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Boat tours near Largo
Your group, one private boat and Captain Allen at the helm, a drive away from Largo.
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Largo to the ramp
$225
Your day on Tampa Bay
Largo is a mid-county city of parks and trail miles, so most Largo families reach open water about 30 minutes south at our Gulfport launch. From there Captain Allen heads onto Boca Ciega Bay, past Pass-A-Grille and out to the quiet islands near the mouth of Tampa Bay. You set the pace and choose the mix of private boat tours and water sports.
Boat tours Largo families book with us start about 30 minutes south. The boat isn't docked in Largo and we don't offer pickups. Every trip leaves from our Gulfport launch on Boca Ciega Bay, a straightforward drive down from Largo.
Most Largo groups ask about dolphins first. The water on the Gulfport side stays clear and calm most days, and bottlenose dolphins often chase the boat and jump in its wake. Our dolphin watching tours near Largo skip the busiest channels, so you can watch them without a pack of other boats around. Neighbors who book boat tours for Seminole guests make the same drive south, and plenty of trips mix households from both towns.
Evenings belong to the Gulfport sunset cruise. Captain Allen checks weather reports and tide charts each day, then picks a quiet spot where the sun sinks into the Gulf without a crowd of boats in the frame. The Intracoastal cruise passes waterfront homes on the way to Pass-A-Grille, and the bridge tour ends under the lit-up Sunshine Skyway. Largo couples often share an evening charter with friends booking Belleair Bluffs boat tours, since the two towns sit side by side.
The calm, clear water around Egmont Key suits first-time snorkelers from Largo. Snorkeling at the old fort ruins comes with clean masks, fins and life vests, plus tips from Captain Allen on where the fish gather. Shelling and island hopping trips stop at quiet beaches such as Shell Key, where you can swim, wade or hunt for shells. You decide how long to stay at each stop.
Landmarks near Largo
Familiar spots Largo guests often mention when they plan a day on the water. Our Tampa Bay boat tour photo gallery shows what waits on the Gulfport side.
Friends chasing speed usually start on the tube. Tubing behind Making Memories runs at whatever speed each rider wants, gentle for kids and quicker for thrill-seekers, while everyone else watches from the boat. Captain Allen is CPR and First Aid certified and adjusts the route when wind or water shifts. If a storm rolls in, he will switch the plan to keep you safe and dry, or help you pick a new date.
Our private boat tours near Largo and boat charters near Largo both meet at the same free lot in Gulfport, so the day stays simple from start to finish.
What our guests say
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 Tara: My family and I took a 4-hour tour with Allen’s Aquatic Adventures on 8/18, and we had an amazing time! Captain Allen was so personable and made sure everyone was comfortable and having fun the entire trip. We loved that he let us pick the music to listen to and really personalized the experience to what our family wanted. He took us to a beautiful sandbar and island, we went snorkeling around an old fort, and even got to go tubing. It was the perfect mix of fun and relaxation. Next time, we’ll definitely book a 6-hour tour to enjoy even more of the experience!
Review from Kris Melaragni: Capt Allen was AWESOME. We went snorkeling, tubing and looked for shells and sand dollars. We had an incredible, memorable experience that will be remembered forever. I highly recommend Capt Allen. He’s the best!
Review from Amelia Levy: Allen was awesome!! He accommodated a large group of girls for a bachelorette trip with ease! 100% would boat with Allen again for any of our adventures 🐬🐠☀️
Around town
The shops and cafes along West Bay Drive sit a few minutes from Largo Central Park, where plenty of family celebrations get planned. Groups here often book a birthday boat party in Gulfport and drive down together. Coolers, cake and decorations are welcome on board.
This waterfront neighborhood along the Intracoastal is full of Largo residents who already know their way around a boat. They tend to ask for wakeboarding with a patient captain, since Captain Allen adjusts speed and rope length to each rider. Many of them prefer the morning slot, when the water is flattest.
Ridgecrest sits on the east side of Largo, well away from the coast, and its families are often planning a first boat trip for their kids. A 2-hour dolphin trip or a short tubing session makes a gentle start. Life jackets come in every size, including infant sizes.
Bardmoor's golf-course streets sit where Largo meets Seminole. Groups from here often choose the 4-hour trip that pairs water sports with snorkeling, the package most guests pick. The drive south to Gulfport runs through Seminole and takes roughly half an hour.
Meet me at the ramp
Every trip starts at our Gulfport boat launch location, never at a pickup point in Largo.
Captain Allen's tips
Getting to the boat from Largo is simple: plan on roughly 30 minutes south to our Gulfport launch, where parking is free. The boat has no restroom, so arrive 15 minutes early to put on sunscreen and use the dock bathrooms. Look over our Gulfport boat launch location before you leave home.
Timing matters in a Pinellas summer. Afternoon thunderstorms build fast from June through September, so morning trips usually bring the calmest water for tubing and wakeboarding. Dolphins tend to be most active early in the morning and again in the late afternoon. Captain Allen makes the weather decision on the day, and there is no cancellation fee when he calls a trip off for that reason.
For a small Largo group trying one activity, the 2-hour trip at $275 plus fuel fits well. Bigger groups or mixed ages get more from the 4-hour trip, which combines water sports with snorkeling or shelling. You will find fuel ranges for every option on the boat tour prices and online booking list. The online calendar requires 18 hours of notice; for anything sooner, call or text 727-709-0088.
Neighbors book with us too
Pick a date online or call or text to plan the day. Questions first? You can get to know Captain Allen, your Gulfport boat captain.
