Sandbar stopsPull up somewhere you can walk
The hull sits shallow and flat, so you can drift into a sandbar, cut the motor and stand in the water while you decide where to go next.
Tarpon Springs · Tampa Bay(a) Tarpon Springs, by water
Tarpon Springs Boat Rental
Drive your own electric GoBoat up the bay toward Tarpon Springs and the Anclote River. No experience, no captain, no fuel smell — just a slow, quiet boat, a cooler, and a day of sponge-dock country from the water.
- 2, 3, 4 hours or half day
- Seats 2 or solo
- Dogs welcome
- No experience needed
(b) What the cruise looks like
Bay water, river mouth, sponge-dock country
North of the Dunedin Causeway the water opens toward the Anclote River and Tarpon Springs. A GoBoat tops out around 5 mph, which is exactly the speed this stretch deserves — sandbars, bird islands and quiet corners you'd blow straight past in anything faster.
Sandbar stops
Dogs welcomeBring the whole crew
Dogs ride along for free on every rental. The round inflatable deck gives them a stable place to sit, and the quiet motor keeps the day calm for nervous passengers.
Golden hourAnclote light at dusk
Late afternoon light comes across the bay toward the river mouth. Book a two-hour slot near sunset and you get the colour, the birds, and the empty water.
(c) Pick your boat
Double GoBoat
Two seats, room for a cooler and a dog, and enough deck to stretch out. The way most couples and pairs book it.
$149 for 2 hours · October launch special
Single GoBoat
One captain's seat and the same quiet electric motor. A good fit for a solo cruise, a first time behind the throttle, or a quick midweek escape.
$129 for 2 hours · October launch special
Three-hour, four-hour and half-day rentals are available, along with featured experiences and Drop & Go delivery to another bay. Those are priced with your request and confirmed before anything is finalized.
(d) Good to know
Before you set a date
Sending a request is not a charge. We check the weather, the tide and the fleet, then confirm your time and meeting spot by phone or email.
Check your date- Life jackets are on board and worn as instructed.
- Coolers are welcome, so you can pack drinks and snacks for the trip.
- Sightings of dolphins, manatees and seabirds are common but never guaranteed.
- Your exact launch and meeting spot is confirmed after you send your request.
- A signed rental waiver is required before your booking is finalized.
- We are a small Dunedin outfit: you send a request, and a real person confirms it by phone or email.
(e) Questions
Tarpon Springs GoBoat FAQ
Do I need boating experience to rent a boat near Tarpon Springs?
No. A GoBoat is steered with a simple throttle and moves at about 5 mph, so it feels closer to a slow, quiet paddle boat than a powerboat. We walk you through the controls and the safety basics before you leave the shore, and life jackets are worn as instructed.
Where do we launch for a Tarpon Springs cruise?
We launch from the Dunedin Causeway area and cruise the bay water toward Tarpon Springs and the Anclote River mouth. The exact launch and landing spot is confirmed after your request, based on weather, tides, water conditions, safe access and local operating requirements.
Can we reach the Sponge Docks by GoBoat?
The Sponge Docks sit up the Anclote River, and how far you wander depends on the day, the tide and how long you book. Tell us that's your goal when you send your request and we will suggest the right duration and launch plan.
Can we bring our dog?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on Coastal Cruisers GoBoat cruises, and there is a dog-friendly cruise option on the booking page if you want us to plan the day around it.
What does a Tarpon Springs GoBoat rental cost?
The October launch special is $149 for a Double and $129 for a Single for two hours on the water. Longer rentals, featured experiences and Drop & Go delivery are priced with your request and confirmed before anything is finalized.
Is this a guided tour?
No. Every GoBoat rental is self-driven, so you set the pace and decide where to stop. Our team confirms your date, time and meeting spot, and stays reachable by phone or email while you are out.
Sponge-dock country, at five miles an hour
Tell us your date and how long you want to be out there. We will confirm the rest.