St. Petersburg’s premiere private boat charter service.

Embark on an unforgettable maritime journey with our premier private charter service in St. Petersburg, Florida. We offer exclusive boat tours that combine breathtaking scenery, expert guidance, and unmatched comfort.

Book A Private Boat Tour In St. Petersburg, FL  For An Unforgettable Experience

  • Family Fun Fishing Charter Boat Tour in St. Petersburg

    Family Fun Fishing Boat Tour

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    Fishing or relaxing on the beach, you don’t have to choose one or the other, get the best of both worlds on this 4 hours fishing & beach tour.

  • “The Locals” Private Boat Tour

    “The Locals” Private Boat Tour

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    The local’s tour will consist of up to 2 waterfront restaurant stops, where you will have 30-45 minutes to grab a beverage or an app and check out where the locals hang out.

  • IMG 4038 Sunset Tour

    Sunset Tour

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    This one speaks for itself. We’re gonna take a nice easy tour around the area then hit the gulf for the sunset. Bring your wine or drink of choice and let me drive while you kick back and enjoy the one-of-a-kind private boat tour to see a one-of-a-kind St. Pete beach sunset.
  • Half-Day Tour

    Half-Day Private Boat Tour

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    You call the shots as this tour is completely catered to our guests. We can spend every second on the island hanging out or we can split it up and hit up to four different beaches in the area.

  • Egmont Key / Sand Dollar Island

    Egmont Key / Sand Dollar Island Tour

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    Embark on a picturesque boat ride to uncover a slice of St. Petersburg’s rich history and explore the enchanting Egmont Key. Join us on this journey as we introduce you to one of our hidden local treasures. Please note that this experience is subject to weather and conditions. Take a leap of faith and get ready to be mesmerized by the breathtaking beauty of this island.

  • the kid collects shells and pebbles in the sea on 2022 11 19 08 13 12 utc scaled Shell Key Preserve / Sand Dollar Island

    Shell Key Preserve / Sand Dollar Island

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    This tour offers guests an island stop where we will be snorkeling and shelling. We will head to the Shell Key Preserve area. Sand Dollar Island or both depending on winds and tides.

  • Stjohnspass3 1 Johns Pass Sandbar Party Boat Tour

    Johns Pass Sandbar Party

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    If you are looking to get out on the water and party, look no further. Our famous Johns Pass Sandbar Parties are legendary. We will start the first half of the tour looking for marine life such as dolphins and manatees. Then we will post up and throw anchor at the sandbar in Johns Pass.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a local, a snowbird, or a first time visitor, our Tampa Bay area boat tours offer experiences that you’ll remember a life time. Our pre-made tours are perfect for graduations, birthday parties, family get togethers, or a romantic day trip; or try our half day (6 hour) boat tour which is completely customized for whatever event you have in mind.  So sit back, relax and explore the bay in a way you haven’t before with Sandman Boat Charters, The premier private boat tour in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Gulfport, and the surrounding areas.

Sandman Boat Charters

Meet Captain Tim

My name is Captain Tim Gonzalez. Are you ready for an adventure?

I’ve been a Master 50-ton Captain in the St. Pete area for 5 years now. I started my career as a banana boat captain but quickly moved up the ranks. I ran a 47ft power catamaran 50 passenger vessel for 2 years before taking a job running smaller 6 passenger vessels. Most of my time is spent on the water here in the beautiful St. Petersburg area. Mostly focused on tours out to shell key preserve, outback key, Irma’s pass, Bunces Pass, and Egmont key.

My main focus out here is to make my guests feel as comfortable as possible. I quickly realized smaller 6-passenger boats are where I thrive.
I just love engaging in the activities that we do on the boat and sharing my love and knowledge of the sea.

If your looking for an ordinary trip this is not for you. I love captivating every moment and making each trip special.

I’ve spent 12 years working and learning everything I can to make this dream come true and I’d love to share it with you.

We offer a good mix of everything, so I’m positive we can cater to you.

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