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Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

Paddle into one of Lido Key’s most unique eco-adventures: the mangrove tunnels. This guided kayak tour takes you through calm, winding waterways where mangrove branches …More

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Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour

Paddle into one of Lido Key’s most unique eco-adventures: the mangrove tunnels. This guided kayak tour takes you through calm, winding waterways where mangrove branches...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$59
Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island

If you've ever wanted to witness the wonder of manatees in their natural habitat, our Manatee Discovery Tour is the perfect choice for you. What …More

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Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island

If you've ever wanted to witness the wonder of manatees in their natural habitat, our Manatee Discovery Tour is the perfect choice for you. What...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$55
Parasailing Adventure In Bradenton Beach & Anna Maria Island, FL

Fly Higher. Fly Longer. Fly Safer. Sea Rocket is the ONLY parasailing operator authorized to reach 400 feet—the maximum altitude allowed in the Greater Tampa …More

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Parasailing Adventure In Bradenton Beach & Anna Maria Island, FL

Fly Higher. Fly Longer. Fly Safer. Sea Rocket is the ONLY parasailing operator authorized to reach 400 feet—the maximum altitude allowed in the Greater Tampa...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$90
HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

The 2 seater CraigCat Catamarans! It’s a unique watercraft that is in a class of its own with its Compact Boats. It’s the world’s finest …More

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HydroCats - 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour

The 2 seater CraigCat Catamarans! It’s a unique watercraft that is in a class of its own with its Compact Boats. It’s the world’s finest...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$146
Lido Key Pedal Kayak Tour in Sarasota

Liquid Blue Outfitters offers guided pedal kayak tours in Sarasota, Florida, featuring easy-to-use pedal-drive kayaks that feel just like riding a bike. This hands-free design …More

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Lido Key Pedal Kayak Tour in Sarasota

Liquid Blue Outfitters offers guided pedal kayak tours in Sarasota, Florida, featuring easy-to-use pedal-drive kayaks that feel just like riding a bike. This hands-free design...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
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Mangroves, Midnight Pass & Hidden Beach Kayak Tour | Siesta Key

Just a few minutes away from all the hustle and bustle of Sarasota is our favorite local beach, Turtle Beach. It is only a few …More

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Mangroves, Midnight Pass & Hidden Beach Kayak Tour | Siesta Key

Just a few minutes away from all the hustle and bustle of Sarasota is our favorite local beach, Turtle Beach. It is only a few...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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Clear Kayak Ecotour at Robinson Preserve in Bradenton, Florida

Add this adventure to your bucket list + take in these amazing views in a 100% Clear Kayak on an ecotour at Robinson Preserve! Paddling …More

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Clear Kayak Ecotour at Robinson Preserve in Bradenton, Florida

Add this adventure to your bucket list + take in these amazing views in a 100% Clear Kayak on an ecotour at Robinson Preserve! Paddling...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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Parasailing Adventure in Anna Maria Island

Get a different perspective of the Anna Maria Island on this adventure and feel at ease with a detailed safety briefing before your flight. This …More

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Parasailing Adventure in Anna Maria Island

Get a different perspective of the Anna Maria Island on this adventure and feel at ease with a detailed safety briefing before your flight. This...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Coastal Wildlife Kayak Tour

Happy Paddler is the only kayak outfitter with private launch access to the beautiful waters between Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, avoiding crowded public …More

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Coastal Wildlife Kayak Tour

Happy Paddler is the only kayak outfitter with private launch access to the beautiful waters between Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key, avoiding crowded public...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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90 Minute LED Illuminated Clear Kayak Night Adventure Tour

Explore the serene waters of Clam Bayou on our clear kayak tours, perfect for adventurers of all skill levels. Paddle beneath a stunning canopy of …More

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90 Minute LED Illuminated Clear Kayak Night Adventure Tour

Explore the serene waters of Clam Bayou on our clear kayak tours, perfect for adventurers of all skill levels. Paddle beneath a stunning canopy of...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Parasailing Adventure above the Gulf of Mexico

At YOLO Adventures, experience the thrill of a lifetime by soaring above the Anna Maria Island and Gulf Coast parasailing. Gentle takeoffs, water dips when …More

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Parasailing Adventure above the Gulf of Mexico

At YOLO Adventures, experience the thrill of a lifetime by soaring above the Anna Maria Island and Gulf Coast parasailing. Gentle takeoffs, water dips when...

1 hour
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Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure

Get up close and personal with our resident bottlenose dolphins on this fun-filled 2 hour tour! Not only is there a possibility to encounter plenty …More

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Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure

Get up close and personal with our resident bottlenose dolphins on this fun-filled 2 hour tour! Not only is there a possibility to encounter plenty...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$55
Fly Above Water Efoil Adventure in Sarasota. A Must Do!

Cruising on an eFoil is an unbeatable water adventure. Our expert instructors provide top-tier guidance and prioritize safety to get you flying effortlessly over the …More

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Fly Above Water Efoil Adventure in Sarasota. A Must Do!

Cruising on an eFoil is an unbeatable water adventure. Our expert instructors provide top-tier guidance and prioritize safety to get you flying effortlessly over the...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$300
Public Sandbar Trip Swim Relax and Explore

Discover the beauty of Anna Maria Island on this 2.5-hour Public Sandbar Trip. Cruise through the beautiful local waters to Jewfish Key or another popular …More

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Public Sandbar Trip Swim Relax and Explore

Discover the beauty of Anna Maria Island on this 2.5-hour Public Sandbar Trip. Cruise through the beautiful local waters to Jewfish Key or another popular...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$79
Manatee watching walking tour in Bradenton

What makes the activity unique is the expert guides. They will share fascinating insights about the lives and conservation of manatees, making it a fun …More

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Manatee watching walking tour in Bradenton

What makes the activity unique is the expert guides. They will share fascinating insights about the lives and conservation of manatees, making it a fun...

30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$19
4-Hour Private Inshore Fishing Trip in Sarasota

Looking for an adventure that really showcases what the waters of Sarasota have to offer? Captain James Gibson is an inshore fishing fanatic, and he …More

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4-Hour Private Inshore Fishing Trip in Sarasota

Looking for an adventure that really showcases what the waters of Sarasota have to offer? Captain James Gibson is an inshore fishing fanatic, and he...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$675
Private Siesta Funship Adventure/Dolphin Cruise Sandbar Stops

We are the only Captained boat with a slide in Siesta Key area. Leave your worries at the dock. We'll take great care of you. …More

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Private Siesta Funship Adventure/Dolphin Cruise Sandbar Stops

We are the only Captained boat with a slide in Siesta Key area. Leave your worries at the dock. We'll take great care of you....

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$750
Siesta Key 4 Hour Private Charter, Many Options, Most Popular!

Whether you are a family, group of friends, couples (we have done engagements!) or celebrating a special occasion, we are the best private boat charter …More

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Siesta Key 4 Hour Private Charter, Many Options, Most Popular!

Whether you are a family, group of friends, couples (we have done engagements!) or celebrating a special occasion, we are the best private boat charter...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$715
Half Day All The Way

Private Luxury Charter for up to Six Clients. You relax and we take care of the rest. All of charters include USCG Licensed Captains, USCG …More

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Half Day All The Way

Private Luxury Charter for up to Six Clients. You relax and we take care of the rest. All of charters include USCG Licensed Captains, USCG...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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Sunset Party Boat Rental in Anna Maria Island and Bradenton Beach

Experience the magic of a Gulf Coast sunset aboard your exclusive private two story charter. Bring your own drinks, connect your playlist, and explore the …More

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Sunset Party Boat Rental in Anna Maria Island and Bradenton Beach

Experience the magic of a Gulf Coast sunset aboard your exclusive private two story charter. Bring your own drinks, connect your playlist, and explore the...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$400

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10/10 highly recommend
New York City
Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island
Adventurer704555, Sep 2026
10/10 highly recommend
We highly recommend this experience! Got to see a bunch of dolphins and peaks of manatees. We were able get out a sand bar to swim as well as stop and see beer can island! Can’t recommend the tour guide, kinsey enough! He was super cool and knowledgeable.
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This was a super fun...
New York City
Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island
Kaitlyn_S, Sep 2026
This was a super fun...
This was a super fun activity, we saw one manatee but our guide let us stop at a few sandbars/islands to make up for it and gave us the name of a park where we could see them on our own time as well. Our guide Kinsey was amazing!! Super fun experience would recommend!
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5 Stars
New York City
Mangroves, Midnight Pass & Hidden Beach Kayak Tour | Siesta Key
Sundae_C, Sep 2026
5 Stars
Great for experience levels! Beaching up at Midnight Pass was a special treat! Seeing Manatees was a rare sight! Bring a shell bag! Lots of shells! Mangrove Tunnels too!
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Great tour of the grounds...
New York City
Clear Kayak Ecotour at Robinson Preserve in Bradenton, Florida
Derek_S, Sep 2026
Great tour of the grounds...
Great tour of the grounds saw lots of wild life including manatees. Brent was a great guide and very knowledgeable.
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Wonderful, fun!!!
New York City
Siesta Key 4 Hour Private Charter, Many Options, Most Popular!
868leighannw, Sep 2026
Wonderful, fun!!!
It was amazing! We had the best time. captain Mike was great. We saw lots of dolphins.
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Good Time!
New York City
HydroCats – 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
RDM1968, Sep 2026
Good Time!
Excellent tour! The hydrocats are so comfortable. You feel totally safe in them. You wiil get wet so be prepared! Went through some of the intracoastal waterways-really nice houses to see. Stopped @ Lido Beach for a swim. If you’re lucky you’ll see some wildlife-dolphins, manatees but no guarantee. It’s worth it whether you do or not. The guides were great. Would do again!
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Thank you Drew! :)
New York City
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
Carlee_N, Sep 2026
Thank you Drew! :)
Drew was an amazing guide! Super cool Guy and great experience , would recommend going with surfit:)
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Amazing Amazing Amazing
New York City
Parasailing Adventure In Bradenton Beach & Anna Maria Island, FL
K3471GAsophiad, Sep 2026
Amazing Amazing Amazing
We had a wonderful time. Guides were nice and very helpful. The experience and view was amazing, would 10/10 recommend!
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Don’t miss out!
New York City
Private Siesta Funship Adventure/Dolphin Cruise Sandbar Stops
baileysD4384MJ, Sep 2026
Don’t miss out!
We were in Siesta Key for a girl’s trip for our friend’s 40th birthday and we had a blast! We chartered a double decker pontoon boat. The captain and first mate were awesome! They set everything up for us to have a great time and they even delivered us drinks while we were in the water relaxing! I would 10/10 recommend Siesta Funship!! I hope we get to take another trip out there soon!!
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Family experience
New York City
Mangrove Tunnel & Manatee Kayak Eco-Tour
Taylor_H, Sep 2026
Family experience
Kayaking in the mangroves was a wonderful experience both for my husband and our children. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable very relaxed and friendly. We had a great time. He even spotted some manatees for us and other wildlife. It will definitely be back again. Highly recommend!
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Parasailing adventure
New York City
Parasailing Adventure In Bradenton Beach & Anna Maria Island, FL
Tellitasitis2, Sep 2026
Parasailing adventure
Booked for 8am but it was to windy, moved to the 10 am without any problem.both the captain and crew were very good and friendly.took lots of pictures of us and supplied a video camera for us to use. A great experience.
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This is the place to book a great kayaking experience!!
New York City
Coastal Wildlife Kayak Tour
Johnna_C, Sep 2026
This is the place to book a great kayaking experience!!
Our guide, Shane Catts, was excellent. He gave us so much nature education of the local environment. He actually got out of his kayak on a shallow spot and pulled out a few critters and talked to us about them. I can’t say enough good things about this adventure. He’s a native of the area which brings credibility to his valuable tours. He not only gave us great information about the ecological environment system there, he also gave us great tips to help us have a better paddling experience.
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Dolphin cruise
New York City
Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure
Aundrea_B, Sep 2026
Dolphin cruise
Andrew was an awesome guide and gave us a great dolphin experience! Best tour ever! Highly recommend this tour!
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Barry and Corey were...
New York City
Private Siesta Funship Adventure/Dolphin Cruise Sandbar Stops
Tana_C, Sep 2026
Barry and Corey were...
Barry and Corey were amazing knowledgeable hosts. We saw dolphins, manatees, and found incredible seashells. Perfect day!
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Great sandbar day!!
New York City
Public Sandbar Trip Swim Relax and Explore
G9656MMangiea, Sep 2026
Great sandbar day!!
Chad was a wonderful captain, and was very friendly! We got to see lots of dolphins on the way to the sandbar, and it was a wonderful sight-seeing ride on the bay to get there! We brought some beverages, and just chilled, snorkeled, and people/boat watched around Longboat Pass. Would definitely book this trip again! The ladder was slightly challenging, so if you have hip/knee problems you might want to make sure you can board/dismount ok.
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Great adventure. 10/10 would do again!
New York City
HydroCats – 2 Hour CraigCat Sightseeing Tour
victorbI7056QB, Sep 2026
Great adventure. 10/10 would do again!
My wife and I did the tour on a Tuesday morning. Our guide Daniel and his partner (I don’t remember her name!) were fantastic. Very friendly, did a great job explaining the boat operation and where the tour would take us. Operating the boat was very simple. I joked that we got the slow boat but they were very good about making sure we kept up and didn’t let us get left behind. Very knowledgeable about the area and what we were seeing. These two were extremely friendly and made this experience one of the highlights of our trip. My wife told me in the first hour of the adventure that we were coming back sometime, and I can guarantee we will. I hope to have Daniel as our guide the next time we do this. Thanks for a wonderful day and a very memorable experience!
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