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    Sunshine Scenic Tours

    4.2 (119 reviews)
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    Jaimie D.

    What a fun adventure! We booked this last minute adventure out of John's pass before heading home. You set sail on an hour and a half long voyage through the inlet, down past treasure island and turning around before mid st Pete. While on board they have a pirate bar with free beer, wine, lemonade, soda and water. A number of cocktails and other beverages for purchase. They also have a few snacks available (Doritos, cookies, sun chips). We brought our bag with bottled water and snacks. Definitely sunglasses, hats and sunscreen! There is a small shade covering and little seating area in the make that covered but majority of the voyage is sunny. And trust me, you want the views! The pirates Matt, Dawson and Jake were great! They played the part and were awesome with the children. They did a pirate story time, dance party, limbo, water gun fight, face paint and plenty of views. The kids loved it. If you're looking for an adventure for the family, check this one out!

    Kate C.

    Our children LOVED this!!!! They had drinks like water, beer, wine, lemonade and soft drinks included. They do have cheap shots if fireball available as well. The crew, Rik, Dawson and Tracy did a FANTASTIC job! They kept the kids VERY entertained, which gave parents a little break as well. They had fun stories for the kids and squirt guns (yes, they may get a little wet, but it SO worth it!). We also saw some dolphins and it was BEAUTIFUL! We would hands down RECOMMEND THIS to others especially with kids!

    Our 2 year old had so much fun!

    Our 2 year old had so much fun being a pirate tonight on the Royal Conquest Pirate Ship! Staff was wonderful with kids. Highly recommend!

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    Jen C.

    I'm going to admit, I wasn't crazy about spending an evening on a pirate ship, but my kids really wanted to, and I was told there would be free drinks, so I was persuaded! I quickly realized it was the right choice and well worth the price of admission. All of the staff we encountered on our cruise were friendly, from the gift shop to disembarking. Once onboard the ship, the drinks started flowing (some beers and wine were free, others available for an extra fee) and the activities for kids began. Older adults and those without children quickly headed to the top deck to avoid being bystanders. I really appreciated the kids activities, which served as built-in babysitting while my husband and I enjoyed the views. The hosts (pirates) were not hokey, but instead quick-witted and funny as hell, and mostly appropriate when the kids were around (or at least their jokes went over their heads). The ship was a comfortable 90 minute ride through the neighboring bay and we arrived back right on time for our 7PM dinner reservation. After arriving back on shore, we purchased our commemorative photo (only $20 with frame) so that we could always remember our fun fall break. Needless to say, we had a great time and I would recommend it to anyone.

    Angie M.

    Our friends invited us on the Pirate ship cruise, they have been lots of times and said our kids would love it. Our kids did love it! They have gun fights, stories, give the kids tattoos, games and lots of other fun things to keep them occupied for the cruise. The adults can sit back and watch the kids have fun and enjoy a beverage. Beer, wine, pop and water are included in the price of the tickets. I believe premium drinks are $4. The cruise takes you in the bay. Its a decent view of all the houses and such. If your lucky you can see some dolphins! Now on the the staff, they were excellent! Thw two pirates kept the kids occupied and the captain was nice and knowledgeable about the area. When you arrive back to John's pass they have the family photos that you can purchase in a frame for $25. We loved that! Also check out their cute store, they have some neat items in there. Overall, it was a good experience and a beautiful day!

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    Amazing!! My son loved it. Activities for the kids the whole ride, and activities for the adults too while the kids were busy ;) Loved it!!! 10/10 recommend.

    Stephanie C.

    Mike and Kiersten were great captains taking us aboard the shark ship and we saw plenty of dolphins!

    Mike, Jaime, and Jay were very entertaining and good with the kids. Emma enjoyed her birthday pirate adventure. Thank you!

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    Justin C.

    I booked this for the kids thinking it was going to be hokey and lame but it was actually some of the most fun we had on our trip to Madeira Beach. It was entertaining for adults and the kids and never got boring. The included buds made the voyage all the more lively and the dudes leading the entertainment (Justin and the other guy that was more polite and nicer to the kids lol) did an awesome job making sure everybody had a blast. The cruise has little built in breaks where they take all the kids to a different part of the ship for story time or to load up their squirt guns and parents actually have a few minutes to enjoy themselves. Peg Leg Pete, himself, may even make an appearance! I wouldn't hesitate at all to recommend this to anyone, even without kiddos. Check the local flyers around town for a coupon be sure to give the guys a tip. The voyage includes face painting, pirate hats, a certificate, and some beverages.

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    Donna H.

    Had a great time on this sunset cruise! Our group of four were on a girls weekend trip and decided to do this cruise. So glad we did! Started with a squirt gun battle which was fun for all (no we didn't get soaked or anything). Group pic when we boarded which you can purchase at the end if you'd like. Free beer, wine and soda on board and other options available for purchase. I thought they did a great job of entertaining the kids on board too. Staff was friendly and really made it fun. Saw some dolphins, a beautiful sunset, cannon blast, limbo and some fun dancing too. What a great time!

    Denise B.

    We decided to do the 1:30 pm cruise because we were afraid later sailing times would get rained out, as it had rained every afternoon all week. It was a nice ride, but full of little kids, which was fine, but we think later ride times might be more adult fun. :) The crew were great. Saw a few dolphins. The water was gorgeous. The water route was ok, did a few circles. My 19 year old says this is not a ride for 13-20 year olds lol. The rest of us enjoyed the ride.

    Monica L.

    Fantastic pirate experience! We booked the 2pm cruise and were 3 adults and 2 kids...they did an amazing job accommodating the difference in age groups. It was a little choppy in the gulf, so the captain made the decision to stay in the bay and it was beautiful. We saw dolphins and birds, great views of the gorgeous houses along the water way and all the people passing us in their boats waved hello. From start to finish the crew was completely engaging and kept the little ones busy with pirate stories and water gun fights. (the adults got in on the fun too). Bar opened up as soon as we boarded the ship (free bud and bud light, white and red wine) sodas too. We had a great time!

    Samantha B.

    This was so cute! I mean it was definitely for kids... and parents to escape their kids- I mean watch their kids do cute stuff. It was not what I expected but I would definitely come back with my own kids but I didn't mind being the only couple there without kids. I had a ridiculous amount of fun watching the kids. They had face painting, story time with an interactive opportunity if you wanted, a water gun fight, a picture, limbo, and free beer/wine throughout the trip for adults. They are also very cool about changing plans and needing to cancel- which we did when plans changed then we ended up buying tickets again last minute when plans changed again. Bear in mind, if you call, they also run the Dolphin Tours, which confused the hell out of us and freaked us out until we found out they did both. You can also text them, which was convenient.

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    FUN FUN FUN! Would highly recommend the 4th of July sailing. Our 6 year old had a blast!

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    they need to charge half the price and call it a 1.5 hour boat ride. I am sure there are real estate agents that can give a better tour.

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    My 3 and a half year old had a fabulous time. It was very well planned out and my husband loved the free beer.

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    When you arrive back to John's pass they have the family photos that you can purchase in a frame for $25.

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