Yacht StarShip Cruises & Events

We had a wonderful experience overall on the Yacht Starship brunch cruise. The atmosphere, views, and service were excellent, and the food was very good. Special shout-out to our waiter Cameron—his service truly elevated the experience. One area for improvement would be the waffles. They were often cold and hard when served. I’d strongly recommend a made-to-order waffle or pancake station, or even adding French toast as an alternative to ensure guests receive hot, fresh options. I also missed the garden salad that was offered on my first cruise. It was a great lighter option and really complemented the brunch spread—it should definitely be a staple on every cruise. Despite these small misses, it’s still a great brunch experience on the water, and I’d happily recommend it with a few tweaks to the menu.

We celebrated my fiancé’s Dad’s 60th birthday with Yacht Starship brunch cruise. This was their first experience and it did not disappoint! Zadia was an excellent server and always went the extra mile to make sure we had everything we needed. The entire experience was outstanding and our family loved the food and overall vibe! The staff were extremely nice and attentive. 10/10 experience and would do it again in a heartbeat! Thank you Zadia and team for an awesome birthday celebration!!!

I would give this place a 4 stars. It was my first time being on a yacht. We came for the Tampa Bay DJ night experience, 8:30p. Unfortunately it was raining when we boarded around 8:20pm. It definitely reminded me of cruises I've previously done. The dinner is a buffet. As soon as you board, you are more than welcome to enjoy the appetizers and main courses. I highly recommend the beef option. The dessert came at 9:30. I believe there are three levels. The first two are dining levels and the third is where you can dance. I docked a star because there is nothing much you can do other than eat, drink, and dance. I would suggest they add a game room or a casino room. The food and drinks are definitely the highlight. The staff was amazing as well, I believe we were helped by Gary, tall guy with dreads. I wish him well. Thank you for making the experience wonderful. I would go again, maybe during brunch!

1 of my best decisions for NyE. -food worth $100 -Fireworks worth $100 - dj/music $80 to the dj and $10 dollars to the backpack JBL speakers tied to the polls up on the deck. C'mon Starship!!! EVERYTHING was perfect except for the flat, 10,000% percent treble system. You guys can do way way better. The Dj said, the neighbors on the coast complain about the music- WHO CARES.... MOVE to Naples or Boca!!!! My only negative quirk was the acoustic system that the DJ had to manipulate. It was like listen to all your favorite songs with a FisherPrice boom box. Nevertheless, the staff was amazing, Drinks, food, atmosphere, view, fireworks, dresscode..Everything was 10stars except for thatnl system. I asked the DJ, I was like, " Your kidding me right," he already knew what i was about to say.. He replies with, "I'm working with what I got, plus the the neighbors on the coast complain we are too loud." TAKE A DIFFERENT ROUTE and buy some POWERED MACKIES OR BEHRINGERS OR PEAVEYS or even Yamaha.. those JBLs are not sufficient for outdoor play.

We left around 5pm… We had a party of approximately 80 people for a wedding anniversary. Parking was across the street in the Channelside parking lot. They give you a ticket so it brings down the price to $6, so not bad. Check in at the ship was easy and we got to board. The captain and shipmate welcome you aboard. We went straight up to the second floor for a drink. I think Amundo was the bartender and he was very friendly! They were ALL very friendly, but this young man named Emil, stood out! He was absolutely fantastic! He was super attentive to me and I really, truly appreciate it! I gave him a hard time at dinner but he took that in stride. Thank you Emil! And thank you for my coffee! I needed it, that last half hour! Once the trip is over, they give you this warm chocolate chip cookie. OMG! It was yummy! So again, food delicious, crew very efficient and friendly! Emil, you rock! Keep up the great work!

Corporate event on the biggest boat out of Tampa. The crew and servers were polite and accommodating. The boat was very clean. We were initially confused as to which locations were available to our teams but quickly figured things out as crew came around directing us to different areas. The buffet lunch was nice and included a variety of proteins & veggies. The views were nice and the ride was smooth. I gave a 4 rating as i would like to give it another try for one of the special event cruises as a date night with the hubby and I want to be able to say that the experience was better & nicer then the corporate event.

I am a social director for a country club, and I've booked numerous large group cruises (day trips) with Yacht StarShip over the past few years. Every single one has been a fantastic experience. Our members always rave about the food, service, and beautiful views, and the staff is consistently knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. They’re also incredibly responsive and helpful when it comes to coordinating group reservations and handling any special requests. It’s always a pleasure working with their team, and I can’t recommend Yacht StarShip highly enough for anyone planning a group outing or special event. Our guests love it every time!