All Sarasota Tours & Excursions in 2026
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Tricia_B, Oct 2026
rainbows and dolphins
Very enjoyable boat tour. Chad was a great captain with lots of knowledge. The weather wasn't super cooperative for the sunset part but we saw rainbows and lots of dolphins, including baby(s) which made up for the cloudy sunset. Would definitely do this again.
Julie_G, Oct 2026
We had a great tour with...
We had a great tour with Kinsey! Unfortunately the manatees were shy for us but Kinsey provided us with incredible facts about Florida and its wildlife and ecosystems. Afterwards, he gave us the address of a park that often has manatees that we stopped at and saw quite a few! Manatees or not, it was a wonderful kayak tour
David_T, Oct 2026
First, But not the Last Time with HyrdoCat!
My friend and I enjoyed a wonderful morning in the bay of Sarasota. The host, Daniel Was very friendly, patient and helpful as we were finding our way through the parking lot and to the dock where were. The office was extremely responsive to our call. They meet we helped us to find our way they provided excellent guidance, tutoring and modeling of the piloting process. They showed us around the bay, made us aware of all of the police that were around and how to act appropriately on the water. We went to fascinating islands, and Sun bars walked on water, saw coral we dug up shells that were deep in the ground and dormant, we were able to see wildlife amazing houses incredible sites beautiful sounds the feeling of the wind in our face was exhilarating, glorious a wonderful way to wake up in the morning time they offered us to put on sunblock and they provided ice, cold water, and smiles, and great photographs to capture our amazing adventure this morning.
Laura_A, Oct 2026
Fun, Instructive Adventure!
JJ was amazing! He was instructive, funny, and engaging. During the tour, we went into the mangroves and into the open water; we saw manatees and lots of birds including We went kayaking today - we saw a ton of birds including osprey, herons, egrets, ibis, and cormorants. We also saw crabs that live in the mangroves. JJ taught us about the water, the history of Sarasota, fishing/crabbing, and the mangroves. We would absolutely recommend this tour.
Sharon_F, Sept 2026
Trip
First time kayaking at night. The water was never deep. Kayaks lights were pretty in the dark. You get to see the building lights from Sarasota. Each person had a net to catch things from water. After the trip the guide went over what was caught and you learn about sea critters.
Catherine_S, Sept 2026
Wonderful morning experience!
Jordan was awesome! He shared wonderful information about the sea life as well as the area. We had a delightful morning exploring the mangrove tunnels even though we had little kayak experience. We had so much fun that we almost signed up to go again on the very next time slot.
Whitney_G, Aug 2026
We had such a fun...
We had such a fun experience with Jackson! He was knowledgeable about the sea life and island. We loved snorkeling and were able to see and hold numerous sea creatures. During the Island tour we got to kayak alongside a Manatee:) Jackson was personable and kept my daughter entertained. He kept everyone on time, but we never felt rushed. 100/100 would recommend! Great experience and memories to take home with us 💙
Brian_G, Aug 2026
it was a great experience...
it was a great experience and our tour guides Dan and Lachlann were awesome and very knowledgeable and Lachlanns' pupper was so cute!! We didnt get to see a manatee turtle or dolphin but we caught (and released) a pregnant seahorse, starfish, shrimp, snails and a pufferfish 😁
Claire_O, Jul 2026
calming boat ride with dolphins!
the entire boat was shaded, which was nice! there were 6 of us in my group and we each got our own bench to have great views the whole ride. we went in the middle of the day between thunderstorms and were still able to see ~10-12 dolphins! our guide jake was knowledgeable and kept us entertained the whole ride. recommended!
NatalieNicole_F, Jul 2026
Not Just for Tourists!
This was a great family outing for me and my 18 year old daughter and 11 year old daughter.
We are residents of Sarasota so often don't do many tours but recently realized we were missing out on some of the fun tourist type activities. We had a blast and the tour guide was top notch.
Catherine_S, Jun 2026
No Manatees Spotted
We did not spot any manatees on our tour but it was still worth it. Seeing the mangrove and the other animals was an amazing experience. This was a little difficult with a 10 year old though, after about an hour they got very burnt out from kayaking. We got through it and we all still really enjoyed the experience.
Claudia_S, Mar 2026
A must do!
Great guided tour of the mangroves and. “Hidden beach” that’s only accessible by boat. We spent a good 1/2 hour at the beach. It was Sunday so it was crowded but lovely. Tons of shells! Matt was a great tour guide very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. Highly recommend.
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When you visit Sarasota, you’d be forgiven for wanting to spend every spare moment lying on the beach—but then you would miss out on a ton of fun activities. There are Sarasota tours, for instance, that take you kayaking in areas known for manatees, parasailing over nearby islands, boating to look for dolphins, or fishing for trout. There are even nighttime boating adventures with clear-bottom kayaks so you can see all sorts of life underwater. Back on dry land, you can also take an expert-led walk to explore the city’s architecture and cuisine.
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