Cruise to Egmont Key State Park on a 3-Hour Charter
Cruise by private boat to Egmont Key for beaches, history, and snorkeling time
Duration
Three Hours
Ideal For
Up to 12 people
Includes
Private boat, Captain, Egmont Key
Highlights
Head to Egmont Key State Park on a private 3-hour boat charter from Bradenton Beach Marina, with time to swim, snorkel, and explore historic sites. Bring your own food and drinks and enjoy the island’s natural, undeveloped setting.
- Cruise from Bradenton Beach to Egmont Key on a private boat for up to 12 guests
- Explore the island for about 2 hours after a 25-minute ride each way
- Swim and snorkel in Gulf waters and look for shells along the shore
- Visit the 1858 lighthouse and walk through Fort Dade ruins from 1898
- Watch for wildlife like gopher tortoises, dolphins, and seabirds
What's Included
- Private 3-hour boat excursion to Egmont Key State Park
- Round-trip boat transportation from Bradenton Beach
- Approximately 2 hours on the island
- United States Coast Guard (USCG) licensed captain
- USCG-approved safety equipment and life jackets
Things to know
Egmont Key has no restrooms, fresh water, food vendors, or shops. Snorkel gear and beach equipment are not provided, so bring your own. Crew gratuities are not included, and third-party bookings may have an additional fuel charge collected on site (confirm the amount with Greetwell before booking).
Cancellation Policy
All ticket sales are final. Refunds due to weather are only available if the operator cancels due to weather.
FAQs
Yes. Fill out the waiver attached to your confirmation email before you arrive.
Park for free on site at Bradenton Beach Marina or use free city parking on Church Street. Arrive at least 25 minutes before departure to check in.
Walk toward the water and look for the Nautilus Bar. Meet the crew on the dock; the red, white, and blue boat parks next to the bar. If it’s not there, it may be returning from a previous trip.
Meeting details
402 Church Ave Bradenton Beach, FL US 34217
More about Egmont Key State Park
Egmont Key State Park sits at the mouth of Tampa Bay, a sun-drenched barrier island reachable only by boat and layered with stories that stretch from Spanish explorers to Civil War sailors. This three-hour charter delivers you straight to one of Florida's most quietly extraordinary places, an undeveloped island where powdery white sand meets clear Gulf water and the ruins of historic Fort Dade peek through the palms. Because Egmont Key State Park has no bridges, no resorts, and no crowds, stepping off the boat feels like discovering a secret pocket of old Florida that most visitors never see.
The charter glides out across Tampa Bay toward Egmont Key State Park, with open water on every side and the chance to spot dolphins riding the bow wake or sea turtles surfacing nearby. Once anchored, you can wade into shallow turquoise water, hunt for sand dollars and seashells along the shoreline, or wander the brick paths that once carried soldiers between gun batteries. The lighthouse, standing since 1858, anchors the northern end of the island, while gopher tortoises shuffle through the undergrowth and seabirds wheel overhead. The contrast between the lively boat ride and the hushed, wild beach gives the trip a rhythm that feels both adventurous and restorative.
This experience is ideal for couples chasing a romantic afternoon, families with curious kids, history buffs, and anyone who would rather trade a packed tourist beach for solitude and natural beauty. Snorkelers love the clear water around the submerged ruins, photographers love the golden light on the lighthouse, and beachcombers love that the shells at Egmont Key State Park are some of the best on the Gulf Coast. Whether you are visiting Tampa Bay for the first time or returning to a favorite stretch of coast, a charter to Egmont Key State Park turns an afternoon on the water into a small, memorable adventure.
