Calypso Queen Tropical Cruise

We booked the Calypso Breeze out of Madeira beach. It was SO perfect. The check in/boarding process was smooth, the staff on board were really kind. The BUFFET was really yummy! I enjoyed the BBQ pulled pork, cole slaw and the beef terriyaki. The upstairs was a perfect deck to watch the sights and enjoy the cruise. The music played through out the 3 story cruise was perfect, a friendly DJ took song requests, they had a great dance floor on each floor. The best part- the ticket prices included unlimited complimentary alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks! This is extremely worth the ticket price and I would come back. I already recommended the cruise to a few others!

It's such a fun idea to take visitors or try for yourself when in the area--a cruise with the most bang for your buck! They offer an all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink deal, with a decent selection of food and drinks to enjoy. With a DJ on board, you can dance the night away against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset. It's a perfect way to make unforgettable memories on the water! Everyone on board the boat is so incredibly nice making this the best experience!

I didn't expect much but I was so surprised. The Buffett had shrimp, chicken rice, salad and pepper steak. The waitresses were always attendant. If you wanted dessert on other bar drinks that was available too. The music was for all ages. We danced on both floors. The tour was smooth and was well worth the small costs. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. Do get there early there's always a lot of traffic.

Well this was a first for the wife and I, as we spent our 9th anniversary and 4th of July on the Calypso Queen.Overall it was fun and something different. Service was very kind and kept our rum punch cups filled up. Captain called out everyone on the ship that was celebrating a Birthday or anniversary and some fun live music to lighten to mood.The food was a little bit of a let down, mainly the chicken and beef. The Chicken was extremely fatty. My wife absolutely hates fat on chicken but I normally don't mind a little, but this was just pure fat and greasy. The beef was very tough and was very over cooked. Really the only thing that was good was the shrimp and sides.After Dinner we went up on the top deck to mingle and watch the sun go down. It was nice and calming. When it got dark the fireworks started coming from all directions. I hope the get better quality food next time. But I do want to try the sister ships sometime.

A Clearwater classic! I joined my sis and BIL to celebrate his birthday for a dinner and boat ride. They had a Groupon deal while I used the website to purchase my ticket. Shortly after going on the boat you find your party name on the table and enjoy a glass of wine, rum punch, or beer. I tried a sip of the rum punch and it was too sweet for my liking. While docked is the time to enjoy the buffet. There's rolls/butter, salad, rice and beans, assortment of protein. Something in the dish made my stomach feel off the next day but couldn't tell what. The open bar is dangerously delightful so tread with care lol the white wine of choice they had was Chardonnay which was pretty tasty. The Calypso Queen makes her way around the harbor area to admire the skyline and stars while jamming to some music. Overall had a quirky, splendid time on this Calypso cruise.

The bathrooms are clean and spacious enough to change baby diapers. This is my 2nd time on this cruise. $45 for 2 hours on the ocean, a lunch buffet, and all the beer you can drink! I did not eat $45 worth of food, but I drank 5 beers.Recently, they added a list of which foods are vegetarian, glucose-free, and dairy-free. This is great because I can eat more items now. (see photo)The best thing about the Calypso Queen is meeting foreigners and making connections with them. Yes, there is free booze and a yummy buffet; but the crowd is the most fun. I have been on several cruises since I am a townee, but this is my favorite. - Course 1 is Dramamine. - Course 2 is beer.- Course 3 is fish.- Courses 4 & 5 are most beer.- Course 6 is chocolate mousse cake.I whole-heartedly recommend this cruise!

If you're looking for a fun tropical casual dinner cruise, this is the one.A DJ is on the cruise to provide music. They music was a bit corny. They played the The Loveboat theme song and the Gilligan's Island theme song. They offer a buffet style dining experience. They had mango glazed chicken, beef teriyaki, salads, sides, and chilled steamed shrimp. They offered free beer, wine, soft drinks, and rum punch.We cruised around the intercostal but never went into the Gulf sadly.It was fun but probably wouldn't go again.

This was super fun and different! We loved that it was a few hours long and all-you-can-eat. They were pretty organized and we loved the views (saw lots of dolphins and fireworks for 4th of July). The drinks were okay, they were better towards the end of the night (harder pours). My only qualm was the chicken & beef (according to Hubby) was super fatty and practically not edible... The shrimp and sides were really good though. Just whoever cooked the chicken did not do a good job. Overall though, everything was pretty good minus the meat. People were super friendly, dancing and having a lot of fun!

The food was good with a good variety. The boat ride was nice but there wasn't much of a view. We did see a couple dolphins. The DJ probably should be replaced. He played 70's and 80's music. It was worth the money.

The best part of this dinner cruise was the music, the dance floor, and the people. The food was good, my personal favorites were the white fish, pulled pork BBQ, Caesar salad, and dinner rolls. The chicken was weird IMO and the rice/beans were dry. The service was good, however after about 30-45 minutes people got up to walk around the ship and the crew completely cleared up the food we saved on our tables and removed the food at the buffet which was completely unexpected, so just be prepared to eat first and not have seconds. I feel like the dessert should be free if the buffet doesn't last the full 2 hours. I didn't like the rum punch, it tasted like water and rum to me, but my friends liked it, so you may as well try it. If you want the best experience for the cost, I wouldn't eat anything beforehand so you can fill up on food, order as much complimentary alcohol as possible, and dance the night away. The staff were really nice though and the DJ took song requests.