Private Catamaran Charter: Full-Day & Sunset Cruise from St. Pete
Difficulty
easy
Duration
9 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; you should be comfortable getting on/off a ladder into water and spending several hours on a boat.
Overview
Spend nine private hours on a 42' Bali catamaran island-hopping from St. Pete—swim, snorkel, paddle and end with a champagne toast as the sun slips behind the bridge. Small groups (up to 6) get a fully crewed, customizable day on the Gulf.
Private Catamaran Charter: Full-Day & Sunset Cruise from St. Pete
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You step aboard a 42-foot Bali catamaran as the marina loosens its morning ties—salt on the air, a cool Atlantic breeze tugging at the shade cloth. The boat slips past concrete piers and city glass, and the city skyline recedes while gulls wheel and the Gulf lays out a flat, watchful face. For nine hours you move between islands and inlets: anchoring for swims at sandbars, skimming past the squat silhouette of Egmont Key, and finishing with a low, private sail into the bruised gold of sunset.
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Adventure Tips
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Protect skin and local marine life—apply before boarding and reapply after swimming.
Prep for motion
If you’re prone to seasickness, take medication beforehand and pick a seat near the boat’s centerline.
Waterproof your essentials
Use a dry bag for phones, cameras and jackets; the deck will get wet during transfers and play time.
Arrive early with ID
Boarding starts about 15 minutes prior; captain will verify the lead traveler’s photo ID against the booking.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Bottlenose dolphins commonly ride the bow wake
- Wading shorebirds such as sandpipers and reddish egrets on exposed flats
History
Egmont Key hosts a 19th-century lighthouse and Civil War-era fortifications—it was a strategic sentinel controlling access to Tampa Bay.
Conservation
Avoid stepping on seagrass when boarding from shallow sandbars, use reef-safe sunscreen, and don’t feed wildlife; the area relies on protected habitats and responsible boating.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Non-slip deck shoes
Good grip for wet decks and easier boarding from dinghies or swim ladders.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and sensitive coastal ecosystems during long sun exposure.
summer specific
Waterproof dry bag
Keeps electronics and layers dry while you swim or paddle.
Light wind layer or packable rain shell
Even warm days can get cool on the water during early morning or sunset sailbacks.
spring specific