Best 281 things to do in Bradenton Beach, FL

Rent a 20' center console for fishing or cruising, rated for up to 6

Rent a 24' deckboat for 6 hours with room for 10 and watersports allowed

Stretch, unwind, and rejuvenate—right in the comfort of your vacation rental.

Cruise Shell Key and barrier islands on a 3-hour private dolphin tour

Cruise Tampa Bay at sunrise on a private dolphin and island tour

Cruise Boca Ciega Bay at sunset on a private or semiprivate boat

Cruise Boca Ciega Bay on a private or semiprivate dolphin tour for up to 6

Paddle a glass-bottom kayak at night with LED lights and fish feeding

Paddle glass-bottom kayaks as LED lights reveal sea life in calm, shallow waters at sunset or under the stars

Paddle a glass-bottom LED kayak and feed fish at night

Private 4-hour tiki boat bachelorette cruise for up to 18 guests

Private afternoon tiki boat cruise for up to 18, with bring-your-own drinks and a Bluetooth speaker

Customize your 2-hour private TriToon cruise with a captain included

Customize a 4.5-hour private sandbar charter with a captain

Private 3-hour Shell Key cruise with dolphin spotting

Cruise Siesta Key’s western coast with time for dolphins, a sandbar stop, and a swim

Spend 4.5 hours cruising, snorkeling stops, and sandbar time off Siesta Key

Leisurely 2-hour private cruise from Lido/Longboat Key with coolers and ice onboard

Cruise Siesta Key’s western coast with your private group

Cruise Siesta Key’s western coast on a private 2-hour daytime or sunset boat ride

Choose a 3–8 hour private boat charter with a captain in Sarasota

Customize a 4–8 hour private Sarasota cruise with a captain

Sightsee local waterways on a private charter with flexible 2–8 hour options

Explore pristine sandbars, collect shells, and relax on a fun 3-hour boat excursion