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!

Day, Mon day 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 Restuarant
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

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

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

Monday, June 22 10 am to 3 pm

Hillsborough River Lunch Cruise

Monday, July 27 10 am to 3 pm

Alafia River Lunch Cruise

Meeting place: Jerry’s Dockside Bar & Grill, 9808 Vaughn St, Gibsonton
Craft: 10 passenger pontoon boat
Itinerary: 45 minute ride on the Alafia River

Lunch is at the The Tiki Docks Restaurant
After lunch we'll tour around the river and Tampa Bay 
Plan is to head back to arrive at Jerry’s Dockside by 3pm

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

Sign Ups Are Open

Circular logo for Freedom Boat Club with a boat graphic in the center, surrounded by the text 'FREEDOM' at the top, 'BOAT CLUB' at the bottom, 'ESTD' and '1989' on the sides.

Are you a Freedom Boat Club Member?

Volunteering to skipper a pontoon boat on a lunch cruise is a great way serve the Club, meet new friends, and enjoy a great day on the water. Interested in learning more? Call or text David Christensen 610-216-6148 or email davidjannlauren@aol.com Thanks!