We booked the Platinum level Yacht for a 4 hour trip. The staff was very helpful during the…read morebooking, giving us great flexibilty on pickup times. We decided to leave in the morning and stay out until early afternoon. The yacht showed up in the designated dock right on time in Turtle Beach. The ship Captain, Carlos, was very helpful in creating a great trip even though we were travelling during a Red Tide event in Siesta Keys area. Captain Carlos took us out to a sandbar which was not as effected by the Red Tide and we spent some time in the ocean before getting back on the boat. We had told Carlos that we were really hoping to encounter some dolphins on our trip and he was very knowledgeable about where the Dolphins like to hang out. We found a couple of dolphins hanging out in a small cove he recommended and it was an incredible experience as the dolphins followed the yacht for around 15 minutes and jumped and played in the boats wake. Truelly an amazing experience. Would highly recommend this company to others.

This was a special occasion...parents 70th Wedding Anniversary! Our family all together on the…read morewater celebrating with a Sunset Cruise. It could not have been more perfect. The Crew was amazing attentive to our every need. We brought in a caterer so there was plenty of food and drink! We added a bit of playfulness by donning eye patches and bandannas letting our inner pirates out for the celebration, matey!

My family and I took a beautiful boat ride with Captain Dennis and his first mate Dennis Jr. They…read morewere pleasant, professional and fun! We saw all the gulf beaches and Dennis pointed out attractions and restaurants to enjoy during our visit. Their rates were fair and the scheduling experience was easy. We will be back for sure!!

From the owner: We offer private boat charter trips to Egmont Key, Shell Key, Passage Key and Intercoastal…read morecruising. We also offer inshore fishing charters , Captain Dennis is a master captain who has been boating the area for over 40 years.

I do not know where to begin. We signed up for a three hour cruise and that was exactly what I got…read moreand more. Jonas and Greg were the most hospitable hosts that made us a beautiful charcuterie tray for 6 people. Fresh cheeses, meats and fruits. They offered wine but but we decided we didn't need to drink. The ride to the Skyway Bridge was beautiful and the water and weather were all working in our favor. It was a relaxing ride and we saw a couple of pods of Dolphins. We felt we could reach out and touch them. As we got to the skyway and turned towards shore, the captain asked if we would like to sail, which we did for a while. It was spectacular. The catamaran was beautiful, clean, comfy and cozy. We were briefed on where to find the lifejackets and there was a small raft on the aft. I cannot say enough about this truly wonderful crew and Boat "Sweet Escape ". I highly recommend and will use them again! Thank you guys for a truly amazing time. My family was blown away.

Our family used this charter to commemorate my mother's passing and it was a wonderful experience…read more The staff was very empathetic and accommodating. The catamaran exceeded our expectations and we would definitely use them in the future and would most definitely recommend their charter service.

Great experience from start to finish. The boat is spacious and the service is great. We…read moreexperienced the double decker boat with the slide. We brought our food and drinks and there was enough storage on the boat for all of our stuff. Our captain navigated us well and took us to the best spots to see dolphins and a nice quiet private beach. Then he showed us the perfect spot to stop and take a ride on the slide. The whole process was seamless and the experience was great. I highly suggest you book with them!

I had the wonderful opportunity to experience The Buccaneer Funship Boat. Excellent communication…read moreand Spectacular service from the start of booking this experience. I was very pleased with how well Captain Randy communicated and provided additional insight. Upon closer to the time for our day I had a follow up conversation with Cassie who provided even more information that brought comfort not only to me but my guests as well. They provided a cooler with ice and water as well as numerous floats and shelling bags. The whole experience was relaxing and refreshing. Our captain for the day was Jordan and she was Spectacular with keeping us on time and showing us around. We did a 4 hour boat tour but were able to have time on the slide and visit two islands. Truly an unforgettable experience for families and groups alike. 10/10 will be booking again for a longer time. Thank you for providing a wonderful experience.

I reserved the princess Yacht Charter to celebrate my Birthday on…read moreMay 30th. The yacht was supposed to include the following features and amenities: * 4 staterooms, 3 bathrooms * Covered aft deck seating for 6. * Air-conditioned interior cabin with dining table seating. * Large sun pad on the bow for sunbathing. * Bathrooms equipped with Vacu-Flush toilets. * Standing shower in the bathroom. * Minibar, ice maker, 43" Smart TV. * High-speed Wi-Fi connection. * Bluetooth 1200w JL Audio stereo system. * 21.5kw generator providing full ship power for electronics and more. * Underwater Jets. * Inflatable cabana. * Galley. * Smart Cast TV. * Satellite. * Wi-Fi. * A/C and Heat. * Watermaker. * Icemaker. * Three full bathrooms with showers. * Toiletries. As listed on the website. Unfortunately, upon arrival at the yacht, there were numerous issues, including: * No electricity in any outlets on the boat as the generator was not functioning (we could not charge our phones or plug in anything. * The Tv would not even turn on for us to use the smart cast TV. * 2 out of 4 staterooms were taped shut with a handwritten note that says, "Crew Only" * No Wi-Fi at all (there was a Wi-Fi router, but it was not operational). * The Bluetooth 1200w JL Audio stereo system was NOT functioning (which meant there was NO MUSIC throughout the 70 ft yacht. We found a battery-operated Bluetooth speaker that was intentionally left there because he knew the full speaker system was not working but did not inform me). * Only 1 bathroom out of 3 promised was accessible due to the staterooms being locked. * NO ACCESS TO A SHOWER AT ALL AS IT WAS INTENTIONALLY LOCKED in the one bathroom that was unlocked * No Blow-Up cabana * There were NO WATER JETS AT ALL (We did not even see the water jets until we were leaving the boat and one of the crew members opened a locked stateroom door and we saw that the water jets were inside that locked stateroom.) I promptly contacted Shane to voice my concerns, as the situation was unfair to both me and my guest. We had anticipated enjoying all the amenities, yet not even a shower was accessible in the bathroom. Shane mentioned that the amenities were not guaranteed, but he never informed me prior to booking that these features would be unavailable for my reservation. When I confronted him about his website not indicating that these rooms and amenities were not guaranteed, he immediately went to amend the wording on the site concerning the locked rooms. He then texted me to say we couldn't use the water jets because we were consuming alcohol, despite the fact that not everyone on the boat was drinking. Additionally, we were not offered the chance to use them before we started drinking. I had to argue with him about my security deposit, which I eventually did receive back. I would never recommend booking with this man if you are a Black person. They seemed overly fearful of having us on the yacht, locking away everything, including the shower water jets and cabanas that were advertised on the site. There were no functioning electrical outlets, no Wi-Fi, no Bluetooth, nothing. This is truly an ultimate SCAM charters.

Where do I start...well, first of all I have been yachting with Ultimate YachtLife Charters since…read more2017 shortly after I moved to Florida. The owner of this fleet keeps these boats in top condition, and also keeps sea bobs and a huge lily pad to have fun on your trip. He also chooses the most knowledgeable, safe, and laid back captains to host your experience. If you aren't from here I can't recommend enough to take a look at Tampa Bay from the water like this. It is always a memorable time and totally worth the money. Don't waste it on jet skis or silly boat tours. This is truly the best way to experience Tampa Bay, in affordable luxury.

Shark Tooth City!!!! The crew of Edmond Cay ferry from Fort DeSoto had us all laughing and enjoying…read morea good time! The only thing I regret is that we didn't have more time on the island. If you're thinking about this incredible experience I would definitely recommend taking the early cruise over! This way you can come back with a full set of teeth! Happy hunting!

We went today 2/28 on the 2:00 ferry and the Captain and first mate were amazing! Great knowledge,…read moretook care of the boat and felt safe riding with them. It was a great trip and we had a fantastic time! Thanks again Egmont team!

We had a great day out on the water with Captain Stefan. His boat is well maintained and spotlessly…read moreclean. We learned a lot about sailing from the Captain who was happy to share his sailing experience with us while Jimmy Buffet was playing in the background. All this on the fly as we booked Sundays charter on Saturday evening. The stars were aligned. A good time was had by all. Captain Stefan and his boat come highly recommended.

From the owner: Captain Stefan provides sailing charters on his own Beneteau sailboat tailored to your desires. It…read morecan be anything from a sunset sail around Tampa Bay to a cruise to Key West or the Bahamas - you decide. Other destinations include Egmont Key, Bradenton, Venice, Fort Meyers or Clearwater, just to name a few. Stefan is a licensed USCG Captain and Sailing Instructor who provides safe and memorable boating experiences for up to 6 passengers on both sail or power vessels. Bookings can be made by phone or online.

Perfect 60th birthday celebration! Captain George was first class, safely navigating the yacht we…read morechartered to many beautiful and interesting places in the bay. There were 10 of us in our party, ranging in ages from 6 months to 17 to 26 to 60 and everyone had a fun and memorable time. I would whole heartedly recommend Cruise Florida to anyone looking for a unique experience in Tampa Bay!

Can't say enough about how much fun we had recently when we chartered with Lillie and George on…read moretheir fabulous 39' Mainship yacht! They are so accommodating and friendly. Decided to cruise to Egmont Key where we anchored and rode the dinghy to shore. Had a great walk and learned the history of the island, and did it all at our pace. Can't wait to go out again! Kathy and Jerry Iredale

Captain Erik and Eric were incredibly accommodating for our wedding exit boat charter! It truly…read moregave our wedding a special touch, and from the beginning Erik was on point with communication. Eric, the captain of our trip, made our trip extremely comfortable and provided us with great insight into fun facts that we were unaware of regarding both the voyage, boat, and surrounding area. On top of the highest quality communication and service, they were willing to accommodate a last minute change to the destination of our charter due to the effects of Helene, and they even gave us a ride back to our hotel after we docked the boat! Truly couldn't speak more highly of these folks! Will absolutely be chartering with them on our next trip to St Petersburg.

Thank you to Captain Erik for a fantastic day on the water. Can't wait to do it again!read more