All Sarasota Tours & Excursions in 2026

The boat company was very efficient and welcoming. Boat captain & crew were very helpful and knowledgeable and friendly. We saw dolphins swimming, jumping and playing. Learned about some dolphin habits and instincts. We went birding and enjoyed the entire trip.

This was a great outing. My wife and I really enjoyed ourselves. I was a bit concerned after booking the Hydro Cats since my wife and I are on the older side and my wife doesn’t really feel comfortable around water since she doesn’t swim. Turns out the boats are very stable and we both were very safe. The guides were great and extremely friendly. I highly recommend giving it a try.

Our guide was very good, minded our safety and very informative. Jo-on ( not sure how to spell his name). We didn't see manatees or dolphins on that particular morning, but that is nature. The weather and scenery more than made up for it. Leisurely pace, good for generally decent fitness.

Matt was a very good! He made sure everyone was safe. We had a total of 6 of us . One was a 11 year old. And one a 13 year old. So I just wanted to say thank you to Matt! We appreciate all the information you gave us about sea life. Would recommend you to friends and family!

It helps if you have been kayaking before. Not to worry, though, because, if you are struggling, one kid the guides gives instructions and tows you until you get it right. Oh, you will get wet. My pants and windbreaker were soaked, but the sunset view and the experience of being out in the evening and looking for marine life was unique.

Firstly- didn’t want to do this but fam did so I “tagged along”. SO GLAD MY GIRL ASKED TO DO THIS EXCURSION!!!!! My sincere apologies for not retaining our guides name (but he and his wife have a membership at the aquarium lol). SO MUCH FUN. Our guide was so informative and fun and laid back but professional and obviously comfortable in the waters he took us through. Including a shark tank?? Yep. Previously used for research now “hurracained”. Including a hidden beach?? Yep. SO AMAZING. Glittered with all kinds of shells and only accessible by boat or kayak or paddle board. We saw a fisherman catch a sheepshead fish (per our guide of course- I’d have NO CLUE) and our guide explained the unique dentation of this fish before the fisherman released it. Paddled through some clouds of jellyfish. Saw poisonous catfish. Shell hunted. DIDNT DIE Honestly even IF I were outdoorsy I don’t think we could’ve ever found the isolated/pristine/fascinating places our guide shared with us. GO WITH THIS EXPIDITION IF THEY HAVE AVAILABILITY!!!! BEST EXCURSION THIS LANDLUBBER HAS DONE. Never been in a kayak before. Ready to get one and Move to siesta key. Anyone got a beach tent I can use?

Highly recommend! We had a lot of fun and the service was great. From our 70 year old Nana to our 16 year old daughter we all had the best time. This is great for the whole family to experience and do together. We greatly appreciate how accommodating the crew was and the follow up email with places to eat after was a nice touch.

Jordan was an awesome tour guide, knowledgeable, and knows the area well. He's funny and helpful too! . We saw dolphins and ducks in the open water. The ducks swam with and under our kayaks. They were super social and sweet. Navigating The man groves was super cool . Highly recommend this tour!