The Pelican St. Pete
The Pelican St. Pete
4.5
Scuba & SnorkellingBoat ToursDolphin & Whale WatchingNature & Wildlife Tours
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
The Pelican is the only ferry service from downtown St. Pete's Pier to Egmont Key! In one hour, we will transport you from the Pier to Paradise. The 60-foot vessel holds up to 49 passengers and is available in the evenings for special private charter events like weddings, corporate parties, reunions, birthdays, or sunset cruises. Please call for pricing and availability.
St. Petersburg, United States
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FarAway201839
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Couples
Loved all aspects of the sunset cruise! The captains and crew were professional and friendly- enjoyable music- comfortable cruising and a dolphin leaping out of the water escorting us out of the harbor.
Written 15 March 2024
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Miranda D
Rosenberg, TX5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This was just right for an afternoon of water, sun, history, and exploration! My husband, kids 8 and 10, and I very much enjoyed this trip. We picked up takeout from a nearby restaurant and had lunch while we sailed out to Egmont Key. The Captain and crew were all super friendly, answering any questions that anyone had. The boat itself is very clean and well maintained, and the music that’s played on the boat is pleasant and not too loud. They offer snorkeling gear (the type that’s a combination of mask and snorkel without a mouthpiece) and shell bags for use free of charge.

We enjoyed exploring around the light house, the walk through the palm forest, and around the remains of Fort Dade. After about an hour, the kids wanted to just swim so we hung out near the boat (bathrooms and drinks).

On the way back to the marina the captain offered to let the kids steer the boat, which they really enjoyed!

When you book through the company’s website, it will prompt you to add a tip if you’d like. I declined at the time since we hadn’t experienced it yet, but there is a tip jar on the boat if you’d like to tip at the end of the trip, which we did.

We highly recommend this excursion! Would do it again.
Written 13 March 2024
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Sam B
Acitrezza, Italy1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Fantastic day out!! great staff!! very knowledgeable!! good amenities on board and well stocked bar!! Beautiful island
Written 9 March 2024
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sandollar1969
Cincinnati, OH18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We set out on a sunset cruise leaving St. Pete's harbor heading for the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The views of the bridge were spectacular. The captain gave us some history of the bridge and channel in Tampa Bay used by ships. Going under the lit up bridge was amazing. The crew was great! Highly recommend this tour if you are in the St. Pete's area. Excellent tour!
Written 9 March 2024
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Terri
Pascoag, RI1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
So much fun! The crew made our trip so much fun! The views from this angle were spectacular and I got some beautiful pictures!! I would highly recommend!!
Written 9 March 2024
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nick
Chicago, IL4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Solo
Absolutely fabulous experience. We had a live musician with a guitar throughout the trip, people breaking into impromptu karaoke style singing, Percy weather for the perfect sunset, superb hosts, couldn’t ask for more
Written 8 March 2024
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M M
Orlando, FL1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
Captian and crew were awesome! We went in February so the water was a but cold. You have to step down a ladder into shallow water to get ashore, so be prepared with water shoes and clothes you can get wet. The Key was beautiful. We will be back.
Written 4 March 2024
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Hutchdmd
Gig Harbor, WA11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
I took this trip with my 14yr old son. We really had a great time. They had some awesome live music...shout out to Taylor Leopold. The crew were all outstanding and so was the owner. I had a chance to chat with him a bit. If you are considering it, do it!
Written 29 February 2024
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Lisa W
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
The cruise was great. We had the most beautiful sunset and a full moon. The crew was friendly and the music great. Well worth the time.
Written 29 February 2024
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Kathy S
North Canton, OH3 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
Nothing on the Pelican St Pete website indicates it is an adults only. We purchased 6 adult tickets for a family cruise and were refused boarding as we had a 3 year old & 7 month old in our party. We were refused any type of refund. Will NEVER recommend them again although I had in the past.
Written 27 February 2024
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We appreciate your past referrals, which we can only assume came from previously positive experiences. Our sunset cruise tours have always been adult only and are clearly identified as 18+ on both our main page as well as the individual item links on our website, with no option to purchase anything other than adult tickets. Our Egmont Key tours are family friendly with children's tickets available for purchase.
Written 28 February 2024
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