Sarasota, Florida
Sunset Cruises in Sarasota
Join a shared tiki boat cruise on Sarasota Bay and watch the Gulf Coast sunset, with dolphin watching along the way. Per-person tickets, BYOB, plenty of shade and an onboard restroom.
Cruise Options
Choose Your Sarasota Sunset Experience
Pick a shared cruise, add some sandbar time, or reserve the whole boat. Every Barefoot Tiki Tours outing is capped at 16 guests, so it never feels like a crowded tourist boat.
Private Sunset Charter
Reserve the boat for your group and enjoy a custom sunset cruise with premium tropical ambiance, comfortable seating, and a relaxed pace.
Dolphin & Sunset Cruise
Pair glowing sunset skies with the chance to spot dolphins as you cruise Sarasota Bay.
Sandbar Excursion
Prefer swimming and sandbar time? Browse our sandbar excursions and see the current options.
A Sarasota Sunset, From the Water
Sarasota Bay is the deepest bay between Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor, and it is home to a resident dolphin community that has been studied since 1970 by the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, the longest-running study of a wild dolphin population in the world. A shared sunset cruise puts you out on that water at golden hour, with a good chance of seeing dolphins along the way.
Barefoot Tiki Tours keeps its groups small, with room for up to 16 guests on our USCG-certified tiki boat. Public cruises are sold per person, so you can join without booking the whole boat. Bring your own food and drinks, and we supply coolers, ice and bottled water, with a restroom on board. The dock is at 1101 10th Street in Sarasota.
Shared, not crowded
Our boat carries up to 16 passengers, which keeps the cruise relaxed and personal rather than packed. There is plenty of shade and seating, and everyone gets a view.
Dolphins and wildlife
Dolphin sightings are common in Sarasota Bay, especially on calm evenings, and we keep watch for them throughout the cruise. Wildlife can never be guaranteed.
Golden hour timing
Evening departures are timed around the sunset, which shifts through the year, so check the departure time when you book. Our public dolphin and sunset cruise runs about two hours.
Staying on one of the keys? See our sunset cruises for Siesta Key, Lido Key and Longboat Key, or read our guide to seeing dolphins on Sarasota Bay.
Sarasota Sunset Cruise FAQ
How long is the sunset cruise?
Our public dolphin and sunset cruise runs about two hours.
Where does the cruise depart?
We depart from 1101 10th Street in Sarasota.
Is the cruise shared with other guests?
Yes. Public cruises are sold per person, so you share the boat with other guests. If you want the whole boat, book a private sunset charter instead.
What should we bring?
Sunglasses, light layers for sunset, and your own food and drinks. We supply coolers, ice and bottled water. Guests who drink alcohol must be 21 or older. For ideas, see our BYOB drink guide.
What is the cancellation policy?
Guests receive a full refund or credit for another tour if they cancel 5 days before the scheduled tour. If the operator cancels due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be given.
How do I book?
Use any Book Now button on this page to reserve through FareHarbor, or call 941-866-3000.