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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suncoast Sailing's Day Sailing Experience! lasts about 2h 30min.
Prices start at $65 per person for this St Petersburg experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Time listed is the departure time and boarding begins 15 minutes prior. Please check in at our retail store in the orange building that is attached to the Waffle House on the corner of 112th Ave and Gulf Blvd in Treasure Island, Florida. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 28 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Captain Richie and first mate were amazing. Professional, responsible and friendly. Had such a wonderful time. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure having you aboard, and I’m thrilled you had such a great time. I’ll be sure to share your kind words with my first mate as well. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to sail with you again!—Richie
This sailing trip was absolutely fantastic!! Wonderful, friendly, competent crew!! Beautiful scenery, excellent adventure!
Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad you had such a great time aboard. Our crew works hard to create a fun, safe, and memorable experience, so they'll be thrilled to hear your kind words. There's nothing quite like a relaxing sail with beautiful scenery, and we're happy we could be a part of your adventure. Thank you for sailing with us, and we hope to welcome you back aboard the schooner again soon!—Richie
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.
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
Mike the captain was awesome. Plenty of water aboard but otherwise BYOB. Sights were amazing. Crew was knowledgeable and professional.
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
It was totally enjoyable, we were late and they were kind enough to call and wait for us, the guys were very personalable
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
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.
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
Friendly crew who had lots of information about the Gulf and the area. It was extremely relaxing and peaceful.
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
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!
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
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!
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
Wonderful and friendly staff. The sail was absolutely perfect. It was a terrific way to spend an afternoon. Worth every penny.
Oh Kristin, thank you so much for your kind words! I hope to have you out again soon!-Richie
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suncoast Sailing's Day Sailing Experience! | 2h 30min | 4.9 (117) | $65 | |
 Suncoast Sailing's Sunset Sailing Experience! | 2h 30min | 4.9 (284) | $70 | View |
 Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area | 2 hours | 5.0 (6,626) | $79 | View |
 Island Sunset and Skyway Light Show - 3hr Boat Cruise in St. Pete | 3 hours | 4.9 (2,351) | $80 | View |
 Shell Key & Dolphins - Semi-Private Tours | 2 hours | 4.9 (1,647) | $79 | View |
 Dolphin Watching/Eco Cruise, John's Pass, Madeira Bch, FL | 1h 30min | 4.9 (573) | $35 | View |
 Guided St. Pete Sightseeing Tour in Deluxe Street Legal Golf Cart | 1h 30min–2h | 4.9 (543) | $49 | View |