Tampa Bay’s Premiere Event Venue
Conventions, Associations & Sports
The Right Event for Your Group, on the Water
Host your convention, association, or sports event aboard Tampa Bay and Clearwater’s distinctive dining-yacht fleet. From private luncheons and team celebrations to gala dinners and large-scale receptions, our team will match your group with the right yacht and event space.
- Award-winning dining
- Climate-controlled event spaces
- Flexible cruising and dockside options
- Dedicated event coordination
One Fleet, Flexible Ways to Host
Choose from private event rooms, combined spaces, private decks, exclusive yacht charters, and large-format dockside events. Share your guest count, format, and preferred date, and our team will recommend the best available configuration.
Home to Florida’s largest dining-yacht fleet and America’s first AAA Three-Diamond-rated dining yacht.
Explore Group Event Ideas
Start with the experience you want to create. Our team will recommend the yacht and space configuration that best fits your group, program, and preferred date.
The Convention Welcome Reception
Welcome convention attendees with an opening-night experience they will talk about all week. Panoramic views, chef-prepared food, bar service, and flexible gathering spaces create a natural atmosphere for conversation. Our event team coordinates service, guest flow, and timing for a seamless first impression.
Ideal For
- Welcome Receptions
- Opening Night Events
- CVB-hosted Experiences
- DMC Programs
- Annual Kickoff
Yacht and space recommendations depend on guest count, event format, date, and availability.
Association Gala Dinner
Give your association’s signature event a distinguished setting on the water. Award-winning dining, climate-controlled spaces, and panoramic views create a memorable backdrop for dinner, awards, and recognition, while a dedicated coordinator helps manage your program and service.
Ideal For
- Annual Galas
- Awards Dinners
- Board Recognition
- Chamber Banquets
- Industry Celebrations
Yacht and space recommendations depend on guest count, program requirements, date, and availability.
Conference Breakout Luncheon
Take your board session, subgroup meeting, or working luncheon out of the hotel and onto the water. Meet and dine in a private event space, with available A/V services and an event team that coordinates the experience around your conference agenda.
Ideal For
- Breakout Sessions
- Board Meetings
- Executive Luncheons
- Sponsor Hospitality
- Committee Gatherings
Room selection and A/V availability depend on guest count, program requirements, date, and availability.
Pre-Game Cruise
Build game-day energy with a great meal, waterfront views, and time together away from the crowds. Indoor gathering spaces and open-air decks create a memorable experience for teams, travel groups, athletic departments, and sponsors.
Ideal For
- Team Meals
- Travel-group Rallies
- Athletic Department Events
- Sponsor Receptions
- League Outings
Yacht recommendations depend on guest count, schedule, event requirements, date, and availability.
Victory Celebration
Celebrate the season with an event worthy of the team behind it. From intimate award dinners to organization-wide celebrations, our team can tailor the menu, bar, entertainment, and event flow to recognize players, coaches, sponsors, staff, and families.
Ideal For
- Championship Celebrations
- Team Banquets
- Athletic Awards
- League Dinners
- Sponsor Appreciation
Yacht and space recommendations depend on guest count, event format, date, and availability.
Dockside Grand Event
Create a large waterfront event with flexible guest arrival and departure. Host the full program dockside or ask about combining a dockside reception with a scenic cruise, supported by a customized plan for guest flow, service, and timing.
Ideal For
- Large Convention Receptions
- City-wide Conference Events
- Association Galas
- Hospitality Programs
- Major Sports Banquets
Capacity and cruise options depend on layout, access, schedule, event requirements, permitting, and availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to choose a yacht before requesting information?
No. Share your guest count, event format, preferred date, and location, and the event team will recommend the best available yacht and space configuration.
Can I reserve part of a yacht?
Private rooms, combined rooms, and private-deck options are available aboard the largest yacht. The smaller yachts are reserved as exclusive full-yacht charters.
Can we host an event without cruising?
Yes. Customized dockside events are available for groups that need additional capacity or flexible arrival and departure times.
We can host your private charter dockside, cruising, or a combination of both. Many groups start dockside for guest arrival, enjoy a scenic cruise, and then return dockside for the remainder of the event. If preferred, we can stay dockside the entire time, allowing guests to come and go while enjoying a beautiful waterfront dining and event experience.
Do you ever dock anywhere other than Tampa and Clearwater?
Yes, we can dock at various locations such as Downtown St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Tarpon Springs, Sarasota and more. Subject to slip availability. Relocation & docking fees are additional.
What is the length of your cruises?
- Lunch cruises start at 2.5 hours (30 mins boarding, 2 hours cruising)
- Dinners start at 3 Hours (30 mins boarding, 2.5 hours of cruising)
Ask you sales manager about extending your cruise times. Subject to availability and would be additional costs associated depending on vessel.
Where do you cruise from?
Tampa Location
603 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Clearwater Location
25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater FL 33767
What style of events can you accommodate?
We offer buffets, plated dinners, and cocktail reception style events (hand passed hors d’oeuvres & stations).
How is event capacity determined?
Capacity depends on the yacht, room or deck configuration, event setup, service style, and whether the event is cruising or dockside.
Are A/V services available?
A/V options are available for presentations, awards, and other programs. The event team will recommend equipment based on the selected venue and setup.