---
title: Tampa Bay  St Petersburg Speed Boat Adventure Tour
slug: tampa-bay-st-petersburg-speed-boat-tour
type: attraction
sub_type: water adventures
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/tampa-bay-st-petersburg-speed-boat-tour
city: St. Pete Beach
state: FL
country: US
address: 1901 Pass a Grille Way
geo:
  lat: 27.69613
  lng: -82.73558
duration: up to 1.5 hrs
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 3 days before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T21:27:13.721Z
availability: SoldOut
rating:
  value: 5
  count: 1254
  scale: 5
---
## Overview
Take the helm on a guided Speed Boat Adventure Tour through St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay, where you’ll captain your own boat while following expert guides. Cruise scenic waterways with lively, educational narration, and enjoy up-close encounters with dolphins, manatees, and seabirds along the way.

## What's Included
- Guided and narrated tour of the St. Petersburg waterways and Tampa Bay
- Use of an F13 mini speedboat with two-way radio communication for live narration
- A 20-minute safety briefing before departure

## What's Not Included
(Not specified in the source)

## Good to Know
- Experience the thrill of captaining your own speedboat.
- See dolphins, manatees and birds.
- Must be 18 years or older to drive a boat.
- Per boat weight limit of 450 lbs.
- Drivers can switch during tour.
- Weather may impact tour operations; cancellations by the operator due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances offer a rain check or full refund.
- Wear what you would to the beach, depending on the temperature (swimsuit in summer, jacket in winter).
- Bring sandals or flip-flops, a towel, sunblock, and sunglasses.

## Cancellation Policy
Weather may occasionally impact tour operations. If a tour is canceled by the operator due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, guests will receive either a rain check or a full refund.

## FAQs

### Are there any restrictions or weight requirements?
Yes, there is a per-boat weight limit of 450 lbs. A small child (under 50 lbs) is allowed to sit in the middle. You must be 18 years or older to drive a boat by yourself.

### Any health restrictions?
Part of the fun at Speed Boat Adventure Tours is that, at times, they will be riding in open water. Although usually calm, the harbor can be choppy at times. *They do not recommend guest with neck or back problems or a recent surgery to participate. Pregnant women should not participate.

### What should I wear?
Wear what you would to the beach, depending on the temperature (swimsuit in the summer and a jacket in the winter).

### What should I bring?
Bring sandals or flip-flops, a towel, sunblock and sunglasses.

### Can we switch drivers?
Absolutely! They will stop several times during the tour and you can switch drivers if you like.

### What if I have never driven a boat?
No problem! The boats are very simple to operate and they will make sure you are fully comfortable with the operation before they leave the dock.

### What if I am by myself?
If they have another single on your tour then they will pair you together and you can make a new friend (or love connection). If not then you get the boat to yourself.