Cruise Sarasota Bay your way, with time to unwind on a sandbar
3+ Hours
Coolers, ice, bottled water
Explore Sarasota Bay on a private tiki boat cruise, or settle in for time on a sandbar. Bring your own drinks and shape the outing around your group.
Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 5 days before your scheduled tour. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Product ID: W4B3JY
Captain Stephen, Captain Steve, Harry, and Danni come up repeatedly in reviews, and it's clear this crew genuinely makes the experience. Guests rave about how attentive, knowledgeable, and fun they are, from handing drinks to guests floating at the sandbar to snapping photos and keeping the good times going throughout the trip. The setup is pretty laid back and BYOB friendly. You bring your own food and drinks, they supply coolers and ice, and you can connect your phone to the boat's speakers. Tours stay small, capping around 12 to 16 people, which keeps things relaxed and personal rather than touristy and crowded. The sunset and dolphin cruises are the clear crowd favorites, and wildlife sightings seem pretty common, with multiple guests spotting dolphins up close. Views of the Sarasota and Siesta Key waterfront round things out nicely. If you're looking for a low-key but memorable time on the water with a crew that clearly cares, this one is worth booking.
Captain Harry and 1st Maye Luke were incredible! I've never done a s8nset cruise and they made my first experience memorable. 10 out of 10 I highly recommend Barefoot Tiki and the crew. Easy to communicate with and super accommodating!
Chris C
September 2, 2026
Captain Harry and 1st Maye Luke were incredible! I've never done a s8nset cruise and they made my first experience memorable. 10 out of 10 I highly recommend Barefoot Tiki and the crew. Easy to communicate with and super accommodating!
Chris C
September 2, 2026
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