Guests set sail aboard Craft’s inaugural history lunch cruise, which features narration by Tampa Bay History Center’s historian Rodney Kite-Powell.
Guests set sail aboard Craft’s inaugural history lunch cruise, which features narration by Tampa Bay History Center’s historian Rodney Kite-Powell. Photos by Carole Devillers
Inspired by European riverboats, Craft is a river cruiser designed to pass beneath the low bridges over the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa.
Inspired by European riverboats, Craft is a river cruiser designed to pass beneath the low bridges over the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa. Photos by Carole Devillers
Tampa Bay History Center historian Rodney Kite-Powell entertains guests on Craft’s history lunch cruise with interesting stories of Tampa Bay’s vibrant history.
Tampa Bay History Center historian Rodney Kite-Powell entertains guests on Craft’s history lunch cruise with interesting stories of Tampa Bay’s vibrant history. Photos by Carole Devillers
Owned and operated by Manthey Hospitality, the dining vessel Craft offers an elevated dining experience with spectacular views of downtown Tampa.
Owned and operated by Manthey Hospitality, the dining vessel Craft offers an elevated dining experience with spectacular views of downtown Tampa. Photos by Carole Devillers
Craft’s 10-foot vertical clearance offers a unique perspective on Tampa’s scenic waterways and bridges.
Craft’s 10-foot vertical clearance offers a unique perspective on Tampa’s scenic waterways and bridges. Photos by Carole Devillers
A multi-million-dollar river cruiser, the upscale Craft is the newest addition to the Yacht StarShip fleet of dining yachts and water taxis.
A multi-million-dollar river cruiser, the upscale Craft is the newest addition to the Yacht StarShip fleet of dining yachts and water taxis. Photos by Carole Devillers
With Captain Tom Richardson at the helm with Captain Lantz, the two-hour dining cruise takes guests on a culinary journey through the heart of Tampa.
With Captain Tom Richardson at the helm with Captain Lantz, the two-hour dining cruise takes guests on a culinary journey through the heart of Tampa. A multi-million-dollar river cruiser, the upscale Craft is the newest addition to the Yacht StarShip
Craft’s river journey is an opportunity to rediscover the beauty of Tampa’s low bridges from a new vantage point.
Craft’s river journey is an opportunity to rediscover the beauty of Tampa’s low bridges from a new vantage point. Photos by Carole Devillers
Craft features America’s first open kitchen with gas cooking aboard a river cruiser for a culinary experience to remember.
Craft features America’s first open kitchen with gas cooking aboard a river cruiser for a culinary experience to remember. Photos by Carole Devillers
A server brings freshly-prepared dishes from a three-course lunch menu to guests at “the Bow and Stern Bar” as Rodney Kite-Powell shares insights on Tampa’s sights and history.
A server brings freshly-prepared dishes from a three-course lunch menu to guests at “the Bow and Stern Bar” as Rodney Kite-Powell shares insights on Tampa’s sights and history. Photos by Carole Devillers
With his enlightening narration, Tampa Bay History Center’s Rodney Kite-Powell has guests travel through time while they enjoy the sights and fine dining.
With his enlightening narration, Tampa Bay History Center’s Rodney Kite-Powell has guests travel through time while they enjoy the sights and fine dining. Photos by Carole Devillers
Also owned and operated by Manthey Hospitality, a Pirate Water Taxi crosses the Hillsborough River.
Also owned and operated by Manthey Hospitality, a Pirate Water Taxi crosses the Hillsborough River. Photos by Carole Devillers
Initiating a new era of cruising in Tampa, Craft can accommodate 150 passengers, making it the largest dining cruise vessel to navigate the Hillsborough River.
Initiating a new era of cruising in Tampa, Craft can accommodate 150 passengers, making it the largest dining cruise vessel to navigate the Hillsborough River. Photos by Carole Devillers
Paddling by the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, two kayakers enjoy the balmy weather on the Hillsborough River.
Paddling by the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, two kayakers enjoy the balmy weather on the Hillsborough River. Photos by Carole Devillers
The Heights Public Market at Armature Works is reflected on Craft’s windows as guests cruise by.
The Heights Public Market at Armature Works is reflected on Craft’s windows as guests cruise by. Photos by Carole Devillers
A Craft cruise along the Hillsborough River offers a breathtaking perspective of downtown Tampa’s skyline
A Craft cruise along the Hillsborough River offers a breathtaking perspective of downtown Tampa’s skyline Photos by Carole Devillers
Spectacular views of downtown Tampa combined with fine cuisine, history and culture make the dining cruise on Craft a unique experience.
Spectacular views of downtown Tampa combined with fine cuisine, history and culture make the dining cruise on Craft a unique experience. Photos by Carole Devillers
The Craft cruise ends alongside two Yacht StarShip vessels at the company’s dock near Sparkman Wharf in Tampa’s Channel District.
The Craft cruise ends alongside two Yacht StarShip vessels at the company’s dock near Sparkman Wharf in Tampa’s Channel District. Photos by Carole Devillers

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