Private Sarasota Charter: Wildlife Watching Experience

Embark on a private Sarasota charter for a thrilling wildlife watching experience. Spot manatees, dolphins, and a variety of birds while exploring Siesta Key, Casey Key, and Venice. Don’t miss the chance to explore beautiful homes, visit a tiki bar, and stroll along the beaches. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sarasota - We will depart from the Marina in Sarasota and travel out into the intracoastal waterway!
  • Casey Key - As we make our way out the intracoastal we will head south towards Venice! Our first sight will be Historic Spanish Point! A home to early Florida settlers and a historically important archaeological site! Immediately following we…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Cooler provided
  • Selection of snacks
  • Bluetooth stereo available
  • Beach toys included
Additional Information

This one-of-a-kind nautical journey offers your group the chance to view Siesta Key, Casey Key, and Venice in a completely new light. Be prepared to witness Manatees surfacing for breath, Dolphins frolicking in the bay, and fish leaping in the water. Stay vigilant for bird species such as the Heron, Osprey, and Swallowtail Kite! We’ll traverse past…

Location
7700 S Tamiami Trail
South Tamiami Trail
Head down to the dock where Captain Justin and his boat “Imagine” will be waiting for you! Look for the large sign with SK Boat Charters logo on it! It is visible from a distance! You can’t miss us! Always feel free to call Captain Justin if you have any questions!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Anne-julie
Aug 2, 2024
Relaxing, the captain is very friendly, great decor (and of course the dolphins were there). - Great experience, friendly and experienced captain. Perfect activity with the family, especially since we were able to observe dolphins close up several times (the captain takes the time to allow us to observe them as we please when we meet them). We highly recommend it!
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Bertha_d
Jun 29, 2024
Best Boat Tour Ever! - Captain Justin was an amazing host!; Super cordial, easy to talk to, lots of local history and Bay information. The most relaxing and fun boat ride we had. Thank you for an amazing time.
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Jillmoore0404
Jun 23, 2024
Beautiful Tour with Great Capt! - What a wonderful tour on the beautiful waters of Sarasota and Siesta Key! I have taken a lot of boat tours and Capt Justin is among the best ever. He was so accommodating and flexible! It was the highlight of our girlfriend trip!
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Dragonr4
Jun 20, 2024
Capt. Justin top notch! - Got a call the morning of the excursion … wind advisory was in effect and he explained the snorkeling after the recent storm. He was very gracious in laying it all out; he reiterated he just wanted my family and I to have a good trip. We decided not to go and he gave a full refund. We will definitely be rebooking! How many people would do this the day of and just want the best for their customers?
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Kathryn_k
Jun 1, 2024
Relaxing morning on the water with the family - Our morning with Captain Justin was definitely a highlight of our week long trip in Siesta Key. He was so personable, it felt like a friend was taking us out on the water. The boat was very nice with options for shade or sun. He asked what we were most interested in doing, and we headed toward a cool sand bar where we swam for a bit and found some sand dollars. Along the way, we saw lots of wildlife including bird island, gorgeous homes, and just a different side of Siesta Key than our usual beach view. After swimming, we headed back where we were fortunate enough to have a pod of dolphins play with us along side of the boat. I would say this charter was a more chill, relaxing, private vibe which was perfect for us. Capt Justin also gave us some restaurant and beach recommendations which were spot on. We highly recommend spending a day with our new friend Capt Justin. He obviously cares about the environment and it's inhabitants, and will make sure you have the best time in his beautiful boat.
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Cindy_b
May 14, 2024
We had an amazing time - Most memorable part of experience was seeing manatee and dolphins and the smiles they put on my grandsons
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Frances_p
Apr 12, 2024
Nice Day on the water - Simply the boat ride. Enjoyed lunch location. Captain very personable. BUT don’t like this review system. Everytime I select submit it wants more verbiage!!
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Brian
Apr 10, 2024
Captain Justin ROCKS!! - Captain Justin ROCKS!! He’s so easy going and easy to talk to. He lets you pick which direction you’d like to go and has suggestions for places to stop on the way. He had sand toys for the littles and the boat is very comfortable. He’s full of info and made for a perfect half day for us 4 adults and a toddler.
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Jason_f
Apr 5, 2024
Fabulous Sarasota boat trip - What a great afternoon! Capt Justin was fantastic, lots of dolphins and wildlife. Definitely recommend!
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Lindsayl945
Mar 30, 2024
Amazing boat ride with breathtaking views - Wonderful experience with Captain Justin! Boat was clean and beautiful and he customized the ride to fit our needs and felt very safe and he is was very knowledgeable of the areas. Overall a beautiful boat ride!
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From $450 (Per Boat)
up to 6 guests
1 Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).