Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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St Petersburg, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See a sunset you’ll never forget on board a sightseeing cruise. Sit back, relax, and sail along the Shell Key Preserve with a crew to take you to some great dolphin-spotting areas. Stop at Outback Key with a drink in your hand to watch the sun hit the horizon and look for seashells. On your way back, catch the light show at Skyway Bridge.
- Pass by St Petersburg’s multi-million dollar waterfront homes
- Enjoy the bar on board
- The cruise is stroller accessible and service animals are welcome
- Perfect for taking photos
What's Included
- Restroom on board
- Bar on Board
- Outside Alcohol Not Permitted
- Coolers not Permitted
Meeting and Pickup
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Pasadena Golf & Yacht Club (Pass By)
Gulfport (Pass By)
Pinellas Bayway (Pass By)
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North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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Sunshine Skyway Bridge
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 43 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Heather_D
Captain Paul greeted me by name and warmly welcomed me and my 11 yr old son to the boat. He was super friendly, funny, very approachable and gave a strong sense of leadership and expertise in being the Captain. I immediately felt excitement and a sense of ‘we were in good hands’.
The music was perfect! The views were stunning - the water, sky. The bridges- wow! Paul was very knowledgeable about so many interesting facts and the ride was simply smooth and seamless! The island visit at sunset was also such a special time and it added such depth to the whole experience! Highly recommend !
Reviews
4.9
based on 2,295 reviews
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Danielle_K, Jul 2026
This was an amazing excursion. The island stop was gorgeous at sunset. The boat ride was comfortable and they had a good variety of alcohol. The skyway lights were beautiful. I am so glad we did this.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the island stop at sunset, the comfortable ride, and the beautiful views of the Skyway lights. It's wonderful to hear that our drink selection added to the experience as well. We truly appreciate you choosing to cruise with us and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Devilyna_N, Jun 2026
This is my third time to take this excursion (with different guests each time). The first two times were great, but this time, not so much. (You don’t know which boat you’re on till after you purchase the trip.)
First, there as an email with information that we either didn’t receive or there were links within links that left us confused. It was hard to know where to park and what QR code we were supposed to use.
The trip was fine at first, the crew just didn’t interact well with the guests. At the Skyway Bridge, they didn’t spend much time. And, while on previous tours the staff took pictures of the guests with the bridge as a backdrop, no such pictures were taken. Further, the trip was cut short by 45 minutes due to impending rain (which didn’t actually start for another 40 minutes). There was a second boat from the same company that left from the same location and they didn’t cut their cruise short. All in all, quite a disappointment.
NATHALIE_K, Jun 2026
Worth it....both boat Captains were great. The stop on the island was easy and fun. The light show was awesome. The boat captains made sure everyone got good photos....loved it.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the island stop, the Skyway light show, and that our crew helped capture some great photos along the way. We appreciate you cruising with us and hope to have you back onboard again soon!
Jane_L, May 2026
It was a really fun boat ride! We saw dolphins, a beautiful sunset and 2 lighted bridges. The big bridges lights weren’t working so that was a bummer but overall we had a blast!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the review! We’re so glad you had a fun time out on the water and got to see dolphins and a beautiful sunset! We definitely understand the disappointment with the bridge lights not being on, but we’re happy to hear you still had a blast overall. We appreciate you cruising with us and hope to see you again soon!
Mary_M, May 2026
It was a cloudy night, so no sunset was visible. The bridge lights more than made up for it. Our captain did a fabulous job & crew was very attentive, including taking incredible night photos with the bridge lights in the background. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! We’re so glad the Skyway bridge lights made for such a beautiful experience 😊 We love hearing that our captain and crew helped make the night special and captured some incredible photos for you as well. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to have you back onboard again soon!
Dan_H, May 2026
Lots of fun. I would highly recommend this experience. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Beautiful balmy full moon night
JUDITH_L, Apr 2026
Eli and Paul were very fun, friendly and accommodating! The trip was so much fun! The sunset was gorgeous! Service was great and the
sing-along on the way back was blast!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are so happy to hear you had such a fun trip and enjoyed the sunset. Eli and Paul will be thrilled to know they helped make your experience so memorable. We are glad you enjoyed the service and the sing-along on the way back. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Natalie_H, Apr 2026
Very beautiful tour. Loved the walk on the beach and the boat ride at sunset. Would definitely recommend.
Craig_K, Apr 2026
The crew was above and beyond everything you would expect. Our favor was stopping at the island and watching the sunset and walking and picking up seashells.
Carissa_A, Apr 2026
This was a wonderful time for all of us!
Family of 5 kids age range 9-14-18
Captain Paul and Mick were thoughtful and engaging to everyone on board.
Highly reccomend
Thanks again guys!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much! We’re glad your whole family had a wonderful time. Captain Paul and Mick will really appreciate the kind words.
Hope to have you all back on board again soon!
Stacy_C, Mar 2026
This is a fun activity if you have three hours at night, just bring a jacket if you’re going in the spring. Lovely to operators, beautiful sighrs!
Pamela_T, Mar 2026
We are locals and thoroughly enjoyed this experience! The setting sun, pink clouds and shorebirds inspired serenity and the peace we were looking for!! Also, I finally got the photo of the perfectly aligned arches underneath the Bayway bridge. Highly recommended!
Natalya_V, Feb 2026
Excellent staff great views. Would highly recommend any time of year. Not to miss. Would do it again
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for the kind words. We are delighted you had an excellent experience and appreciate your high recommendation. We look forward to having you cruise with us again!
Kevin_K, Feb 2026
We recommend you bring a blanket for 2 reasons, 1 so you can relax during the sunset on the beach. 2, in case a cool breeze picks up on the water. It was an amazing trip though!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much! We are so glad you had an amazing trip and enjoyed the sunset experience with us. We would love to have you back out on the water again soon!
Brad_S, Dec 2025
Awesome cruise!! This was my wife's favorite part of our St. Pete trip. The boat Captain and deck hand were funny and engaging. The boat was clean and the service was outstanding. We will remember these sights for the rest of our lives. Highly recommend. A great value for the money!!!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for the amazing review! We are honored to hear the cruise was your wife’s favorite part of your St. Pete trip. Our crew will love hearing your kind words. It means a lot to know the service, sights, and overall experience made such a lasting impression. We hope to see you back on the water again soon!
Theresa_C, Nov 2025
Noah and Dillon were the perfect hosts for this cruise. We really enjoyed it! Beautiful sunset and smooth boat ride.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you, Theresa! We’re happy to hear Noah and Dillon gave you such a smooth and enjoyable cruise and that the sunset made it a great night on the water. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Leah_B, Nov 2025
So much fun! Thank you for a great night! Would recommend 100%. Really enjoyed our tour guides. The sunset was magical, the skyway bridge was amazing to see. Overall great tour and very friendly! I will be back!!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad you had a great night with us. The sunset and the Skyway Bridge make for such an unforgettable combo, and our crew will be thrilled to hear they made the experience even better. We appreciate the recommendation and can’t wait to have you back onboard!
Patiece_T, Nov 2025
It was so much fun! Lots of people so much and lots of information about the area! Great sites to see
Response from Host, Nov 2025
We are so happy you had such a fun time and enjoyed all the sights! It was wonderful having you on board, and we hope to welcome you aboard for another adventure soon!
Jean_P, Nov 2025
Captain Paul’s cruise was well-timed and so much fun. I invited my two sisters. One of my sisters loves shells. She had her own bucket and filled it. While my other sister was fascinated by the Skyway Bridge. We all loved being on the water and gazing at the stars.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so happy you and your sisters had a great time. It sounds like there was truly something for everyone! We would love to have you all join us for another adventure soon!
Karla_C, Oct 2025
One of the best excursions I’ve ever been on. Great crew, very attentive always asking if we need anything (drinks,blankets,pictures etc). Wouid highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you had such a great time and that our crew helped make your excursion memorable. Your kind words and recommendation mean the world to us. We hope to have you out with us again soon!
George_Z, Oct 2025
Aaron and Dillion were great!!! We rode out to an island to see the sunset and then under the sunshine skyway bridge was really colorful!! They were very funny and enjoyable
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thanks for cruising with us! We’re so glad you enjoyed the sunset trip and the colorful views under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Aaron and Dillon will love hearing your kind words. We hope you join us again for another amazing adventure!
Brian_D, Oct 2025
Fun and relaxing. Nice boat. Great host! You get a different perspective of St Pete from the water, including skyway bridge.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Brian! It’s great to hear you found the cruise both fun and relaxing. Seeing St. Pete and the Skyway Bridge from the water really is something special. We hope you’ll join us again for another adventure on the water!
Elizabeth_V, Oct 2025
Had a wonderful time!!!!! Great price for a great time!! Our Captains were very nice, helpful & despite the weather did a great job fulfilling our experience!!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re delighted to hear you had a wonderful trip and that our captains helped make it enjoyable despite the weather. Your kind words mean a lot to our team. We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon!
Ashley_D, Sep 2025
We had a fantastic time on the cruise! Dylan and Chase were fantastic - knowledgeable, friendly, funny, safe, and accommodating. We recommend this cruise to anyone looking to get out on the water and enjoy the sunset. The value for what we paid was great given the length of time on the water. We’ll definitely be doing this tour again!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for cruising with us! We’re so glad Dylan and Chase made it a fun, safe, and memorable sunset. Excited to have you back next time!
Ashley_C, Sep 2025
Amazing time! We went during our honeymoon can not wait to go again sometime ! Will definitely take our kids next time
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re honored you chose to celebrate your honeymoon with us! Can’t wait to have you back onboard with the whole family next time.
ROSSMARYS_T, Sep 2025
It's was beautiful, we were celebrating my husband's birthday, he really enjoyed it. Aaron and Dylan made it extra special.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
So glad we could be part of your husband’s birthday! Aaron and Dylan will be thrilled to know they helped make it extra special.
Theresa_O, Sep 2025
We had a wonderful time, Thank you Captain Dillion, & Chase for such a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this excursion.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for joining us! Dillon and Chase will be so glad to know you had a wonderful time. We’d love to have you back on board again soon!
Connie_G, Sep 2025
This was a great experience and although we couldn't get close to the Skyway Bridge, the ones we did see were amazing as well. The sunset was beautiful and they were very organized.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Glad you enjoyed the cruise! The sunsets and bridges make for such a memorable evening. We’d love to welcome you back on board again soon.
Kellie_S, Sep 2025
Was extremely fun and interesting hearing history of the bridge and area. The time on the island was amazing and the views were awesome
Response from Host, Oct 2025
So great to hear you enjoyed the history, the island, and those amazing views! We’d love to welcome you back for another trip soon.
Wesley_J, Sep 2025
Dillon and Gavin were great hosts. Great cruise.
The light experience was great as well as the sandbar to collect shells.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for joining us! We’re so glad Dillon and Gavin made the cruise fun and memorable — from the lights to the sandbar stop. We’d love to have you back with us again soon!
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