Top St Petersburg Hop on Hop Off Buses

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.

Bar hopping and bar crawls can leave your feet exhausted from all the walking. Choose this St. Petersburg trolley pub tour instead and still get a light workout while you visit 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.

Get out on the water and see Tampa Bay from a new perspective with this kayaking tour. Ride in a clear kayak—which has the advantage of greater visibility of the underwater world. Along the way look out for coastal birds, marine life, and the beautiful mangroves. No need to worry about missing out on photo opportunities—the trip includes photo stops and a break at Shell Key to enjoy its beach and sandbars.

Explore Florida’s Gulf Coast on a private boat tour designed around your schedule and interests. With flexible departure times and a dedicated captain, this customizable experience offers direct access to barrier islands, sandbars, and quiet coastal areas unreachable by car. Travel at your preferred pace while learning about the region from a local guide, making it an efficient and personalized way to enjoy time on the water.

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.

Discover St. Petersburg's undeveloped Shell Key Preserve on this exciting kayak excursion. Join a small group and gear up for your adventure through mangrove tunnels and shallow seagrass meadows. While you paddle, observe local wildlife like sea turtles and seabirds and stop at Shell Island to collect seashells or go for a swim.

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 crustaceans, fish, sharks, birds, and more wildlife from the area.

Unlike standard sunset cruises, this experience blends a slow, scenic ride through John’s Pass with the option to stop at a sandbar or island along the way. Continue into the Gulf for wide-open sunset views, creating a more dynamic and personalized on-the-water experience.

Only have a couple people and don't want to pay for a whole boat. We've got you covered! Come join us for some fun on the water. While you just sit back and relax, our USCG licensed Captains drive you around. We will take you Island/sandbar hopping thru John's Pass. Probably see some wildlife, Manatees and Dolphins as well. And you have the opportunity to meet new friends(not just us)! Or join us for a evening cruise and enjoy a breathtaking sunset you will never forget!

Sit back, relax, and let a skipper take the wheel on your behalf and handle the waves for you as you set sail for the sunset with this St. Petersburg cruise. Your captain takes you to some of the most scenic spots on the water, including a stop at a sandbar or island to relax on and around the water. Then, watch the sun go down over the open Gulf.

Our fully customizable private tours make it effortless to get out on the water during your stay. Whether you're planning a laid-back shelling trip, celebrating a special occasion, or enjoying a romantic sunset cruise, we tailor the experience to you. Florida’s best spots are often only reachable by boat—let our local captains show you the hidden gems, with plenty of chances to spot dolphins along the way.