St Petersburg Tours

Step aboard an evening cruise for dinner and drinks while you take in views of St. Pete Beach. Watch over the landmarks of St. Pete and munch on food from the tropical-themed buffet. Open bar means you won't go thirsty while jamming to island music from the onboard DJ and other entertainment.

Shell Key Preserve is only accessible by water, and if you don’t own a boat, it can be hard to get to the area to explore it. This Shell Key Preserve Snorkeling Cruise from Tampa takes you to the 1,800-acre (728-hectare) wildlife preserve to snorkel and look for shells and wildlife. Some of the wildlife you may see along your journey, includes dolphins, birds, manatees, hermits crabs, fish, and horseshoe crabs.

See the perfect sunset over the Gulf right from St. Pete Beach. We take a leisurely cruise through the residential canals, where you get to see the homes and the mansions. We always see dolphins too! Our small-group tour leaves one hour before sunset, 7 days a week. All of our rides are semi-private, with a maximum of 6 persons per boat, so you get to avoid the crowds when you ride with us. Our boats are all Social-Distance compliant.

Our tours are done in CRYSTAL CLEAR KAYAKS! Clear kayaking allows you to have an immersive perspective on the unique wildlife and nature we have here in Florida - its the best window seat to the waters of Tampa Bay!

If you want to explore the waters near St. Pete Beach at night, but are too intimidated to journey out on your own because the area is home to a lot of marine life, this tour is a great choice. This St. Pete Beach Glass Bottom Kayak LED Night Tour lets you go out with a guide who knows the area and its ecosystem well and who can easily lead the way even in the dark.

St Pete’s only air conditioned Helicopter tours! Take off waterside from picturesque Albert Whitted airport in downtown St. Pete over the St. Pete Pier and soar to the west towards Treasure Island. Experience John’s Pass from a whole new angle before approaching the famous beachfront Don CeSar Resort. Continue south down St. Pete’s stretch of white, sandy beaches all the way to incredible Shell Island. Experience Fort De Soto’s natural habitat and wildlife from a bird’s eye view while flying towards the enormous Sunshine Skyway Bridge and back to downtown St. Petersburg. You will return over the Pinellas Bayway. The thrill of flying over it all is something you will never forget. Don't forget your camera.

Experience the thrill of driving a speedboat across the crystal blue waters of Tampa Bay on this sightseeing tour. Hop on board an F-13 mini speedboat and get ready for adventure. Follow a trained guide in a separate boat with a two-way communication system installed to talk back and forth. Check out the beautiful Florida coast and look for pods of dolphins and other wildlife swimming below or gliding down and around from above.

Speed past beaches, skylines, and wildlife on this Dolphin Racer Speedboat Adventure from St. Pete. Take in the views and keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins that are known to reside in the area. Listen to informative commentary from your guide throughout the ride and enjoy the scenery as you zip around. This short tour easily fits into most schedules and is ideal for families with children.

Customized Private Adventures!!! We only take 6 guests per adventure. Get up close to Dolphins. Visit Shell Key Preserve. This is great trip for shelling and snorkeling to find the bigger shells!

Suncoast Sailing offers the ONLY sailing experience in John's Pass! Step aboard our 2 hour sailing excursion and feel the wind as it glides us through the picturesque waters of Treasure Island. Come face to face with nature and experience the natural beauty under sail. Our trips include complementary soda and bottled water, BYOB is allowed. Cooler with ice available and restroom aboard. Great music and awesome captains! Recommended for travelers 12 and over. Guests under 12 must provide their own US Coast Guard approved personal flotation device. While our daily mission is to sail in the Gulf of Mexico, occasionally weather conditions prohibit such and our trips will take place in the calmer waters of Boca Ciega Bay.

Look for dolphins around Boca Ciega Bay in St. Pete Beach on a cruise in the Tampa Bay Area. Continue into the Gulf of Mexico to visit Shell Key island, a wildlife preserve where you can snorkel, swim, or collect shells on the beach. Depending on the season, you might spot dolphins, manatees, rays, and a variety of seabirds. This family-friendly tour offers both a late morning and afternoon departure, making it easy to suit your schedule.

Join Coastal Kayak Charters for a small group guided kayak tour of the Shell Key Preserve. We are St Pete's top rated kayak tour company and focus exclusively on small groups and private tours. Our trips offer more personalized service and better wildlife viewing opportunities while out on the water. We will explore hidden mangrove tunnels (tides permitting), shallow seagrass meadows, and stop on Shell Island for time to swim, look for shells, or just relax and enjoy the beach. Our tours are designed for beginners and experienced kayakers alike. We use stable sit-inside kayaks that provide a better paddling experience than both sit-ontop and clear kayaks. Come explore with local professionals who love what they do and see the difference for yourself.

Experience Florida's St Petersburg like never before on this entertaining 2-hour small-group guided Segway tour. Learn about the Sunshine City’s historic sites and Victorian homes on a loop around the city. See where the world’s first commercial flight took off from and hear about the history of the area’s former Tocobaga tribe, whose princess inspired the Disney story of Pocahontas. Guided Segway training, helmet and safety equipment, plus bottled water and an audio headset are included. This small-group tour is limited to seven people, ensuring personalized attention.

Join us on the Gulf of Mexico’s best dolphin tour, Dolphin Quest, as we cruise through the picturesque waters of Boca Ciega Bay! Our top-notch 40-foot U.S. Coast Guard inspected and certified sightseeing tour boat is the best way to explore the intercoastal waters. Sit back and relax on comfortable waterfront seats as you take in the legend of John’s Pass, view the beautiful homes of Treasure Island and meet our most playful residents—the bottlenose dolphins! Watch them swim, jump and entertain you throughout your experience on the Dolphin Quest!

The best money you’ll spend on your Florida vacation! Or, if you’re a local and want to see the sights you can’t see traveling by car. And, you won’t sweat or have sore legs in the morning. Pedal as much or as little as your desire. Unprecedented water and area views on this 3 1/2 hour guided tour. 95% dedicated bike trail, safe, peaceful, and relaxing. Bikes are current model year and full instruction is included. If you can comfortably ride a traditional bicycle then this tour is for you! Photo stops and area narration. Approximately 18 miles roundtrip (no sweat on an e-bike!)

Peruse Florida's diverse ecosystems on two wheels. Set out on a 2-hour bicycle tour of St. Petersburg's Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, home to an array of mammals and birds such as alligators, cormorants and ospreys. Follow your knowledgeable guide across boardwalks, along trails and through large meadows, taking in the preserve's exquisite natural scenery and the many butterflies fluttering about. This 3-mile mountain bike tour is limited to 8 people for a more personalized experience.

If you’re looking for a romantic experience, dinners can be overrated and not very exciting. This Treasure Island Sunset Sailing Experience is a great thing for couples to do, as well as anyone looking to relax. You’ll take in sunset views as you sail, and bottled water and soda are provided. If you’d like to bring your own drinks, you also can. Plus, a restroom is on board for convenience as you sail.

Easy to find location with great drinks and rooftop bar while you wait. We depart from Cambria Hotel docks. Bad Dog is reserved for Private groups of 6 or less. All single ticket sales may be rebooked to WildSide. Cruise through upscale neighborhoods, see famous houses, landmarks, and extraordinary wildlife. Our cruise will be partly narrated by the captain. Followed by a beautiful sunset on the Gulf of Mexico. If weather permits we cruise the beach taking in the beautiful afterglow. Dolphins are wild animals however we see them most of the time. The boat for this cruise is a Luxury Triton powered with 250 horsepower. Don't leave the beach to take a less elegant cruise. Bring your own drinks alcohol is permitted aboard. We supply water, cooler, and ice.

Take a unique spin on a regular kayak tour with this Shell Key Preserve Glow-in-the-Dark Kayak Tour from Tierra Verde that lets you explore the water in a clear kayak with LED lights. You’ll get basic paddling instructions, and then hit the water to search for manatees, fish, sharks, birds, and more wildlife from the area.

Spice up any Florida vacation with a cruise on the Gulf of Mexico. Beginning in St. Petersburg, enjoy a beautiful sunset (depending upon the time of year) and listen to live music on board the elegant 'StarLite Sapphire' yacht. Choose from the open-air observation deck or the climate-controlled cabin inside. Either way, the view is spectacular. Then dance the night away or take a romantic stroll along the deck.

Bar hopping and bar crawls can leave your feet exhausted from all the walking. Choose this St. Petersburg Trolley Pub Mixer Tour instead and still get a light workout while you visit four popular bars and breweries without hitting the pavement. Explore the city and grab drinks (own expense) with a guide who keeps you on track and safe.

If you’re looking for a Florida adventure on the water, but don’t want to have to plan out a daring activity yourself, leave it up to this Madeira Beach Parasail Flight. You’ll go out on the water aboard a boat with a group, and then take to the skies on a parasail. Plus, GoPro and photo packages are available (for an additional cost).

Discover the wildlife of St. Pete Beach with a dolphin tour on a private boat. Meet your captain for a scenic tour that can accommodate up to six people. Set out on a boating adventure and keep watch for a variety of wildlife including dolphins, manatees, and rays. Learn about how these animals behave in their natural environment. Customize the itinerary according to your interests.

This 3 hour guided tour will take you through a vital eco-system known as Shell Key Preserve. Having conducted field research through out the world and working at various US Zoos for nearly 30 years, Capt Yak has acquired a vast amount of knowledge regarding the animal and plant life you will encounter. You will paddle with eased on the Sit-on-top single or tandem kayaks. The equipment is some the newest and best paddling in the area. Your tour route will be based on the wind and tide to also ensure an easy paddle. Tide levels permitting you will venture through mangrove tunnels created by keys growing next to one another. Midway through your tour you will have a stop on Shell Key. Here you can take a stroll, take a dip, find that perfect shell or just relax and take in the surroundings. On the return trip Capt Yak will continue to share his knowledge and you will be mesmerized by the stories he shares with you.