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Boat Cruise Guides
Boat Cruise, Booze Cruise, Sunset Cruise in Virginia Beach
Pontoon Boat Charter
Private Catamaran Weekend Sail
Inshore, Deep Sea, Boat Cruise in Roosevelt Roads
Professional Fishing & Beach
River, Lake, Boat Cruise in Dunnellon
Scenic River And Lake Fishing
Eco Tour, Boat Cruise, Dolphin Watching in Wilmington Island
Dolphin Tour- 2-4 Hours
Historic 1935 Ketch Weekday Sail
Everything to Know About Booking a tours trip
Why should I book a boat cruise trip with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 70 private boat cruise trips, and the most popular trips are Escape To Exuma guided by Sheldon, Early Offshore + Island Stop guided by Pedro, and Boat Walk Beach - Repeat! guided by Mark.
Our guides are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 6411 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.
All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.
Looking for private kid friendly boat cruise trips? Check out our beginner and family friendly boat cruise trips.
What types of boat cruise trips are common?
The most commonly sought after species for boat cruise tours are: 1. bottlenose dolphin, 2. manatee, 3. green sea turtle, 4. humpback whale, and 5. blue whale.
How much does a private boat cruise trip cost?
Prices for boat cruise trips can range anywhere from about $500 to $4,990, but the average price for a half day trip for boat cruise trips is $1,367. The average price for a full day trip for boat cruise trips is $3,422.
Is booking a guide worth the money?
Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.
Working with experienced guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is in the wild every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of having a great trip.
Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.
Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.
What month is best for boat cruise tours?
The most popular season for boat cruise tours is summer, and most people book their trips 40 days in advance.
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