Private Water Sports Charters
Watersport Activities in Gulfport
Wakeboarding, water skiing, kneeboarding, tubing and snorkeling on Tampa Bay, with all the gear and as much coaching as you want.
Make a memory
Try Something New on Tampa Bay
Here at Allen's Aquatic Adventures, we offer a variety of water sports: water skiing, kneeboarding, tubing, snorkeling and our personal favorite, wakeboarding! Try something new and make a memory with Gulfport water activities you may not have considered before. Enjoy more than the beach, with island water sports on the bay water just off our Gulfport launch.
You don't have to be experienced to enjoy the thrills of water sports. We are here to offer as little or as much guidance as you would like, all included in the charter! Captain Allen, your Gulfport charter captain, grew up on these waters and bought his first boat at 18 to go wakeboarding with friends.
Gulfport locals and families staying in St. Pete Beach or Treasure Island all ride the same calm, protected water, about 15 to 20 minutes from the beach hotels.
Every board, ski, tube and life jacket comes with the boat, and the price covers your whole group rather than each person. Prefer a slower pace? Our private boat tours from Gulfport visit Egmont Key, Shell Key and the best sunset spots on the bay.
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“As little or as much guidance as you would like... all included in the charter!”
From Captain Allen
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Gulfport Water Sports We Run Every Day
Five ways to get wet off the back of one boat. Swipe through and pick your ride.
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Tubing
Thrilling boat tubing in Gulfport for all ages and skill levels. We adjust the excitement from gentle rides for kids to high-energy runs for thrill-seekers.
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Wakeboarding
Master wakeboarding on Tampa Bay's waters. It is more challenging than the other water sports, and Captain Allen's coaching helps beginners of all ages get up.
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Water Skiing
Try water skiing in Gulfport, the classic water sport that started it all. A high success rate and clear instruction make learning easy and fun.
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Kneeboarding
Perfect for beginners, kneeboarding offers an easy introduction to water sports in Gulfport. Almost everyone succeeds with a little guidance.
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Snorkeling
Discover underwater treasures near Gulfport. Explore marine life around historic Egmont Key's fort ruins, where fish and coral create a natural aquarium.
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Beginner friendly
Why Beginners Learn Water Sports With Captain Allen
It is a one-man, one-boat operation, so the captain who answers your call is the one coaching your first ride. Guests mention his patience again and again in their Google reviews of Captain Allen's water sports trips.
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Coaching at Your Pace
Captain Allen covers basic technique and safety first, then adjusts boat speed and rope length to each rider. Wakeboarding and water skiing both have a high success rate with first-timers.
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All the Gear Comes Aboard
Wakeboards, skis, the kneeboard, tubes, snorkel masks and fins come with the charter at no extra cost, along with life jackets in sizes down to infant.
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Protected Gulfport Water
The bay water near our Gulfport launch is ideal for beginners and skilled riders alike. When the wind picks up, Captain Allen knows where to tuck in for a smoother ride.
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Safety on Every Pull
Your captain holds a Coast Guard captain's license and is CPR and First Aid certified. A first aid kit stays on board, and life jackets stay on for every ride.
Combine it
Pair Water Sports With Snorkeling or Shelling
The more time we do, the more activities we can combine in a single tour. A 3-hour charter pairs snorkeling with tubing or water sports with shelling, and the 4-hour trip is our most popular package for mixing several.
Riders can spend the morning behind the boat, then cool off around the old fort ruins on an Egmont Key boat tour or with a walk on Shell Key. Every rate below is per trip, and the Gulfport boat tour prices and booking list has the full details.
How long do you want on the water?
One activity, done right.
2-Hour Boat Tour
Perfect for single activities (ideal for 1-3 people for water sports)
- Snorkeling
- Egmont Key Boat Tour
- Shell Key Tour
- Dolphin Watching Boat Tour
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3-Hour Boat Tour
Recommended for groups of 3-6 people for water sports. Combine two activities:
- Snorkeling & Shelling
- Snorkeling & Egmont Key Boat Tour
- Snorkeling & Tubing
- Water sports & Shelling
The crowd favorite.
4-Hour Boat Tour
Mix multiple activities:
- Water Sports & Snorkeling
- Water Sports & Shelling
- Snorkeling & Shelling
A full day on Tampa Bay.
6-Hour Boat Tour
Full day of Tampa Bay activities, perfect for experiencing everything!
End the day on the water.
Sunset Intracoastal Cruise
Starts one hour before sunset, cruising the intracoastal waters past waterfront homes and through Pass-A-Grille for sunset views. Price includes fuel for up to 6 passengers.
Sunset Bridge Tour
Begins 30 minutes before sunset at Pass-A-Grille, heads to Bunces Pass for sunset views, then the illuminated Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Tierra Verde Bridge and Bayway Bridge. Price includes fuel for up to 6 people.
Call or text 727-709-0088 to book a charter for your watersports activities, or send Captain Allen a message about your trip. Online booking needs 18 hours notice.
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Longer trips leave room for an island stop, a dolphin run or the ride home at sunset.
Water Sports Questions
No experience is needed. We offer as little or as much guidance as you would like, and it is all included in the charter.
Many first-timers start with kneeboarding behind the boat, since the rope hooks onto the board and you do not have to hold on while getting up.
Captain Allen has coached riders from 5-year-old beginners to 70-year-young adventurers. Our wakeboarding lessons in Gulfport start with technique on the boat before anyone gets in the water.
Tubing speeds stay gentle for little riders, and infants are welcome aboard in their own life jackets.
Coast Guard regulations allow 6 passengers at a time, and infants and kids count toward that number. For groups of 7 or more, we have a few options, so please reach out to Captain Allen to go over pricing before booking.
Plenty of families take turns on the board while the rest cheer from the deck.
Bad weather is determined the day of the trip, at Captain Allen's discretion. If we call it off for weather there is no cancellation fee, and we will help you reschedule or provide a refund.
Our boat charter FAQ covers arrival times, payment options and the full cancellation policy.