3 Boat Activities to Experience in Tampa, Florida
PIRATE WATER TAXI
đź“Ť14 stops along Tampa Riverwalk & beyond | Hop on, hop off boat taxi service
The perfect mode of transportation or a leisurely loop around the water
Purchase all-day wristband to ride and receive discounts to local restaurants and attractions in town.
Different vessels depending which stop you are at but most have a bar and snacks for sale on board.
2 routes: Island (DI to Tampa Convention Center) or River (Tampa Convention Center to Armature Works).
THE LOST PEARL PIRATE SHIP
đź“ŤThe Sail Pavilion at Tampa Convention Center | 1.5-hour all-you-can-drink interactive pirate ship cruise
Cruise the pirate-infested waters of Tampa Bay, home to the legendary Jose Gaspar, aboard The Lost Pearl. Enjoy swashbuckling activities, water cannon fun, and a complimentary bar for all ages (must be 21+ to indulge in alcoholic beverages). Snacks and souvenirs are available for purchase on board! Keep your eyes (or eye) peeled for dolphins, birds and other wildlife along the journey!
CRAFT RIVER CRUISE
đź“ŤSparkman Wharf | 2-hour upscale brunch, lunch or dinner cruises
Built to cruise Tampa’s most scenic waterways, with just 10′ of air draft (vertical clearance). The Captain will navigate the many low bridges on the Hillsborough River with only inches to spare, similar to the river cruises in Europe.
Enjoy unique features like the one-of-a kind “boat on a boat” bar, handcrafted from a 1914 vintage wood cruiser, and exquisite culinary delights from America’s first gas-cooking open kitchen aboard a river cruiser.
