Plan your own 4-hour charter with sandbars, snorkeling, and stops for food and drinks
4 hours
Gas, tax, bottled water
Build a 4-hour boat charter around what you want to do on the water, from sandbars to snorkeling and beach hopping. Bring your own food and drinks, then relax while your captain takes you to top spots.
Alcohol is not provided, but you can bring your own. Use lotion sunscreen on the boat (spray sunscreen only when off the boat).
Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Wear shoes that are easy to remove. Bring sunscreen (use lotion on the boat; apply spray sunscreen only when off the boat), sunglasses, a hat, and a camera. Towels are provided, but bring extra towels if you plan to get in and out of the water a lot.
Yes. Bring any food or drinks you want, including alcohol. Alcohol is not provided. You’ll have a large cooler with extra ice and bottled water.
Yes. Don’t use spray-on sunscreen or self-tanning/bronzers on the boat. Use lotion sunscreen instead; if spray is all you have, apply it when you’re off the boat.
8865 Midnight Pass Rd, Siesta Key
Captain Mike and his partner Donna have clearly built something special along the Siesta Key and Sarasota waterways. Reviewers consistently rave about Mike's deep knowledge of the area, his easygoing personality, and his knack for finding wildlife. Dolphins, manatees, manta rays, and sharks all make appearances with regularity, and Mike seems to know exactly where to look. The boat itself gets high marks too, described as clean, comfortable, and well-equipped for a full day out. What stands out beyond the on-water experience is how personal the whole operation feels. Donna handles booking and communication with warmth and efficiency, and she even offers hotel pickups and drop-offs, a detail that clearly delights guests. Tours range from two-hour sunset cruises to full six-hour adventures, and the consensus is to book as much time as you can since it goes fast. Tiki bar stops, shell collecting, snorkeling, and beachside dining all make appearances depending on the tour. There is one notable hiccup in the reviews involving a boat breakdown and a delayed refund, worth keeping in mind. That said, it stands out precisely because it's so rare. The overwhelming majority of guests, including many repeat visitors, describe their experience as a trip highlight. If you're spending time in the Siesta Key area and want to get out on the water, Mike and Donna are a genuinely strong choice.
We went on a 4 hour charter with Mike yesterday and Mike truly delivered! We wanted to go to sand bars, see manatees, see dolphins. We seen all that and more! Sand dollars galore, and even a giant conch shell!
Alicia Hiebert
June 25, 2026
We went on a 4 hour charter with Mike yesterday and Mike truly delivered! We wanted to go to sand bars, see manatees, see dolphins. We seen all that and more! Sand dollars galore, and even a giant conch shell!
Alicia Hiebert
June 25, 2026
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