Private Snorkel Charters, Dolphin Cruises & Sandbar Parties from St. Petersburg
Island Ferry of St. Pete offers dedicated boats to Egmont, Outback & Shell Key for snorkeling, dolphin watching, shelling, and private sandbar parties.
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Private snorkeling charters, dolphin-snorkeling cruises, and sandbar party pontoons departing St. Petersburg, FL.
About Island Ferry of St. Pete
Island Ferry of St. Pete, based in St. Petersburg, Florida, operates boat tours and private charters focused on snorkeling, wildlife viewing, shelling, and sandbar gatherings. The business offers multiple trip formats designed to showcase nearby barrier islands and coastal keys. Popular offerings include the Private Snorkeling Charter to Egmont, Outback & Shell Keys — a 4.5-hour private tour with a dedicated boat and crew for snorkeling, swimming, and shelling. Island Ferry of St. Pete also runs Dolphin-Snorkeling Cruises to Shell Key that combine snorkeling at Shell Key with opportunities to observe dolphins, manatees, and rays. A morning 9AM Dolphin-Snorkeling Cruise option is available and highlights shaded boats, cold drinks, and crew on lifeguard duty for guest safety.
For groups seeking a social beach-style experience, Island Ferry of St. Pete provides a Sandbar Party private charter — a 4.5-hour pontoon trip equipped with Bluetooth music connectivity, a floating bar, and ample cooler space. The company focuses on private and small-group formats by assigning dedicated boats and crews for private charters and staffing excursions with crew members who support snorkeling and passenger safety. Trips depart from St. Petersburg waters and emphasize accessible wildlife viewing, coastal snorkeling, and shelling at nearby keys. Island Ferry of St. Pete presents clearly described trip options and on-boat amenities to help travelers choose the right snorkeling, dolphin-watching, or sandbar experience.
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Book a 4.5-hour private snorkeling or sandbar party, or join a dolphin-snorkeling cruise departing St. Petersburg, FL.