4 Hour Private Charter
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4 Hour Private Charter
By Sarasota Boat Tours
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 4h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Sylvan Tritoon
- Safety Equipment
- Yeti Cooler so guests can bring drinks and snacks
- Start:
- 7660 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231, USAParking available at the Southpointe Marina, where we launch from!
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 337359P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This charter is for up to 6 people including adults, children, and babies. Coast Guard law prohibits us from taking more than 6 people. If guest show up with more than 6, they will be turned away with no refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 337359P1
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Itinerary
- 7660 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231, USAParking available at the Southpointe Marina, where we launch from!
- 1We will cater your boat tour based on your interests: Sightseeing and wildlife viewing Sandbar hopping for swimming and snorkeling. Sunset charter to our favorite beaches and sandbars. Tiki Bar and/or restaurant hopping. History and architecture charters. Designated captain (Booze cruise – BYOB)
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- A1586EXlaurah0 contributionsBook it! Amazing!Captain Cory was awesome! We had a fantastic and unbelievable sunset cruise. The trip was a lifetime adventure and so beautiful. The wine was was WOW!Written April 5, 2024
- 358janel0 contributionsSkipper Cory was great with my novice sailor Cavapoo puppy!Skipper Cory was terrific with my Cavapoo puppy Gracie who was on her first boat ride. He had terrific knowledge of the area and made sure we had an opportunity to see the various area wildlife - particularly where Dolphins were to surface and how they responded to all the area traffic. His knowledge of Sarasota and its recent growth was very insightful. We had a morning two hour tour - best for puppers like Gracie. Would highly recommend.Written April 4, 2024
- mattsY5374DI0 contributionsChartered tours > group toursWe chose this because we wanted a boat to ourselves rather than being part of a larger group. Had a great time, even though it was raining and didn’t see a sunset because it was cloudy (we still chose to go). Captain was full of great information, took us to some mangroves where we saw birds coming in to roost at the end of the day. Very memorable experience.Written March 23, 2024
- darlenebD8339DF0 contributionsAmazing dog friendly boat tour!We went with friends and dogs for a 2 hour morning tour. Captain Cory provides a great tour of Sarasota by water and is a dog lover. He stopped at a sandbar and we let the dogs run free. Such an amazing experience. Book this tour...it will be the highlight of your vacation (even if you don't have a dog)! There is a bar area on the back of the boat.Written March 13, 2024
- 942olivia0 contributionsFun, dog friendly boat tourOur 4 hour boat tour with Captain Cory was the best part of our vacation! He is super personable and is quite knowledgeable about the area. I loved seeing all of the birds up close, and even though the water was a little chilly, he indulged us when we asked if we could hop out on a sand bar and look for shells. My dog joined us as well. I wasn't sure how he would be since it was his first boat ride (except for once riding on a ferry) but I think Captain Cory helped him relax and enjoy the ride as much as his humans did. The next time I am in the Sarasota area, I will definitely book another trip with Sarasota Boat Tours.Written February 24, 2024
- 287renej0 contributionsPure awesomeness !Pure awesomeness I loved it Kids loved it Amazing wildlife and most adorable dolphins Thank you Capt. Mike - we will definitely do another one next time we are in the area.Written February 22, 2024
- 980stefanyr0 contributionsSunset Birthday CruiseWe had a wonderful experience. I was iffy about booking this way but hit the jackpot with Captain Cory Crouch. He was a knowledgeable, affable host with good energy. We had a blast. Highly recommend.Written December 20, 2023
- Sightseer328577844300 contributionsSarasota Bay at SunsetWe had a wonderful time! Captain Cory was skilled, knowledgeable, friendly, fun and enthusiastic. We would highly recommend the 4:30 p.m. sunset tour.Written November 19, 2023
- 12pc0 contributionsSpectacular 5 StarSpectacular experience!! I have chartered in numerous Florida areas, BY FAR CAPTAIN COREY EXCEEDED OUR EXPERIENCE AND EXPECTATIONS!!! Do not look any further.. this is the only choice for your chartered boat experience!Written November 6, 2023
- Donald E0 contributionsHighly recommended sunset cruise.This was a new boat in great condition. The captain (Cory), was an asset for the experience. Communication was precise, punctual, and informative. He took his time to insure that we were getting a good experience. The weather certainly played a part in making the sunset cruise a success. Would recommend to anyone wanting a first class fun time.Written October 21, 2023
- Culture5370710 contributionsRelaxing Sunset CruiseOur sunset cruise with Captain Cory was wonderful. Only suggestion would be to depart 30 minutes earlier in order to get the full 2 1/2 hours in before dark.Written September 10, 2023
- Savannah L0 contributionsPerfect TripPerfect way to end the night. We couldn't have asked for a better time. Our captain Cory did a phenomenal job showing us the beauty of Florida.Written August 16, 2023
- kimrC353QN0 contributionsGREAT sunset cruise experience w/ Captain CoryI went on a sunset cruise with my family and Captain Cory was AMAZING! He was so friendly, so personable, and had so many great stories to tell. Our experience was truly one to remember and we are even considering going back and taking another trip with Captain Cory before heading back to the Midwest. If you haven’t already booked a trip with Captain Cory, it should definitely be on top of your list!Written August 3, 2023
- Gene_40 contributionsA good day on the water.Captain Bobby was awesome and made the trip much better. The only disappointing thing is not being able to go swimming while on the boat due to the time of day. Otherwise everything was great and we had a good time.Written July 10, 2023
- carol4420150 contributionsBoat CharterCaptain Bobby was wonderful. Despite less than ideal weather/water conditions - the tour was enjoyable. He was entertaining and knowledgeable. We had a great time!Written June 22, 2023
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Adam T
Waterloo, IL2 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
What an absolute fantastic time we had for our afternoon cruise with Captain Cory. Captain Cory was great with communication a few days before our trip when I had questions, as well as the day of. During our trip he was a hit with both the kids (6 and 12) as well as the older adults in their 70's. Captain Cory had a wealth of knowledge of the bay and the surrounding areas. He took pictures for us and even entertained the youngest by showing him all of his fishing pictures while the rest of us were enjoying the cold water. We had a snack while watching the fishing guides clean fish, we found lots of conch out in the bay on a sand bar, and just had a nice relaxing time cruising around. Captain Cory and Sarasota Boat Tours is the place to go for your cruise. It's like your friend taking you out on their boat. It was the highlight of our trip. Thank you Cory!
Written April 4, 2024
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Deborah Howard
3 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
This was an A+ boating experience!!! The boat itself was very luxurious, custom leather seats, canopy top, table that seated 4 with bar stools and cup holders. They did an excellent job at customizing our trip ( we wanted to see dolphins and manatees) We had 2 adults, a teenager and 2 kids 10 and 8. EVERYONE was happy and enjoyed the experience!! We even got to get off the boat at a sandbar and walk around…see nature up close and personal. Captain Bobby had great credentials and was the nicest guy!! It was worth the best adventure! Can’t wait to take my other grandchildren! ( we passed other boats that had 20-30 people on them and it made us extra glad we had chosen this option! ). Captain Bobby was very knowledgeable about the area, the wildlife, the luxury homes we passed. Our safety was a priority and his capabilities at navigating the boat and watching out for other boaters…he was top notch! What else can I say???
Written April 13, 2022
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Finti
5 contributions
We had a very nice tour with bobby. He explained us a lot about the animals and of course he found dolphins and manatees for us. A very friendly person who took care of the whole family and our interessts. He also took us to several sandbanks where we could snorkel. We would definitly book the tour again!
Written July 22, 2024
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Josh T
10 contributions
We took a private 3 hour boat tour with Captain Bobby. Our family had an amazing time. My 2 small children ( 2&5) loved it! Bobby took us all over parts of Siesta key and Lido Key. We stopped at O’Learys tiki bar for lunch. While out on the water Captain Bobby showed us all the different wildlife and pointed out some beautiful homes.
If you’re looking for a fun trip for kids and adults, then you definitely need to book this trip. They provided a cooler full of ice for us to bring our snacks and drinks. Thanks again to Captain Bobby and the staff at Sarasota Boat Tours.
If you’re looking for a fun trip for kids and adults, then you definitely need to book this trip. They provided a cooler full of ice for us to bring our snacks and drinks. Thanks again to Captain Bobby and the staff at Sarasota Boat Tours.
Written March 6, 2022
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paul v
2 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
Went out with Captain Bobby on his pontoon. Let him do his thing while me and my wife relaxed and had refreshments. He told us about the area as we floated around. We stopped at a sand bar and me and my boys got out and swam around. We searched for manatee’s but was still a little cold. Did find a dolphin that was engaging in a hunt and trapping fish up against the dock wall to feast on. There was a hiccup on the booking side but Orlando was on it and Bobby stopped cutting his lawn to come give our tour since it was the last day we were in town. Thank to the guys that made it happen. Their company was dedicated to making it right even thou the fault was not on their end.
Written April 14, 2022
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Chandler, AZ2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
Had the best time, despite the red tide, mostly thanks to Captain John. He made sure we were comfortable the entire trip and hit all the best sightseeing and drinking spots. The boat was beautiful and had plenty of space and amenities. Can't recommend Captain John enough!!
Written April 24, 2023
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Thank you so much for the 5 star review. We are so happy you were able to have an amazing time while red tide was in the area. Fortunately it did not stay long last month. We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Written April 25, 2023
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Jaime G
Commerce Township, MI3 contributions
Great time and very fair price for a tour of the beautiful homes and wildlife and a fun sandbar stop for shell hunting and dolphin finding (we saw a few!) Captain Bobby was super friendly and accommodating to what we wanted to do on our 3 hours. The boat was new, spacious and clean.. they even had a Yeti cooler full of ice for us to put whatever we wanted inside. We would definitely do this again.
Written March 30, 2022
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JWOliver
Siesta Key, FL68 contributions
My family of 5 and I opted for the 3 hour charter. It was amazing! We did some sandbar hopping and even stopped at a spot to grab a bite to eat. The booking process was super easy and it was a breeze getting to the launch location. The captain was very knowledgeable about the area and even found us a few pods of dolphins! I would give this 10 stars if I could. My family and I will be a repeat customers many times over! Thank you Sarasota boat tours!
Written February 22, 2022
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Traci S
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Family
This was a great experience for three adults and three children. It was a tour where we set the pace, saw dolphins, and enjoyed the beautiful scenery and waterfront houses of Sarasota. I would highly recommend this for any small group!
Written June 29, 2022
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Robert H
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Captain Bobby did a fantastic job. He was very friendly throughout the entire charter, and took us around many areas to see birds, dolphins, manatees, and plenty of fish. He answered any questions that we had, and taught us some history of the area. It was a great experience for our family from start to finish, and we would go again.
Written July 2, 2022
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