2 hours · Up to 6
Two-Hour Cruise
A dolphin run or a short sandbar stop.
| Per boat | $259.99 |
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Editorial spotlight · Belleair Bluffs, Clearwater
2026 Sunshine Awards nomineeBest Owner-Operated Charter
Captain Clearwater
One boat, one captain, six guests, and a route decided by what you actually want: dolphins, a sandbar, a sunset, or a lesson at the helm. Captain Chris has more than forty years on this coast and is a Coast Guard veteran, a licensed electrician and a trained chef, which tells you something about the kind of day this is.
- Two hours
- $259.99
- Six hours
- $659.99
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 110
Editorial spotlight. Captain Clearwater is a nominee in the 2026 Sunshine Awards. They did not pay for this page and had no say in it. We earn a commission when you book through the links here; your price is the same.
The operation
One boat called Salt Therapy
Captain Chris grew up on the Gulf Coast and spent the late seventies and eighties living on Eleuthera in the Bahamas. He is a US Coast Guard veteran and a USCG-licensed master captain, and the site lists a licensed electrician’s ticket and work as a chef alongside the boating, which is the sort of resume that explains why reviewers keep describing the trips as customised rather than scheduled.
The boat is Salt Therapy, a 21-foot NauticStar deck boat with a 150-horsepower Yamaha, Coast Guard rated for ten but run with a maximum of six. Aboard: a four-speaker stereo, a large cooler, full safety gear, Garmin GPS and VHF, a bimini for shade, boarding ladders fore and aft, a freshwater sink and cutting board, a power pole for anchoring in the shallows, and sun pads.
“Your trip, your way. Every cruise is tailored to your style, whether it’s laid-back or lively.”
- CC
Owner, USCG master captain
Captain Chris
Background as listed on the operator’s About page: Coast Guard veteran, more than forty years on the water.
The one to book
Three-Hour Cruise
Three hours is the length that fits a dolphin run and a sandbar stop without rushing either, which is what most of the reviews describe. The route is set on the day around what the group wants and where the water is.
$374.99 for up to six. Two hours is $259.99, four $479.99, five $574.99 and six $659.99.
| Three hours | $374.99 |
|---|---|
| Two hours | $259.99 |
| Six hours | $659.99 |
Checked against FareHarbor on October 2, 2026.
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Salt Therapy
Per the About page.
Hull
- Make
- NauticStar 21-ft deck boat
- Power
- 150 hp Yamaha
Guests
- Run with
- Six
- USCG rated
- Ten
Aboard
- Comfort
- Bimini, sun pads, four-speaker stereo
- Practical
- Cooler, freshwater sink, two ladders, power pole
Book it
Charters
Private, priced per boat for up to six. Checked against FareHarbor on October 2, 2026.
4 hours · Up to 6
Four-Hour Cruise
Islands, dolphins and shelling with time to spare.
| Per boat | $479.99 |
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5 hours · Up to 6
Five-Hour Cruise
The long version, several stops.
| Per boat | $574.99 |
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6 hours · Up to 6
Six-Hour Cruise
A whole day, built around what you ask for.
| Per boat | $659.99 |
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Evening · Up to 6
Sunset Cruise
The Gulf at last light, same boat.
| Per boat | $259.99 |
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Before you go
Know before you go
Departure
3900 W Bay Drive, Belleair Bluffs, just inland of Clearwater Beach.
Group size
Six. The boat is rated for ten but run smaller on purpose.
Customising
The captain sets the route on the day; reviewers mention sunrise departures, shelling stops and hands-on time at the helm.
Aboard
Cooler, shade, stereo and two boarding ladders. Bring your own food and drink.
Reviews
What guests say
- 5.0Google110 reviews as of October 2, 2026
- 6GuestsRated for ten, run with six
- 40+YearsOn the water, per the About page
Reviewers name Captain Chris in nearly every review, mention customised routes, dolphins alongside and sunrise departures, and several describe repeat bookings.
Questions
Good to know
Where does it leave from?
3900 W Bay Drive, Belleair Bluffs.
What does it cost?
$259.99 for two hours, $374.99 for three, up to $659.99 for six. Checked October 2, 2026.
How many can come?
Six. The boat is Coast Guard rated for ten but run smaller.
Can we choose the route?
Yes. The captain sets it on the day around what the group wants.
One captain, one boat, your route
Private charters from $259.99 for up to six.
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