Tampa Bay · St. Petersburg
Sweet Escape is a 2023 Bali 4.2 catamaran running private all-inclusive charters for up to six on Tampa Bay out of St. Petersburg. Captain and first mate, paddleboards, kayaks, snorkelling gear and refreshments come with every booking. Sunset, swim and full-day sails.
The charter is sold as a single all-in package, which is the distinction worth drawing here: a licensed captain and first mate, fuel, ice, bottled water, soft drinks and light snacks, paddleboards and kayaks, a floating mat and water floats, snorkelling gear, a Bluetooth sound system, shaded seating and a head aboard, all in the base price. Charcuterie, catered meals, champagne, photography, decorations, extra hours and some alternate pickup points are the paid add-ons.
Sweet Escape is a 2023 Bali 4.2, 42 feet, with an open layout and a good amount of shade, and she takes six guests at a time on a private basis only. The bookable lengths are a sunset cruise, a daytime swim charter, a celebration sail and a full-day escape, working Tampa Bay out of St. Petersburg and reaching toward Clearwater and Sarasota on the longer trips. Guests board at the Demens Landing Park boat ramp on the downtown waterfront.
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