Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg Speed Boat Tour in St. Petersburg, FL

One of the top activities in Tampa or St. Petersburg Beach!

Take the wheel and become the captain of your very own speedboat on a guided and narrated tour of the St. Petersburg waterways and Tampa Bay. Navigate an F-13 mini speedboat for the entire tour while following trained guides, combining the excitement of driving your own vessel with the safety of expert guidance. A two-way radio communication system in each boat provides live narration, including historical insights, local stories, and tips on spotting wildlife. Keep an eye out for dolphins, manatees, gopher tortoises, sea birds, and other coastal creatures. Drivers must be at least 18 years old, and passengers must be 5 years or older to join the tour.

Tours cover approximately 25–30 miles of waterways, including scenic routes past National Wildlife Refuges, historic Fort De Soto Park, and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The tour lasts around 90 minutes on the water, plus a 20-minute safety briefing before departure. Multiple daily departure times are available, and participants are advised to arrive early, as tours depart on time.

WEATHER POLICY: Occasionally a trip will be affected by unexpected clouds or inclement weather. They assume no responsibility for nor any control of the weather in the area. They endeavor to be well studied and to make well informed go/no-go decisions but no refunds will be given should the resulting conditions become unfavorable.