Come for an unforgettable adventure with SRQ Boat Charters LLC, featuring a 2008 Century 2901 Center Console, based in Sarasota.
"We had the absolute BEST day with Captain Rob! From the moment we met him, he was incredibly kind, accommodating, and made our entire family feel completely comfortable and taken care of." — Alicia,
- +2trips fromUS $460
Get Salty Charters
SarasotaGet ready for an unforgettable experience with Get Salty Charters, a premier boating adventure based in beautiful Sarasota! Step aboard our 2015 Southwind 239L Deck Boat, designed for comfort, style, and fun on the water.
"Get Salty Charters was super accommodating for our family of 5." — Nicole,trips fromUS $300- +3
Boat Day Adventures is a 2024 Nepallo 26 Pontoon boat based in Sarasota, offering the perfect combination of comfort, fun, and adventure for groups of up to 12 guests.
"Captain Jon was a delight. He was able to pick us up and drop us off at our dock and show us some amazing beaches and beautiful Florida waters." — Crystal,trips fromUS $749 Tortuga Boat Adventures
Sarasota+6Step aboard Tortuga Boat Adventures’ sleek 2018 Nauticstar 243 DC and experience Sarasota from the water in comfort and style.
"We had an absolutely amazing experience with Tortuga Boat Adventures!" — Jean,trips fromUS $450Suncoast Oasis Boat Tours
Sarasota+4Suncoast Oasis Boat Tours invites you to experience Sarasota from the water aboard a 2022 Veranda RC22 Pontoon — the perfect blend of comfort, style, and fun.
"If you’re looking for the BEST day on the water in Sarasota, look no further!" — Tami,trips fromUS $375Sarasota Sunset Charters
SarasotaExperience the beauty of Sarasota from the water with Sarasota Sunset Charters aboard a 2014 True World Marine TE288 Cruiser, beautifully restored in 2024.
"i booked a sunset excusion with Captain Pat and had the best evening." — Jacqueline,trips fromUS $499SRQ Boat Charters – Bentley 22'
Sarasota+8Set out on a memorable day on the water with SRQ Boat Charters, a 2022 Bentley CR22 Pontoon based in Sarasota. This spacious pontoon accommodates up to six guests and is powered by a 150 HP Suzuki outboard, reaching speeds of up to 35 knots.
trips fromUS $350Charter SRQ
Sarasota+5Set out from Sarasota for an unforgettable adventure aboard Charter SRQ, a beautifully restored 1989 Dusky 256 Center Console, restored in 2024.
trips fromUS $400Reel Heritage
Sarasota+6Reel Heritage is a restored 1987 Boston Whaler 27 Sportfishing based in Sarasota, offering comfortable trips for up to six guests.
trips fromUS $400
Frequently Asked Questions about Boat Tours in Sarasota
- 2-hour boating trips – US $358
- 3-hour boating trips – US $487
- 4-hour boating trips – US $593
- 6-hour boating trips – US $833
- 2-hour boating trips – US $358
- 3-hour boating trips – US $487
- 4-hour boating trips – US $593
- 6-hour boating trips – US $833
Boating in Sarasota
Discover why Sarasota is a favorite on Florida's Gulf Coast for on-the-water adventures. Sheltered bays, clear Gulf passages, and easy access to sandbars make Sarasota boating charters ideal for families, first-timers, and seasoned mariners alike. From sunrise calm to postcard sunsets, these waters invite slow cruising, wildlife watching, and island time at its best.
Charter a captained boat or set your own course to explore tranquil shorelines, meandering mangrove edgelines, and expansive grass flats teeming with marine life. Keep an eye out for playful dolphins and gentle manatees, scan for seabirds along the channels, and drop anchor over bright, shallow sand for a swim and snorkel. The Intracoastal Waterway offers smooth, scenic passages perfect for sightseeing, photography, and relaxed cruising.
Anglers will appreciate inshore and nearshore options, while groups can enjoy spacious pontoons for sandbar meetups or luxury vessels for special occasions. Many itineraries include waterfront dining stops and beach time, turning a simple outing into a full-day coastal escape. Whether you prefer an educational eco-tour, a celebratory sunset cruise, or a flexible DIY itinerary, Sarasota boating charters make it easy to tailor the day to your pace.
Ready to chart your course? With calm conditions, diverse routes, and captivating wildlife encounters, Sarasota delivers a memorable charter experience that balances adventure with pure relaxation—any day on the water feels like a local secret well kept.
What people said about boating in Sarasota
- 5.0/5(3 Hour Trip – Bar Hop (PM))
The Highlight of Our Family Vacation!
If you can, book your trip in the morning! Florida’s afternoon rainstorms can pop up quickly, and we found the morning to be the perfect time to be out on the water.
- 5.0/5(4 Hour – Morning Sandbar Trip)
Exceeded our expectations!
Go out and have some fun on the water!! Siesta key is my favorite beach for a reason!
- 5.0/5(3 Hour Split Trip (AM))
Awesome
Don’t be disappointed with the size of the boat, small parties small boat made it amazing. Loved it
- 4.3/5(3 Hour Split Trip (PM))
Captain Lucas
Our Captain was great and we had fun on the boat, it was a smooth ride to and from our destination.
- 5.0/5(4 Hour Snorkel/Sandbar Tour PM)
Must do on vacation
Communicate with Capt. and they will do anything to enhance your experience.
- 5.0/5(4 Hour – Beach & Sandbar (+drinks))
Highlight of our trip
For people who have never been in a boat getting in may be a learning experience. It is not handicap accessible and would only recommend this for people who can climb in and out of the boat. Other wise this trip is appropriate for everyone and we felt safe and comfortable and was literally the best part of our trip! Highly recommend
How people rated boat trips in Sarasota
5.0/5(2 Hour Trip – Sunset Cruise (PM))Such a great time!
It was the perfect activity for a girls trip! The captain did great, and we all enjoyed it!
5.0/5(4 Hour – Bay Cruise/ Sandbar (Noon))Great time and Captain Chris is the best!
birthday celebration with the girls. so fun and Captain Chris was do accomodating. Will book again.
5.0/5(4 Hour – Boating Adventure)Best Day Ever
Captain Brian and Christina are the best. We had a girls trip for 5 friends, and they were super accommodating with pickup taking pictures of us, and taking us to interesting areas for shelling, relaxing, and sightseeing. I cannot say enough good about this trip and the Captain and "crew". Book it - you will not be disappointed.
5.0/5(3 Hour Trip Cruise/Sandbar 11am-2pm)Just what we needed!
Captain Jerry was great! We really enjoyed this cruise! Highly recommend Capt. Jerry!
5.0/5(Special 6 hours trip for Crystal Williams)Wonderful Chartered Cruise
Captain Jon was a delight. He was able to pick us up and drop us off at our dock and show us some amazing beaches and beautiful Florida waters. We even spotted a manatee.
5.0/5(4 Hour Trip- Cruise/Sandbar 1pm-5pm)Captain Jerry is awesome!
Jerry was fantastic! His boat was incredible! We did a 4 hour sandbar tour and he knew all the best spots! he took great care of us! Not only was he our Captain, he was also our photographer and bartender! highly highly recommend! we cant wait to get back to Siesta Key and take another trip out with Wild Catch!
5.0/5(3 Hour – Boating Adventure)great time with captain Brian
Loved this experience. Went with my family and had a great time. Everything felt so organic and private. Captain Brian and his wife are very knowledgeable about the area. Recommended 5/5
5.0/5(6 hr Full Day Tour.)Captain Rob was amazing!!
We had a beautiful family boating day. Captain Rob was great. Very personable, informative and a pleasure to to spend the day with. The drone video's and family pictures were an unexpected bonus that we will certainly treasure. We highly recommended him and will definitely book him again for our next boating experience.
5.0/5(4 Hour Trip – Sandbar (AM))BEST TRIP EVER!!!
Capt. Rob made sure our experience was amazing ! we made it a bachelorette boat party! he took us to the beautiful islands, best lunch restraunt and saw a bunch of dolphins! thank you again so much Capt Rob!🩵🩵🩵🩵
5.0/5(4 Hour – Bay Cruise/ Sandbar (Noon))Excellent trip!!!
The trip was exactly what we were wanting! Nice and relaxing. The grandkids loved collecting shells and hanging out on the sand bars!
5.0/5(2 Hour Trip – Sunset Cruise)Capt Jeff was great
Great sunset cruise with the family. Capt Jeff was friendly and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!
5.0/5(4 Hour – Boating Adventure)Absolute incredible experience!
We booked with Captain Brian for a bachelorette and it couldnt have been better! They were very attentive and prepared. I couldn’t recommend this charter more. We even got to see dolphins! 11/10!!
5.0/5(3 Hour Trip – Bar Hop (PM))The Best!
We had the best trip with Rob! He took us to some great spots for snorkeling and was so easy going! I would 10/10 recommend! We bookef at the last minute as the weather was kind of crazy and he was quick and responsive!
5.0/5(3 Hour Trip Cruise/Sandbar 11am-2pm)Bachelorette highlight!
Captain Jerry was fantastic! He made sure me and my group of girlfriends had the best day out on the water. He even kept us out of a storm! Would highly recommend booking for your next trip!
5.0/5(3 Hour Trip – Bar Hop (PM))amazing time!!
great day out on they water! Loved going to the beach a sandbars captain rob took us too. An amazing bonus captain rob took some drone footage and air dropped them to us right there. Would definitely recommend the whole day a few hours is not enough!! Thanks you.
5.0/5(2 Hour – Sunset Cruise)July boating trip
Captain Chris was knowledgeable of the area and took time to explain. Dolphin sightings were a bonus. We will be back with friends!
5.0/5(4 Hour – Bay Cruise/ Sandbar (pm))Book it!
Our experience with Chris was 100/10 It was easy to communicate with the captain, boat was clean, he had water and ice ready for us, he knew the fun spots, gave us time to hang out and enjoy the view, the ocean and just be present. We were 4 adults, 2 kids and 1 toddler and we had plenty of space on the boat. This trip was the highlight of our trip!
5.0/5(4 Hour – Morning Sandbar Trip)amazing day with Captain Paul!
Our family came down to visit and we decided to book the morning sandbar cruise. Captain Paul was AMAZING, so fun and had great trivia! We highly recommend him and Beach Bum Charters! We saw so many manatee, dolphins everywhere, even had a baby sea turtle hatchling swim past us while swimming at a beautiful sand bar!!! What an amazing trip and experience!!! Book now!!! Thank you Captain Paul and Beach Bum Charters!!!
5.0/5(3 Hour Sandbar - Cruise - Dolphin)Awesome Experience!
Get Salty Charters was super accommodating for our family of 5. They adjusted our boat ride to a fishing experience the day before our reservation and everything was wonderful. The boat was so nice and clean, Cameron was super professional and knowledgable, and oir boys had an awesome time. We cruised, swam and collected shark teeth, fished, and learned about the Siesta Key area. Thank you for the wonderful time and memories!
5.0/5(4 Hour – Afternoon Sandbar Tour)Excellent Family Trip!
Paul was so friendly and an amazing boat captain! He took us to some amazing spots and the kids found the best seashells! Highly recommend and would definitely book again!


















