Water Activities in Cortez, FL

Discover the underwater side of the mangroves after dark

See beneath your kayak on an LED-lit paddle after dark

Get a window into the water below as you paddle Anna Maria Island

See beneath the surface as you paddle through mangroves

Get a window into Sarasota's waters from a clear kayak

Explore island destinations beyond Sarasota

Pair Sarasota's sunset with a chance to spot native wildlife

Turn your next celebration into a day on the water

Discover island history and white-sand shores at the mouth of Tampa Bay

Trade the shoreline for shallow-water exploring on Anna Maria Island’s shifting sandbars

Discover island history and coastal nature on a private sunset cruise

Cruise the coast with dockside dining and sandbar stops along the way

Make a day of waterfront dining, sandbar stops, and swimming

Explore a coastal preserve from the water, with a guide to bring its ecosystem to life

Explore Shell Key Preserve at your own pace

Set your own pace on the shallow waters of Shell Key Preserve

Set your own pace in Shell Key Preserve's shallow waters

Cast a line with fishing gear and a license included

Celebrate a special occasion with a private day of fishing

Enjoy a day on the water with fishing gear and your license included

Enjoy offshore fishing at any experience level

Customize a luxury day on the water for swimming, fishing, sightseeing, or celebrations

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

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