WATER SPORTS AT THE BEACH

What could be more relaxing than sunning on a giant raft – big enough for four – while floating gently in the Gulf?

Cruise the award-winning coastline on a stand-up paddleboard, not to be confused with the also-available paddleboats. This adventure is perfect for beginners who want to explore the Gulf’s beauty or for athletes who want to paddle their way to a great core workout.

Glide over the Gulf of Mexico on a Wave Runner. At the helm of your own jet ski rental, discover Tampa Bay by water. Visit the yellow Beach Hut behind TradeWinds Island Grand. Wave Runners are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guest must be at least 15 years old to drive with a parent. Guests ages 18 to 32 years old, with a boating license, can drive solo. Anyone born prior to 1988 does not need a boating license. TradeWinds' guests receive a 10% discount during their stay.

Ride the ocean waves and cruise the coastline on a banana boat ride. Fun for the whole family. Visit the yellow Beach Hut behind TradeWinds Island Grand. Banana Boat rides are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The 6th person is free, with a party of 6 people riding together. TradeWinds' guests receive a 10% discount during their stay.

Get a birds eye view of St. Pete Beach. If you’re ready to soar above the sea on a parasail, check into the yellow Beach Hut behind TradeWinds Island Grand. Parasailing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. TradeWinds' guests receive a 10% discount during their stay.

Enjoy a ride out to Sand Dollar Island and encounter dolphins on the way. Search for shells and sand dollars, and on the way back, enjoy a world-class sunset and complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks. Sunset Cruise departs nightly, directly on the beach behind TradeWinds Island Grand, and leaves 2 1/2 hours before sunset. Book directly on FunStPete.com. TradeWinds' guests receive a 10% discount during their stay.

Experience nature up close on the Shelling and Dolphin Watch Cruise. Encounter dolphins in the wild on this dolphin-watch certified cruise, then stop off at the Shell Key Preserve for some shelling, a family-favorite hunt for shells.

Snorkel in the pristine waters surrounding historic Egmont Key State Park, accessible only by boat. Stop off at the park for a shore excursion to explore the Lighthouse, constructed in 1858, or Fort Dade, built 40 years later — all situated within the park’s National Wildlife Refuge.

One of the most extensive, well-maintained artificial reef systems is located in Florida’s Gulf Coast. A combination of reef rebuilding efforts and Florida’s limestone ledges, the Gulf is home to amazing dive sites, including some of the area’s most amazing shipwrecks. Learn more

If you’re staying at (or playing at) RumFish Beach Resort, you’ll notice we have a certain love for deep sea adventures, including fishing. At TradeWinds Island Resorts, venture off on a fishing adventure. Let our inshore and offshore adventures lure you to fun. Learn more