St. Pete
Shell Key
Undeveloped barrier island for shelling, swimming, and bird watching.
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Boat charters in Tampa Bay & St. Petersburg, FL
Gulf Coast charter requests from Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and surrounding waters. Day trips to Shell Key, Egmont Key, Caladesi, and sunset cruises on the bay.
Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg are one of the most underrated boating destinations in the US. Mangrove islands, dolphin pods, spring-fed rivers, and some of the best sunsets anywhere — all within a 30-minute cruise of downtown.
CharterBid connects travelers with verified Gulf Coast charter operators. Post your trip — departure marina, date, guest count, budget — and get competing bids within hours. If your ideal day ends with a sandbar raft-up and a dolphin sighting, the Gulf Coast delivers.
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Popular stops in Tampa / St. Pete
Spots we see requested most often on charter trips here.
Mouth of Tampa Bay
Egmont Key
Historic fort ruins, pristine beaches, and gopher tortoises. Boat-only access.
Dunedin
Caladesi Island
Top-rated beach island with dolphin-heavy waters on the approach.
St. Pete Beach
Pass-a-Grille
Classic old-Florida beach town — perfect sunset cruise destination.
Clearwater
Clearwater Beach
Sugar-sand beach and iconic pier — accessible by boat from any Tampa Bay marina.
South St. Pete
Fort De Soto
Protected anchorage with beach, pier, and the bay's best sandbar parties.
Plan your Tampa / St. Pete charter
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