Clearwater Boat Guide
Every Clearwater and St. Pete boat trip, side by side
Dolphin cruises, boat rentals, jet skis, sunset cruises, kayak tours and island ferries from Clearwater Beach to Fort De Soto. Filter by what you want to do, where it leaves from and how many people, then book direct with the operator.
Rent a boat or take a tour?
Rent if someone in your group is comfortable driving a boat. Most rentals are deck boats, pontoons and center consoles for a half or full day, and the shop shows you the boat and the local channels before you leave.
Take a tour if you want dolphins, a sunset or an island stop without working out the route. Shared tours sell seats by the person. Private charters are the whole boat for your group, with a captain.
Where boats leave from
- Clearwater Beach: Clearwater Beach Marina is the hub for dolphin cruises, tiki boats, dining yachts and the ferry. Jet skis and parasailing run right off the beach.
- Sand Key and Indian Rocks: jet skis and water toys from the beach resorts, plus boat rentals.
- Madeira Beach and John's Pass: the John's Pass boardwalk has dolphin cruises, a pirate ship, tiki boats and ferries to Shell Key and Egmont Key.
- St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island: parasailing, jet skis, schooner sails and Sand Dollar Island dolphin tours.
- Tierra Verde and Fort De Soto: the closest launch for Shell Key and Egmont Key, with kayak tours, boat rentals and the Shell Key ferry.
- St. Petersburg and Gulfport: sunset sails, yacht charters and cruises under the Sunshine Skyway Bridge.
Before you book
- Spring break, summer and holiday weekends sell out first. Book a few days ahead, and further ahead for private boats.
- Prices change by date, time and group size. The Book button shows the real price for your date.
- Afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer. Morning trips are usually calmer, and most operators reschedule or refund for bad weather. Check each booking page.
- Bring sunscreen, water and a towel. Many trips stop at a beach or sandbar, so wear something you can wade in.