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Island Boat Adventures

6800 Sushine Skyway Lane, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
727-871-2628
Ranked #1 of 17 tours in St. Petersburg
5.0 of 5 stars 94 Reviews
Type: Boat Tours
Owner description: We offer daily excursions to Egmont Key Island. Egmont Key is a magnificent island just a few miles off shore at the mouth of Tampa Bay, in the lovely...... more » Owner description: We offer daily excursions to Egmont Key Island. Egmont Key is a magnificent island just a few miles off shore at the mouth of Tampa Bay, in the lovely Gulf of Mexico. Accessible only by boat. Egmont Key is the GEM of the Bay Area and a Florida State Park. It is not to be missed on your vacation. Egmont Key's history dates back to the 1800's during the Spanish / American War era. Call and book your trip today for a truly memorable vacation experience and a fantastic day of Adventure and Excitement you will not soon forget. Just a few of the sights you may experience on your journey are pods of wild Bottlenosed Dolphins playing in their natural habitat, or a huge manatee gracefully swimming along side of the boat, stingrays, rolling Tarpon, numerous native birds, Gopher Tortoises, the Egmont Key Lighthouse, the soldier cemetary, and the ruins of old Fort Dade. It is our goal to provide a fun, affordable, memorable vacation experience in a safe environment that the whole family can enjoy. Call today for reservations. « less
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South Sarasota, Florida, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

After boarding this brand new catamaran on May 25th with my girlfriend, the captain started the engines and the party was ready to begin! What an extraordinary time we had on board: the crew was awesome and super friendly and the music being played sure got us into the carefree, island spirit. The captain, or should I say, "The Man",... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

My wife and I had a wonderful time. We couldn't have been more pleased with our 5 hour excursion with the fun, friendly crew on the Calypso Cat. If you find yourself looking for a truly enjoyable experience off the shore of the mainland, don't hesitate to call Island Boat Adventures! More

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Bradenton, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW
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My boyfriend and I have been looking to make a trip back to Egmont Key but wanted to snorkel this time, so after searching online your company was the first on the list :) You had the best all inclusive price, and were able to fit us in last minute for a trip out that day May 25th! We had... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

This was the highlight of our trip to the Gulf. Boat ride out and back was relaxing & nice scenery. We didn't see many dolphins on the day we went, but I know every trip out is probably different. We couldn't snorkel by the ruins as the water was too choppy that day, so we went to the other side... More

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St. Petersburg, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

We planned a family get together for the May birthdays. One person even came from Ohio to attend. We had a group of 12 from age 20 up to 80. We had a wonderful day on the water, dolphin watching, snorkeling, and exploring Egmont Key. They set up a table for us to accommodate all the food and the birthday... More

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Apollo Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Looking for a great afternoon? Well look no further - from beginning to end it is much more than "a three hour tour" - it is a unique and fun-filled day of snorkeling, shell seeking, exploring and history all wrapped aboard the Calypson Cat! The Captain and First Mate are very experienced and have a wonderful camaraderie, they make you... More

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Topeka, Kansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

beautiful day with family and friends. Had a great time and the captain and firslt mate were tops. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Island boat adventures is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. Fun island type music is played as you make your way to Egmont Key in search of dolphins. We saw tons of dolphins and sea birds on the way out and fish, gopher tortoises, fish, and starfish at the island. The tour is different every time you take it.... More

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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

This tour offers a nice combination of activities for the adventurous. After a pleasant ride out to Egmont Key we snorkeled for about 30 minutes (this is optional, you can stay in the boat if you like). Then the boat was parked at the dock where we explored the historical sites on the island. Great shelling on the east side,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

This was the most interesting and fun and also organized boat trip of this kind I have ever been on. We loved it so much we are going twice in one week! More

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