St. Pete Beach Private Boat Charter — Egmont Key, Dolphin Watching & Shelling

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels—activity involves short swims or stepping on/off the boat but no long hikes.

Overview

Skip the rental hassle and let a local captain take you to sandbars, Egmont Key, and dolphin-rich waters off St. Pete Beach. This private two-hour charter mixes snorkeling, shelling, watersports and sunset cruising with local know-how.

St. Pete Beach Private Boat Charter — Egmont Key, Dolphin Watching & Shelling

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

Morning light slices across the Gulf and the boat answers with a soft thrum as you ease out of the marina. Salt tang fills the air and a pair of dolphins breaks the surface like punctuation marks, arcing away from the channel as if daring you to follow. On a two-hour private charter with Allen's Aquatic Adventures, that’s the first act — the rest unfolds between sandbars, shell-strewn shallows and the low-profile island out at the mouth of Tampa Bay.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Bring reef-safe sunscreen

The Gulf’s seagrass ecosystems are sensitive; use reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life and avoid skin irritation.

Watch tide windows

Low tides expose more sandbars and shelling flats—ask your captain for optimal timing to maximize beach time.

Prepare for motion

If you’re prone to seasickness, take medication an hour before departure and sit mid-boat where motion is gentlest.

Respect wildlife and closures

Egmont Key and nearby preserves have nesting seasons and protected areas—keep distance from animals and follow captain guidance.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Bottlenose dolphins
West Indian manatees

History

Egmont Key hosted Fort Dade in the late 19th/early 20th centuries and the island’s lighthouse dates to the mid-1800s, reflecting the area’s maritime defense and navigation history.

Conservation

Egmont Key and nearby preserves protect nesting shorebirds and seagrass beds; avoid anchoring on seagrass and use reef-safe products to reduce impact.