Pontoon Boat Lunch Cruises

Our Pontoon Boat Lunch Cruises continue to be very popular among members. Here’s how the process works – Club members who belong to the Freedom Boat Club share their boat reservations with the Sportsman’s Club. We then choose a convenient date and select a nearby restaurant as the destination for the lunch cruise. After that, we decide on the departure marina, from which the boat will leave. These enjoyable trips generally last from around 10am until approximately 3pm. Sign-ups are on a first-come, first served basis through SignUpGenius.

The boat usage itself is already covered through the Sportsman’s Club member’s Freedom Boat Club membership, so there is no additional charge for that. However, Club members are kindly asked to make a donation to help cover the expenses of fuel, docking fees (particularly in St. Petersburg), and a gratuity for the dockhand who assists.

Next event will be announced soon via the newsletter

We’re in the planning stages!

Tampa Bay Lunch Cruise to St. Petersburg

Beachside restaurant with outdoor seating, palm trees, and ocean view in the background.
Modern building with a spacious balcony and palm trees in front, near a body of water with boats.

We meet at Little Harbor Marina, 606 Seagrape Drive, in Ruskin. We board a 10 passenger pontoon boat for the 45 minute ride across Tampa Bay to St. Petersburg. Lunch is at Doc Ford's Restuarant. Convenient boat docking nearby. 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.

Alafia River Lunch Cruise

We meet at Jerry’s Dockside Bar & Grill, 9808 Vaughn St, Gibsonton, FL 33534. We'll board a 10 passenger pontoon boat for 45 minute ride on the Alafia River. Lunch will be at The Tiki Docks Restaurant. Convenient boat docking nearby. After lunch we'll tour around the river and, conditions permitting, venture out into Tampa Bay (not too far!). Plan is to head back to arrive at Jerry’s Dockside by 3pm.

Hillsborough River Lunch Cruise

Part of an outdoor restaurant or cafe with empty tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and large fans, under a covered patio with open sides showing trees and sunlight
A row of beer taps with labels for various craft beers at a bar, with a large sign reading 'Columbia Cafe' in the background.

We meet at Rick's on the River, 2305 North Willow Ave. in Tampa. We 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.

Treasure Island Intercoastal Lunch Cruise

We meet at Johns Pass Marina 12754 Kingfish Dr, Treasure Island, FL 33706. We'll board a 10 passenger pontoon boat for 45 minute ride down the Intercoastal Waterway from Treasure Island to Tierra Verde. Lunch will be at The Island Grille & Raw Bar. After lunch we'll tour around and, conditions permitting, venture out into The Gulf of America(not too far!). Plan is to head back to arrive at Johns Pass Marina by 3pm.

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!