No. 01
Mid-century ranch streets
Most of the town is a grid of 1950s and 1960s ranch homes on quiet residential streets. Families here are close enough to come out several times a summer, and tubing sessions for kids make an easy first trip.
Boat tours near Kenneth City
Water Sports & Boat Tours Close to Kenneth City
Private boat tours and water sports for Kenneth City guests, launching from our Gulfport ramp on Boca Ciega Bay.
Your boarding pass
Kenneth City to the ramp
- Departs
- Gulfport
- County
- Pinellas County
- Zip
- 33709
$225
Your day on Tampa Bay
Getting on the Water From Kenneth City
With no shoreline of its own, Kenneth City is a small inland town of ranch homes ringed by St. Petersburg, yet our Gulfport launch is only 15 to 20 minutes away. That short drive puts Gulfport water sports, dolphin tours and Boca Ciega Bay sunsets within easy reach. A weekday evening or a Saturday morning is plenty of time to get out on the bay and back home.
Boat tours near Kenneth City don't get much closer than this. The boat isn't docked in Kenneth City and we don't offer pickups. Every trip leaves from our Gulfport launch on Boca Ciega Bay, 15 to 20 minutes away.
Because the drive is so short, a 2-hour trip fits easily into an ordinary day, after school or before a late shift. Kids who start on the tube often want to try wakeboarding for beginners next, and Captain Allen adjusts the speed and rope length to each rider. Guests have ranged from 5-year-old beginners to 70-year-young adventurers.
Water skiing appeals to parents who skied as kids. On water skiing trips in Gulfport, protected water suits beginners, and the advice is simple: lean back and let the boat do the work. Nobody gets rushed, and anyone who wants a break can switch to another sport. Kneeboarding and tubing are both easy fallbacks, and every board, ski and tube comes with the charter at no extra cost.
People always ask Captain Allen if he ever gets tired of seeing dolphins, and the answer is never. A dolphin tour on Boca Ciega Bay often finds pods playing in the wake, especially early in the morning or late in the afternoon, though sightings are never guaranteed. For a full day, add an Egmont Key snorkel and history tour with the 1858 lighthouse and Fort Dade ruins.
Evenings belong to the sunset cruise from Gulfport. The Intracoastal cruise runs past waterfront homes to Pass-A-Grille for $225 with fuel included, an easy date night or anniversary close to home. Sunset times shift through the year, so Captain Allen sets the departure to match. Neighbors in Pinellas Park are just as close to the ramp.
Because the drive is short, private boat tours near Kenneth City work well as after-work outings or quick weekend trips, and our boat charters near Kenneth City can be as short as 2 hours.
Around town
Kenneth City Neighborhoods That Book With Us
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- No. 02
54th Avenue North corridor
The town's commercial strip along 54th Avenue North sits a few minutes from Tyrone Square Mall. Residents near here can reach the Gulfport ramp quickly, which makes a sunrise dolphin trip simple to catch before the day gets hot.
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66th Street North edge
The western edge along 66th Street North borders Pinellas Park and northwest St. Petersburg. Groups here can mix friends from all three cities into one charter and split the group price.
Pick your day on the water
Boat Tours and Water Sports for Kenneth City Guests
Every trip below is open to Kenneth City groups. Rates are per trip, not per person, and the Gulfport boat tour prices list shows each package.
What our guests say
What Guests Say About Captain Allen
Recent words from guests who spent a day aboard Making Memories. More Google reviews of Captain Allen's tours cover every kind of trip.
Review from Kaitlyn Szmania: My husband and I had such a great experience with Allen's Aquatic Adventures!! Allen is so knowledgeable of the area and as a captain and guide. He ensured that we had the best time! He taught us the best areas to snorkel in and dove in himself to show us sea animals. His boat is great and the ride itself was so much fun! This was the best part of our trip! I highly recommend booking a trip with him!
Review from Sally Burch: Captain Allen was a great host for our 4 hour adventure. We spent time snorkeling at Egmont Key and then off for some lessons to wake board. We also spent time tubing which was the kids' favorite! It was a perfect way for our family of 4 to spend a day on vacation. Thanks again!
Review from Olivia Madison: Allen was the absolute best! We had a party of 4 and he was nice, respectful and fun! We did tubing and wakeboarding and had a great boat ride. We definitely will be riding with Allen again!
Meet me at the ramp
Planning Your Trip From Kenneth City
Every trip starts at our Gulfport boat launch location, never at a pickup point in Kenneth City.
Captain Allen's tips
The drive is the easy part. From Kenneth City, head south on 66th Street North and work toward Gulfport, roughly 15 to 20 minutes in normal traffic. Free parking at the ramp means you can arrive 15 minutes early, sunscreen up and use the dock restroom before boarding.
Since the launch is close, it is easy to plan around the weather. Summer thunderstorms usually build in the afternoon, so mornings are the reliable choice from June through September. Winter fronts bring cooler air but often very clear water for snorkeling, plus calmer bays once the wind settles.
Short notice is possible but not guaranteed. Online booking closes 18 hours before departure, so call or text for a same-day request, and review Gulfport boat tour prices to choose a trip length. Before the day of your trip, save the Gulfport boat ramp launch details, including the free parking.
Kenneth City Boat Tour Questions
Our Gulfport launch is about 15 to 20 minutes south of Kenneth City by car. That makes it easy to fit a trip around school or work.
Boca Ciega Bay starts right at the Gulfport ramp, so you are on the water within minutes of parking. Captain Allen has the boat ready when you arrive.
Kids as young as 5 have learned to wakeboard with Captain Allen, and tubing works for even younger riders at gentle speeds. Life jackets fit infants through adults.
Yes. A bachelor and bachelorette party boat includes Bluetooth music, water toys and island stops. Alcohol is fine, but reckless behavior isn't.
A deposit holds your date, and payment can be cash, Zelle, Venmo or card. The Allen's Aquatic Adventures boat tour FAQ lists the full 48-hour cancellation policy.
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Book online with 18 hours notice, or call or text for anything sooner. Before you drive down from Kenneth City, get to know Captain Allen, your Gulfport boat captain.