About Five O’Clock Charlie Boat Tours

Captain John Blenker of Five O’Clock Charlie Boat Tours knows his waters well; he spends every day navigating the Manatee River and Tampa Bay, conducting everything from 90-minute wildlife cruises to full-day trips to Egmont Key. He pilots a 23-foot-long hurricane-deck boat, allowing a small group passengers to visit historic marine sites, such as the beach at De Soto National Memorial, or to ride in comfort as they spot manatees and dolphins and explore the biodiversity of the estuary waters.