2-Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour in Sarasota

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You steer a compact power catamaran built for two, side by side.

A 2-hour sightseeing tour on a CraigCat catamaran—a compact, dual-control powerboat for two—takes you through Sarasota Bay, past Lido Key and Bird Key with an operator guide. Life jacket, waterproof bags, dry wind jacket, cooler with water and fruit cups are included; you must arrive 20 minutes early for water safety instructions and be at least 5 years old. The driver needs a valid license and, if born after January 1, 1998, must pass a quick online boaters test before booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

CraigCat sightseeing tour in Sarasota Bay

Board 2-seater CraigCat catamaran
Navigate Intracoastal waterway
Pass by Sarasota Bay
Pass by Lido Key
Pass by Bird Key
Complete 2-hour tour

The Experience

The CraigCat is a two-seat catamaran with side-by-side seating and dual-action controls—meaning you and your co-pilot sit across from each other, and both of you can steer. It's the only compact power catamaran of its kind on the market, built for the kind of handling and responsiveness a runabout delivers. You'll navigate the Intracoastal waterway through Sarasota Bay, cruise past Lido Key and Bird Key, and feel how the boat responds to your input across the water.

The tour runs 2 hours. You'll need to arrive at least 20 minutes early so the operator can walk you through the boat and water safety—that's non-negotiable, and tours depart on time; if you're more than 10 minutes late, the boat leaves without you. The operator provides a life jacket, waterproof bags for your belongings, a winter dry wind jacket, a cooler with bottled water and fruit cups, and all fees and taxes are built in. If you were born after January 1, 1998, you'll need to complete a quick online boaters test before your reservation at takemyboattest.com/operator/220/. The driver must be at least 18, hold a valid driver's license, and not be under the influence of alcohol. Weight limit is 250 pounds per seat, with a 500-pound maximum per boat; the closer you are to that max, the slower the boat will run.

Everyone aboard must sign a waiver. Children are welcome from age 5 onward. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health, though it suits all fitness levels otherwise. Public transportation options are available near the departure point.

What’s included

Life jacket, waterproof bags for your belongings, winter dry wind jacket, cooler with bottled water and fruit cups; all fees and taxes.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by HydroCats

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to pilot the boat yourself rather than sit as a passenger—the dual controls mean you and one other person both steer, which is what makes a CraigCat different from any other catamaran tour in Sarasota. It's built for two, so it suits couples, close friends or parent and child who want to share the helm.