Enjoy boating on the Gulf, Intracoastal, and Tampa Bay—without the hassles of boat ownership. No trailering, no cleaning, no maintenance—just effortless cruising, world-class fishing, and waterfront adventures from Florida’s premier deepwater marina. Every outing begins with comfort, convenience, and a wide-open horizon.
Located at the newly renovated Maximo Marina, Carefree Boat Club in St. Petersburg gives you direct access to some of the best boating, fishing, and waterfront dining in the Tampa Bay area. With a 200-foot-wide deepwater channel leading to the open Gulf and a central location near the Intracoastal Waterway, it’s a boater’s dream launch point.
As the largest marina on Florida’s west coast, Maximo offers world-class amenities including 24-hour security, a full-service business center, shower facilities, and nearby shopping and dining. The spring-fed basin helps keep boats clean and barnacle-free, so every outing starts fresh.
Whether you're cruising to nearby barrier islands, fishing world-renowned waters, or exploring hidden corners of Tampa Bay, your next adventure starts here—with comfort, convenience, and unbeatable access.
How Carefree Boat Club Works
We make the boating life fun and easy! Owning a boat is a lot of work and costs add up quickly. At Carefree Boat Club, you get all the benefits of boating without the hassle. Our affordable membership options connect you with the boats you want and get you out on the water with family and friends sightseeing, swimming, wakeboarding, fishing, and more while we handle the logistics and maintenance.