Forget those big time cruises! Are you staying on or around Clearwater Beach and looking for a fun way to spend a day or night on the water, are you looking for a great cruise experience?  There are a variety of cruise options on Clearwater Beach and in the Pinellas County area from elegant dinner cruises to fun day time cruises perfect for the entire family.  Here are a few worth checking out: 

The Tropics Boat Tours

This boat tour company offers several different cruises from a relaxing Caladesi Island tour to exciting 21+ Party Cruises on Saturday Nights. Private charters and birthday parties are planned by reservation. Tropics Boats tours is an event service in business on Clearwater Beach for 6 years come October 2016. Trisha Rodriguez started the company, creating a fun atmosphere for families during the day, and a romantic setting for couples at night. Manager Camille plans special events year round, this August includes a big scavenger hunt you can't miss!  More than a dolphin or sunset cruise, Tropics offers adventure.  With family and adult oriented events you choose the experience and leave the fun in their extremely capable hands. Engage and have fun, there's lots to do and learn on a Tropics Boat Tour cruise. 

25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach FL Phone 727-442-7433

Sea Life Safari Boat Tours

Hosted by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Sea Life Safari Boat Tours will give you a one of a kind experience that gets you up close with all the dazzling sea life in the gulf. Aboard the Sea Life Safari Boat Tour, which includes a 90-minute trip into Pinellas County's extensive intra-coastal waterways you search for dolphins, sea birds and other marine life as expert guides narrate the scenic ride to a shell island. You'll witness data collection in action as they perform a net pull and pass around sea creatures before releasing them back to the bay. Kids and adults alike love this one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience.  Times vary seasonally for these CMA cruises, follow the link in their name to their website for details.  Prices are Adults: $25.95, Children (3-12):$16.95, Seniors (60+):$22.95 Trips are limited to 43 participants per trip so secure your spots today! Reservations are required, but walk-ins will be added to a boat if the trip is not already full. For further information, call the number below.

25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Beach FL Phone 727-462-2628

Tierra Verde Boat Rentals

Experience the beautiful Florida Gulf Coast with an boat or jet ski rental from Tierra Verde Boat Rentals. They have boats from large to small and jet skis at affordable hourly and day rates. Follow the link to their website for additional information about how you too can enjoy the freedom of piloting your own excursion through Tierra Verde Boat Rentals. Cruises are fun, but exploring on your own is a whole different experience. We recommend doing both!  Go cruising but take to the water yourself as well! Check out Fort DeSoto, the Skyway and More!

96 Pinellas Bayway, Tierra Verde FL Phone 727-867-0077

Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise

Captain Memo's Original Pirate Cruise will take you into the waters on a giant piratatical adventure you will never forget! There is music, drinks, beer, wine, champagne all while dolphin watching and more! A long-standing Must Do adventure in Clearwater Beach, this is something the kids remember and at the same time is a great thing to do for a date.  We always meet fun people from all over when we cruise with the captain! Call to make your reservations today. 

25 Causeway Boulevard, Clearwater FL Phone 727-446-2587

Starlite Cruises

From Dinner Yachts, Dolphin Speedboat Adventures, Tropical Buffet Cruises, Sea Life Safaris, Holiday Cruising, Yacht Charters, Corporate Events and Weddings the StarLite Fleet has you covered. With an  array of passenger vessels from sightseeing, dolphin watching, dinner cruises and more StarLite offers a cruise for everyone and every occasion.  Contact them at the number below to see what they are offering today!  

25 Causeway Boulevard, Clearwater FL Phone 727-462-2628

Locals and tourist love these Clearwater Beach cruises, they are fun, educational, and offer us the chance to pull away from the dock, leaving our cares behind as we set course for a good time on the water in Pinellas County.  Follow the links to the Clearwater and Pinellas cruises mentioned above or call for more information.  Be sure to bookmark this article and check back as we update it with more great sea-going dinner and boat tour specials and information.