Pontoon Boat Lunch Cruises
Our Pontoon Boat Lunch Cruises continue to be very popular among members! We try to hold these events on the fourth Monday of each month from 10 am to 3 pm based on weather and availability. Sign-ups are on a first-come, first served basis through SignUpGenius, and trips fill up fast. A wait list is provided in case a full trip has cancelations.
Trips are run by club members with Freedom Boat Club memberships. A small donation is requested from participants that covers fuel, docking fees and dockhand gratuities.
Next event will be announced soon via the newsletter
Join the fun! Sign Up for the next lunch cruise here!
Monday, June 22 10 am to 3 pm
Hillsborough River Lunch Cruise
Meeting place: Rick's on the River, 2305 North Willow Ave., Tampa
Parking: Please park in the lot designated for Freedom Boat Club. The Freedom lot is clearly marked and is to the right of the parking for the restaurant!
Craft: 10 passenger pontoon boat
Itinerary: 45 minute ride down the Hillsborough River into Tampa
Lunch is at the Columbia Cafe located in the Tampa Bay History Center
After lunch we'll tour around downtown and Tampa Bay
Plan is to head back to arrive at Rick's by 3pm
Monday, August 24 10 am to 3 pm
Tampa Bay Lunch Cruise to St. Petersburg
Meeting place: Little Harbor Marina, 606 Seagrape Drive, Ruskin
Craft: 10 passenger pontoon boat
Itinerary: 45 minute ride across Tampa Bay to St. Petersburg
Lunch is at Doc Ford's Restaurant
After lunch we'll tour around St. Pete harbor
There are usually dolphin near the breakwater
Plan is to head back to arrive in Ruskin by 3pm
Monday, September 28 10:30 am to 3 pm
Alafia River Lunch Cruise
Lunch is at the The Tiki Docks Restaurant
After lunch we'll tour around the river.
Plan is to head back to arrive at Jerry’s Dockside by 3pm
Meeting place: Jerry’s Dockside Bar & Grill, 9808 Vaughn St, Gibsonton
Craft: 10 passenger pontoon boat
Itinerary: 45 minute ride on the Alafia River
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Monday, October 26 10 am to 3 pm
Tierra Verde Lunch Cruise
Meeting place: John’s Pass Marina, 9808 Vaughn St, Gibsonton
Craft: 10 passenger pontoon boat
Itinerary: 45 minute ride on the Intercoastal Waterway from Treasure Island to Tierra Verde.
Lunch is at the The Island Grille & Raw Bar
After lunch we'll tour around the river and Tampa Bay
Plan is to head back to arrive at John’s Pass Marina by 3pm
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Monday, November 23 10 am to 3 pm
Little Manatee River Lunch Cruise
Meeting place: Little Harbor Marina, 606 Seagrape Drive, Ruskin
Craft: 10 passenger pontoon boat
Itinerary: 45 minute ride on the Little Manatee River
Lunch is at the Riverside Bar & Grill
After lunch we'll tour around the river
Plan is to head back to arrive at Little Harbor Marina by 3pm
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Monday, June 22 10 am to 3 pm
Hillsborough River Lunch Cruise
Treasure Island Intercoastal Lunch Cruise
We meet at Rick's on the River, 2305 North Willow Ave. in Tampa Please park in the lot designated for Freedom Boat Club. The Freedom lot is clearly marked and is to the right of the parking for the restaurant!
We'll board a 10 passenger pontoon boat for 45 minute ride down the Hillsborough River to the heart of Tampa. Lunch will be at the Columbia Cafe located in the Tampa Bay History Center. Convenient boat docking nearby. After lunch we'll tour around downtown and, conditions permitting, venture out into Tampa Bay (not too far!). Plan is to head back to arrive at Rick's by 3pm.
Meeting place: Johns Pass Marina 12754 Kingfish Dr, Treasure Island
Craft: 10 passenger pontoon boat
Itinerary: 45 minute ride down the Intercoastal Waterway to Tierra Verde
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