Tours/St Petersburg/Suncoast Sailing's Day Sailing Experience!
Viator · group up to 28 pax

Suncoast Sailing's Day Sailing Experience!

4.9(115)St Petersburg1 hour
VIATOR4.9(60)TRIPADVISOR4.9(55)

Description

Step aboard Suncoast Horizon, a real schooner and experience what sailing is actually supposed to feel like. No roaring engines. No canned tour script. Just wind in the sails, salt in the air, and the kind of quiet glide across the water you don’t forget. We sail the Gulf whenever conditions allow on wide open water, dolphins in the wake, seabirds overhead. When Mother Nature says otherwise, we tuck into the calm, scenic waters of Boca Ciega Bay. Either way, you’re on the water the right way: under sail. Bring your favorite drinks or purchase from our store (BYOB, we’ve got the cooler and ice covered), enjoy great music, and kick back with a crew that knows how to read the wind and read the room. Complimentary water and an onboard restroom keep things easy. This is a shared sail with a limited group: laid-back, not crowded, and never cookie-cutter. If you want the boat to yourself, ask about private charters. Real boat. Real sailing. No gimmicks.

Tour Options

2 1/2 Hour Day Sailing Cruise

Highlights

Small group of maximum 25 people
2 1/2 Hour Sail Pass
Bottled water

What's included

Included
Small group of maximum 25 people
2 1/2 Hour Sail Pass
Bottled water
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Traveller Ratings

4.9
115 reviews
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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(115)

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Jonathan_R
May 17, 2026
Amazing trip out in the...

Amazing trip out in the gulf. We had a beautiful afternoon on the water. Super crew, very knowledgeable and friendly!! Definitely will be back with friends.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a beautiful afternoon out on the Gulf with us. Our crew loves sharing time on the water and making each sail fun, relaxing, and memorable, so it means a lot to hear they helped make your experience special. And bringing friends back? That’s the ultimate compliment! We can’t wait to welcome you all aboard for round two. There’s always another beautiful day waiting out on the Gulf! ⛵🌊☀️-Richie

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Ben_G
April 19, 2026
Mike the captain was...

Mike the captain was awesome. Plenty of water aboard but otherwise BYOB. Sights were amazing. Crew was knowledgeable and professional.

Operator response

Capt Mike is hands down the BEST! Thank you so much for coming out and spending the afternoon with us. We hope to see you aboard again soon!-Richie

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Kathleen_M
April 18, 2026
Bucket list check off

It was totally enjoyable, we were late and they were kind enough to call and wait for us, the guys were very personalable

Operator response

Kathleen! Y'all were so much fun to have aboard! We always check in with anyone that may be missing when it gets close to departure time. You never know; stuck at a draw bridge or a random Florida Man encounter holding you up. Thank you so much for sailing with us. We hope to have you out again soon!-Richie

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ChrisM802337793
April 17, 2026
Fabulous sunset cruise

Extremely good company to use for this experience. Originally we had booked a day time cruise, but then realised it would be too hot. Popped into the office the day before and they very kindly let us change to the sunset cruise. The crew were very friendly, spent time talking to everyone. They provided free bottled water, however, you are able to take your own drinks and food on board. The sunset was just beautiful and to top it off we saw dolphins on the way back. Fabulous trip.

Operator response

Hey Chris! We do our best to be as flexible as possible ;-) It's your vacation after all and no need to stress. We hope to have you aboard again soon!-Richie

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Christina_M
April 14, 2026
Afternoon Sail

Friendly crew who had lots of information about the Gulf and the area. It was extremely relaxing and peaceful.

Operator response

Thank you so much for coming out and sharing your experience! As you can tell, we absolutely LOVE this area we call home! We look forward to having you out again soon!-Richie

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Rebecca_M
April 13, 2026
Fun in the sun!

It was a great day to be out on the water. We saw dolphins at play, a parasailor, and lots of other boats and water toys out there, but it was lovely when we got out away from the majority of others, with just the sounds of the water and the sails flapping. Captains Mike and Shane were informative, fun, and constantly aware of the shifting needs of the schooner, immediately adjusting sails and steering when necessary. Definitely recommend and would love to go out again if we're ever in this area again!

Operator response

Hi Rebecca! You had the absolute best conditions for a sail! Leaving behind all of the activity and slipping out of John's Pass and into the open water of the Gulf is one of the BEST experiences ever. As we tell folks all the time, "If ya don't know, ya gotta go!" Thanks so much for spending the afternoon with us and I look forward to having you aboard again soon!-Richie

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KarenP3048
April 6, 2026
Smooth Sailing

It was an awesome afternoon. Our guides were so nice and excellent at our heir job, great sailors. The trip was chill, great conversation and great sailing. We highly recommend!

Operator response

Hey Karen! Thank you so much for coming out! Our Captains and crew are second to none. We all have a genuine passion for sailing and feel privileged to take folks like you out on the water for the afternoon. We look forward to having you aboard again soon!-Richie

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Kristin_W
April 6, 2026
Sunday funday

Wonderful and friendly staff. The sail was absolutely perfect. It was a terrific way to spend an afternoon. Worth every penny.

Operator response

Oh Kristin, thank you so much for your kind words! I hope to have you out again soon!-Richie

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Dawn_W
March 27, 2026
Fun time sailing in the gulf

Super cute little shop where you can purchase all the things you may have forgotten - like sunglasses or sunscreen. Sailboat was beautiful and the crew knew how to be friendly and not intrusive. Great tunes playing the entire time. Our trip had lots of wind and high waves, which is great for us and the crew. Fun time sailing in Florida.

Operator response

Our shop, The BoatDega, is certainly fun and has all of the last minute necessities including beer, wine, sodas, and apparel as well. Our crew certainly knows how to read the room and nothing we do is ever scripted. Just real fun and real sailing. Thank you so much for the review and we hope to have you out again soon!-Richie

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Danyelle_C
February 17, 2026
Chill with views

What a fabulous boat ride with friendly captains and amazing views. We wanted a laid back ride with views. Comfortable and perfect for a laid back afternoon

Operator response

What a fantabulous afternoon it was and such a great way to disconnect from the rest of the world for a bit. Thank you for sharing your experience and we look forward to having you aboard again soon!-Richie

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