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-comer, 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.
Watch for a Club email announcing the next Lunch Cruise!
Tampa Bay Lunch Cruise to St. Petersburg
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.
Hillsborough River Lunch Cruise
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.
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!