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2-Hour Sunset Cruise Tour in St. Petersburg

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St Petersburg, USA
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Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.6
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· Vicki_S ·
Jan 2026
An absolute blast! Personable crew, great bar, and the sunset was beautiful. One of the smoothest boat tours I’ve taken, and got some great photos. Thank you!
· Donna_F ·
Mar 2026
Very nice experience. Nice young crew who were very friendly and helpful. Smiled a lot and spoke with guests. It was a beautiful night for a ride out on the seas. Very enjoyable.

Overview

Florida’s Gulf Coast offers amazing sunsets each night and locals will tell you that one of the best ways to view it is right from the water. Head down to the St. Pete Pier and join this cruise that offers an impressive sunset showcase. Sail to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, an impressive structure that’s also a fantastic backdrop for photographs. View the sunset from beneath the bridge then venture back to land for an evening in St. Pete.
  • Bring your own beverages to enjoy while you cruise
  • Spot dolphins or manatees while you sail
  • Stay hydrated under the setting sun with free bottled water
  • This short cruise is great for visitors with limited free time

What's Included

  • Restroom on board

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • 400 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA

      Please arrive 30 minutes early to ensure time to park and make your way to Gate 24. Wine and beer are available for purchase on the boat. Outside alcohol is not permitted on the boat

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    2

    St. Pete Pier

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Intended for Adults 18+
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Donna_F
    Very nice experience. Nice young crew who were very friendly and helpful. Smiled a lot and spoke with guests. It was a beautiful night for a ride out on the seas. Very enjoyable.

    Reviews

    4.6
    based on 198 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Very nice experience. ...

    Donna_F, Mar 2026
    Very nice experience. Nice young crew who were very friendly and helpful. Smiled a lot and spoke with guests. It was a beautiful night for a ride out on the seas. Very enjoyable.

    Fun informative ride

    Linda_B, Mar 2026
    Breezy and chilly, bring a jacket and long pants to pull on. Inside the cabin was warm, but the sights were hard to view from inside. Great time was had.

    Beautiful sunset

    Jose_D, Mar 2026
    Had a great time! The crew was great, very friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely do it again!

    Great Experience /Friendly Crew

    Elizabeth_L, Mar 2026
    Large size boat and you will see great sites! The captain and crew were very friendly and knowledgeable about the area.

    Great way to spend an evening

    AmandaHeron, Feb 2026
    We loved our sunset cruise! The crew were lovely, very friendly and created a wonderful atmosphere. Remember to take a sweater😂

    Highly recommended

    Vicki_S, Jan 2026
    An absolute blast! Personable crew, great bar, and the sunset was beautiful. One of the smoothest boat tours I’ve taken, and got some great photos. Thank you!

    View of Skyway

    Peggy_S, Nov 2025
    It was fantastic! We got to go under the bridge. Took lots of pictures. The crew was friendly and fun.

    This was great trip for...

    Sarah_G, Aug 2025
    This was great trip for our Bach party! The captains and staff were great. Great ending to our trip!

    Sunset Cruise

    Carin_G, Aug 2025
    Crew was great and the views were spectacular! There was a DJ on board for a guests birthday so it was an extra special experience.

    Pelican sunset cruise

    Daniel_K, Aug 2025
    Stunning views, staff attends to every need, Captain positions boat for remarkable pictures and keeps you appraised on route and when to take best pictures.

    We had a relaxing time...

    Sharon_B, Jun 2025
    We had a relaxing time during our trip. The captain and team did a great job. Unfortunately it was too cloudy to see the sunset but seeing the bridge and St. Petersburg lit up was beautiful.

    Really nice time.

    Richard_M, Jun 2025
    It was a really nice trip. Cloudy but that's what happens. The crew was very nice. The only thing was not enough chairs. There were a few up top. But only benches. And I have a bad back so was not really comfortable. There should have been more chairs on the main part. There was plenty of room.

    Relaxing and soothing

    Curtis_B, Jun 2025
    Great time captain was awesome deck hands were on point music drinks really good time this would be great for date night or solo or family I recommend the water to everyone

    Skyway Bridge

    Andrea_K, Jun 2025
    The boat was in time, while boarding we got a very friendly greeting from capstan Dennis and his crew! Big selection of wine beer and seltzers. The crew came out on deck to check on us and offered to take pictures of us and with friends. They had a great playlist for music as we rode out to the bridge. The experience seeing the bridge from that perspective was amazing.

    100% recommend!!!!

    Kristin_J, May 2025
    The crew was phenomenal from the moment we stepped on the boat. Friendly and fun! We lucked out and had a small crowd - which allowed us to take amazing photos (shout out to Matt) and enjoy the drinks and views.

    A must do while visiting St. Pete

    Tj_B, May 2025
    This is definitely a must do while you are visiting St.Pete. The crew was great, the water was beautiful, the sunset stunning, and there’s no other advantage to seeing St.Pete all lit up at night! And if you’re one of the lucky ones, you might spot a dolphin! Just a tip: The website says you are welcome to bring your own drinks & snacks. True. But if you prefer to travel light, there is an onboard bar.

    Great trip!

    VICKI_S, Apr 2025
    With so many choices, we were lucky to find this trip for a sunset, cruise and beautiful views of the skyway bridge. It was an affordable option, medium sized boat with great views. The captain and crew were friendly and made the trip even more enjoyable. Lots of photo opportunities definitely would recommend.

    Things you need to know

    Rebecca_K, Mar 2025
    Viator doesn’t tell you no kids under 18 and no beverages of your own. Bar and snacks on board. Crew was awesome and views were amazing!

    Fantastic, comfortable...

    Joan_M, Mar 2025
    Fantastic, comfortable and memorable cruise. It was so amazing to see the cruise ships go under the big bridge. The crew was friendly and professional. Highly recommended, especially on days the cruise ships are departing.

    Disappointing that it was cancelled

    MaryAlice_H, Mar 2025
    One of the employees called me an hour before the cruise to tell us it was cancelled due to high winds and rough water. The winds and wayer did not look like they were strong at all. I was planning to take my niece's family of 4 on the cruise. We were looking forward to it all week. Very disappointing!

    The weather was perfect...

    Michelle_G, Mar 2025
    The weather was perfect to see the sunset, the lighted skyway bridge, full moon, rocket take off, and the beautiful St Pete City coast line. The staff was wonderful.

    Fun ride, great crew

    Megan_C, Mar 2025
    Great ride! Captain and crew were super friendly. I went on the 7 pm ride, it was great but I wish the 530 wasn’t sold out as I would have liked it better. Bring a sweatshirt it can get a little chilly (we went in March)

    Everything was well...

    Lindsay_R, Mar 2025
    Everything was well organized, the entire staff on the boat went up and beyond to make you feel so welcomed in your experience, and the views from the boat were incredible. The sunset was perfect and the ride to the Skyway Bridge was especially beautiful at night. This was a perfect two hour excursion.

    So gorgeous! The crew was...

    Tyra_D, Feb 2025
    So gorgeous! The crew was very accommodating and super helpful. The ride was smooth and so pretty. Very glad I booked this for my birthday.

    Amazing sunset cruise

    Lee_C, Feb 2025
    We had a great time. The crew was amazing. The clouds made way for us at the last minute to enjoy an amazing sunset.

    It was great!...

    Madison_R, Feb 2025
    It was great! Complimentary cup of champagne, great sights, and a first mate who knows how to take a good picture

    Beautiful experience

    Leliz_V, Sep 2024
    the staff was absolutely amazing! so kind and attentive, also took beautiful pictures! Music was awesome too 😂 all the good oldies

    Hold off on paying for.

    Marie_A, Sep 2024
    I received a call fromm the pelican boat telling me the cruise was canceled due to not enough people.

    Great experience. Will do again!

    Dana_T, Sep 2024
    Wonderful. Meetup instructions were good. Boat left right on time. Friendly captain and staff. Views of the bridge are amazing.

    Highly recommend, excellence customer service

    Jason_K, Aug 2024
    The entire crew was amazing. Lou was absolutely the best. He took pics for my wife and I so we could remember everything. If you ever have a chance to take this excursion, I highly recommend it. We will definitely do it again when we come back here.

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