Private Sunset & Short Cruises

Perfect for guests who want a relaxed private catamaran experience without a full day on the water. These shorter charters focus on smooth cruising, sailing, skyline views, music, photos, and time enjoying the boat.

Best for couples, small groups, first-time guests, birthdays, proposals, date nights, and sunset cruises in St. Petersburg.

Sunset Cruises Near You in St Pete, FL

2-Hour Private Charter

A relaxed private cruise designed for guests who want a simple, beautiful experience on Tampa Bay. This charter is best for scenic cruising, sailing, music, photos, and enjoying the boat with your group. Ideal for shorter celebrations, casual daytime cruises, proposals, or guests who want a premium private charter without committing to a half-day experience.

Skyway Bridge Sunset Sail (3.5 Hours) St Petersburg FL

3-Hour Private Charter

Our 3-hour private charter is a popular choice for sunset cruises, relaxed daytime sails, and special occasions. Enjoy more time on the water for scenic cruising, sailing, skyline views, music, and a slower pace onboard.

Private Daytime Adventures

Designed for guests who want a blend of cruising, anchoring, swimming, and time enjoying the water. These charters offer more flexibility than a short cruise while still keeping the day easy, private, and relaxed.

Depending on charter length, weather, and guest preference, your group can prioritize a cove swim stop, paddleboards, scenic cruising, or a longer route toward the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Fort De Soto, or Egmont Key.

Coastal Cruise (4 Hours) St Petersburg FL

4-Hour Private Charter

A balanced charter with time to cruise Tampa Bay and enjoy a relaxed anchored stop if conditions allow. This is a great option for groups who want both boat time and some time in the water. Guests can choose to prioritize swimming and anchoring in a protected cove, or spend more of the charter cruising toward scenic areas such as the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and Fort De Soto.

Half-Day Adventure (5 Hours) St Petersburg FL

5-Hour Private Charter

A flexible half-day charter with more time to enjoy the water without feeling rushed. This option gives your group more room for a cove stop, swimming, paddleboards, floating mat, and scenic cruising. Depending on your preferred pace, the charter can focus more on anchored swim time or more boat time toward areas such as the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and Fort De Soto.

Full-Day Excursion (7 Hours) St Petersburg FL

6-Hour Private Charter

An extended private charter with more time to enjoy the best parts of a half-day experience. This option gives your group flexibility for cruising, swimming, anchoring, paddleboards, music, photos, and a more relaxed pace. The 6-hour charter is ideal for guests who want more time than a standard half-day without committing to the full-day island-style experience.

Alternate Locations & Custom Departures St Petersburg FL

7-Hour Private Charter

A full-day private charter designed for guests who want a more complete experience on the water. Depending on conditions, this charter can prioritize longer scenic routes, private island-style stops, Egmont Key-style itineraries, extended swimming, and more time relaxing onboard. This is a strong choice for groups who want the full-day feel while still keeping the schedule slightly shorter than the 8-hour charter.

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8-Hour Private Charter

Our most complete private charter experience. The 8-hour charter gives your group the most flexibility for a full day aboard Sweet Escape, with more time for scenic cruising, anchored swim stops, private island-style itineraries, and destinations such as Egmont Key when weather and conditions allow. This option is best for guests who want the least rushed experience and the most freedom to shape the day around island time, swimming, sightseeing, or celebrating onboard.

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Private, all-inclusive sailing catamaran charters designed for sunset cruising, daytime escapes, swim stops, celebrations, and full-day adventures across St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay.

Every charter includes a licensed captain and crew, fuel, ice, water, soft drinks, light snacks, paddleboards, floating mat, snorkeling gear, Bluetooth music, shaded seating, and access to the spacious indoor and outdoor lounge areas aboard Sweet Escape.

Choose the charter length that fits your day, then decide what you want to prioritize: sailing, sightseeing, swimming, anchoring, sunset views, island time, or a special celebration setup.

Alternate Locations & Custom Departures

Our primary departure location is Demens Landing Boat Ramp in downtown St. Petersburg.

Select alternate pickup locations may be available by request depending on the charter length, timing, captain availability, and location. Additional fees may apply for alternate pickups due to travel time, fuel, and scheduling.

If you would like to request Anna Maria Island, Tampa, Tierra Verde, or another pickup location, contact us before booking so we can confirm availability and provide the correct rate.

Sunset Cruise in St Petersburg, FL

Why Choose Sweet Escape Charters?

Luxury, comfort, and a simpler way to experience Tampa Bay.

What Sets Us Apart:
  • 2023 Bali 4.2 luxury sailing catamaran
  • Private all-inclusive charters
  • Licensed captain and crew
  • Fuel, refreshments, snacks, paddleboards, kayaks, floating mat, and snorkeling gear included
  • Spacious indoor and outdoor lounge areas
  • Flexible itineraries based on your group’s priorities
  • Premium upgrades for celebrations and special occasions
  • Prime access to St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay, Fort De Soto, Sunshine Skyway, and Egmont Key-style routes

Special Requests?

Planning a proposal, birthday, bachelorette, family outing, corporate gathering, extended charter, or custom itinerary? We would be happy to help shape the experience around your group.

Contact us with your preferred date, group size, charter length, and any special details you would like included.

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