About St. Petersburg
We have boats for every boater's needs – from floating around the islands with your family to fishing your favorite spots. "If you're not on the water, you're missing the boat!" Take advantage of the dozens of boat-friendly restaurants, breweries, and eateries that you can dock at.
Within walking distance from the marina you will find a Barnes & Nobel Bookstore (Starbucks inside), a Publix Supermarket, CVS Pharmacy, dry cleaners, UPS Store, and a bait and tackle store. Also nearby you will find several fast food and dining options such as Subway, McDonald's, Wendy's, a Chinese take out restaurant, and Fresh Florida seafood.
Downtown St. Petersburg is just a half mile walk from the marina. Also, just a quick walk away is the St. Petersburg waterfront and all of its attractions, including the Mahaffey Theater, and the New Dali Museum. Albert Whitted Field, next door to the Harborage, is home to the St. Petersburg Grand Prix Indy Car Championship race every spring.
We are located at the Harborage Marina and are surrounded by the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus, home to the University of South Florida Marine Science School and all of the university's research vessels. Also neighboring the Harborage Marina is the Florida West Coast U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters.
We Take Care of It All...Including the Boats
We’ve taken care to select a variety of quality boats. And we always keep them clean and maintained. We also take care of the storage, insurance and repairs. So you can just focus on the fun!
Pay a 1x Entry Fee and Monthly Dues
Just pay a one-time entry fee and select one of our membership plans. Your local Club will have a variety of plans to match your recreational boating needs.
Get Unlimited Training from Licensed Captains
Your safety is our No. 1 concern. So we give all our members unlimited training with certified captains. And if you wish to boat in a new location, they’ll show you the waterways.
Take Any Boat Out as Often as You Wish
Reserve a boat by phone or online. Then go fishing, tubing or head to a restaurant with friends. When you’re done, just bring the boat back and pay for the fuel. We take care of everything else!
- World’s oldest and largest membership boat club with over 30 years of experience
- Reciprocal access to 400 Locations in the US, Canada and Europe
- We take care of the maintenance, cleaning, repair, insurance and storage
- Fleet (which varies by location) includes bowriders, pontoons, offshore/inshore fishing boats (center consoles), deck boats and wake boats
- Insurance coverage of liability, hull and machinery
- 1-on-1 training by licensed captains
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"I love being a member of Freedom Boat Club of Tampa Bay! I plan on visiting everyone of the locations, and so far every one of the locations that I have visited has been Top-Notch, super friendly, nice boats, easy access, I thought I couldn't be happier, but they keep adding more locations making me even happier! Keep it up Freedom! I Love ya!" - Shaun D., Clearwater
“My husband and I couldn’t be happier that we joined! We never have any issues reserving a boat, even last minute! The boats are new, always clean and well maintained! Wish we had done it years ago." - Ashley B., St. Petersburg
“My experience with the Freedom Boat Club of Tampa is FANTASTIC! Every time I go out!" - Paula D., Port Richey
“Best investment I have made. Love the ease of getting a boat, the friendly staff and the boats! What a great club!" - Howard H., Crystal River
The pricing structure is much like a country club. You will pay a one-time entry fee and monthly dues based on the membership that you choose. Connect with the club nearest you to learn more about membership options and current promotions!
Reserving a boat has never been easier. Simply log in to your reservation dashboard and choose your desired date, vessel, and time slot.
Freedom Boat Club is truly unlimited boating. We allow up to 4 rolling reservations at any given time. Simply put – you can have 4 reservations on the books. Once you use one, you free one up. You may book up to 6 months in advance!
Number and type of boats will vary by location. Connect with the club nearest you to learn more about the local fleet.