Best results for Water Activities in Sarasota FL

Soar above Florida's top-rated beach and spot dolphins during a 12–15 minute parasail flight.

Enjoy a relaxed evening cruise along Siesta Key with music, LED lights and possible dolphin sightings.

Ride a Jet Ski through Phillippi Creek and toward Siesta Key

Sunset jet ski ride with fast Gulf access from Siesta Key

Paddle Lido Key’s mangrove tunnels with a guide in 2 hours

Spend 6 hours on the water with a private Siesta Key boat charter

Plan your own 4-hour charter with sandbars, snorkeling, and stops for food and drinks

Build your own full-day private boat charter from Siesta Key

Paddle a 100% clear kayak to mangroves and a secluded beach near Sarasota

Book a private clear-kayak tour with a guide for groups up to 14

Cruise 70 miles to Dry Tortugas to explore Fort Jefferson and snorkel clear waters

Feed fish from a clear-bottom kayak with underwater LED lights in Sarasota

Paddle between Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key with a guided wildlife-focused route

Paddle Longboat Pass for 4 hours with a map and basic lesson

Paddle Lido Key’s mangrove tunnels with a local naturalist guide

Explore Lido Key’s mangrove tunnels with included gear, map, and a brief lesson

Paddle the waters between Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key with your own private guide

Paddle Lido Key’s mangrove tunnels with a private guide from Ted Sperling Nature Park

Drive a Corvette-inspired Jetcar on Palma Sola Bay with safety briefing included

Enjoy a self-guided paddle adventure with a versatile inflatable board.

Rent a tritoon for up to 12 and cruise Sarasota Bay for 4 or 8 hours

Private sandbar cruise to Jewfish Key for swimming, snorkeling, and shelling

Cruise to Egmont Key for shelling, snorkeling, and a Florida state park stop

Cruise local sandbars and look for dolphins from Bradenton Beach Marina