Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise in Sarsota
Overview
Explore the stunning Sarasota coastline with Tortuga Boat Adventures. Enjoy a private boat tour tailored to your group's needs, whether it's dolphin watching, sunset cruises, or sandbar adventures. With over 15 years of experience, Captain Brian and First Mate Christina ensure a family-friendly atmosphere filled with personalized service and local insights. Take in the natural beauty while spotting playful dolphins and manatees, and enjoy a peaceful day on the water. Perfect for families, romantic getaways, or group outings, these tours create unforgettable memories on the water.
- Customizable private boat tours around Sarasota’s coastline
- Family-friendly experiences with life jackets for children
- Spot dolphins and manatees while enjoying the scenery
- Tours range from 3 to 6 hours with convenient pickup options
What's Included
- Bottled water Ice Cold Bottled Water and light snacks included
- Charters can be tailored for sunset cruises, tiki bar hopping, or eco-tours
- Tiki Bar and restaurant stops if desired
- Wildlife Sighting, dolphins, manatees and local seabirds
- Large Cooler filled with ice
- Fuel
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- US Coast Guard required life Jackets and safety gear
- USCG Captain and First Mate
- Stops at local sandbars for swimming, shelling, or exploring
- Guests are encouraged to bring their food and drinks including alcoholic beverages
- Gratuity not included
Meeting Location
1059 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise in Sarsota?
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Activity code: C-5575175P8
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Bottled water. Ice Cold Bottled Water and light snacks included.
- Charters can be tailored for sunset cruises, tiki bar hopping, or eco-tours.
- Tiki Bar and restaurant stops if desired.
- Wildlife Sighting, dolphins, manatees and local seabirds.
- Large Cooler filled with ice.
- Fuel.
- Use of Snorkelling equipment.
- US Coast Guard required life Jackets and safety gear.
- USCG Captain and First Mate.
- Stops at local sandbars for swimming, shelling, or exploring.
- Guests are encouraged to bring their food and drinks including alcoholic beverages.
- Gratuity not included.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise in Sarsota is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dolphin Watching and Sunset Cruise in Sarsota will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled waterIce Cold Bottled Water and light snacks included
- Charters can be tailored for sunset cruises, tiki bar hopping, or eco-tours
- Tiki Bar and restaurant stops if desired
- Wildlife Sighting, dolphins, manatees and local seabirds
- Large Cooler filled with ice
- Fuel
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- US Coast Guard required life Jackets and safety gear
- USCG Captain and First Mate
- Stops at local sandbars for swimming, shelling, or exploring
- Guests are encouraged to bring their food and drinks including alcoholic beverages
- Gratuity not included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
