Brewery toursGuided craft brewery crawls with a driver, in Tampa and St. Pete.
- Group and corporate outingsTeam days, client events and reunions, planned end to end.
- Private boat chartersYour own boat and captain for a birthday, proposal or day on the water.
How it works
- Tell us about the group. Date or range, how many people, ages, and whether anyone gets seasick or can't walk far.
- Get options and a price. Two or three trips that fit, each with the full price including gear, fuel and fees.
- Book it. Pick one, pay the deposit, and get the meeting point, departure time and what to bring in writing.
- Show up and go. The captain or guide handles the rest. If weather cancels the trip, you rebook or get the deposit back.
What makes Tampa Bay a good place to get outside
A shallow, protected bay, a working waterfront and a 19th-century cigar district within a half hour of each other.
Dolphins live here year-round
Tampa Bay's bottlenose dolphins don't migrate, so a cruise in January has as good a chance of a sighting as one in July. The sunset trips run earlier in winter and later in summer.
Dolphin and sunset cruisesShallow flats and deep passes
Inshore anglers fish grass flats a few feet deep for snook, redfish and trout. Head out the passes and the Gulf opens up for grouper and snapper. One bay, two very different trips.
Fishing chartersMangrove tunnels
Weedon Island, Caladesi Island and Cockroach Bay have marked paddling trails through mangroves that you can only reach by kayak or paddleboard, with manatees in the warm months and birds all year.
Kayak and eco toursYbor City
Tampa's cigar-making district is a National Historic Landmark, with brick factories, social clubs and a streetcar line that connects it to downtown. It walks well and eats better.
Ybor City walking toursWhere we work
Tampa and the communities around it in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties.
Hillsborough County
Pasco County
Pinellas County
Common questions
How far ahead should I book?
A week or two is plenty most of the year. Weekends from February through April, spring break and the weeks around Gasparilla and the holidays book out sooner, especially for boats that take a whole group.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Captains make the call based on wind and lightning, not a cloudy forecast. If they cancel, you rebook or get the deposit back. Summer afternoons bring storms, which is why most summer boat trips leave in the morning.
Are the captains licensed?
Charter captains carrying passengers hold a U.S. Coast Guard credential, and on-water trips are operated by licensed captains and insured local operators. Ask for the captain's name and credential when you book if you'd like to check it.
Which areas do you cover?
Departures from Tampa, South Tampa, downtown, Apollo Beach, St. Petersburg and Clearwater, with walking and brewery tours in Ybor City, downtown Tampa, Seminole Heights and St. Petersburg. See the area list.
Can kids come?
On most cruises, eco tours and walking tours, yes, and life jackets in children's sizes are on board. Fishing charters and brewery tours have their own age rules, which you'll get before booking.
Start planning
Call to talk it through, or send the date and the group size and we'll reply with options.
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