Private Luxury Boat Charter to Egmont, Fort DeSoto and Shell Key

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About this activity

Enjoy a private, 2-hour luxury cruise for up to 6 guests aboard our Axopar Sun Top performance yacht. With its powerful twin engines (700 HP), it’s the perfect combination of luxury and performance.

Our itinerary includes a day of seeing the best of the Tampa Bay area. We'll tour around beautiful Tampa Bay islands and popular attractions including Bunces Pass, Fort DeSoto, Egmont Key and more.

You'll enjoy breathtaking seascapes filled with dolphins, manatee and other sea life. We'll anchor up so you can take a swim in the calm tropical Gulf waters or go shelling along the beach.

Your safety is our top priority, so you and your guests can focus on what’s important - relaxation and fun! Our exclusive list of USCG credentialed captains includes first responders with specialized knowledge of Tampa Bay area waters, with elite water rescue training expertise. Advanced safety equipment onboard including an AED.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Sea Tampa Bay Luxury Boat Charters

What is included

Included

Included: Large, comfy sun bed on foredeck
Included: Wet bar with refrigerator
Included: Air conditioned forward cabin with lounge seating & large queen size berth.
Included: Sink and faucet (2)
Included: Covered social area with swivel seats for 7 and large dining table
Included: Drawer refrigerators in cockpit (2)
Included: Electric flush toilet

Not included

Not included: Please plan to bring your own food and beverages.
Not included: Please do not bring messy foods or drinks that stain, such as red wine, Cheetos, Doritos, etc.

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Shell Key Preserve offers pristine beaches for shelling (sand dollars!), wildlife viewing (dolphins, manatees, birds), and water activities including swimming in clear, shallow waters.
Stop 2

40 min

Bunces Pass, near St. Pete Beach & Fort DeSoto, is a popular, shallow sandbar and island area known for boating, swimming, shelling, and wildlife spotting in clear, shallow waters, offering a true Florida beach day with soft sand, marine life viewing, and a fun, social atmosphere for boaters and beach lovers.
Stop 3

Passing by

We’ll see historic Fort De Soto and cruise around its beautiful beaches - a perfect spot for outdoor activities, family fun, and history buffs.
Egmont Key State Park

40 min

Egmont Key offers a mix of history, nature, and beach fun. We’ll anchor up and you may see the ruins of Fort Dade, the historic Egmont Key Lighthouse, spot wildlife (birds, turtles, dolphin) in and enjoy swimming in the clear waters and grass flats, all accessible via a boat tour or private vessel.
Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Passing by

The Sunshine Skyway Bridge, is an iconic cable-stayed bridge in Florida that spans the Lower Tampa Bay, connecting St. Petersburg in Pinellas County to Terra Ceia (near Bradenton) in Manatee County. It is known for its distinctive yellow support cables and panoramic views, and is considered the "flagship" bridge of Florida.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We pick up at Maximo Park Boat Ramp. Head West on Pinellas Point Dr. South & go under I-275 & you'll find the entrance of the park. There is free parking. Please park in a spot that is not designated for a trailer. Our preferred pick up is the boat ramps on the right as you look toward the water.

End point

We pick up at Maximo Park Boat Ramp. Head West on Pinellas Point Dr. South & go under I-275 & you'll find the entrance of the park. There is free parking. Please park in a spot that is not designated for a trailer. Our preferred pick up is the boat ramps on the right as you look toward the water.