Things To Do
Pickleball
Pickleball paddles and balls are available for hotel guest only and are included in the resort amenity fee. In-house guests can reserve their court time up to seven days before arrival, through the TradeWinds Mobile App. 1-hour sessions available between 9am-8PM (last session at 7pm). Up to 4 players per court, tennis shoes required!
High Tide Water Slide
A three story inflatable slide located beachfront at Island Grand and included in the resort amenity fee. Guests must be at least 45" tall, or 3 years of age or older with an adult, they can ride the slide.
Beach Cabanas
Each room can enjoy the use of a beach cabana as part of the value-packed resort amenity fee, and guests can rent additional cabanas (subject to availability). Starting at 9am, visit the cabana hut located on the beach to get your cabana.
Campfire S'mores
Nightly from 7pm-9pm in the SandBox beach lounge, weather permitting.
Standup Paddle boards
Paddleboards can be reserved at the Cabana Hut located on the beach at Island Grand and RunFish Beach! $30/half hour, $45/hour
Guided Jet Ski Tour & Rentals
Jet Skis can be rented through their partner Scuppers Watersports. Guided Jet Ski Tour: Enjoy 1 hour of pure fun on a 26 mile guided jet ski tour! Your guide will bring you through unique passages among the sea grass beds that surround the many protected shallow water bays. Duration: 1 hour. Guided Jet Ski Tour: $200/hour Jet Ski Rental: Glide over the Gulf of Mexico on a jet ski. At the helm of your own jet ski rental, discover Tampa Bay by water. Duration: 30 minutes or 1 hour. Jet Ski Rentals: $170/full hour $95.75/half hour Reserve online through Scuppers Watersports or visit their hut located on the beach between RunFish and Island Grand.
Banana Boat Rides
Banana Boat rides are offered through their partner Scuppers Watersports. Riders must be 5 years or older. Duration: 15 minutes $40/rider Reserve one;ine through Scuppers Watersports, or visit their hut located on the beach between RumFish Beach and Island Grand.
Parasailing
Duration: up to 1 hour onboard. 10 minutes in the air $107.50/person; $55 parasail observer Reserve online through Scuppers Watersports, or visit their hut located on the beach between RumFish Beach and Island Grand.
Island Shelling & Sunset Cruise
Enjoy a ride out to Shell Island and search for shells and sand dollars. On the way back, enjoy a world-class sunset and watch the sun as it melts beyond the horizon. The cruise departs nightly, directly on the beach behind Island Grand. Duration: 3 hours $80/adult (ages. 21+) $55/child (under 21) Reserve online through Scuppers Watersports, or visit their hut located on the beach between RumFish Beach and Island Grand.
Shelling & Dolphin Tour
Day Island Shelling & Dolphin Tour is offered through their partner Scuppers Watersports. Experience nature up close on this tour. Encounter bottle nose dolphins in their natural ecosystem, then stop off at Shell Key for some shelling. Keep a look out for dolphins frolicking in the warm water and unique bird species along the sands of Shell Key. Duration 3 hours $70/adult (ages 21+), $55/child (under 21) Reserve online through Scuppers Watersports, or visit their hut located on the beach between RumFish Beach and Island Grand.
Paddleboats
Hop aboard a paddleboat and explore Island Grand's meandering waterway that is home to our resident ducks, herons, and egrets. Paddleboats are located by Pirate Island at Paddleboat Landing. Included in resort amenity fee
Floating Loungers
Plan ahead and reserve online today! Floating loungers can also be rented at the Cabana Hut located at Island Grand, or the Cabana hut located on RumFish beach. $30/hour
Aquabanas
What could be more relaxing than a covered floating cabana complete with a table and a cooler of ice. The table is rock solid and ready for food and drinks! Features a non-slip top surface and comfortably seats 8-10 adults. Cooler of ice provided. Plan ahead and reserve online today! They can also be reserved at the Cabana Hut located at Island Grand. $300/ 3 hour session $500/ 6 hour session