StarLite Cruises is a wedding and event venue in Clearwater Beach, Florida. They are a family owned and operated business serving Clearwater and St. Petersburg since 1986. They started as a single vessel operation and now run Florida’s largest daily excursion fleet. They offer regularly scheduled cruises, private dining areas and private charters.
Facilities and Capacity
StarLite Majesty Dining Yacht is a 115 foot modern style vessel that features a brass and mirrored interior design. It can accommodate 280 guests for a seated dinner and 400 guests for a cocktail reception. The StarLite Sapphire Dining Tachy is a 113 foot vessel and the newest addition to the fleet. It can accommodate 150 guests. Calypso Queen is a 65 foot, triple decked ship designed for cruising in the intracoastal waterways for sightseeing, luncheons and dinner cruises. The Caribbean themed boat is colorful and features two enclosed dining levels and an open air third level. It has restrooms on each dining level, two full service bars, and quality sound system. It can accommodate 150 passengers. Dolphin Racer Speedboat is a high-speed ride with dolphin sightseeing. It has an open deck with seating for 120 guests. The Island Explorer I & II offers Sea Life Safari cruises with help of the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Each boat is certified to carry 49 guests.
Services Offered
StarLite Cruises can host your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and other wedding events. You can take a dolphin cruise on a bachelorette party, host family members for a luncheon, or take a scenic cruise on your honeymoon. The StarLite Yachts and the Calypso Queen are available for private charters during the day or evening but you can also hold your event during a public cruise by reserving different sized dining deck with exclusive seating. Their wedding packages include consultation with event specialists, champagne toast for guests, and cake cutting and serving. They offer specific wedding packages for each yacht and the Calypso Queen. Each boat is equipped with courteous and helpful staff and a culinary team. The event staff works with you to make sure every detail is in place for a flawless wedding day. StarLite Cruises offers bar and catering services for all your events. Your culinary team works with you to choose custom menu options that are made with fresh ingredients.
