Manthey Hospitality invites you to celebrate the holiday season on Tampa Bay’s waterways with a festive lineup of cruises designed to delight everyone on your list!
River of Lights returns November 29, running select nights through December 30. This 45-minute cruise features a magical journey along the festive Hillsborough River, complete with live holiday music, a stop at Tampa’s only floating mail buoy where postcards to Santa can be mailed to the North Pole, and for the finale you will visit Elf’s Barge. . Beer and wine are available for purchase. Cruises depart from stop 7 the Tampa Convention Center (333 N. Franklin St)
Set sail aboard Tampa’s iconic pirate ship with A Pirate’s Christmas beginning November 29! This one-hour adventure includes snow flurries, pirate holiday-themed games for kids, a stop at Tampa’s only floating mail buoy where postcards to Santa can be mailed to the North Pole and a scenic cruise out to sea aboard a festive holiday lighted red pirate ship. Cruises depart from the Pirate Water Taxi dock, with drinks and snacks available for purchase at the full bar.
Be the first to experience Craft Tampa’s holiday dinner cruises starting November 29. The two-hour evening cruises offer a decadent three-course dinner, stunning views of the Hillsborough River, holiday harbor lights, and a beautifully lighted and decorated ship sure to bring joy to everyone aboard and ashore.
Yacht StarShip celebrates the season with Holiday Dinner Cruises departing from Tampa and Clearwater Beach. The 2.5-hour cruises include a holiday buffet, two complimentary drink tickets, a DJ, and dancing under the stars on the promenade deck. On select dates, guests can also enjoy Ugly Sweater Brunches and Santa Brunches, perfect for families and holiday enthusiasts.
Add a dash of adrenaline to your holiday with Bay Rocket, Tampa’s thrilling jet boat. This season, Bay Rocket will be decked out in holiday lights and participating in select special event cruises. Departures from the Tampa Convention Center dock.
All vessels in the Manthey Hospitality fleet will join the Friends of the Riverwalk Holiday Tree Lighting Cruises on December 1. Additional highlights include Holiday Lighted Boat Parade Cruises and spectacular New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruises. These experiences are available for public reservations or private charters.
Celebrate the holidays with unforgettable adventures on Tampa Bay’s waterways!
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Manthey Hospitality, established by Troy and Jill Manthey, own and operates a fleet of passenger vessels offering the finest on water experiences in Tampa Bay. Since 2001 Yacht StarShip has offered regularly scheduled dining cruises in Tampa and Clearwater and can also be privately chartered. Pirate Water Taxi launched in 2016 features 12 stops of all day fun, Lost Pearl pirate adventure cruise launched in 2020, Bay Rocket speed boat thrill ride launched in 2022, Tampa Riverwalk Rentals in 2023 and the newest addition Craft.