Sit back and relax on a catamaran cruise to the secluded Egmont Key Island. Snorkel, explore the historic lighthouse and Fort Dade, and maybe even spot a dolphin or two.
EXPERIENCE:
Soak up the beauty of Egmont Key island on this catamaran cruise. Take in breathtaking views of St. Petersburg, snorkel with tortoises, and maybe even spot the island’s resident dolphins.
Meet the crew in St. Petersburg and hop on board the 60-foot catamaran that will lead you to Egmont Key. Sail on an air-conditioned vessel with bottled water and bathrooms for your comfort and feel free to bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks on board. Beer and wine are available for purchase.
Pass under the Sunshine Skyway bridge on your way to the island and admire St. Petersburg from the water. Keep an eye out for the friendly dolphins that call these waters home.
Enjoy 2 hours of free time to explore the island. You could go for a stroll along the white-sand beaches towards the historic Fort Dade and Egmont Key Lighthouse. Alternatively, enjoy a dip in the water and use the snorkeling equipment provided to search for tortoises and other native wildlife.
Finally, sit back and relax for the return journey to St. Petersburg and take in one last view of the island and city from the water.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Feast your eyes on the beauty of Egmont Key island, a national wildlife refuge
See St. Petersburg from a unique waterside perspective on a catamaran cruise
Keep an eye out for the island’s native wildlife such as tortoises and dolphins
Explore the pristine beaches, historic lighthouse, and the ruins of Fort Dade
Snorkel in the island’s crystal-clear waters and get up close to the tortoises
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