LEADERSHIP
Meet our Leadership Team
At Manthey Hospitality, we’re proud to offer a cruise for everyone with Tampa Bay’s largest fleet of passenger vessels. From fun dining cruises to thrilling pirate adventures, our diverse experiences have made us a leader in the industry. Based in Tampa, Florida, our corporate office is home to a dedicated leadership team that brings vision and passion to every journey we embark on. Get to know the individuals behind the helm of Manthey Hospitality.
Troy Manthey
Troy Manthey is a 5th generation Passenger Vessel Operator and Captain, who’s family started in the Passenger Steamboat business in 1884.
Jill Manthey
Jill Manthey began her tourism career in 1992 as a photographer for New Orleans Paddlewheels, where she quickly fell in love with the industry & boats.
Nicole Kinzel
With 28 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, Nicole is dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for our guests.
Dara Hindman
Dara has been in the Hospitality Industry for 30 years, 25 of those years specifically in the Passenger Vessel Industry.
Jennifer Richardson
Jen’s journey into hospitality began at her grandparents’ beachfront motels, where she discovered a passion for the hospitality industry.
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Set sail aboard Yacht StarShip! With two decades of service, Yacht StarShip’s dining cruises have become a seaworthy stable. Cruise the waterways of Tampa Bay or Clearwater while enjoying a premier brunch or dinner cruise featuring an open bar that’s free at sea!
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Set sail aboard Yacht StarShip! With two decades of service, Yacht StarShip’s dining cruises have become a seaworthy stable. Cruise the waterways of Tampa Bay or Clearwater while enjoying a premier brunch or dinner cruise featuring an open bar that’s free at sea!
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Welcome aboard Craft, a multi-million dollar river cruiser built to cruise Tampa’s most scenic waterways, offering 2-hour brunch, lunch and dinner cruises. At 10’8″ of air draft the Captain will navigate the many low bridges on the Hillsborough River with only inches to spare, similar to the river cruises in Europe.
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Welcome aboard Craft, a multi-million dollar river cruiser built to cruise Tampa’s most scenic waterways, offering 2-hour brunch, lunch and dinner cruises. At 10’8″ of air draft the Captain will navigate the many low bridges on the Hillsborough River with only inches to spare, similar to the river cruises in Europe.
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Pirate Water Taxi offers daily tours of Tampa with many stops located along our route near attractions, museums, restaurants & parks!
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Pirate Water Taxi offers daily tours of Tampa with many stops located along our route near attractions, museums, restaurants & parks!
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Blast off on Tampa’s newest 45/55-minute adrenaline-filled jet boat thrill ride! Experience the power of Bay Rocket’s 2800 horsepower with thrilling 180-degree spins and turns!
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Blast off on Tampa’s newest 45/55-minute adrenaline-filled jet boat thrill ride! Experience the power of Bay Rocket’s 2800 horsepower with thrilling 180-degree spins and turns!
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Do ye think ye have what it takes to be a pirate? Join the crew of the Lost Pearl as they search for treasure in Downtown Tampa.
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Do ye think ye have what it takes to be a pirate? Join the crew of the Lost Pearl as they search for treasure in Downtown Tampa.
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Tampa Riverwalk Rentals takes pride in providing fun, affordable, and active experiences in Tampa. We offer paddleboard, kayak, and bike rentals that launch directly from the Marriott Water Street on the Riverwalk.
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Tampa Riverwalk Rentals takes pride in providing fun, affordable, and active experiences in Tampa. We offer paddleboard, kayak, and bike rentals that launch directly from the Marriott Water Street on the Riverwalk.
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