Yacht StarShip Cruises & Events

"Dinner cruises providing fine dining on a yacht; can be booked for special events or smaller groups."

Yacht StarShip Cruises & Events is a Tampa-based wedding venue operating a fleet of four luxury dining yachts on the waterways of Tampa Bay and Clearwater, with all-inclusive packages for ceremonies and receptions. Wedding packages include personalized planning, gourmet dining, and waterfront views, with capacity for intimate ceremonies up to grand receptions of 300 guests; the fleet is also America's first 3-Diamond rated dining yacht. Operating since 2001 under President and CEO Troy Manthey, the company employs 250 people and received the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce 2016 Small Business of the Year award in the 51-250 Employee category. Based in Downtown Tampa at Sparkman Wharf, with a second location in Clearwater Beach. Guests at large group events cite attentive, friendly staff and waterfront views as highlights, with a party of approximately 80 guests reporting a smooth boarding process and standout service from individual crew members.