Tampa, Florida Area Dinner Cruises

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The city of Tampa is located on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The greater Tampa area includes Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater, Florida. Situated along beautiful Tampa Bay, the metropolitan area consists of a thriving downtown with scenic views of the Gulf of Mexico. Outdoor activities are very popular in Tampa, and consist of kayaking, swimming, fishing and boating. Visitors and tourists often enjoy seeing the city of Tampa and the bay via a cruise. And many prefer to combine a dinner and a cruise. There are several popular choices for a dinner cruise in the Tampa, Florida area.

Starlite Dinner Cruise

StarLite Dining Cruise of Tampa, Florida offers dining, live music, and dancing, all while enjoying the peaceful experience of a cruise. The Starlite Dining Cruises offers luxurious interiors with expansive windows allowing full views of the beautiful Tampa area. The StarLite Majesty is a modern 115-foot ship that can accommodate a maximum of 280 passengers for a sit-down meal.

StarLite Cruises
P.O. Box 3335
Clearwater, FL 33767
727-462-2628
starlitecruises.com

Calypso Queen

Aboard the Calypso Queen for a dinner cruise, you'll appreciate the scenery while enjoying world-class dining, tropical drinks and dancing. The Caribbean-themed cruise offers a tropical island buffet that includes mango glazed chicken, beef teriyaki and chilled steamed shrimp. Music for dancing and interactive entertainment are presented by a cruise director/DJ.

Calypso Queen Dinner Cruise
P.O. Box 3335
Clearwater, FL 33767
727-461-3113
calypsoqueen.com

Yacht StarShip

The Yacht StarShip of Tampa, Florida is a luxury dining experience and cruise, all rolled into one. It received a three-diamond rating from AAA. Aboard the Yacht StarShip, you'll enjoy gourmet cuisine, live entertainment and responsive service. There are 360 degree views from the promenade deck or guests can dance to romantic music on the lounge deck.

Yacht StarShip
223 South 12th St.
Tampa, FL 33602
813-223-7999
yachtstarship.com

Lady Anderson Dinner Cruise

Located in St. Petersburg, Florida, the Lady Anderson Dinner Cruise offers a gourmet buffet dining experience, set against the backdrop of Tampa Bay. Dinner options also include steak dinners, fresh seafood and an extensive array of desserts. Dancing to live entertainment and a full bar service, including tropical frozen drinks, are also available.

Lady Anderson Dinner Cruise
Corey Causeway
3400 Pasadena Ave. South
St. Petersburg, FL 33707
727-462-2628
starlitecruises.com/ladyanderson/index.htm

Article Written By Daniel Ames

Dan Ames has been a professional writer for nearly 20 years and has won national and international awards for creativity. He received a journalism degree from the University of Wisconsin and has been published in a variety of magazines, journals and websites, including eHow and Pluck on Demand.

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