Longboat Key
Longboat Key Sandbar & Dolphin Sunset Cruises
Hop on a shared tiki cruise with sandbar time, dolphin watching and a Sarasota Bay sunset. Per-person tickets, BYOB and an onboard restroom make it an easy outing for Longboat Key visitors and families.
Cruise Options
Choose Your Cruise
From lively sandbar time to a scenic evening on the water, these public cruises are designed for guests who want a fun, elevated coastal outing around Longboat Key.
Sandbar Fun
Spend time anchored at a beautiful sandbar with tropical water, relaxed vibes, and space to enjoy the day with friends and family.
Dolphin Cruise
Cruise the surrounding waters and keep watch for playful dolphins while taking in the breezy, upscale tiki boat atmosphere.
Sunset Cruise
Wind down with golden-hour views, calm coastal scenery, and a memorable sunset experience near Longboat Key.
Sandbar and Dolphin Cruises for Longboat Key Visitors
Staying on Longboat Key and looking for a boat day without booking a whole charter? Public cruises sell by the seat and put sandbar time, dolphin watching and a Sarasota Bay sunset on one shared tiki boat. The island’s beaches are known for being quiet. This is the social, on-the-water counterpart.
For prices, departure details and a month-by-month sunset chart, see our main Sarasota sunset cruise page.
Sarasota Bay, the deepest bay between Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor, runs along the island’s east side. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a towel, along with your own food and drinks.
Sandbar fun
Anchor out in the shallows to swim, wade and soak up the sun with other guests, then settle back in for the ride.
Dolphins in the bay
Keep watch for dolphins as you cruise. Sightings are common in Sarasota Bay, but they are never guaranteed.
Golden hour departures
Evening cruises are timed to the sunset, which shifts through the year. Check the departure time when you book.
Want the boat to yourselves? Look at our Longboat Key private sunset charter or our Longboat Key sunset cruises.
Longboat Key Public Cruise FAQ
Is the cruise shared with other guests?
Yes. Public cruises are sold per person, so you share the boat with other guests. Choose a private charter if you want the whole boat.
What should I bring?
Sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and a towel for sandbar time, plus your own food and drinks. We provide coolers, ice and bottled water. Guests who drink alcohol must be 21 or older.
Where does the cruise leave from?
We depart from 1101 10th Street in Sarasota. Guests staying on Longboat Key can reach us by car or rideshare.
Are dolphin sightings guaranteed?
No. Dolphins are common in Sarasota Bay, but wildlife can never be guaranteed.