Private boat tours & water sports for Gulfport, St. Pete Beach & Treasure Island · Call or text Captain Allen
Boat tours near Madeira Beach
Island stops, dolphin runs and towed water sports on Tampa Bay, planned around guests coming from Madeira Beach.
Your boarding pass
Madeira Beach to the ramp
$225
Your day on Tampa Bay
John's Pass is the stretch of water most Madeira Beach guests picture first, with boardwalk crowds on one side and the Gulf opening up on the other. Captain Allen runs private trips up Boca Ciega Bay from Gulfport, and a John's Pass sandbar party lets your group anchor up and enjoy the social scene. The drive from Madeira Beach to our Gulfport launch takes roughly 25 minutes.
Boat tours Madeira Beach guests take with us start about 25 minutes south. We don't pick up in Madeira Beach or dock at John's Pass. Every trip leaves from our Gulfport launch on Boca Ciega Bay, a short drive from your beach rental.
Madeira Beach has a mix of water that few beach towns can match. The protected bay water behind the barrier island stays smooth enough for learning, which is why wakeboarding near John's Pass works well for first-timers. Kids and nervous riders usually start with family tubing in protected water, where Captain Allen sets the speed for each person.
The open Gulf side is where dolphins and sunsets take over. Our Madeira Beach dolphin tour plans around the early morning and late afternoon, when pods tend to be most active. Sightings are frequent but never guaranteed, and dolphins often surf the boat's wake. Guests staying just south can book the same routes through our Treasure Island boat tours.
The waters around Madeira Beach hide quiet spots that the boardwalk crowds never see. Island hopping and shelling trips stop at secluded sandbars and beaches, with time to swim, wade and watch for marine life. Sand dollars and horseshoe crabs turn up often enough that kids keep a running list. Farther south, Egmont Key adds fort history and some of the clearest swimming in the area.
Evening trips catch the sun dropping into the Gulf. A sunset cruise from Gulfport follows either the Intracoastal route through Pass-A-Grille or the bridge route under the Sunshine Skyway. Every outing is planned around local tides and weather, so the plan can shift to calmer water when the wind picks up. Families up Gulf Boulevard often join friends booking Redington Shores boat tours for one shared charter.
From the Gulfport ramp, private boat tours Madeira Beach visitors book can still head north toward the John's Pass sandbars, and boat charters Madeira Beach groups reserve can add tubing, wakeboarding or a sunset run.
Around town
The boardwalk, shops and restaurants around John's Pass Village draw visitors all year, and many of them want time on the water between meals. Groups planning a bachelorette party boat charter often stay nearby, then drive to Gulfport for a day of music, sandbars and tubing. Alcohol is fine, but reckless behavior isn't.
This canal-front neighborhood on the bay side of Madeira Beach is full of homeowners who live on the water but may not keep a boat. They tend to book half-day trips with family visiting from out of town. A 4-hour trip combines water sports with snorkeling or shelling.
Boca Ciega Isle sits on the bay side near the Tom Stuart Causeway, looking out over the same water Captain Allen runs from Gulfport. A trip feels like seeing the backyard from a new angle. Families here often finish the day at Egmont Key for snorkeling around the fort ruins.
Hotels and condos line the Gulf side of town around Archibald Memorial Beach Park. Vacationers staying here usually book a 2-hour dolphin or sunset trip during their visit. Some add a water sports trip later in the week once the kids have their sea legs.
Pick your day on the water
Every trip below is open to Madeira Beach groups. Rates are per trip, not per person, and the Gulfport boat tour prices list shows each package.
Landmarks near Madeira Beach
Familiar spots Madeira Beach 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.
Meet me at the ramp
Every trip starts at our Gulfport boat launch location, never at a pickup point in Madeira Beach.
Captain Allen's tips
From Madeira Beach, the drive to our Gulfport launch takes roughly 25 minutes, either south through Treasure Island or east over the Tom Stuart Causeway. Summer beach traffic on Gulf Boulevard can slow things down, so leave a cushion. Gulfport's lot is free, and you should arrive 15 minutes early for sunscreen and the dock bathrooms. Parking notes and a map for the launch are on the Gulfport boat launch locations guide.
Timing shapes every Madeira Beach trip. Morning hours bring the calm water that makes wakeboarding and tubing easier to learn. Afternoon trips often bring more dolphin activity, and evening tours catch the sunset. Weekend boat traffic near John's Pass can get heavy, so Captain Allen keeps water sports on quieter stretches and saves the sandbar for when your group wants to socialize.
Sandbar parties and bachelorette groups should remember that the boat carries six guests at a time. Larger groups can call or text 727-709-0088 to hear the options and go over pricing. Bring your own coolers, snacks and water, since no food is provided. Hourly rates and fuel ranges are listed on the Madeira Beach boat tour pricing chart.
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 Ramona MacIntyre: My family and I had an amazing time with Captain Allen! From our very first interaction, he was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional, making us feel confident that we were in great hands. During our boat adventure, Captain Allen took the time to understand exactly what we were hoping to experience, and he delivered beyond our expectations. One of the highlights of the day was watching our daughters (ages 16 and 19) learn to wakeboard. Allen patiently coached them through every step, giving them the confidence they needed to get up and have an incredible time. His enthusiasm, patience, and genuine commitment to making sure everyone had fun made this an unforgettable experience. We highly recommend Allen's Aquatic Adventure to anyone looking for a fun, memorable day on the water. We'll definitely book with him again the next time we're in the area!
Review from Myles Blake: We had an awesome day on the water with Captain Allen! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire trip feel relaxed and fun from start to finish. He took us to some beautiful spots around Florida, gave us plenty of time to snorkel in the water, and made sure everyone had a great time wakeboarding. Captain Allen was professional, safety-conscious, and knew all the best places to visit. The boat was clean and well-maintained, and the whole experience exceeded our expectations. If you’re looking for a fun, memorable day on the water, I highly recommend booking with Captain Allen. We’d absolutely do it again!
Review from Payton Jones: Allen was an awesome captain. For my 24th birthday I wanted to go snorkeling, tubing, and wakeboarding. Allen helped me set up the perfect day out on the water and my entire group had the best time. Allen is a super great guy and took good care of me and the girls for my birthday!! He’s a great teacher that taught me how to finally get up on the wakeboard. He also made us feel very safe and accommodating on the boat. We will be renting with him again!!
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