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.
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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.
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.
Wildlife
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.
Reserve your spot on the Allens Aquatic Adventures today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
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.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the Gulf’s seagrass and coral ecosystems.
summer
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is crucial in the sun and salt air.
Swimwear and quick-dry towel
Useful for snorkeling, tubing or a spontaneous swim at a sandbar.
summer
Light wind jacket
Keeps you comfortable when temperatures drop after sunset or on breezy mornings.
winter