The Pelican St. Pete Boat (Dock Q48, 400 2nd Ave NE) is a magnificent vessel that offers cruises to Egmont Key and other scenic destinations in Tampa Bay. On Tuesday, July 4, they’re hosting a special cruise to give attendees the best view of the fireworks from downtown St. Pete. The Pelican departs its port at the St. Pete Pier at 7:30pm, and the vessel returns at 10:30pm. The experience costs $100 per person. Attendees will enjoy a live DJ on board, and the experience is BYOB and food. Reservations can be made online or by calling 866.434.6668.
If you can’t make it out on the 4th, it’s still one of the best ways to take in the beauty of this region. Promising “pier to paradise” transportation, the sleek new ship begins the day trips to the beach and the sunset cruises from the St. Pete Pier, offering gorgeous views through Tampa Bay and into the Gulf.
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Riders have their choice of two types of excursions, either spending a couple hours playing and exploring on Egmont Key during the day (four hours round trip), or taking a three-hour sunset cruise in the evening. The 60-foot catamaran holds up to 49 passengers, complete with air conditioning and generously sized bathrooms, and is also available for special private charter events like weddings, corporate parties, reunions, and birthdays. Learn more and book tickets here.
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