easy
11 hours
Suitable for anyone in average physical condition able to walk and stand for extended periods and climb stairs.
Join the StarLite Sapphire Dining Yacht for an unforgettable 11-hour cruise from St. Petersburg across Tampa Bay, featuring gourmet dining and front-row views of the Gasparilla Pirate Invasion and parade.
$303 per person • All Ages • Port of St. Petersburg
Join the thrilling Gasparilla Day Invasion aboard the StarLite Sapphire Dining Yacht! Experience an unforgettable 11-hour pirate-themed cruise from St. Petersburg to Tampa, complete with a continental breakfast, gourmet lunch, and dinner. Enjoy reserved seating for the parade and a lively atmosphere as you celebrate like a true pirate!
Ticket (All Ages): $293.95
11 Hours
All Day Pirate Event - departing downtown St. Petersburg
Don't just watch the fun, get a front row "floating seat," party like a pirate and join us in the invasion aboard the StarLite Sapphire!
This 11 hour, one-of-a-kind event aboard the StarLite Sapphire Dining Yacht features a cruise from St. Petersburg across Tampa Bay to join the pirate invasion and flotilla in downtown Tampa. The day starts with a continental breakfast and includes a sit-down luncheon service with choice of entre from our menu. Guests will enjoy reserved bleacher seating for the land-side parade. After the parade, guests will reboard the Sapphire and enjoy a dinner cruise returning back to St. Petersburg. This special cruise has reserved seating at shared tables.
In addition, wine selections and a full cocktail service are available for purchase on board.
• Continental Breakfast • 2nd Vessel Behind the Pirate Ship "Jose Gasparilla" in the Flotilla Invasion of Tampa Bay • Reserved Bleacher Seating for the Land-Side Parade • Sit-Down Lunch • Sit-Down Dinner with Entertainment • Cash Bar
Salmon A delicately prepared salmon filet, served with chef’s selection of rice and seasonal vegetable
Vegetarian Harvest A tasteful culinary presentation of fresh seasonal vegetables served over a bed of white rice with a tomato provencal sauce
Chicken Cordon Bleu Tender chicken breast filled with ham and Swiss cheese, lightly breaded and topped with a classic bechamel sauce, served with chef’s selection of rice and seasonal vegetable
Beef Burgundy Beef tenderloin pieces served over a bed of white rice with a burgundy & mushroom sauce
Shrimp Creole Our version of this New Orleans classic combines tender gulf shrimp with fresh vegetables in a mild tomato creole sauce, served with white rice
Chicken Caesar Salad Tender pieces of lightly seasoned chicken breast served over fresh romaine tossed in creamy Caesar dressing with herbed croutons and Parmesan
Blackened Chicken Alfredo A tender boneless breast of chicken prepared blackened style and placed atop a nest of fettuccine pasta Alfredo, served with chef’s selection of seasonal vegetable
Herb and Bell Pepper Red Snapper A roasted red snapper filet topped with herbs and bell peppers, finished with a squeeze of lemon, served with chef’s selection of rice and seasonal vegetable
Flat Iron Steak Argentine Tender flat iron steak seared to medium and topped with a traditional Argentinian green chimichurri sauce, served with garlic red skin mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable
StarLite Chicken Spinachi Breaded boneless chicken breast stuffed with a mix of goat and Parmesan cheeses, artichoke hearts, and sauteed spinach, served with chef’s selection of rice and seasonal vegetable
Vegetarian Harvest An assortment of lightly seasoned, roasted garden vegetables combined with fettuccine and tossed in a garlic infused olive oil
Stuffed Shrimp Five large blue water shrimp filled with blue crab and Italian herb stuffing, drizzled with our Cajun remoulade, served with chef’s selection of rice and seasonal vegetable
Boneless Pork Ribeye Tender pork ribeye prepared with our own dry rub seasoning, roasted in its own juices and tastefully accented with a red wine reduction, served with garlic red skin mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable
Oven Roasted Salmon Filet of salmon complimented with shallot and lemon beurre blanc sauce, served with chef’s selection of rice and seasonal vegetable
Chateaubriand Classic beef tenderloin slow-roasted to medium-rare and topped with our homemade bearnaise sauce, served with garlic red mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable
Land and Sea A pairing of our two favorites - chateaubriand and stuffed shrimp, served with garlic red mashed potatoes and chef’s selection of seasonal vegetable
Give yourself plenty of time to board the yacht as the event is popular and boarding can be busy.
You’ll be walking on the docks and climbing bleachers, so wear sturdy, comfortable shoes suitable for uneven surfaces.
Evening gulf breezes can be cool on the water, so layering helps keep you comfortable throughout the day.
Drink plenty of water during the day, especially if enjoying cocktails, to stay refreshed and energized.
The Gasparilla Pirate Festival commemorates José Gaspar, a mythical pirate said to have operated in Tampa Bay during the early 19th century, sparking a beloved tradition since 1904.
The event promotes the preservation of Tampa Bay’s marine environment by supporting responsible boating and minimizing waste during the flotilla.
Protect your eyes from glare off the water during daylight cruising.
summer specific
Gulf Coast evenings can get cool; a jacket keeps you comfortable after sunset.
fall specific
Shade your face during the sunny daytime portions of the cruise.
spring specific
Capture spectacular views of the pirate flotilla, waterfront skyline, and lively parade.