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Private Boat Charter

A private, licensed Captain chartered vessel for up to six (6) guests to one of Tampa Bay’s most pristine beaches only reachable by boat! Our vessel is a new luxury Regal LX4 Boat with the latest in comfort and safety features.

Sunset Cruises

Experience the magic of a lifetime on our sunset boat cruise. Feel the gentle sway of the boat as the sun sets, painting the sky with vibrant colors. It’s an exciting and unforgettable journey, the perfect way to relax and make lasting memories.

Eco Dolphin Tours

Embark on a Dolphin Eco Boat Tour! See playful dolphins in their natural habitat and immerse in marine conservation. Join us for an eco-friendly adventure that respects these incredible creatures and their home.

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About Our boat charters

meet captain jon

Greetings and thank for your consideration of me being your Captain! My love for the water began over a decade ago, which drove me to pursue boating on a professional level. I’m a seasoned Retired Marine Law Enforcement Officer, who is very familiar with the waters, sandbars, and islands in the Tampa Bay Area. I’ve conducted numerous search and rescue operations, education, and training over the years. You’re in good hands, and I can’t wait to show you the most beautiful waters in the Gulfport area!

Beach Charters By The Bay was established in 2023, with the idea to bring a quality private and professional boat charter to the Tampa Bay area. Our passion for excellence is what drove us from the beginning, and it continues to push us each day. At Beach Charters By The Bay, we believe that offering a one of a kind experience can make a big difference in the lives of our customers. We strive to be the best in the industry; come see what we are all about. Book your appointment today to feel the Beach Charters By The Bay difference.

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Customer

Reviews

Awesome day. Short notice and captain was super responsive took us exactly where we wanted to go and the day was beautiful

Captain Jon was personable and friendly! A great tour guide of the island and really accommodating!

Awesome experience! Jonathon was super easy to coordinate and work with. He knew all the spots around and exactly where our group would want to go. Boat felt brand new and was definitely luxurious. Will be booking again!

Fantastic time! Jonathon and his boat are great!

What a great Captain and great experience! We will always book with Captain John moving forward. He made sure we were safe, comfortable and his knowledge of the area was remarkable. Thank you so much Captain John! See you soon!

Jonathon is an awesome captain and host. He suggested a couple itineraries and so happy we decided on Passage Key. We felt very safe in his care and would not hesitate to recommend him.

Jon was very welcoming and an awesome captain. Me and my homies loved the trip

What a great way to celebrate my husband’s birthday. He grinned from ear to ear the entire day! If you’re looking for a beautiful boat with a seasoned captain, Jonathan’s your guy. He’s friendly, professional and accommodating. We’ll be booking again soon!

Had a great time on the water with captain Jon! Boat was in great condition and Jon was extremely knowledgeable about boating conditions and the local area. We look forward to booking with Jon again!

Jonathon made our time on his boat perfect! He made the best suggestion on where to go as well. Definitely a must do when in the Gulfport area!

Jonathan was great and patient with my kids. Very knowledgeable as well. We had a great trip to Shell Key Preserve. Would highly recommend.

Jonothan helped me and my friends host an awesome bachelorette for my friend's wedding! The boat was so much fun! We had awesome music and enjoyed the sunset on a private island! I would totally recommend having Jonathan as a captain again. He provided us with two coolers with ice for drinks and snacks as well as places to put our belongings during the boat ride. Jonathan was super helpful and made the experience that much more memorable!

We had a great time with John on the boat! He’s very knowledgeable of the waterways and the area. We were able to schedule a trip last minute, and still had wonderful time!

Jonathan was a great captain. We had a great day out on the boat. Thanks again 😊

Jon was so fun! He had a perfect plan for the day and was so nice to hang out with. We had such a great time that we reached out the next day to see if we could go out again and we were super lucky, Jon was available for another great time! We plan on reaching out whenever we’re in the area!

We chose Jonathan because of his superior reviews and because the boat was pristine. All of our expectations were met or surpassed. Jon was extremely professional as a captain, but also was flexible, humorous and easy going. Also, the Regal was as advertised - new, clean and one of the better looking boats on the water. We will be hiring Jonathan again!!

Wonderful host, very clean boat, wonderful experience, and very knowledgeable of all the islands he took us to even had bug spray to fight off the mosquitoes, while we learned some interesting history on one of the islands! Me, my husband and, our children would 100% recommend and definitely will be using him again on our next family vacation!! Also side-note for women traveling on any girls trips or mom weekend trips very safe, he’s retired law-enforcement I felt safe the whole entire time!!!

I recommend he explains everything and we have good time he shows different places boat clean beautiful we rent again soon his the best I have so far

Today was beyond awesome! I wanted a simple day on the water with my toddler and everything was perfect. Captain Jon had a clean and nice boat, he told us about the day ahead, and I felt safe the entire time. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and had everything we needed for a relaxing and fun day. Will book again soon!

Jonathon was great! Very knowledgeable about the area and made the trip enjoyable. Would highly recommend him for your boating adventures! Will book with him again!

Boat and Captain were amazing!!!! He knew the spots to go to, had absolutely everything ready for us that we requested, and super awesome dude!! Highly recommend

Captain Jon was wonderful! He was very knowledgeable and made us feel extremely comfortable and safe with young kids. The boat was beautiful and well kept. We had a great time and will definitely choose Captain Jon and his boat again.

Great experience! Will definitely rebook. Easy fun stress free day and great new boat!

The captain was very experienced. He took us to a beautiful island where we got to swim, explore old ruins, and see tortoises, and even manatees. We also saw dolphins on the way back. The boat was brand new and very comfortable, with a fresh water hose, and cooler with ice on board. Highly recommend.

It was my husband’s birthday, adults only . We booked with Captain Jon. Captain was friendly, professional and informative. Boat was beyond my expectations, clean and has new technology. Looking forward for the next adventure with the children.