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Please read the information below, then click Choose Tour to reserve your CityPASS® cruise.
To ensure a timely and accurate booking experience, please enter the main purchaser's information for Adult #1 in your reservation.
Upon arrival, check-in at our booth is mandatory at least 30 minutes prior to your experience.
The Tropics Boat Tours is subject to passenger maximums and minimums per cruise. If you have an infant (0-3) in your booking, then you must include them in your reservation. Individuals in your party that do not have a CityPASS® ticket must book separately.
Review your schedule carefully and choose only one cruise date/time for your party. Our policy is to accept cancellation requests or make changes up to 48 hours prior to your tour. Beyond that, changes might not be possible, or fees may apply.
Using your CityPASS® tickets
On the "Your Payment Information" page, just press the "Submit" button. Only 1 reservation is permitted. Duplicate reservations are not permitted and may result in the cancellation of all reservations.
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Things to know
365-Day Risk-Free Returns
We offer a full refund on any unused CityPASS® products for up to 365 days from the purchase date. Refunds are not available on any portion of a CityPASS® product once an attraction has been visited or when uncanceled reservations exist. Read our return policy.
We offer a full refund on any unused CityPASS® products for up to 365 days from the purchase date. Refunds are not available on any portion of a CityPASS® product once an attraction has been visited or when uncanceled reservations exist. Read our return policy.
Safety Measures
Attractions are working hard to ensure a safe, pleasant guest experience. Before visiting, we recommend familiarizing yourself with each attraction’s safety measures, which can be found on their websites or in each attraction’s details on our website and in the Travel Guide.
Attractions are working hard to ensure a safe, pleasant guest experience. Before visiting, we recommend familiarizing yourself with each attraction’s safety measures, which can be found on their websites or in each attraction’s details on our website and in the Travel Guide.
Reservations & Planning
Reservations may be required at attractions. For some attractions, you can make reservations through the CityPASS® Travel Guide, and for others, we provide instructions on how you can reserve a time directly with the attraction. You can find reservation details as well as other helpful informati...
Reservations may be required at attractions. For some attractions, you can make reservations through the CityPASS® Travel Guide, and for others, we provide instructions on how you can reserve a time directly with the attraction. You can find reservation details as well as other helpful information for planning your attraction visits, such as entry information, what's included with CityPASS® tickets, attraction hours and locations, and more, using the link below.
During busy times such as summer, spring break, and holidays, it’s especially important to plan ahead and make any necessary reservations. Rarely, attractions may sell out on busy days. If you have a narrow timeframe in which you want to visit a particular attraction, please contact CityPASS® Customer Care to check availability.
Valid 9 Days
The validity period is 9 consecutive days starting with and including the first day you visit an attraction. You have one year from the date of purchase to start using your tickets.
The validity period is 9 consecutive days starting with and including the first day you visit an attraction. You have one year from the date of purchase to start using your tickets.
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More Experiences
Lighted Holiday Boat Parade Cruise
Boarding at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $35 Adults $20 Children (4-12 years old). This is a family friendly event. Holiday Music will be played and guests have access to our Premium Bar. NOTE: We do not participate in the parade but watch it from the water. Festively decorated boats will launch from Island Estates at 6:30 pm and work their way through all of the Island Estates canals and then parade past Coachman Park around 8:30 pm. Might return a tad late.
New Year's Eve Fireworks Cruise
Boarding at 9:30 pm. Tickets are $55 for Adults (21+ ONLY). Tickets include an extended cruise, access to our Premium Bar, and a Champagne toast at midnight. There will be New Year’s Eve music all cruise long and a Fireworks display from the water off sand key Park. Reservations are highly encouraged as this event sells out annually.
Private Charter
Celebrate the next special occasion on The Tropics for your very own Private Charter. There's nothing like having the 126-passenger double-decker catamaran all to yourself! From our regular day cruises to creating your own route or even going to a special destination, we can accommodate almost any request. We have even structured our pricing by season and time of day to make your Private Charter affordable. We also offer catering and drink options.
Packages start as low as $1,000.00 and are tiered depending on the total number of passengers.
Complete the form below to request information or for complete pricing details.
Connect with your Private Charter Coordinator Kristi today!
Dolphin Exploration Tours
Our Dolphin Exploration Tours will take you from Clearwater Bay out Clearwater Pass on the beautiful emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico (weather permitting) in search of the Sun Coast’s favorite….the Bottlenose Dolphin.
In addition to offering Guaranteed Dolphin Sightings*, your Captain will highlight some fascinating facts about the natural wonders our Gulf Coast offers as well as point out celebrity mansions along the way.
The tour offers something for everyone, including educational information on our area and our wildlife, and optional drink upgrades including unlimited beer and soft drinks for the adults!
Just sit back, relax and enjoy the ride!
Sunset Celebration Cruises
The Tropics Sunset Celebration Cruise will take you from Clearwater Bay through Clearwater Pass to the beautiful Gulf of Mexico (weather permitting).
Sail the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico as you view a breathtaking Florida sunset and — if you’re lucky you may witness the legendary green flash.
Your crew will point out some interesting facts about the natural wonders of the Gulf Coast as well as popular sights along the way. We are pleased to include a Complimentary Sunset Champagne Toast for all guests 21 and up."
Gift Card
The Tropics Boat Tours offers gift cards for $30 (one daily tour ticket), $60 (two daily tour tickets), or any other increment of your choice. For example, you could give a friend or relative a $35 gift card for them to participate in our Annual Scavenger Hunt!
Tampa Bay CityPASS®
Family fun starts with Tampa Bay CityPASS®! Save 53% on Tampa Bay's top 5 attractions. CityPASS® includes a Dolphin Exploration Tour or Sunset Celebration Cruise with The Tropics Boat Tours. You’ll also have admission to Bush Gardens® Tampa Bay, The Florida Aquarium, Zoo Tampa, and a 4th attraction of your choice. Choose which attraction as you go. Visit the attractions at your own pace, in any order, over 9 days.
Adult CityPASS®: $139
Child CityPASS® (ages 3-9): $124
CityPASS prices are tax inclusive
One easy purchase saves time & money. First, buy CityPASS® online, then click here to choose your cruise and make your reservation.