Yacht StarShip Cruises & Events

Guest capacity

Up to 300 seated guests

About this venue

Yacht StarShip’s fleet of four luxury yachts is perfect for any size event from 2 – 300 guests and features top-quality service, breathtaking views, entertainment, and award-winning cuisine. An ideal choice for private charters in the central Florida region, Yacht StarShip is America’s First Dining Yacht to be recognized by AAA with a three-diamond rating. With our premium brand of service, Yacht StarShip is the only dining yacht of its kind in the South. We offer a place like no other for business, pleasure, or a spectacular combination of both. If you’re seeking a one-of-a-kind venue for your next event, cruise aboard Yacht StarShip!

Seated guest capacity

  • 2-300

Venue type

  • Aquariums, Zoos
  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
603 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

Our event spaces

Yacht StarShip I

Florida’s largest dining yacht! At 180-feet, this exquisite yacht has 3 decks, with four separate dining rooms to enjoy during your experience.

After dining guest will enjoy the expansive promenade deck for sightseeing and dancing. Ceremonies for 300 on the Promenade deck, bridal suite, and four separate dining areas make this yacht ideal for wedding parties of 50 – 400 passengers. Exterior Decks: The largest Promenade deck in Florida with space for 600 guests for fireworks, covered dance floor with cool mister fans in summer and heaters in winter. The 2nd deck veranda has exterior covered seating for 42.

Guest capacity

2-300 Seated

2-600 Standing

Square footage

3,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Elopement, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

Yacht SSI can be privately chartered or you can charter a private dining room on a public cruise.

Yacht StarShip II

Florida’s largest 150-passenger dining yacht! At 130 feet this exquisite yacht has three decks, a main dining room, lounge deck and Promenade deck.

Ceremonies for 110 on the Promenade deck, bridal suite, lounge deck and main dining room make this yacht ideal for wedding parties of 110 passengers or less. -RECEPTION only is also an option being able to host 150 guests

Guest capacity

20-150 Seated

20-150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

Yacht StarShip II is available for your Private Yacht Experience!

Yacht StarShip III

At 92 feet and two decks, this yacht has a private yacht feel. A great yacht for groups of 125 passengers or less.

Ceremonies for 60 on the second deck and a main dining room that seats 80 make this yacht ideal for wedding ceremonies and receptions of 60 passengers or less. Reception only of 80 passengers or less.

Guest capacity

25-80 Seated

25-80 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Elopement, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

Yacht StarShip III is available for your Private Yacht Experience - Ideal for intimate celebrations

Yacht StarShip IV

Florida’s largest 150-passenger dining yacht! At 130 feet this exquisite yacht has three decks, a main dining room, lounge deck and Promenade deck.

Ceremonies for 125 on the Promenade deck, bridal suite, lounge deck and main dining room make this yacht ideal for wedding parties of 125 passengers or less. The Promenade deck can accommodate 125 guests for 360-degree views, feels like you’re floating 30 feet off the water. You can see it all! Dazzling entertainment for dancing on the lounge deck. The Cruise Director (DJ) can play to any crowd, making the dance floor the most popular place to be after dining.

Guest capacity

20-150 Seated

20-150 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Yacht StarShip I

Florida’s largest dining yacht! At 180-feet, this exquisite yacht has 3 decks, with four separate dining rooms to enjoy during your experience.

After dining guest will enjoy the expansive promenade deck for sightseeing and dancing. Ceremonies for 300 on the Promenade deck, bridal suite, and four separate dining areas make this yacht ideal for wedding parties of 50 – 400 passengers. Exterior Decks: The largest Promenade deck in Florida with space for 600 guests for fireworks, covered dance floor with cool mister fans in summer and heaters in winter. The 2nd deck veranda has exterior covered seating for 42.

Guest capacity

2-300 Seated

2-600 Standing

Square footage

3,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Elopement, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

Yacht SSI can be privately chartered or you can charter a private dining room on a public cruise.

Available services that can be provided by Yacht StarShip Cruises & Events

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - paid
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Chiavari Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV

Reviews

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  • Best day of our lives!!

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    •Max M.•Sep 24, 2023

    From the moment we connected with Wendy we knew we had chosen the right venue. We are from Saint Louis, so trying to find venues 1000 miles away was stressful! This was the first place we flew down to see and it was instant (we legit didn’t look anywhere else!) Amelia, our wedding coordinator was soooooooooo patient and kind answering all our questions! We actually had our wedding dress and suit lost, (8 days before the wedding!) and she saw my post on social media and called just to make sure I was okay! She didn’t have to do that, but she did (believe it or not we didn’t find the dress, but we located exact matches in Tampa when we landed!) Every detail was carefully crafted to ensure our day was magical! The entire team worked so hard to make sure even the smallest things were taken care of. We made some really good friends with the staff, and we cannot wait to come back for our anniversary! Thank you SO much for everything you have done for us! You truly made us feel loved and special! Also, can we talk about the food! Multiple guests told us it was the BEST wedding door they had ever had! If you’re thinking about this venue, please just give them a call! I’ve never been so fortunate to work with such amazing human beings! Thank you again for being a part of the best day of our lives!

  • Highly recommend

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    •Judy S.•Apr 8, 2023

    Google Sign in Filters and Topics Maps News Images Videos Shopping Books Flights Finance Ads Sponsored yachtstarship.com http://www.yachtstarship.com Dine, Cruise & Celebrate - Yacht Starship - Tampa Bay 3-Diamond Rated Dining. Tampa's best venue for date night, groups and events! Stunning Sunset Cruises. One-of-a-Kind Venue. Services: Private Charters, Weddings, Special Events, Public Cruises, Corporate and Convention, Birthday, Bachelor(ette) Parties. Tampa Dinner Cruises Clearwater Dining Cruises Luxury Yacht Weddings Dining Cruises Private Charters Search Results Yacht StarShip Cruises & Events 4.4 (1.5K) · Event venueClosed 2,627 OverviewReviewsPhotosUpdatesProductsAbout Main Results Google review summary 4.4 (1,501) Rate and Review on Google Reviews Alldinner 137 boat 89 DJ 59 crew 53 6 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Nikki Davidson 3 reviews 16 hours ago NEW Couldn’t make our travel plans due to Covid and staffing shortage as a healthcare Professional. We tried to wait and see if we could make it to the area on vacation but due to staffing shortage I’ve been unable to take a vacation. Refused … More Guy Bensley 18 reviews·3 photos a day ago NEW Scott Holmes Local Guide·9 reviews 3 days ago NEW Lovely Brooks Local Guide·17 reviews·3 photos 5 days ago NEW Awesome experience... Parking what's a bit of a hassle... Drove around over twenty minutes looking...Limited information on further parking... Judy Sadler Local Guide·14 reviews·2 photos 5 days ago NEW Wedding 3/23/23 I can't say enough amazing things about the Yacht Starship! Our gorgeous Yacht was Starship II We worked with Wendy Odom & Eric Abril both were so accommodating, answered every question and concern with the utmost professionalism! The wedding went smooth as silk, we were guided every step of the way. Talk about attentive, the entire staff was exceptional! Anything we needed wanted or desired was foreseen by a staff member and delivered before we even asked! We had a sit down dinner for the reception. We chose steak, chicken or salmon everyone said their food was delicious! The DJ was great. the entire evening couldn't have been more PERFECT! Highly recommend

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