Dolphin & Island Cruise - private charter in St. Petersburg
Day cruise

St. Pete Dolphin & Island Cruises

Private dolphin watching, sandbar time, and Gulf sightseeing, your boat, your pace

Duration 5 hours
Guests Up to 6
Price Inquire
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Dolphin & island cruise St. Pete

Dolphins, sandbars, one private cruise

Looking for a dolphin cruise or a sandbar day in St. Pete? This is one private run for your group, not a packed tour boat. We watch weather and wildlife patterns to give you the best chance at dolphins, birds, and clear Gulf water, then anchor at a sandbar or shallow flat for swimming, shelling, and time in the sun. Up to 6 guests on Phat Kat's roomy 32 ft catamaran deck, with flexible timing around tide and weather. Pair it with our sunset cruise for a longer day, or ask about combo timing when you book.

Also see our St. Pete sunset cruises.

Private dolphin watching

St. Pete dolphin boat tour for your group only, flexible route and pace with a USCG-licensed captain.

Sandbar & shallow Gulf

Anchor at sandbars and clear shallows for swimming and shelling when the day allows.

32 ft catamaran comfort

Phat Kat's twin hulls keep the ride stable for families, friends, and celebration groups.

St. Pete & beach pickups

Free marina parking or meet-ups in downtown St. Pete, the beaches, and Tampa Bay by arrangement.

Young sea turtle swimming in the clear, shallow Gulf water off St. Pete

Your Captain

USCG licensed, knows these waters

Every trip runs with a USCG-licensed captain who knows St. Pete waters, sandbars, wildlife, and the best routes for your private day. Your group only, up to 6 guests.

About Captain Cuda Charters

Group of manatees resting in the clear Gulf shallows off St. Pete
Manatee swimming just below the surface of green Gulf water
Boats anchored off the turquoise shoreline at Egmont Key
Calm turquoise water along the white-sand shoreline at Shell Key
Guests relaxing on the bow of Phat Kat under a clear blue sky
Sunshine Skyway Bridge seen from the bow of Phat Kat
Celebration group relaxing on the bow of Phat Kat at the marina before a Gulf day trip
Quiet white-sand sandbar meeting clear, shallow Gulf water

Google Reviews

Why they choose us

Rated 5.0 from 8 Google reviews Read all reviews on Google →

Omg! I just went out last night on a dolphin sunset tour. What an amazing and incredible experience. Captain Cuda AKA Barrie, was very highly knowledgeable about the waters, we so many dolphins and it was so exciting seeing them right up behind the boat surfing! WOW!! I highly recommend Captain Cuda Charters when in Saint Pete/Tampa Bay Area.

pauline chaney

Amazing fishing trip!!!! Captain Berry and Captain Toby couldn’t have been any more accommodating! Had a great day with wonderful people and hooking fish!

Glendon Swick

5 star for Cuda Charters, was great day TU Barri. appreciate all u did to make it memorable

Lynda Crawford

Barry and Tobey were amazing ! Had a family day out on the water , we will definitely be back again

Bri Chi

Excellent captain! We had a great time!

Melany Douglas

Absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. This was a family day for us, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The boat was gorgeous, fully equipped, and spotless — with coolers already filled with ice so we could jump right in and enjoy our time together. Captain Barrie was outstanding — professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly personable. He made everyone feel comfortable, took us on an unforgettable dolphin tour, and truly went above and beyond to make the day special. It was even better than we could have expected. One of the best days we’ve had on the water — we can’t wait to book again!

Diana Sokolowski
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Private charters for Up to 6 from St. Petersburg, an easy drive from Tampa and the beaches.

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