WHAT’S IN THIS GUIDE
When people ask us for things to do around here, especially guests staying in one of our St. Pete Beach vacation rentals, this is always at the top of the list.
We’ve been on a lot of sunset cruises over the years. Different companies, different spots. But we keep coming back to one.
If you’re searching for the best sunset cruise in St. Pete Beach, this is the one we always recommend.
Why We Keep Booking It
It’s just easy. You get on the boat, grab a drink, and you’re off.
The crew is great, the captain is actually funny, and nothing about it feels forced or scripted. You can tell they’ve been doing this for a long time and have it dialed in.
We sat right up front this time, which was the move. Wide open views, a perfect breeze, and we got some seriously good pictures.
Quick bonus: refills were super convenient from up there, which definitely didn’t hurt.
You’re cruising the coastline, spotting dolphins, hearing stories about the area, and just relaxing. It’s one of those things that works every single time, whether it’s your first trip or your tenth.
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You Actually Cover Everything
One thing we love… this isn’t just a quick loop. You really see the area.
The Hubbard’s Marina sunset cruise hits all the best spots along the coast: Upham Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, and then you’re cruising through Blind Pass out into the Gulf of America or Gulf of Mexico, whatever you prefer, we respect it.
By the time you’ve made the full run, you’ve seen a huge stretch of the Pinellas coastline from an angle most people never get.
What Happened This Trip
This trip had one of those moments you definitely don’t forget.
We passed by a house that was actively smoking and looked like it could catch at any second. The crew grabbed the megaphone and started calling out to neighbors to go check it out and call it in.
Everyone on the boat just kind of looked at each other like… did that really just happen?
And then, right on cue, the paddleboard guy shows up.
This guy paddles way out into the Gulf (and we’re talking far), comes up to the boat, grabs a beer, pounds it, and paddles back home. Every single night.
No joke. Been doing it for like 14 years.
We don’t know his name. We don’t need to. He’s a legend and he knows it.
And if that’s not enough, at one point we roll right past our friends over at Buoys Waterfront Bar & Grill and the whole boat is yelling over… “WE HAVE FREE BEER!”
It’s that kind of energy the whole time. Super interactive and just an all-around blast.
Perfect for Family or When People Are in Town
This time we had the whole crew out there: Macy, her BFF Julia, Nana, Pappy, and my lovely wifey Carla.
And that’s really what this is perfect for. When you’ve got family in town and you’re trying to figure out what to do, this is an easy yes. No convincing required.
If you’re staying in one of our St. Pete Beach vacation rentals and you’ve got a mixed group, ages, interests, all of it, this one works across the board. It’s one of those experiences you end up telling everyone else about after.
It’s Not Just Sunset Cruises Either
Another reason we always send people here when they’re looking for the best sunset cruise in St. Pete Beach: they’ve got a lot going on beyond just the sunset cruise.
✓ Dolphin cruises
✓ Shell Key trips from Madeira Beach and Fort De Soto
✓ Fishing charters
✓ And yeah… they even have a freaking pirate ship
We actually did the Shell Key trip earlier in the week and it was just as good. Completely different vibe, same quality.
And shoutout to Dylan Hubbard. You can tell he genuinely cares about the business, the water, and the overall experience out there. That comes through in every part of the operation.
Hubbard's Marina Sunset Cruise
St. Pete Beach
What to bring
- Sunscreen and sunglasses, the sun hits differently on the water
- Cash or card for drinks on board
- Your phone or camera, you will want it at Blind Pass
- Light layers for the ride back after sunset
Also offered at Hubbard's Marina
Ending the Night at John’s Pass
You wrap up the cruise, pulling back into John’s Pass right as the sun goes down.
Every time it looks a little different. Every time it delivers.
It’s a clean, quiet ending to a really good couple of hours on the water. Exactly what it should be.
Our Take
If you’re looking for the best sunset cruise in St. Pete Beach, don’t overthink it.
Go with Hubbard’s Marina. We’ve tried a lot of them, and this is the one we keep going back to. Year after year, with different people in tow, it holds up every time.
This is exactly the kind of local experience St Pete Vibes exists to share. Not the stuff that just looks good in an ad. The stuff we actually do, actually love, and actually tell people about.
Now go book the cruise.
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