Dolphin Cruises and Charters

Siesta Key Watersports Offers A Wide Selection Of Cruises

Our dolphin tours offer more than just sightings. They provide a chance to experience Siesta Key’s coastal environment in a way that is both engaging and educational.

As you travel through local waterways, our captains share insight into the behaviors of bottlenose dolphins, the role of seagrass habitats, and the coastal ecosystem that supports marine life in this area. Guests gain a better understanding of how these waterways function and why they matter.

Dolphin sightings are frequent, but no two trips are the same. Along the way, guests may also observe cownose rays and spotted eagle rays gliding through the water, along with coastal birds such as brown pelicans, ospreys, great egrets, great blue herons, and roseate spoonbills in their natural habitat.

 

These tours are designed to allow wildlife to behave naturally, without feeding or chasing, while giving families and visitors a meaningful, real world connection to Sarasota’s coastal waterways.

The experience begins the moment you leave the dock and continues throughout the entire trip. Guests not only leave with memories, but with a better understanding of the water, the wildlife, and how to be respectful stewards of this environment long after their visit.


Adult Beverages on Every Tour Available with VIP UPGRADE-Full Restroom Onboard

Dolphins swimming near a tour boat during a sunset dolphin cruise in Siesta Key, Florida

SUNSET/DOLPHIN
CRUISE

Toast the setting sun in the most beautiful light of the day with beer, seltzers and wine with family, friends and loved ones with VIP UPGRADE. Witness the world famous Siesta Key sunset melt into calm Gulf waters while the sky explodes with a dazzling display of colors. Dolphins are very active during the evening hours so make sure you are on the lookout.

$60 per adult / $45 for children 10 and under (all ages welcome)

Guests enjoying a sandbar tour with dolphin sightings and drinks near Siesta Key, Florida

DOLPHINS, DRINKS &
SANDBAR

Tour calm and beautiful waterways while spotting dolphin, manatees and the endless amount of scenery that makes Siesta Key the #1 beach in the USA. Hop off at a sandbar to explore, swim and look for shells and sand dollars. Bathing suits are recommended. 2.5 Hour tour.  We provide beer, seltzers, wine, soda with VIP UPGRADE and complimentary water for your enjoyment.

$60 per adult / $45 for children 10 and under(all ages welcome)

Guests spotting dolphins and coastal wildlife during a sightseeing cruise in Siesta Key, Florida

DOLPHIN & WILDLIFE DISCOVERY CRUISE

The best time of day to spot dolphins and local wildlife. Cooler morning temperatures, active wildlife, and a relaxing cruise make this a favorite for guests of all ages. Keep an eye out for playful dolphins and other wildlife as our captains share local knowledge and point out favorite spots along the way. Upgrade to our VIP package, which includes mimosas, beer, seltzers, and soda.

$45 per adult / $35 for children 10 and under(all ages welcome)

Private charter boat cruising near Siesta Key, Florida

PRIVATE
CHARTERS

Customize your tour with a private charter at Siesta Key Watersports. Stop at a sandbar or local restaurant, splash around in a swim area, or just cruise along the waterways and sight see. It’s all up to you with our one of a kind private trip.

 

Enjoy the flexibility of having the boat all to yourselves. Visit midnight pass… explore at your own pace!

 2.5 Hour Trip – $750 for up to 12 people ($50 per person after that)(all ages welcome).

Siesta Key, FL parasailing, jet ski rentals and dolphin tours
Siesta Key, FL parasailing, jet ski rentals and dolphin tours