Rent a Boat in Tampa, FL

Tampa Bay combines a bustling downtown riverwalk, sugar-sand barrier islands, and dolphin-filled mangrove tunnels. Cruise past downtown skyscrapers, beach at Egmont Key, or swing north to Clearwater and back in a day.

What to know

The most popular rental styles in Tampa, FL are: 

• Pontoons and deck boats for sandbar lounging at Beer Can (Pine Key), manatee spotting in the Hillsborough River, and sunset loops off Davis Islands.
• Center consoles and bay boats for inshore redfish and snook, or quick Gulf runs to near-shore reefs.

Wary of shallow flats or afternoon sea-breeze chop? Hire a local skipper who knows tides, crab-trap lines, and the quickest way to fresh grouper bites.