Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete

Recommended by 99% of travelers

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St Petersburg, USA

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Booked 10+ times last week!

3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· 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!!!

· 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!!

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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

Meeting points

Select a meeting point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Pasadena Golf & Yacht Club (Pass By)

Gulfport (Pass By)

Pinellas Bayway (Pass By)

North Beach At Fort DeSoto Park

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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 1,996 reviews

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Sunset Serenity

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!

Excellent staff great...

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!

Great time!

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!

A Wonderful Cruise

Brad_S, Dec 2025

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!

We would do this one again!

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!

Recommend 100%

Leah_B, Nov 2025

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!

Beautiful bridge!

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!

Sisters on the Sea under the Stars

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!

Amazing sunset cruise

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!

Great Sunset and Lightshow

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!

Fun and Relaxing Trip

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!

Worth it!!!

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!

Highly recommend!

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!

Amazing time! We went...

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.

It's was beautiful, we...

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.

Perfect Evening Cruise

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!

This was a great...

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.

Terrific experience

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.

Dillon and Gavin were...

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!

Worth it!!!!!

Tasha_J, Aug 2025

Absolutely wonderful trip. Paul and Gavin were the best. Great views.. perfect sunset. I will definitely do this again.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much! 🌅 We’re thrilled you enjoyed the trip and that Paul and Gavin helped make it a perfect sunset cruise. Can’t wait to welcome you aboard again for another beautiful evening on the water!

Skyway trip

Brian_S, Jul 2025

Crew were terrific and what impressed us the most is the care and concern they showed when we arrived at the island and a baby sea turtle was struggling to get to the water. Crew called in and got advice and the little guy swam away. Crew were caring and friendly. What we didn't like is the fact of soliciting for five star reviews by offering free drinks for a five star review. That's BS. Your team is good and you provide a good experience DO NOT SOLICT as your 4.9 rating is FAKE. Great trip, but left is on a very sour note.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your trip and that our crew’s care and attention, especially with the baby sea turtle, made a positive impression. We do want to address your concern about reviews. Coastal Cruises does not condone offering incentives in exchange for five‑star reviews, and we take this type of feedback very seriously. We’d greatly appreciate it if you could give us a call at (727) 380‑0431 so we can discuss this further, clarify if there was any miscommunication, and ensure this is addressed appropriately with our team. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you aboard again in the future.

Great tour.

Carmen_M, Jul 2025

Very nice tour, you get to see St Pete from the water, experience the clear and warm waters of the gulf of Mexico with white sandy beaches. You get to see engineering at its best in the form of the many bridges you go under. Our captain was very professional and knowledgeable about the history of the area and is always attentive to your needs and the safety of it’s passengers. I highly recommend it.

Must do activity while in the area

Rebecca_H, Jul 2025

This is a great trip which includes a stop shelling and watching the sunset, lots of picture opportunities under the skyway bridge, and lots of other sightseeing. This was our second time on this particular cruise. A must do when in the Tampa area. Noah and Gavin were great guides!

Birthday celebration

Mary_B, Jul 2025

This was a birthday celebration for a longtime friend. There were three of us and we had a wonderful time. The sunset was beautiful and the Skyway lights were spectacular! Captain Paul and First Mate Gavin made the experience very memorable. Would definitely do it again.

Sunset cruise

Danielle_T, Jul 2025

Justice and Gavin were wonderful! They kept us informed and kept the mood light. The island was beautiful. Loved the light show.

Best! Exceptional!

Heather_D, Jul 2025

This was a great evening...

Jennifer_O, Jul 2025

This was a great evening activity to do on a trip. Paul and Gavin were wonderful hosts. Would definitely recommend!

Fun Evening Cruise with variety

Leslie_S, Jul 2025

Relaxing evening cruise. White sands, sea shell hunting, cruising and then awesome light displays. Our Captain made sure to turn the boat different ways so that everyone on the cruise could get good pictures.

Sunset cruise

Donald_P, Jun 2025

Hunting for shells was great as was looking all the lighted bridges. Pilots were great and assisted with phitos

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for the great feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the shelling and the views of the lighted bridges. Our crew is always happy to help capture those special moments. Hope to have you aboard again soon!

It’s a 10

Samantha_M, Jun 2025

Tony and Justice were awesome. We had a great experience and would definitely recommend this to others thinking about signing up for this excursion!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear Tony and Justice made your experience great. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!