Half-Day Private Sarasota Charter Tour with Wildlife Watching
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Half-Day Private Sarasota Charter Tour with Wildlife Watching
By Siesta Key Boat Charters
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from per group (up to 6)
AU$691.93
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-120
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- fruit, chips, granola bars
- Bottled water
- Bluetooth Stereo for your own music
- Cooler
- Beach toys
- Departure details
- 7700 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231, USA 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!
Return details- Returns to original departure 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: 297178P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- No Smoking aboard the boat
- Captain Justin is CPR and First Aid Certified
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled 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.
- How much is Half-Day Private Sarasota Charter Tour with Wildlife Watching?
- Half-Day Private Sarasota Charter Tour with Wildlife Watching price starts from AU$687.37. Discover and book Half-Day Private Sarasota Charter Tour with Wildlife Watching on Tripadvisor
- What is the Half-Day Private Sarasota Charter Tour with Wildlife Watching cancellation policy?
- Half-Day Private Sarasota Charter Tour with Wildlife Watching cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Half-Day Private Sarasota Charter Tour with Wildlife Watching on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Half-Day Private Sarasota Charter Tour with Wildlife Watching?
- Half-Day Private Sarasota Charter Tour with Wildlife Watching is hosted by Siesta Key Boat Charters. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Siesta Key Boat Charters on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Half-Day Private Sarasota Charter Tour with Wildlife Watching on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Half-Day Private Sarasota Charter Tour with Wildlife Watching?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 3h. Discover and book Half-Day Private Sarasota Charter Tour with Wildlife Watching on Tripadvisor
- 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: 297178P1
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- You'll start at7700 S Tamiami Trail7700 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231, USAHead 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!See address & details
- Pass bySarasotaCasey Key
- 1VeniceStop: 45 minutesSee details
- 2NokomisStop: 30 minutesSee detailsPass bySiesta Key
- You'll return to the starting point
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About the operator
Siesta Key Boat Charters
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Siesta Key, United States
Joined in January 2021
#8 of 44 Tours & Activities in Siesta Key
- juergenb22300Excellent Day w Captain JustinFull day Charter with Captain Justin exceeded all our expectations! He managed to give us a perfectly balanced itinerary. He is truly a professional and knows the local waters from sand bars to nature preserves to local watering holes! Well maintained and immaculate boat. Just wish we were local so we could book again and again! Highly recommend!
- zannadog00A Nice Way to Spend an AfternoonWe spent a gorgeous day on the Sarasota Bay. The boat was clean and worked fine. The staff gave us a map with points of interest. We spent time at South Lido Key park at the mouth of the Gulf on Mexico and at sandbars in the bay. Five hours well spent.
- jennifermZ1750DL00Fun day at SeaThere is not enough good things I can say about Justin and his tour. He was very accommodating and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was happy and comfortable the entire time. I will definitely book again next time we are in town !!
- Rocket4600Great afternoon with friendsSpent a great afternoon on a great tour with a great captain. Justin took us on a awesome tour. He did a great job of showing the sites with lots of great pit stops. The boat is perfect for a group of 6. We will definitely look him up again!!
- deanvt8900Great day on the water!We went in a half day boat tour with Justin and had a blast! The day before we talked a little about what we wanted to do, and he made some suggestions as well. My main interest was Big pass sandbar, which was awesome. Then he took us into Sarasota for lunch at a restaurant he recommended, and a tour of the harbor. We saw Edward Island, a small nature preserve. Overall this was a great experience, nice boat, great captain. Highly recommend!
- Dougniemela00Romantic Vacay Must Do!My wife and I had an amazing experience with Capt Justin on the two hour sunset cruise! Not only saw some amazing views but got lots of local stories and recommendations for the area. This is a ‘Must Do’ on your siesta key vacay!
- cherylrX196OW00Sunset cruiseWe chose to do a sunset cruise with Captain Justin for our last night in Siesta Key- he did not disappoint!!! He gave us a great tour of the area and picked the most amazing and special spot to watch the sunset! I would highly recommend this experience for your trip to Siesta Key!
- 2017438900Our Best Night in Siesta Keys Sunset tourWow what a ride, Captain Justin gave us a great experience while riding along the waterways of Siesta keys and Sarasota. He picked the perfect spot to see an unbelievable sunset and was such a personable guide to our tour of the waterways. He gave us an incredible night on the water with dolphins swimming in the harbor. It definitely was the highlight of our trip being on the water with Captain Justin and his brand new boat. We will definitely book again. Thank you stay safe and enjoy the ride.
- robman3100Private CharterThis was a great experience. The captain was very knowledgeable of the area. Also he was very friendly and helpful. The boat look new and the lunch recommendation was excellent. I will definitely recommend it and if My family comes back to Sarasota will Book it again. Thanks Captain for a great day in the water.
- 642rickm00Sunset boat cruiseWent on a two hours sunset cruise with Justin at Siesta Key Boat Charters, we had a wonderful trip on the Intercoastal waterway down to Sarasota. Justin captured the sun setting perfectly and we also saw dolphins during our cruise. He was a wonderful captain who gave us a lot f information during the cruise and we saw many beautiful homes along the way. We will definitely be using Siesta Key Boat Charters for future cruises.
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langehj
Alburtis, PA1 contribution
We could not be more pleased with our experience with Captain Justin. We were not sure about red tides and what we would actually be able to see or do on our vacation or boat trip (from PA and just not too experienced with red tides) . We really just needed some time away and a vacation! With that being said we kept an open mind, read previous reviews and took a chance! We are so glad we did! From the very start, Captain Justin set realistic expectations on if we could swim, just sightsee or cruise around and have lunch. He offered to prorate our trip if my husband (who has asthma) was not doing well and even offered to leave from a different dock if conditions were more ideal. He was so professional and truly just wanted us to have a great time an wonderful experience. We totally agree with the other reviewers who said they felt like they were on the boat with a friend…. We did too! My 10 yr old son has a blast playing at the beach, and we actually did get to see dolphins and manatees (don’t ask to see them, if you do you jinx it 😜😉). Would definitely recommend and we will be coming back again for sure!!! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
Written 22 August 2021
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Beezerbub
Abilene, TX16 contributions
Captain Justin was very personable and attentive to both his duties as a boat captain and to our experience on the water. We saw manatees and dolphins and terns and ospreys and pelicans and more! We had a nice stop at a restaurant during the boat tour, as well as stopped at a sand bar and beach. Great experience and is recommended.
Written 13 July 2021
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Jennie Watts
1 contribution
Jul. 2021
We booked the 4 hour charter tour w/ wildlife watching with Captain Justin and we wished it would have lasted ALL day! Justin was fun, energetic, prepared, and knowledgeable. He knew just where to take us to see manatees, dolphins and all the cool Florida birds. We anchored at a beautiful spot along the shore to swim and felt like we had miles of sand and ocean to ourselves. He took us to a great spot for lunch and he seemed like an old friend just joining us for lunch - so personable and friendly. We not only enjoyed his boating expertise, but also getting to hang out with him during our experience! Our family of 6 included grandparents in their 60's, my husband and I who are 39 & 40, and our 2 kids who are 13 & 10. We all loved our time with Captain Justin and would recommend his charter to anyone!
Written 28 July 2021
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Laura S
Hilton Head, SC2 contributions
Captain Justin is fabulous—communicated with me prior to our trip, so easy to chat with, kind and personable, took us to the sandbar and the island, and he found many, many dolphins. It made our trip to Siesta Key! Highly recommend and would book again on our next trip to SK!
Written 9 August 2023
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Anca B
19 contributions
Sep. 2021
Captain Justin offered our group an unforgettable experience for the afternoon; the ride was smooth across the waves, the sights were numerous with ample time and explanations.
We got to see 2 dolphins jump out of the water, playing in the waves and followed a manatee swimming lazily near the dock. There was enough time to enjoy swimming near the sandbar and later on in the ocean, near a secret beach. That was wild and unique. We all felt as part of Justin s family, very comfortable and safe in his navigation skills. Kept his number on speed dial for we ll return for more trips.
Thank you so much Justin!
Anca
We got to see 2 dolphins jump out of the water, playing in the waves and followed a manatee swimming lazily near the dock. There was enough time to enjoy swimming near the sandbar and later on in the ocean, near a secret beach. That was wild and unique. We all felt as part of Justin s family, very comfortable and safe in his navigation skills. Kept his number on speed dial for we ll return for more trips.
Thank you so much Justin!
Anca
Written 9 September 2021
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Wander48765103718
Thank you Anca for the wonderful review! I really enjoyed meeting you and look forward to having you aboard again in the future!
Written 10 September 2021
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Rob J
10 contributions
Feb. 2022
We had a very enjoyable tour with Justin today. Justin is very personable and makes his customer's experience a priority. I have been on a few tours and Justin is very flexible with the itinerary although he also has good suggestions about things to do and see on the tour as well when visiting the area. I would recommend this tour.
Written 15 February 2022
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William P
Gilbert, AZ2 contributions
Jan. 2023 • Family
Our family had a wonderful time exploring the waters around Sarasota with Captain Justin! He knew the right adjustments to make to the tour when the weather did not fully cooperate. We saw dolphins, many species of birds, stopped at a tiki bar, but my favorite was stopping to explore the midnight pass area. We had a great time that I know the kids will remember. Most importantly Captain Justin made us feel comfortable like he was a friend of the family. I definitely recommend if your in the Sarasota area!
Written 26 January 2023
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Kayla L
East Grand Forks, MN1 contribution
Feb. 2023 • Family
We had a great time on Captain Justin’s boat- he is super personable and accommodating. He was knowledgeable about the scenery, threw in a few fun facts, and also recommended several restaurants for the remainder of the stay. He was happy to take photos, watch our belongings while we were on the island, and was just all around kind and helpful. Would definitely recommend.
Written 19 February 2023
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TonyandDenise50207
Mentor, OH174 contributions
Mar. 2023
What a GREAT time. Captain Justin was very attentive to our needs and tailored the cruise accordingly. He is very personable so it felt like cruising with a family member. Super clean boat with canopy. Well worth the money.
Written 4 April 2023
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Daveroot
Akron Ohio1 contribution
Aug. 2021
Capt. Justin is first class! We booked a trip in August, but were unable to go due to weather. However, Justin gave us great recommendations to do instead.
I had difficulty getting a refund from Expedia for the trip, no fault of Justin at all, but Justin went above and beyond to help me get my refund. It took 6+ weeks and many hours on the phone, but Justin was attentive and able to help all along the way. He is truly an awesome guy. Next time my family is in Siesta Key, we will be booking with Justin again and I know it will be an awesome experience because that's the type of guy he is. Five Stars!!
I had difficulty getting a refund from Expedia for the trip, no fault of Justin at all, but Justin went above and beyond to help me get my refund. It took 6+ weeks and many hours on the phone, but Justin was attentive and able to help all along the way. He is truly an awesome guy. Next time my family is in Siesta Key, we will be booking with Justin again and I know it will be an awesome experience because that's the type of guy he is. Five Stars!!
Written 27 September 2021
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