Clearwater Tours

Take a daytime or evening cruise around Clearwater, Florida aboard the Calypso Queen. A lunch or dinner buffet, as well as an open bar featuring rum punch, wine, and beer, is included. The evening cruise includes a DJ and dancing.

Our Evening Sunset Cruise is a 2 hour cruise of the Intracoastal Waterway, Clearwater Pass, and into the Gulf of Mexico (weather permitting). Your crew will point out interesting Gulf Coast sights, including the ICW's abundant dolphins! Our boat is a 46-foot long, 2 deck vessel certified by the Coast Guard to carry 49 passengers. We limit cruises to 36 people to ensure a comfortable and spacious cruise for all guests. A complimentary champagne toast is included for all guests age 21 and over. Beer, wine, hard seltzers, and soft drinks are available for purchase while on board. Please note - the boat departs at the listed time. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to facilitate check-in and boarding.

Established in 1999, Encounters With Dolphins has been safely providing guests the opportunity to view dolphins, learn about Clearwater and enjoy the sand and sun on Compass Island and maybe even take a dip on the island! We are a veteran owned and operated small business founded on the principal of wanting our guests to have the same experiences we would want to have on our vacation! All of us work tirelessly to ensure that all of our customers have an enjoyable, relaxing time with us!

Adults and children of all ages love the Little Toot because of our “tug boat” shape and power, we create a huge wake that Dolphins love to jump and play in. The Little Toot offers closer dolphin sightings because the boat is lower to the waters edge. We provide a narrated sightseeing tour of Clearwater Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico.

Embark on a scenic journey to find bottlenose dolphins on this dolphin-watching cruise near Clearwater in Florida. From Clearwater Bay to the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico, enjoy the incredible views along the Intracoastal Waterway. See and hear about the celebrity mansions on the coast, and listen as the captain shares interesting facts about the natural wonders of the Gulf Coast region. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase on board. Dolphin sightings are guaranteed on this exciting tour.

Enjoy a refreshing Ice cream on-board our brand new 50 passenger catamaran. This tour is a great way of exploring the beautiful Clearwater Beach for the whole family. The boat is fully shaded to protect customers from the sun.

50 foot Shark themed vessel. The only shark that dolphins love. Covered vessel with sun area. Padded seats and restroom.

Spice up any Florida vacation with a cruise on Tampa Bay. Beginning in Clearwater, enjoy a beautiful sunset (depending upon the time of year) and listen to live music on board the elegant 'StarLite Majesty' yacht. Choose from one of the open-air observation decks or the climate-controlled dining cabin inside. For dinner (at own expense), choose from several delicious gourmet meal entrees along with salad, dessert, and coffee or tea. Then dance the night away or take a romantic stroll along the deck.

Watch as day turns into night off the coast of Florida on this sunset cruise from Clearwater. Enjoy the scenery and peaceful calm of a late-afternoon cruise on board a double-decker catamaran vessel with plenty of space to stretch out and soak up the breathtaking view. Watch a beautiful Florida sunset as the sun glows and gently settles into the Gulf of Mexico. Toast the new evening with a glass of Champagne.

THE PRICE IS FOR A 4-HOUR BOAT CHARTER AND INCLUDES UP TO 8 PEOPLE IN YOUR GROUP. A Boat Day offers private, customized half-day and full-day boat charters for small groups of up to 10 passengers. Sit back and relax on the very comfortable, 27 foot double-decker Platinum Funship with a slide, as you cruise the waterways with a Captain as your guide. Your boating adventure will get you up close to wild dolphins and take you to secluded barrier islands so you can go shelling on pristine beaches or swim in the Gulf of Mexico.  Our private boat tours are perfect for family outings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, bachelor(ette) parties, marriage proposals, romantic getaways, reunions, spreading ashes, or any other reason!

THE PRICE IS FOR A 4-HOUR BOAT CHARTER AND INCLUDES UP TO 8 PEOPLE IN YOUR GROUP. A Boat Day offers private, customized half-day and full-day boat charters for small groups of up to 8 passengers. Sit back and relax on the very comfortable, 25 foot double-decker Funship with a slide, as you cruise the waterways with a Captain as your guide. Your boating adventure will get you up close to wild dolphins and take you to secluded barrier islands so you can go shelling on pristine beaches or swim in the Gulf of Mexico.  Our private boat tours are perfect for family outings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, bachelor(ette) parties, marriage proposals, romantic getaways, reunions, spreading ashes, or any other reason!

Our one-of-a-kind floating Tiki Bars are the newest and best way to experience the water. These tiki boats are a lot of fun and should be on everyone’s bucket list! Take in views of Clearwater Beach from the Gulf of Mexico and admire the many stunning homes and boats which line the harbor, all while sipping your favorite drink. Our tours offer up-close encounters with dolphins, manatees and other wildlife. Bring your own beverages of choice, food or snack. We provide USCG certified captains, coolers with ice, and Bluetooth radio to play your favorite tunes. Why pay for over priced drinks at a land bar, when you can bring your own drinks on a floating Tiki Bar!

We offer a 3 1/2 hour trip starting between 9 AM and 11AM. Pickup is available at two locations, Clearwater Beach recreation center docks or Bellair Boat Launch docks. Both locations usually have ample parking available. This is a private charter, meaning your group will be the only passengers. Children are welcome, but for their safety small children will be required to wear life jackets. You may spend up to two hours exploring the beaches or islands; the rest of the time will be spent cruising. If you prefer all the time can be spent cruising and sight-seeing. Activities include snorkeling, dolphin watching, shelling, swimming, sight seeing, island exploration, bird watching and much more. If desired, we stop at Caladesi or Honeymoon Island and other nearby remote beach areas for picnics and other activities.

Enjoy the exclusivity of a private boat trip for you and your party during this half- or full-day excursion. Your captain guides you through waterways for up-close views of wild dolphins and stops at secluded islands where you have time to relax on pristine beaches and swim in the Gulf of Mexico. Feel free to customize the itinerary with your captain to suit your group's interests. Price is per boat.

We will embark on an 8 mile loop of the Clearwater Beach & Boardwalk area. We will go over the Causeway Bridge, go to the old fishing pier and what is considered "Old Clearwater," possibly see some dolphins and take in the panoramic views of CWB then head back to our starting point as we cross Pier 60.

THE PRICE IS FOR A 4-HOUR BOAT CHARTER AND INCLUDES UP TO 8 PEOPLE IN YOUR GROUP. A Boat Day offers private, customized half-day and full-day boat charters for small groups of up to 8 passengers. Sit back and relax on the very comfortable, 25 foot double-decker Funship as you cruise the waterways with a Captain as your guide. Your boating adventure will get you up close to wild dolphins and take you to secluded barrier islands so you can go shelling on pristine beaches or swim in the Gulf of Mexico.  Our private boat charters are perfect for family outings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, bachelor(ette) parties, marriage proposals, romantic getaways, reunions, spreading ashes, or any other reason!

Take to the skies on a helicopter tour of Clearwater Beach and its surroundings. You'll have bird's-eye views of the white sands, turquoise water, Pier 60, golf courses, and the barrier islands. This is a great way to escape the crowds and gain another perspective on this popular vacation destination. Booking in advance means you won't risk a sold-out tour.

Are you qualified to be a pirate? Our newest "escape room" Adventure game, “Pirate Ship" is also the best in Tampa Bay. We are masters of creating original, high-tech, challenging and fully-immersive experiences. Our Escape Room has a brand-new, larger-than-life scenario unlike anything else out there, and just in time for you to experience! Based on real-life events with a twist, our latest game features multiple rooms, state-of-the-art sound/light effects, and a specially made shipwreck. Built on the shores of Clearwater beach, full of special surprises, and just dying to be explored.

If you’re looking for the best quality boat rental in Tarpon Springs, look no further than Palm Harbor Charters. Palm Harbor charters offers enjoyment for the whole family, combining comfort, style and function with an affordable price tag. * Entertainment Center * Bluetooth Audio * Cooler on board * Privacy Curtain * 2 Live wells * 12 volt power receptacle

Take a tour of the Fresh From Florida winery, one of the state's few wine-producing outfits, on this excursion in Clearwater. Good for two people, this activity includes a tour of the winery and a tasting of five of the wines the vineyard produces. Listen to commentary on the wine production methods and pairings of cheeses, fruits, baguettes, seasoned oil for dipping, and chocolates. Walk away with two commemorative wine glasses and a bottle of wine of your choosing.

The Tampa, St Petersburg, Clearwater, and the surrounding areas can provide a variety of saltwater fishing opportunities, but if you need a break from the harsh saltwater environment or if the wind is making it difficult to fish consider freshwater bass fishing for largemouth bass on Lake Tarpon. Whether you're a Tampa resident, vacationer or on a business trip looking for a trophy fish, this bass fishing trip is a fun and healthy outdoor activity. This fishery provides some of the best bass fishing the state has to offer. Enjoy the wildlife sights, peace, and quiet not provided in the city. Enjoy a day on the water that has clear water perfect for fishing. All tours are guided by a licensed, professional and local expert. Your tour includes all fishing rods and reels, both right and left-handed, along with all the tackle and all other necessities, including safety equipment. So grab your hat, sunglasses, and camera, step on board, cast a pole, and wait for the tug on the other end.

Taking off from Clearwater Airpark just minutes from the beach this flight will give you a birds-eye view of some of the top-ten most popular beaches in the world. The sand is a beautiful white, the marine life is plentiful, the barrier islands are pristine and the thrill of flying over it all is something you will never forget. Don't forget your camera.

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Get out on the water with a fishing charter from Clearwater. You'll have the chance to try your luck at fishing in the Gulf of Mexico while admiring the coastal scenery, including Caladesi Island State Park, which is only accessible by boat. Species you might catch include redfish, black drum, trout, cobia, and jack crevalle. Even on windy days, there are many spots to fish.