Private Siesta Key Dolphin Cruise with Sandbar Stops

The only captained boat with a slide in the Siesta Key area.

A private captained boat cruise in Siesta Key where you search for dolphins and manatees, then stop at a sandbar or beach to swim, use the slide, paddleboard, or relax in provided beach chairs. The boat is yours to steer the day—coolers with ice and water are included, and you can bring your own drinks or stop at a tiki bar for frozen cocktails. Choose between a 4-hour wildlife and sandbar tour or a 3-hour version focused on dolphins.

The Experience

The boat leaves the dock looking for dolphins and manatees in the Siesta Key area. Your captain handles the navigation and wildlife spotting while you settle in. The setup is built around comfort: coolers stocked with ice and water sit ready, beach chairs are on board, and the slide waits at the sandbar stop. Everything is there so you show up and the day unfolds without you arranging it.

At the sandbar or beach, you get in the water or stay dry—paddleboard floats, the slide, beach toys and swimming are all options. Some trips include a stop at a tiki bar or restaurant where you can grab a frozen drink. The boat is BYOB, so bringing your own drinks works too. A 4-hour tour gives you time for wildlife viewing, a full sandbar session and a bar stop if you want it; the 3-hour version focuses on dolphins and the sandbar without the extra stop.

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome. The captain speaks English and steers the whole experience, so you're not managing a group or a schedule—just showing up ready to be on the water.

What’s included

• SUP floats and paddleboards.
• coolers stocked with ice and water.
• beach chairs and beach toys.
• the onboard slide.
• a live English-speaking captain to guide the route and wildlife spotting.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Siesta Funship

Is this one for you?Book the 4-hour tour if you want time for wildlife viewing, a full sandbar session and a tiki bar stop all in one outing; the 3-hour version works better if you're short on time but still want dolphins and the sandbar without the extra stop.

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Top questions

What wildlife will we see on the Siesta Key dolphin cruise?

The captain looks for dolphins and manatees in the Siesta Key area at the start of the trip. Sightings depend on the day and the season, but wildlife viewing is the first part of every tour before you head to the sandbar.

Can we bring our own drinks on the boat?

Yes, the boat is BYOB. Coolers with ice and water are provided, and you can also stop at a tiki bar or restaurant during the tour to grab a frozen drink if you prefer.

What's included in the sandbar stop?

SUP floats, paddleboards, beach chairs, beach toys, the slide and swimming access are all included. You can paddleboard, use the slide, swim or relax in a chair—the choice is yours at each stop.

How long is the tour and what's the difference between the two options?

The 4-hour sandbar and wildlife tour includes dolphin and manatee viewing, a full sandbar session, and a stop at a tiki bar or restaurant. The 3-hour sandbar and dolphin tour covers wildlife viewing and the sandbar without the bar stop, giving you a shorter day on the water.

Is this tour suitable for young children?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Service animals are also welcome on board.