This high-end lunch cruise includes a four-star menu comprised of a starter, main course and dessert. The large dining room on the first deck accommodates up to 150 passengers. The second deck is a comfortable, enclosed luxury lounge and the top deck is open-air to allow unhindered views of the Bay. A narrated tour of the Tampa Bay seaport is included in the cruise, educating passengers on the port's rich history. Children are welcome and they will enjoy an exclusive visit to the bridge. This two-hour cruise boards at 11:30 a.m., departs at noon and returns to port at 2 p.m. Online reservations are available.
Yacht StarShip
223 South 12th Street
Tampa, FL 33602
813- 223-7999
yachtstarship.com
This afternoon luncheon cruise offers both a lunch buffet and dolphin watching opportunities. The triple-decker, 65-foot Calypso Queen Cruise ship is colorful and decorated in an outlandish tropical theme. Two enclosed decks offer air conditioning, while the top deck is used for open air sightseeing. Cruise and luncheon tickets are separate, allowing you to join the cruise even if you do not wish to eat. The luncheon menu is Island influenced, with roasted meats in sweet glazes, calypso rice and Florida fruits. Full bar service and tropical frozen drinks are available for individuals over 21 years of age. Cruise leaves port Monday through Saturday at 12:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Calypso Queen
25 Causeway Blvd, Slip #18
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
727- 461-3113
calypsoqueen.com
Aboard the StarLite Majesty, you are treated to either a 2-hour luncheon and sightseeing cruise or a 2 ½-hour lunch and dancing cruise. The StarLite Majesty is a modern vessel that measures 115 feet. Picture windows surround the dining room for idyllic views. The ship captain will narrate your entire cruise, pointing out places of interest in their historical context. The luncheon menu is extensive, with vegetarian selections as well as seafood and meat options. The luncheon dance cruise takes place only on Sunday -- from 12:30 p.m. through 3 p.m. (boarding at noon)--and includes live jazz music. A 20 percent off discount is available if you make your reservations online.
StarLite Cruises
P.O. Box 3335
Clearwater, FL 33767
800- 444-4814
starlitediningcruises.com
