Customizable Boca Grande Boat Tours
Discover the Best Boca Grande Cruises and Tours with Anchors Away Charters
At Anchors Away Charters, we specialize in creating unforgettable Boca Grande cruises and tours customized to your interests. Whether you’re planning a relaxing Cabbage Key boat cruise for a delicious island lunch, a romantic Sunset Cruise, a scenic Sightseeing Tour, a laid-back Sandbar Excursion, or a peaceful Burial at Sea, we’ve got the perfect trip for you.
Explore the natural beauty and charm of Southwest Florida—our Cabbage Key Lunch Cruises are among the top things to do in Boca Grande, offering a memorable day on the water with great food and stunning views. We can even accommodate large groups or corporate outings with multiple boats, so everyone can share the experience.
It’s your time, your trip—let us make it unforgettable with Anchors Away Charters.
Safety is our number one priority on your Boca Grande Tour!
In addition to over 40 years of local knowledge, Captain Jeff is a United States Coast Guard Licensed Captain, ensuring you are in good hands. Safety equipment is always on board, including offshore Type-1 life preservers, an EPIRB emergency locator device, a satellite phone, NOAA GPS tracking, and a VHF radio. Captain Jeff is also certified in CPR and First Aid.
Feel free to Send a message to Captain Jeff with any ideas or questions you may have, and see below for trip details.
Boca Grande Tour Details
Sunset Tour
Experience a private sunset cruise for up to 6 guests, offering a scenic 1.5-hour journey through the Intracoastal Waterway and Gasparilla Sound. Departing in the afternoon with a time that varies by season, this relaxing trip provides opportunities to spot diverse wildlife such as dolphins, pelicans, ospreys, manatees, and bald eagles. As the sun sets, the boat will be positioned for the best view, allowing you to enjoy a breathtaking sunset. Bring your camera to capture the beauty and a cooler with your favorite drinks to enhance your experience. Perfect for nature lovers and sunset enthusiasts, this private cruise offers a unique and memorable adventure.
Price: $350.00
Sandbar Excursion
Enjoy a 4-hour private trip for up to 6 guests! We’ll cruise over to one of the local sandbars for a day of fun in the sun. Choose from a variety of activities—swim, relax with a cold drink, go snorkeling, or hunt for shells. We’ll also do some cruising along the Intracoastal Waterway, looking for dolphins, manatees, and other wildlife. Just bring along your cooler with refreshments, snorkeling gear, floats, a camera, and sunscreen. It’s your day to unwind, explore, and enjoy the stunning surroundings!
Price: $450.00
Lunch Cruise to Cabbage Key
We depart Gasparilla Marina in Placida at 10:15 AM, arriving at Cabbage Key around 10:45 AM. This gets you there right when the restaurant opens at 11:00 AM, helping you beat the crowd.
After lunch, depending on time, we’ll cruise the area in search of dolphins and other local wildlife, or stop at Cayo Costa Island Beach or a local sandbar for swimming, shelling, or simply relaxing with a cold drink and enjoying the beautiful Southwest Florida scenery.
Pickup can also be arranged from the Pink Elephant docks on Boca Grande or from docks on Little Gasparilla Island.
Additional time can be added, if desired, for $100 per hour.
**Lunch cost is not included in price**
Price $600.00
Burial At Sea
At Anchors Away Charters, we understand how difficult it is to lose a loved one, and we're here to offer a peaceful and meaningful way to say goodbye. Our burial at sea service out of Boca Grande, Florida, takes place about 3 miles offshore, providing a serene environment for you and your family. The charter boat can accommodate up to 6 passengers (due to legal restrictions), but if your group is larger, we can arrange for multiple boats to ensure everyone can be part of the experience. We’ll also record the exact GPS coordinates where the ashes are spread. If you have specific coordinates you would like to use, we can possibly accommodate this for an additional charge, based on the distance. We allow biodegradable urns and flower wreaths that gently float away, and to help preserve the ocean, we kindly ask that no non-biodegradable items be scattered with the ashes. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to ask. We’re here to assist you.
Price: Up to 6 passengers - $400.00
We understand that sometimes families are unable to venture out to sea or attend a scattering ashes memorial service. With our Unattended Service option, Captain Jeff can take the cremated remains on an ocean voyage on your behalf, ensuring that your loved one’s final journey is handled with care and respect. Please contact Captain Jeff to set up the details and make arrangements for this special service.
Price: Unattended Service - $300.00
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Tours & Cruises Policies
Tour & Cruise reservations require a $100 deposit.
• The captain reserves the right to postpone, reschedule, or cancel a trip due to weather, sea conditions, or other circumstances at his discretion. Trips canceled by the captain will receive a 100% refund.
• The captain will email you within 48 hours of your reservation with an itinerary that includes all of your trip details.
• Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be issued for cancellations made at least 14 days before the scheduled trip. Cancellations made within 14 days will result in the loss of the $100 deposit. Cancellations made within 3 days of departure, as well as no-shows on the day of the trip, will be charged the full trip amount to the card used for the deposit.
• Things Not to Bring: Illegal drugs, glass bottles, black-soled shoes, firearms, and aerosol sunscreen are not permitted aboard the boat.
• Things to Bring: Drinks (alcohol is permitted), snacks, a small cooler, hat, rain gear, sunglasses, non-aerosol sunscreen, and non-marking white-soled shoes. Flip-flops are fine. If your trip includes swimming, snorkeling, shelling, or beach time, please bring any personal items or equipment you would like to use. Snorkeling gear, towels, floats, beach chairs, and other beach or water equipment are not supplied.
• Departure & Pickup: Trips depart from Gasparilla Marina in Placida. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Pickup can also be arranged from the Pink Elephant docks on Boca Grande or from docks on Little Gasparilla Island.
• Guest Capacity: Up to 6 guests are permitted.
• Gratuity: Gratuity is not included in the trip price. A 20% gratuity is customary and always appreciated.
• Questions: If you have any questions before your trip, please contact Captain Jeff.
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