Private boat charter Sarasota: Luxury cruiser for up to six

Toast with champagne and Perrier as you glide through Sarasota’s calm waters in your private cruiser.

A private luxury boat charter in Sarasota accommodates up to six passengers on your choice of an open-air Bowrider or a larger yacht with cabin, bathroom and stereo, captained by a USCG-licensed professional. The boat, captain and itinerary are yours alone: you pick the focus (sunset, sunrise, dolphin watching, or a half-day cruise), and the operator handles the rest. Beverages including water, sparkling water, champagne and beer are included.

The experience

You're not sharing the boat or the captain's attention with strangers. A USCG-licensed captain runs the vessel while you decide what the day looks like: watch dolphins, chase a sunset, explore at sunrise, or simply cruise for four hours on your own schedule. The boat is fully documented and insured, and safety equipment, comfortable inflatable life jackets, comes standard.

Choose between an open-air Luxury Bowrider for a faster, more exposed ride or a larger yacht with a full head (bathroom with shower), cabin space and stereo system. Either way, the captain handles navigation and the boat itself. You handle the guest list and what you want to do. Dasani and Perrier water, champagne and Michelob Ultra beer are on board.

What’s included

• Bottled water, sparkling water, champagne and beer.
• USCG-licensed captain and fully insured, documented vessel.
• comfortable inflatable life jackets.
• choice of open-air Bowrider or yacht with cabin, bathroom and stereo.
• pickup included.

Options for this experience

2 options

Eco Tour with Dolphin WatchingGuide in English · No fixed timeGold Class +25' luxury bowrider: dolphin watching and bird watching over four hours, with all beverages included, on an open-air bowrider boat charter on Sarasota Bay. Pickup is included.

Charter of the Luxury Express CruiserGuide in English · No fixed timePlatinum Class yacht eco tour with dolphin watching over four hours, with all beverages included, on Sarasota Bay, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and Sarasota. The 30' luxury express cruiser has a cabin with a full head (restroom), Bluetooth stereo and shaded seating.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ULTRA-YACHT

Is this one for you?Book the Luxury Express Cruiser if you want speed and an open-water feel. Choose the Dolphin Watching and Eco Tour if the larger yacht's cabin and bathroom matter for your group, or if seeing marine life is the main draw. Either way, the boat and captain are yours alone, so the pace and focus stay exactly what you decide.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I pick between a smaller boat and a yacht, or does the charter come with one or the other?

You choose at checkout between the Luxury Express Cruiser Charter and the Dolphin Watching and Eco Tour option, each with its own vessel and focus. The cruiser is an open-air Bowrider. The eco tour uses the larger yacht with cabin and bathroom.

What does a USCG-licensed captain actually mean for safety on the water?

The captain holds a Coast Guard license and operates a Coast Guard-documented vessel, meaning the boat and operator meet federal safety standards. Safety equipment including life jackets is included on every charter.

If I want to watch dolphins, is that guaranteed, or is it just an option the captain offers?

Dolphin watching is one of the charter options you can select at booking, built into the Dolphin Watching and Eco Tour package. The captain knows where dolphins are likely to be, but sightings depend on conditions and wildlife presence on the day.

How many people can actually fit on the boat, and is there a minimum group size?

The charter accommodates up to six passengers total. There is no stated minimum, so you can book for fewer people if you prefer.

Does the four-hour charter include time getting to the water, or is that four hours on the boat?

The four-hour duration is the charter itself. Pickup is included, so the operator handles getting you to the departure point as part of the service.