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“4TH OF JULY DINING YACHT CRUISE” – Clearwater

Activity Level: 3

  • Chicken Marsala - Boneless breast of chicken, sautéed and finished with mushrooms in a rich Sweet Marsala wine sauce served with chef's selection of rice and seasonal vegetable
  • Starlite Chicken Spinachi - Roasted breast of chicken, lightly breaded and stuffed with sautéed spinach, artichoke hearts and crumbled goat cheese, drizzled with a balsamic glaze and served with chef's selection of rice and seasonal vegetable
  • Vegetarian Harvest - Selection of the freshest available vegetables, served over a bed of white rice tastefully prepared and creatively presented.
  • Stuffed Shrimp - Large blue water shrimp filled with lump crab and Italian herb stuffing, finished with a Cajun remoulade, and served with chef's selection of rice and seasonal vegetables
  • Grilled Salmon - Grilled salmon topped with a white wine dill sauce and served with chef's selection of rice and seasonal vegetables
  • Lemon Pepper Red Snapper - a roasted red snapper filet dusted with our own lemon pepper seasoning and served with chef’s selection of rice and seasonal vegetables
  • Land & Sea - A pairing of our two favorites - a choice 8oz Flat Iron Steak and two stuffed shrimps served with chef's selection of potato and seasonal vegetables
  • Flat Iron Steak - Tender choice 10oz, grilled to your order and served with chef selection of potato and seasonal vegetables
  • Classic Filet Mignon - Tenderloin of beef grilled to your order, complemented with a sauce béarnaise and served with chef selection of potato and seasonal vegetable
  • Boneless Pork Ribeye - tender pork ribeye prepared with our own dry rub seasoning, roasted in its own juices, tastefully accented with a balsamic glaze, and served with chef's selection of potato and seasonal vegetables

All the above dinner entrees are served with a tropical baby green salad, bread accompanied with olive oil, herbs and spices and complimentary house dessert.

In addition, wine selections and full cocktail service are available for purchase on board.

Please note that firework activities are sponsored by local municipalities or are by individuals not affiliated with StarLite Cruises. It is our intent to position the vessel to watch any of these activities. Date and time for fireworks are at the municipality's discretion and may change without notice. There are no refunds due to rain or a municipality cancelling their fireworks display.

$149.00

“DRIVING MISS DAISY” – Suncoast Broadway DT – Hudson

Activity Level: 2

Driving Miss Daisy is a captivating, heartwarming journey that brings together two unforgettable characters—Daisy Werthan, a feisty Jewish widow, and Hoke Colburn, her wise and patient African American chauffeur. Set in the racially charged American South, this poignant and powerful play explores themes of friendship, race, and personal growth with humor, emotion, and unexpected twists. As Daisy and Hoke’s relationship transforms over time, their story delivers a profound message of tolerance, resilience, and the beauty of connection. Written by Alfred Uhry, the play was inspired by Uhry's grandmother, Lena Fox, her chauffeur, Will Coleman, and his father. His grandmother, a Jewish woman who lived in Atlanta during the 1960s, had to give up driving after a car accident, and hired Coleman, who drove her for 25 years.

Don’t miss this compelling, must-see production that will leave you laughing, crying, and deeply moved.  

$95.00

“34TH ANNUAL CALADIUM FESTIVAL”– Lake Placid

Activity Level: 3

$43.00

“FROM BROOKLYN TO BROADWAY – STEVE SOLOMON” – Suncoast Broadway DT – Hudson

Activity Level: 2

Join Steve, author and star of the long-running Broadway hit My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m In Therapy, for an evening of hilarious comedy. This time, he tackles Millennials, Gen Z, Gen X, and the overly politically correct crowd driving him nuts! Using his incredible acting, dialects, and voices, Steve brings over twenty eccentric characters to life in relatable, laugh-out-loud situations—from family to friends, TSA officers to doctors. It’s Brooklyn to Broadway in a show that will have you wiping away tears of laughter. Don’t miss this night of belly laughs and unforgettable humor!

$95.00

“ANNIE” – Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre – Ft Myers

Activity Level: 2

Based on Little Orphan Annie, the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide sensation. Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, the beloved show features a wonderful score written by Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, including the Broadway smash hit “Tomorrow”. Holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production – just as you remember it and just when we need it most. Annie, directed by Jenn Thompson, features the iconic book and score, written by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way.

$103.00

“YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN – THE MUSICAL” – Central Park Performing Arts Center Largo

Activity Level: 2

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown brings Charles Schulz’s beloved Peanuts gang to vibrant life in this charming, laugh-filled musical comedy by Clark Gesner. Everyone’s favorite characters are here: Lucy is hilariously in love with Schroeder (who’s far more interested in Beethoven), Sally’s sass is in full swing as she teases Linus and his trusty blanket, Snoopy dreams big in his doghouse, and Charlie Brown—our lovable “blockhead”—wrestles with life’s little ups and downs.
Told through a series of playful vignettes, the story takes us through a year in the life of the Peanuts crew, from mishaps to triumphs, blending wild optimism with heartfelt moments. This updated version, featuring additional music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and a witty script by Michael Mayer, breathes fresh energy into the classic. It’s a nostalgic yet modern take on a timeless favorite.
Whether Snoopy’s battling the Red Baron, Lucy’s dishing out unsolicited advice, or the gang is discovering the simple joy of “Happiness,” You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a heartwarming, toe-tapping celebration for audiences of all ages.

$62.00

“BEYOND VAN GOGH, BEYOND MONET AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE” – The Straz Center

Activity Level: 3

Step into the worlds of two of the most famous artists, Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. The all-new immersive exhibit will transport guests through the life and work of Vincent van Gogh, featuring over a hundred of his iconic masterpieces, including “The Starry Night,” “Sunflowers,” and “Café Terrace at Night.” Freed from their frames, these paintings are projected onto walls, enveloping visitors in van Gogh’s vibrant colors and swirling landscapes. A symphonic score, along with van Gogh’s own words, dreams, and thoughts, creates a deeply immersive journey into the artist’s world. It will also invite visitors to explore the stunning works of Claude Monet. Featuring more than 400 of his most famous pieces, including the “Water Lilies” series and “Impression: Sunrise,” the exhibit puts visitors into the heart of Monet’s Impressionist masterpieces. The show is roughly 90 minutes long and is set up as a walk-through style with seating available to view the projections.

LUNCH stop after the presentation at Brandon Town Center Mall (OYO), The Cheesecake Factory, Bahama Breeze, Red Robin, P.F. Chang’s and many choices at the Food Court.

$65.00

“THE BROADWAY TENORS” – Suncoast Broadway DT – Hudson

Activity Level: 2

Musical theater’s best leading men transport you from the Golden Age and back again in a thrilling and moving evening of Broadway’s most beloved hits. You’ll be delighted to hear favorites from SOUTH PACIFIC, WEST SIDE STORY, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, LES MISERABLES, JERSEY BOYS, and more! Three leading men. Three unbelievable voices. They’ll leave you breathless, recreating the roles they’ve played on Broadway and on stages all over the world. Plus, show-stopping medley’s written expressly for The Broadway Tenors; Irving Berlin Medley, Rodgers and Hammerstein Medley, New York Medley and more.

Don’t miss your chance to witness Broadway brilliance up close and see why critics rave, "What the Three Tenors were to Opera, THE BROADWAY TENORS are to the Great White Way.”

$99.00

“TAMPA BAY AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM” – CHEDDAR’S SCRATCH KITCHEN RESTAURANT (OYO)

Activity Level: 3

Established by French entrepreneur Alain Cerf, the museum emphasizes vehicles that demonstrate exceptional creativity and innovation.
The museum galleries feature early approaches to aerodynamic shapes and packaging, front wheel drive and rear engine-rear drive engineering, unibody construction, and the use of materials like cast aluminum and pressed steel.
The museum galleries contain early examples of aerodynamic shapes, packaging, front wheel drive and rear engine-rear drive engineering, unibody construction, and the use of materials such as cast aluminum and pressed steel.
The museum's diverse collection reflects Cerf's passion for mechanical ingenuity and historical significance. Featuring vehicles from both well-known manufacturers and obscure visionaries, the exhibits tell the story of automotive evolution through groundbreaking engineering concepts.

The Tampa Bay Automobile Museum is more than just a collection of cars; it is also a celebration of the engineers that, through advanced thinking, brought us the car as we know of it today.

This will be a self-guided tour with knowledgeable museum personnel available to answer questions.

$37.00

“HOOP DEE DOO MUSICAL REVUE – DISNEY” – Fort Wilderness Resort – Orlando

Activity Level: 3

A hilarious, high-spirited hootenanny everyone one will enjoy, accompanied by a finger lickin’ countrified feast. Join the Pioneer Hall Players for 2 hours of rousing Wild West dancing, singing and zany vaudeville comedy. You never know what to expect when Claire de Lune, Johnny Ringo, Dolly Dre, Six Bits Slocum, Flora Long and Jum Handy hit the stage. But you do know that it’s not going to be dull. Get ready to clap, move your feet, sing along or just have a good time at rustic Pioneer Hall in Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.  

 

$106.00

“GREASE” – Suncoast Broadway DT – Hudson 

Activity Level: 2

Grease is the word! Travel back to Rydell High and the hot-rodding Burger Palace Boys and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking Pink Ladies. The 1950s high school dream is about to explode in this rollicking musical that is both an homage to the idealism of the fifties and a satire of high schoolers’ age-old desire to be provocative and rebellious.

Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive their summer romance but now back in the context of school, peer-pressure and cliques make their love a bit more complicated. Can Danny maintain his cool dude status and still make demure Sandy his girl? The whole gang sings and dances around Danny and Sandy’s romance, through such hit songs as "Greased Lightnin'", "We Go Together”, and "Summer Nights".  Grease had an eight-year Broadway run and is among the world’s most popular musicals.

$99.00

“STARLITE SAPPHIRE YACHT SUNSET & DINNER CRUISE” 

ST PETERSBURG

Activity Level: 3     

Enjoy an evening cruise along the smooth inland waterways of St Petersburg aboard the StarLite Sapphire a sleek and stylish 113-foot vessel. This fully modern vessel offers an unparalleled atmosphere and remarkable views. A complete sit-down lunch with an individual choice of entree, prepared on board. Your luncheon service will include a House Salad, Bread, House Dessert, Coffee, and Tea. There’s plenty of time for everyone to enjoy the scenic waterways during the captain's narration of the historical sites and natural surroundings. Entertainment throughout the cruise includes fun music trivia. Informative live narration by the captain.                

Choice of 10 entrees. Make menu selection after boarding. Full cocktail service available for purchase

MENU IN OFFICE & ON WEBSITE

                                                                                                

$89.00

“37 POSTCARDS” – Early Bird Dinner Theatre

Clearwater

Activity Level: 2

After years of traveling abroad, Avery Sutton is happy to return to the comfort of his home in Connecticut. Unfortunately, almost nothing is as he remembered it. The entire house is tilted at a distinct angle, the dog hasn't been fed in five years, and Avery's Grandmother, who everyone thought was dead, is still alive and kicking. Forced to either accept the oddities of his family, or leave them behind, 37 Postcards suggests that you can, in fact, go home again... Get ready for laughter and lunacy, you just never know what you're going to find.

LUNCH BUFFET INCLUDED PRIOR TO THE PERFORMANCE

$78.00

“THE JUNGLE PRADA TOUR” St. Petersburg                                                                                                                

Activity Level: 3

Lunch (OYO) after our tour at Gulfport, a small town with a big heart, offering Old Florida charm, independent shops & restaurants.
WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES - THIS IS A 90 MINUTE WALKING TOUR

$42.00

“WITCH’S BREW HIGH TEA” – ABOARD THE BARBARA LEE ST. JOHNS RIVERSHIP – Sanford – ORLANDO PREMIUM OUTLETS

Activity Level: 2

From our homeport on Lake Monroe in Historic Downtown Sanford, the Barbara-Lee cruises the St. Johns River while providing a one-of-a-kind cruise. Family-owned and operated, the St. Johns Rivership Co. is the latest in a long line of sternwheelers that have been serving and sailing the St. Johns River for centuries. The scenic river cruises, curated by St. Johns River Ship Co., provide an immersive exploration of the St. Johns River’s diverse landscapes. Lush greenery, wildlife sightings, and historic landmarks unfold like pages from a storybook narrated by the knowledgeable crew, offering insights into the rich history and ecology of the region.

Step aboard the Barbara-Lee for a bewitching afternoon at the Witch’s Brew High Tea Cruise! Set sail on a 2-hour journey along the scenic St. Johns River, where witches and warlocks alike can revel in a spellbinding tea party.
Savory finger sandwiches
Scones with jelly
Bite-sized sweets
Unlimited tea selections

Guests are encouraged to dress in their most enchanting witchy attire.
Gather your coven and don’t miss out on this spellbinding tea party!
We will have the opportunity to visit Orlando Premium Outlets for an enjoyable shopping experience on our return journey.

$84.00

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