Premiere Private Sunset Cruise With Lights Of The Skyway Bridge

Recommended by 94% of travelers

St Petersburg, USA

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Boat and Licensed Captain provided

Food and drink is not provided

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

4630 29th Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33711, USA
Marina main office next to the boat ramp. This is a well lit area with plenty of parking. Full service marina for any last minute items!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

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Itinerary

Sunshine Skyway Bridge (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
No smoking allowed on vessel
Everyone is welcome, as long as we can get you safely in and off the vessel.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
The tour duration of 2 hours will be for the travel time.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

TJ_S

Captain Jon was wonderful and the communication could not have been any better. We really enjoyed the trip as well as the hospitality. I would highly recommend and we plan on doing it again in the future. Thank you Captain!

Reviews

4.8

based on 17 reviews

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Poor communication and payment ability

Becca_K, May 2026

The captain and the boat were fine but the trip was cut short by rain. The real issue was Viator. They originally said our payment didn’t go through and told us our trip got canceled and then they never told our captain about the booking. Then luckily we did not book again because later that day, it became confirmed even though they said it was canceled. Captain was actually worried that he would not get paid because of Viator and their horrible communication.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your feedback. I want to clarify a few points regarding what occurred. Despite the reservation showing as canceled in Viator’s system due to what appeared to be either a payment or booking issue, I chose to honor the reservation anyway because I didn’t want your vacation to be negatively impacted. At the time, I had no guarantee that I would be paid, but I felt it was the right thing to do. Fortunately, Viator corrected the issue afterward, although that process was entirely outside of my control. During our phone conversation after the trip, you mentioned that the experience wasn’t enjoyable. That surprised me because, despite a brief rain shower, we were able to enjoy a beautiful Florida sunset, incredible views of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and a memorable evening on the water. The photos from your trip certainly reflect those moments. If you were dissatisfied with any part of the experience while we were on the water, I genuinely wish you had mentioned it at the time. I always do everything I can to address concerns in the moment rather than learning about them later in a review. I understand your frustration with the booking confusion, and I share it. However, those issues originated with Viator’s reservation system and were outside of my control. My focus was on ensuring you still had the opportunity to enjoy your charter despite the uncertainty surrounding the reservation.

Beautiful Sunset Cruise

TJ_S, Mar 2026

Captain John is very...

Ruthie_B, Jan 2026

Captain John is very professional, accommodating and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the beautiful sunset, saw dolphins and the skyward bridge lights is really nice at night. The boat is clean and good size for our family of six. We enjoyed the music he played. Highly recommend.

Plan to return!

Misty_D, Mar 2025

Our captain was very informative, friendly and fun. Our sunset cruise was nonstop fun from beginning to end and we plan for many more returns and different types of cruises!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you, We can't wait to welcome you back for more adventures on the water—whether it's another sunset cruise or a different experience, we know you'll have a fantastic time. See you again soon!

Captain Jon did a great...

Michelle_J, Dec 2024

Captain Jon did a great job. He was professional, friendly, and his boat was immaculate. My family and I really enjoyed the 2 hour sunset cruise excursion. It was a fantastic experience and we would highly recommend Captain Jon to anyone who is looking to have a great boating excursion. Towards the end of the trip, a very heavy fog rolled in and Captain Jon acted quickly to keep all of us safe. 5 starts for this company! Ralph

Worth every penny!!!

Daniel_M, Sep 2024

Captain Jon is hands down a true gem. We were not sure how a family member would handle the boat and warned him in advance. He checked on her often and the trip was fabulous. He knows every inch of these waterways and is first class when it comes to knowledge and expertise. We will be booking again around Christmas and can't wait to go back and do it again.

Wonderful

Ashley_S, Aug 2024

It was a very beautiful and peaceful ride and Jon was very accommodating and friendly and he made the ride pleasant! The boat is very nice and spacious and it’s perfect to just be out there riding, taking in the scenery and the cool windy breeze.

Amazing sunset dolphin cruise

Julie_T, Jun 2024

I booked the sunset cruise for my family who was visiting from KC (there was 4 of us) and we had the best time! Captain David was excellent and showed us bird island, dolphins, many beautiful homes on the water, the skyway bridge and of course the beautiful sunset. We brought a cooler with some beverages on board and he played the music of our choice. The sunset was stunning and the boat was very spacious, luxurious, and clean! We will definitely book with Beach Charters by the Bay again! Thank you David!

Amazing boat trip

Iuliia_P, Jun 2024

Incredible experience! Highly recommend! Sunset, boat, captain, atmosphere, vibe, pictures - Super!!!

Must do experience !

Elizabeth_S, May 2024

Wonderful trip. Captain John was so engaging and personable. Loved seeing the sky way bridge lit up!

Beautiful evening on the water.

Lori_L, Mar 2024

John was wonderful and he has a beautiful boat that was impeccably clean. We enjoyed the smaller vessel with just the four of us (or up to 6) as opposed as to the larger tourist boats.

Overall great experience...

ShawnArmstrong, Mar 2024

Overall great experience and great informative guide. 10/10 recommend doing this charter. Very private and great for any occasion.

Super friendly captain

Beixi_X, Feb 2024

John is an incredibly friendly captain. When my uncle fell ill on the day of our scheduled cruise, John graciously accommodated our last-minute request to reschedule. The boat, acquired in May 2023, offers a fantastic view, and the trip was thoroughly enjoyable thanks to John's excellent explanations and service.