The Best Way To Explore Florida Is On This Festive Boat Tour

Who’s ready to see an entirely different side of Tampa, Florida? This one-of-a-kind boat tour is a dream for visitors to the city—but it could also be a great way to find enjoyment in Tampa during the holiday months. Seeing the city aglow can become an annual tradition the whole family will love. So climb aboard! This boat tour is sure to be a new holiday favorite.

Experience Tampa Bay in a whole new light by climbing aboard Pirate Water Taxi.

This one-of-a-kind festive boat lights up for the holidays and provides a uniquely enjoyable tour of Tampa known as the River of Lights tour.

Plan an evening out on the water, seeing the entire cityscape light up for Christmas.

Pirate Water Taxi is not normally all decked out in lights and festive decor…

…only during the month of December does this boat ride go all out for the holidays.

When you book the River of Lights tour through Pirate Water Taxi, you’ll get a different boating experience altogether—viewing festive decorations, lighted bridges and other wonderful holiday surprises along the Hillsborough River.

River of Lights adds some fun into the tour too, with whimsical narration from taxi guides, Christmas Carolers, hot cocoa, and holiday cookies!

Beer and wine are available for purchase on board, and make sure to find your pitch, because singing Christmas carols is part of the whole experience.

The holiday boat tour leaves from Tampa Convention Center and in total takes about 45 minutes to complete.

Running on select nights from now until the end of December, make sure to grab your tickets soon and make this a family tradition every year.

If you're ready to purchase your tickets for the River of Lights Tour through Pirate Water Taxi, visit the website or Facebook Page. The tickets vary in price from $28 from adults and $18 for children. A boarding photo is available for purchase for those who want to commemorate the experience.

Also, if you're looking for a great place nearby to grab a bite to eat after the boat tour, then check out this 1920s burger joint in Tampa for a perfect family meal