Smooth C's Yacht Charter Rates in Tampa Bay

If you're planning on cruising or sailing in Florida aboard a crewed chartered vessel, and have more than six passengers, USCG regulations require an certified/inspected vessel.


​Rates shown below are for the Coast Guard Certified, Smooth C's, a 43-foot Viking Motor Yacht, departing from downtown Saint Petersburg, Florida.

Rates include a USCG Master Captain, Mate, and Fuel.

​Weekend and holiday dates require a three-hour charter minimum.

​Relocation options may be available (additional fees apply) for the following departures: Tampa, St. Pete Beach, Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Tampa, Bradenton and Sarasota.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to USCG regulations, we do not permit swimming from the boat and only allow passengers to disembark from a commercial dock.

Charter Rates:
  • 2 Hour Charter: $ 950.00 weekdays only (Additional Hour: $400.00)
  • 3 Hour Charter: $1350.00 (Additional Hour: $300.00)
  • 4 Hour Charter: $1650.00 (Additional Hour: $300.00)
  • 5 Hour Charter: $1950.00 (Additional Hour: $300.00)
  • 6 Hour Charter: $2250.00 (Additional Hour: $300.00)
  • 8 Hour Charter: $2850.00​​
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Rates do not include 7% state sales tax, 15% crew gratuity, or security deposit. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks or contract with one of our preferred caterers. We provide bottled water, ice, coffee/hot tea/hot cocoa, paper and plastic items.

Rates are subject to change based upon special events, fuel costs and other considerations.

​Charter Requirements: In order to contract the vessel, you must be at least 25 years old. A signed contract and 25% non-refundable deposit are required to guarantee your charter date/time. The balance of payment is due two weeks prior to the cruise date for weekday charters and 30 days prior for weekend charters. If booking a weekend date within thirty days or weekday date within two weeks of cruising, all monies are due at the time of contracting. Payments may be made online with any major credit card. We do not accept personal checks.

    If you'd like more information on a yacht charter, please contact us through this form for a quick email response, or call or text us at 727-776-8199

Insist on a Coast Guard Certified vessel:
  • Coast Guard Certified vessels are insured more thoroughly, training of the Captain and crew are monitored, the design of the boat is maximized for safety and must pass several inspections, and all required safety equipment is on board. Continue reading >
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