Full-Day Luxury Catamaran Charter in Tampa Bay: Egmont Key, Fort De Soto & St. Pete Beaches
Difficulty
easy
Duration
7 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect brief swims, light paddling, and some standing on deck
Overview
Spend seven hours aboard an all-private luxury catamaran exploring Tampa Bay’s best offshore playgrounds—from the ruins and snorkeling of Egmont Key to the sandbars of Fort De Soto. This full-day charter blends comfort, water toys, and local knowledge for a tailored marine escape.
Full-Day Luxury Catamaran Charter in Tampa Bay: Egmont Key, Fort De Soto & St. Pete Beaches
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The catamaran slips away from Demens Landing Park with a soft, steady thrum; the city’s skyline shrinks into a watercolor of steel and sun as gulls torque and wheel above. Onboard, a charcuterie board and chilled glasses set the tone—this is not a ferry but a floating salon, designed to slow the pace and widen the view. The bay opens into big water here, and currents nudge the hull while mangrove islands and low sandbars reveal themselves like chapters in a coastal atlas.
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Adventure Tips
Arrive early for boarding
Plan to meet at Demens Landing Park at least 20 minutes before departure to handle parking and check-in smoothly.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Sunscreen is required to protect marine life and your skin; reapply after swimming to stay protected during the long day.
Motion-sickness precautions
If you’re prone to seasickness, take medication or use acupressure bands before boarding—open water can become choppy midbay.
Protect electronics
Carry a dry bag for phones, cameras, and keys—spray and splashes are inevitable when anchoring and swimming.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Southern stingray
- Brown pelican
History
Egmont Key hosts the ruins of Fort Dade and a long maritime history as a lighthouse and coastal defense site; the islands trace military and shipping chapters of Tampa Bay.
Conservation
These islands are sensitive habitats—use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid trampling seagrass, and follow crew guidance to minimize disturbance to nesting birds and delicate shorelines.
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Recommended Gear
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and local marine ecosystems while spending hours in tropical sun.
summer specific
Water shoes
Useful for rocky or shelly island bottoms and makes wading easier.
summer specific
Light wind jacket
Provides warmth and blocks spray on open-water passages, especially morning and evening.
spring specific
Dry bag (small)
Keeps phone, keys, and camera safe from splashes during swims and paddle sessions.