Best privatePrivate Custom Boat Tour
Shape a private outing around islands, sandbars, dolphin watching or a quiet sunset.
From$275 per group up to 6
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Clearwater Boat Tours
Start with the day you want, then let Clearwater boat tours take shape around private island time, a sandbar swim, dolphin watching or a slower sunset on the Gulf.
Private up to 6 Flexible route Pickup options
Private, shared and active days on the water
Clearwater boat tours begin with one useful choice
Decide whether your group wants privacy, a fixed shared cruise or a more active paddle experience before comparing departure times. Clearwater boat tours can centre on dolphin watching, island hopping, a sandbar, sunset or simply having room to set your own pace.
A private charter is most valuable when up to six people share a clear priority and want the captain to adapt around conditions. Shared cruises cost less per person, while tiki and kayak options create a different atmosphere rather than a smaller version of the same trip.
Private, shared or self-powered
Choose the boat day before you choose the boat
A private charter buys control over pace and priorities. Shared cruises keep the price lower. Tiki and kayak options change the mood entirely, so begin with the experience your group wants to have.
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Premium pontoonPrivate Pontoon Boat Experience
Reserve a pontoon for up to six when space, privacy and a custom pace matter most.
From$600 per group up to 6
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Focused private tripThree-Hour Private Dolphin & Island Boat
Keep the boat to your group for a focused three-hour dolphin and island outing.
From$361 per group up to 6
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Dolphins + islandDolphin & Island Sandbar Cruise
The strongest all-round choice, with a narrated dolphin search and a separate island sandbar swim.
From$28 per person
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Best eveningSunset & Harbor Lights Cruise
Watch the Gulf sunset, then return through Clearwater Harbor as the bridges light up.
From$28 per person
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Social sunsetSunset Tiki Cruise
Bring your preferred drinks and soundtrack for a compact sunset on a floating tiki.
From$70 per person
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Boat, Paddleboard & Kayak Adventure
Combine a boat ride with time on paddleboards or kayaks for a more active day.
From $110 per personBook Now
Guided Clear Kayak Tour
Trade an engine for a guided clear-kayak perspective close to the water.
From $70 per personBook Now
LED Clear Kayak Night Tour
Paddle after dark in an LED-lit clear kayak for a very different Clearwater evening.
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Clearwater Clear Kayak Tour
A daylight clear-kayak alternative for travellers who prefer paddling to cruising.
From $68 per personBook Now
Best for a group of six
A private captain turns options into a real itinerary
The private boat is not valuable because it has the longest feature list. It is valuable because one group can choose one clear priority, then let the captain shape the rest of the time around weather, water and energy.
A family can centre the day on swimming and shells. A couple can keep the pace quiet and finish toward sunset. Friends can combine dolphin watching with island time. The group price begins at $275 for up to six, which becomes more compelling as the boat fills.
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Open water, easy rhythm
Feel the shoreline recede and the day stretch out
With one group on board, the atmosphere changes as shore recedes. Conversation loosens, the water opens around the boat, and an unhurried pause can last a little longer when conditions allow.
Book Private BoatHow the experience unfolds
How a private Clearwater day takes shape
- 01
Set the intention
Tell the captain whether swimming, dolphins, islands or sunset matters most to your group.
- 02
Meet the boat
Confirm the pickup area and exact location for your selected option before the day of travel.
- 03
Let conditions shape the route
The captain adapts the sequence to weather, water and the time you reserved.
- 04
Keep the pace yours
Pause longer where the group is happiest instead of racing to complete a fixed circuit.
Included
What is ready when you step aboard
- A private boat with a licensed captain
- Coolers, ice and water
- Boogie boards, sea saddles, noodles and tubes
- Pickup in the selected service areas
Not included
What remains yours to arrange
- Food and alcoholic drinks, which guests may bring
What to know before you go
Plan the practical details before departure
Group size
The private boat carries no more than six passengers.
Choose your duration
Book an available option from two to eight hours, then set the trip's main priority.
Expect bare feet onboard
The operator asks guests to be prepared to remove their shoes.
Confirm pickup
Select Palm Harbor, Clearwater Beach or Indian Rocks Beach, then confirm the exact dock and time.
Traveller voices
Why guests choose the captain as much as the boat
Recent feedback repeatedly values communication, flexibility and local knowledge. Those human details are what turn a private vessel into a day that feels genuinely shaped around the group.
★★★★★
Captain Wells arrived early, took the six-person group to two remote beaches and let the outing run a little past three hours. The boat was a perfect fit.
Winston · United States · September 8, 2026 · GetYourGuide
★★★★★
Captain Steve communicated quickly before the trip, kept the group updated as a storm approached and offered other options. They still managed a relaxing outing with snacks and drinks before the weather arrived, and the guest would recommend the tour and return.
Nichole · United States · August 16, 2026 · GetYourGuide
★★★★★
Captain Steve was kind, funny and knowledgeable, with a great playlist. The trip included swimming and shell hunting at the sandbar, followed by harbor views, and the guest would gladly book with him again.
Jamaica · United States · July 25, 2026 · GetYourGuide
Plan with confidence
Questions to settle before you book
How many people can join the private boat?+
The private boat carries up to six passengers. The displayed price is per group, so check the final option and total before booking.
Is the route guaranteed?+
No fixed island sequence is promised. The product is customizable, and the captain shapes the outing around your priority, selected duration and conditions.
Where does pickup happen?+
Pickup is listed for Palm Harbor, Clearwater Beach and Indian Rocks Beach, with some dock pickups possible by arrangement. Confirm the exact point for your selected option.
Would a shared cruise suit me better?+
Choose a shared dolphin cruise when price and a defined itinerary matter more than privacy. Compare the main Clearwater dolphin tours before paying a private group rate.
Can I choose a sunset instead?+
Yes, the private lead tour can be shaped toward sunset. If you prefer a lower-priced shared departure, compare Clearwater sunset cruises.
Keep choosing
The next question is part of the trip
Focus on dolphin watching
Compare the shared cruises that make wildlife the main purpose of the trip.
Compare sunset tripsTrade daytime flexibility for an evening built around Gulf light and the harbor return.
Find a floating tikiChoose a smaller social deck when music, drinks and the group mood lead the decision.
Ready for the water
Give the boat one clear purpose, then make the day your own
Bring up to six people, choose the part of Clearwater you most want to feel, and let a private captain build from there.
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