Private Tiki Bar Hopping Tour Sarasota: 3 Hours on the Water

You steer the stops and the captain finds the dolphins.

A private 3-hour boat tour of Sarasota's tiki bars for up to six passengers, captained by Rachael, who knows where the dolphins surface and which spots have live bands. The boat carries bottled water, a cooler with ice, and a restroom. You can bring your own drinks, and the tour works for families and adults alike.

The experience

What makes this different from a bar crawl on land is that you're moving by water between three tiki bars, and Captain Rachael controls which ones you hit based on what's happening that day: live music, the crowd, what you're in the mood for. You stop for drinks at each spot. If you want lunch instead, you'll hit two bars and eat at one of them. Along the way, she talks about the local area and the mansions along the water, and if dolphins show up, she knows how to position the boat so you can watch them.

The boat is the Shellebrate, and it holds a maximum of six passengers. You bring your own alcohol if you want it (Captain Rachael provides a cooler with ice), and she has bottled water onboard for everyone. There's a bathroom on the boat, a bow bimini shade if you want to stay out of the sun, and all the safety equipment you need. No smoking or marijuana is allowed onboard. The whole outing runs a minimum of three hours.

What’s included

• Private boat transportation for up to six passengers.
• bottled water.
• cooler with ice.
• onboard restroom.
• bow bimini shade.
• safety equipment.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Shellebrate Boat Tours LLC

Is this one for you?Book this if your group wants to set the pace and pick the bars as you go, rather than follow a fixed itinerary. The private boat means Captain Rachael can adapt to what's happening that day (whether that's chasing live music, timing lunch, or positioning for dolphins), and you're never waiting for a larger group to 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 bring my own drinks on the tiki bar tour?

Yes, the tour is BYOB. Captain Rachael provides a cooler with ice, so you can bring whatever you'd like and keep it cold throughout the three hours.

What happens if we want to eat lunch instead of just stopping for drinks?

If you choose lunch, you'll stop at two tiki bars instead of three, and eat at one of them. The three-hour minimum still applies.

Will we actually see dolphins on this tour?

Dolphins come out along Sarasota's waters, and Captain Rachael knows where to look and how to position the boat. There's no guarantee, but she uses her local knowledge to give you the best chance.

Is this tour okay for kids?

Yes, this can be a kid-friendly tour. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the boat has a restroom onboard and shade, so it works for families.

How many people can fit on the boat?

The Shellebrate holds a maximum of six passengers, so it's a small, private group no matter who books it.