Private Family Boat Tours
Enjoy a private family boat tour in Clearwater and St. Petersburg for up to 6 guests in your party. Your group gets the boat to yourselves, with a flexible day built around your family’s pace, comfort, and interests.
Safe, Private & Comfortable
Your family has the boat to yourselves
Great for Kids & Adults
Fun for parents, kids, and grandparents
Restroom on Board
A convenient onboard restroom for family comfort
Flexible & Personal
Choose the pace and activities your group will enjoy most,
What Families Might Enjoy
Every family day on the water is different. Build your private charter around the moments your group will enjoy most.
Dolphin Watching
Spot playful dolphins in their natural habitat.
Island Stops
Explore beautiful islands and quiet shores.
Shelling & Nature
Collect shells and discover coastal wildlife.
Relaxed Sightseeing
Take in scenic views and local landmarks
Sandbar Time
Swim, float, and play in shallow, clear waters.
why Guests Love Our Tours
A private family boat tour in Clearwater and St. Petersburg lets your group avoid crowded public tours and enjoy a flexible, personalized day on the water.
A Boat Day Your Family Can Actually Relax Into
Family vacations are supposed to feel fun — not crowded, rushed, or stressful. With Wayward Key Tours, your private family boat charter is built around your group’s pace, comfort, and interests. No packed public tour boat. No strangers sitting beside your kids. No rigid schedule forcing everyone to keep up.
Instead, your family gets space to breathe, laugh, snack, swim, look for dolphins, stop at a sandbar, explore the coastline, or simply enjoy being together on the water. Captain Keith helps shape the day around your family so the experience feels easy, personal, and unforgettable.
- Private charter for just your family
- No crowded public tour or strangers on board
- Flexible pace for kids, parents, and grandparents
- Time to swim, snack, relax, and explore
- Locally, veteran owned and operated
- Calm, comfortable, locally guided experience
Tour Details
- Tour Length: Typically 2.5 to 4 hours
- Departure Area: Clearwater or St. Petersburg, depending on your charter
- Group Size: Private tour for up to 6 guests
- Best For: Wildlife lovers, families, first-time visitors
- Experience Style: Calm cruising, natural observation, flexible pacing
- What to Bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, drinks/snacks
Private Family Boat Tour FAQs
Find answers about private family boat tours in Clearwater and St. Petersburg, how they compare to crowded public boat tours, what families can do on board, and how your charter can be customized around your group.
FAQ Questions & Answers
What is a private family boat tour?
A private family boat tour is a boat charter reserved just for your group. Instead of sharing the boat with strangers, your family gets a relaxed, flexible experience on the water with Captain Keith, built around your pace, interests, and comfort level.
Is a private boat tour better than a public boat tour for families?
For many families, yes. A private boat tour gives your group more space, privacy, flexibility, and comfort than a crowded public tour. You do not have to follow a rigid schedule or sit beside strangers, and the experience can be adjusted around kids, grandparents, weather, and what your family wants to do.
Do we share the boat with other people?
No. Every Wayward Key Tours family charter is private for your group only. You will not share the boat with other guests, which makes the experience feel more personal, relaxed, and comfortable.
Why do families choose a private charter instead of a public boat tour?
Families often choose a private charter because it feels easier and more personal. You can slow down, take breaks, bring snacks, swim, look for dolphins, visit a sandbar, go shelling, or simply enjoy the water without feeling rushed by a large group.
Is this a good boat tour for kids?
Yes. Private family boat tours are great for kids because the day can move at your family’s pace. Children can enjoy dolphins, wildlife, swimming, sandbars, shelling, floating, sightseeing, or simply riding on the boat with more room to relax.
Is this a good option for grandparents or mixed-age families?
Yes. A private family charter is a good choice for groups with different ages and comfort levels. Some guests can swim or explore, while others can stay on the boat, relax, take photos, or enjoy the scenery.
What can families do on a private boat tour?
Families can customize the day with dolphin watching, sandbar stops, shelling, snorkeling, island hopping, sightseeing, floating, swimming, or a relaxed scenic cruise. Activities depend on your interests, tour length, weather, tides, and water conditions.
Can we customize the tour for our family?
Yes. Every private family charter can be customized around your group. Captain Keith can help shape the route based on what your family wants most, whether that is dolphins, sandbars, swimming, shelling, sightseeing, or a peaceful day on the water.
Is a private family boat tour more relaxing than a crowded tour?
Yes. A private charter removes a lot of the stress that can come with public tours. There are no strangers on board, no crowded seating, and no pressure to keep up with a large group. Your family gets more room, more flexibility, and a calmer experience.
Can some people swim while others stay on the boat?
Yes. Because the charter is private, your group can enjoy the water in different ways. Some guests can swim, float, snorkel, or explore a sandbar, while others relax on the boat, take photos, listen to music, or enjoy the view.
What should families bring on a private boat tour?
Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, towels, drinks, snacks, hats, swimsuits, and a camera or phone for photos. Families may also want to bring extra clothes, waterproof phone cases, and any comfort items kids may need.
How many people can join a private family boat tour?
Wayward Key Tours can take up to 6 guests per private charter, following U.S. Coast Guard regulations. This keeps the experience comfortable, uncrowded, and personal.
How long is a private family boat tour?
Private family boat tours are typically 2.5 to 4 hours, depending on the charter you choose. Longer charters allow more time for swimming, sandbars, shelling, wildlife viewing, sightseeing, or a slower-paced day on the water.
Will we see dolphins on a family boat tour?
Dolphins are commonly seen in the Clearwater and St. Petersburg area, but wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Captain Keith knows local waters and will choose routes based on conditions and the best chance for a memorable experience.
Is the boat comfortable for families?
Yes. The boat is designed for a comfortable private charter experience, with a stable catamaran ride, room to relax, water access, and onboard amenities that make the day easier for families.
What if the weather or water conditions are not good?
Captain Keith monitors weather, wind, tides, and water conditions. Safety always comes first. If conditions are not right for a certain activity, your private charter can be adjusted or rescheduled when needed.
Is this good for visitors staying in Clearwater Beach or St. Pete Beach?
Yes. Private family boat tours are a great option for visitors staying in Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, and nearby Gulf Coast areas who want a more personal way to enjoy the water.
Do we have to choose one activity, or can we do several?
You can often combine several activities into one private family charter. Depending on your tour length and conditions, your family may enjoy dolphins, sandbars, shelling, snorkeling, swimming, sightseeing, or a relaxed coastal cruise in the same trip.