SARASOTA BAY EXPLORERS

Small Group Private Charter

Miss Explorer Private Charter – Small Groups

  • Ages: All ages

  • Private Charter
    Three Hour Cruise: $450
    Four Hour Cruise: $575
    Each Additional Hour: $150

    Optional Marine Biologist
    First Three Hour: $90
    Each Additional Hour: $30

  • Duration: Custom

  • Passengers: Maximum of 6 people

  • Restrictions: Children 5 and under must wear a life jacket during the cruise. Due to Coast Guard regulations, we have a firm 6-passenger limit. Please note: Our crew do not count as passengers.

  • Location: 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota, FL 34236

  • Check-In: When you arrive, please check in at the podium with the sign that reads “BOAT TOURS” to the right of the Aquarium ticket window

  • Gratuity: Gratuity is not included in the price of your charter. We recommend 20% for your Captain.

Charter a Private Boat in Sarasota!

Looking for an unforgettable day on the water in Sarasota Bay? We offer half day charters on a 6 passenger vessel for just you and your loved ones to enjoy. Let our knowledgeable, USCG licensed Captain be your local guide and help you create a custom cruise that makes your day out on the water one of a kind. This private trip is perfect for families, guys/girls night out, or anything you may want to celebrate!

Some of our popular itinerary items include:

  • Dolphin and manatee watching
  • Birding
  • Sandbar exploration
  • Spectacular Sarasota sunsets!

Feel free to pack a lunch, snacks, and bring your choice of beverages. A small cooler with ice is provided onboard with water for you, but feel free to bring your own cooler.

Call today and create your own custom charter for the price of a rental boat, then sit back and enjoy the ride while our captain takes over.

The Miss Explorer is a 24ft Deluxe Party Pontoon boat with an extra large bimini top for shade. She’s also equipped with extra long bench seating for sun bathing and a ladder on the stearn for sand bar accessibility. Be sure to bring your water shoes!!

  • We supply water on ice.
  • Passengers can feel free to bring their own food/drink. Groups up to 6 people.
  • Personal attention from a knowledgeable Captain of Sarasota Bay Waters.
  • Passengers design the trip, they can choose the day, the time, day time or sunset and activities: Look for Dolphins/ Manatees, head over to the Bird Rookery, stop on a sandbar for some swimming, shelling sand dollars, dip netting for critters even seahorses.
  • Bring a picnic or pull up to a water front restaurant for lunch or dinner.