things to do in Cortez, FL

Fish for snapper and sea bass on a 5-hour trip close to shore from John’s Pass

Spend 6–7 hours fishing offshore from Madeira Beach

Cruise 70–100 miles offshore for 7–8 hours of deep-water fishing

Cruise from John’s Pass to Shell Key for island shelling

Fish offshore at night with 7–9 hours of lines-in time

Explore pirate lore, local history, and ghost stories after dark

A relaxed morning cruise with breakfast, mimosas and coastal wildlife

Snorkel Fort Dade ruins and explore Egmont Key’s shores

Explore Shell Key's shores for shells and Gulf wildlife

Private Shell Key escape for beachcombing, snorkeling and wildlife watching

Shell, swim, and watch the Florida sunset from Shell Key Sandbar

Ride your own horse through bay water with guided swims to shore

Cruise Sarasota Bay waterways with shade, storage, and room to fish or relax

Cruise Sarasota Bay’s mangroves, sandbars, and beaches by pontoon

Cruise Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal on a roomy pontoon

Cruise Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal with room for up to 14

Cruise Sarasota’s Intracoastal waterways on a shaded pontoon

Cruise Sarasota’s bays and waterways with fishing-ready gear

Cruise or fish Sarasota Bay on a 22-foot center console

Cruise Sarasota Bay and Intracoastal waterways on a shaded sportdeck boat

Cruise Sarasota’s Intracoastal waterways for fishing or beachside exploring

Cruise Sarasota Bay on a roomy SportDeck boat

Cruise Sarasota Bay and Intracoastal waterways on a shaded SportDeck

Cruise Anna Maria Island waters with a paddle board and kids kayak included