<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>In Florida, we’ve got some truly beautiful sunsets. And the best of those are always seen at the beach. But, imagine a Florida sunset experienced from a boat with the sun reflecting off the ocean and turning the whole world orange and red as you spend the evening with your significant other. That sounds like a perfect date night!
From romantic dinner cruises to dolphin watching, here are some of Tampa Bay’s most romantic sunset cruises and tours.
Tiki Boat Tours
Florida Tiki Tours
- 209 Boardwalk Pl. E, Madeira Beach
- $279 and up
When it comes to sunset cruises, nothing is cooler than floating around on a tiki bar boat. Florida Tiki Tours (pictured in feature image) offers smaller and larger sized tiki cruises along with pontoon island adventure tours. Tours typically last 2.5-3 hours and include a cooler stocked with ice and water where you add your own BYOB drinks. At the end of the tours, you’ll be dropped off at their dockside Tiki Bar where you’ll receive a complimentary drink.
Crusin’ Tikis Tampa
- 1710 N. Highland Ave., Tampa
- $49.95 and up
Cruisin’ Tikis Tampa also offers sunset tiki boat tour experiences. You can catch a downtown Tampa Tiki Cruise or a Bar Hop Cruise. Like Florida Tiki Tours, this one is also BYOB so snag your favorite cocktails and set sail.
Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruises
Yacht Starship
- Tampa: 603 Channelside Dr., Tampa
- Clearwater: 25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater
- $79.95 and up
Yacht Starship is one of Tampa Bay’s premier dinner cruise options. Departing from Tampa and Clearwater, each tour is an all-inclusive evening aboard a stylish dining yacht. Besides enjoying a 2.5-hour cruise with romantic sunset views, you’ll also be treated to a 3-course meal, open bar (beer and wine) and plenty of time for dancing. Reservations can be made online. Non-dinner cruise option is available as well.
They also offer special holiday cruises for Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve, and more.
StarLite Cruises
- Madeira Beach: 177 Boardwalk Pl. E, Madeira Beach
- Clearwater Beach: 25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach
- St. Pete Beach: 3400 Pasadena Ave. South, South Pasadena
- $29.95 and up
Another local favorite, StarLite Cruises offers sunset dining cruises departing from St. Pete and Clearwater. On this sunset dinner cruise, your ticket includes admission for the 2.5-3 hour cruise with dinner as an add-on once you board. For dinner, you’ll be able to use the full StarLite dining service that functions just as a normal restaurant would. Each of the two ships has a different menu, so make sure to check that before booking! Reservations for romantic sunset cruises can be made online.
Dolphin Watching
ParrotDise Express
- 51 Main St., Dunedin
- $31.99 and up
For the animal lover in your life, ParrotDise Express offers sunset dolphin watching tours (the **chef’s kiss** of romantic sunset cruises) daily aboard their vessel of the same name. If you’re lucky, you’ll be treated to playful dolphins jumping in the boat’s wake! Each tour lasts 2.5 hours and includes complimentary drinks, including beer and wine.
Laid-Back Romantic Sunset Cruises
Tampa Bay Fun Boat
- 333 South Franklin St., Tampa
- $25 and up
Serving up fantastic views of Tampa Bay (including the Tampa skyline) alongside fun facts about the city, Tampa Bay Fun Boat‘s sunset cruise is a must for a unique date. This relaxing tour lasts for about an hour making it the perfect activity to combine with dinner downtown. Another perk? You’re allowed to bring a cooler with adult beverages on board and there’s no corkage fee. We recommend bringing a bottle of your favorite wine or champagne to toast the beautiful sunset.
St. Pete Beach Sunset Cruise
- 198 Madonna Blvd., Tierra Verde
- $54 per person
On the St. Pete Beach Sunset Cruise, you will have much more privacy and less crowds. These romantic sunset cruises only take a maximum of six people per voyage, so it’s perfect for the intimate affair! Bring your own food and drinks for a romantic picnic on the water (coolers are provided). Reservations can be made online.
Kai Lani Sunset Cruise
- 25 Cuaseway Blvd, Clearwater Beach
- $60 and up
There are several sunset cruises to choose from with Kai Lani Sunset Sailing Cruise – a Relaxing Sunset Sail, Sunset Sail with Live Music, and a Sangria Sunday Sunset Cruise. All cruises last two hours long and while no outside drinks are allowed, they do have a full-service bar on board.
The Tropics Boat Tours
- 25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Beach
- $20 and up
Catch a 1 hour and 45-minute-long sunset cruise sailing from Clearwater Bay through Clearwater Pass to the beautiful Gulf of Mexico on The Tropics Boat Tours. The tour also includes a complimentary champagne toast for guests 21 and up.
Feature image credit: Florida Tiki Tours