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    Sarasota Happy Hour Dolphin Cruise

    Relax on a Sarasota Bay happy hour cruise and watch for dolphins

    5.0 stars• 55 reviews
    From$86/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2 Hours

    Includes

    Coolers, ice, bottled water

    Highlights

    Cruise Sarasota Bay around Lido and Siesta Keys on a relaxed happy hour outing. Watch for dolphins alongside aquatic and tropical wildlife.
    • Explore Sarasota Bay around Lido and Siesta Keys
    • Watch for dolphins and other aquatic wildlife
    • Bring your own beverages and snacks to enjoy onboard
    • Cruise with a licensed U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain
    • Share the vessel with up to 16 guests

    What's Included

    • Coolers
    • Ice
    • Bottled water

    Know before you go

    • Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure
    • Meet the age requirement: ages 21+ only
    • Complete a waiver before boarding
    • Expect a processing fee not included in the listed price

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with at least 5 days' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.

    FAQs

    The cruise may be rescheduled, or you may have the opportunity to purchase additional tickets to meet the six-passenger minimum.

    Experience provided by Barefoot Tiki
    Experience provided by Barefoot Tiki

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    $86.78

    Ages 21+

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    Review summary

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    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Had an amazing time on Barefoot Tiki’s sandbar tour. The weather was perfect, music was on point, and the shotski was so much fun. We saw so many dolphins too! What a way to spend our first time in Sarasota, we will definitely be back for another tour!

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    Glackter

    May 24, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Had an amazing time on Barefoot Tiki’s sandbar tour. The weather was perfect, music was on point, and the shotski was so much fun. We saw so many dolphins too! What a way to spend our first time in Sarasota, we will definitely be back for another tour!

    Photo of Glackter

    Glackter

    May 24, 2026

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