The Pelican - Pier to Paradise Boat Cruises

We’ve done several different sunset cruises and this was one of the best! The crew was super friendly and hospitable, the boat was well kept, and the cruise itself was smooth and comfortable. We brought our own snacks and purchased wine and beer at the bar, which worked out perfectly! This experience (and value for the experience!) was so great we talked about re-booking another sunset cruise with Pelican almost as soon as we reached the dock! Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We had a great time on the sunset cruise from st Pete pier ! The crew was friendly, the ride was smooth, and the views were absolutely beautiful. Watching the sun set over the water was the highlight, and we even spotted some dolphins. Definitely a relaxing and memorable experience—I highly recommend it!

What a great little trip this weekend! We went to Egmont key for the day and it was a blast. Water was perfect! Crew on board was super friendly and accommodating. Facilities were nice and clean too. We are local to FL and decided to do Christmas pics for our Christmas cards and we got some great shots! We will definitely go again and try the sunset cruise next. Remember if you’re early you’re on time, and if you’re on time, you’re late! Get there early and be ready to go :)

I searched for days for a trip like this that wasn't so far away & actually more than an hour & I found it right here in St.Pete w/The Pelican Pete! 1st Captian Lou called us to make sure we were headed in the right direction for the boat. He was the 1st 1 to greet us, he & his crew, The Captian who was @ the wheel knew his stuff..the ladies on the inside Mary Beth was nice to meet. The crew was all over the boat checking on every single person, asking if they needed anything & was getting to know everyone! I loved it! They were so welcoming & very helpful when needed. This was the best decision I made & overall this was our #1 excursion we did throughout our whole stay here. They are top notch! We will definitely be back again next year! Thanks again for a beautiful day @ sea & @ Egmont Key! This is 1 for the memories! 🤗🌊☀️💜🛥

On 6/19/25, family and friends traveled from several states to ride on ‘The Pelican’ with my girls and me to lay my laid husband’s ashes to rest in the Gulf at sunset. Lou, the owner of The Pelican was outstanding to work with and I am so very blessed that our paths have crossed. He stayed in contact with me in the months and days leading up to that evening, as well as Captain Brady to ensure that an awesome evening was delivered. It was a beautiful ride provided by Captain Brady and Tania and along with Lou, they went above and beyond to make sure our guests were well taken care of. Words can’t accurately express the beauty of the evening. Thank you Tania, Captain Brady, and Lou for all that you did to deliver first class services to my family and friends as we honored Shad in a most beautiful way! I highly recommend The Pelican for a sunset cruise or Celebration of Life.