Half-Day Private Boat Tour

Up to 6 guests Water & snacks included BYO food & drinks Pet friendly Fully customizable day Up to 6 guests Water & snacks included BYO food & drinks Pet friendly Fully customizable day

Design your perfect 4-hour half-day adventure along Sarasota and Venice waterways. Whether you want dolphins, sandbars, sunset, or tiki bars, Captain Brian will craft your private tour. Bring your own food and drinks while enjoying iced water and snacks on board. Perfect for families and wildlife lovers.

What to Expect

Captain Brian will pick you up at your scheduled time and design a fully personalized 4-hour adventure through Sarasota’s most beautiful waterways.

Fully customizable half-day adventure
Wildlife spotting: dolphins, manatees, coastal birds
Sandbar or beach stops
Scenic cruising and optional photo opportunities

Book 4-Hour Tour On The Water: Islands • sandbars • wildlife • sightseeing

Rates & Payment

Half-Day Private Tour (4 hours): $600 total ($150/hour). All taxes, fuel, and fees included.

No deposit required
Pay via Zelle, Venmo, or cash at the end of your trip
Private charter: your group, your pace

Pickup Locations

Flexible options from Bradenton to Venice. Custom/private docks can be arranged upon request. Based on availability. Final pickup is confirmed after booking.

Same-day? Call 941-592-9841

tour gallery

Join us for an unforgettable journey across crystal-clear waters, stunning sunsets, and thrilling dolphin cruises. Explore our tour gallery and experience the magic of Dolphins, Sandbars, Beaches, Sunset Cruise Golden Hours and Private boat adventures!

What Our Guests Say

    
 
 
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   A T 
 September 1, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This experience was 10/10! Captain Brian and Christina were knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. We had the MOST wonderful day! P. S. We look forward to doing this again! 😉
  
 
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   Michael Heiney 
 September 1, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We hired Tortuga for our 10th anniversary. The boat tour was great! Brian & Christina were friendly and knowledgeable about the area and sea life. We were fortunate enough to see Dolphins and Manatees. We also saw many types of birds as well. They stopped for snorkeling and also stopped at a sandbar and Brian found a living sand dollar that he showed us. They made the day special for us! We would definitely recommend them and use them again!
  
 
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   Kimberly Wright 
 August 29, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend taking the sunset cruise with Captain Brian and Christina! It was fun and relaxing! They were both fantastic and made sure we had a good time! Excellent!
  
 
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   Smitha S 
 August 13, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our family went on Tortuga boat tour for my husband’s milestone birthday and our first time on private boat tour. We had a very memorable and pleasant time. Weather was excellent. Both Brian and Christina were so accommodating and wonderful to talk to. Boat was very comfortable and pretty. Brian showed us beautiful homes around Sarasota bay and stopping by at sandbar after sunset was breathtaking. We all felt very safe on the tour and would highly recommend Tortuga boat tour for anyone visiting Sarasota!
  
 
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   haylee mercado 
 August 10, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely incredible experience!! We booked with Captain Brian for a bachelorette and it couldnt have been better! They were very attentive and prepared. I couldn't recommend this charter more. We even got to see dolphins! 11/10!!
  
 
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   Karen Adams 
 August 8, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had such a fun and wonderful day on the water. They adapted to what we wanted to see & experience as well as making recommendations to fit us. Highly recommend as they have thought of everything including a beautiful boat & knowledgeable captains. On the water is the best!!!
  
 
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   Stacy Maynard 
 August 5, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was the most amazing boat tour ever!!!! I have no words to describe how beautiful this day was!!!! What a great experience!!!! I've been on so many boat tours, I travel a lot, this however, was my absolute favorite! The captain & his "co pilot/sidekick!!!" were absolutely phenomenal!!!! When they say they can show show you things & find dolphins, they mean it!!!! I have never seen so much dolphin activity in 1 place!!!! What a blast!!! Lucky to have this experience!!!! I HIGHLY recommend this boat tour!!!!!
  
 
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   Cassie Chadha 
 August 3, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brian and Christina were fabulous hosts for a sunset cruise! We were a group of 6 adults and there was plenty of space for us. We were staying on Siesta Key, so they suggested picking us up closer to our house instead of us driving 25 minutes to the normal meeting spot. They were very flexible with our itinerary and were great communicators as soon as we booked our trip. It was a memorable experience and we would definitely go again!
  
 
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   Brian Holland 
 July 27, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brian and Christine are awesome!! Very knowledgeable of the area and knows exactly where to go. Definitely will return. Highly recommend!!
  
 
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   Chris Munoz 
 July 26, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Captain Brian was very accommodating with our plan and made sure we were able to do all the things that we wanted.  We booked a four hour tour directly through his website and he was very quick to communicate back.  Priced right for the experience you get. He earned his tip, we were all very happy.  He has several options to pick up and the launch was less than 10 minutes from our condo on Siesta Key Beach.  He had plenty of waters and snacks for us.  We brought some of our own adult beverages and he had room in his ice chest. We got to go shelling, saw manatees, and then he took us to get awesome pictures for the Instagram enthusiasts in the group. At the end we stopped at a sand bar and enjoyed a relaxing end with music, drinks, and saw some giant live conch’s.

Have Questions?

Confused about our Half-Day Private Boat Tour? Find quick answers below.

Can we customize the entire day?

Absolutely — this is your private charter. Tell us what you’d love to do with your 4 hours, whether that’s chasing wildlife, hitting a sandbar, or exploring the coastline at your own pace. Captain Brian tailors everything around you.

What’s included, and can we bring our own?

Iced bottled water and light snacks are included. You’re welcome to bring additional food and drinks. Pet friendly.

How many people can come?

Up to 6 guests. The half-day tour price of $600 stays the same regardless of group size — whether it’s just the two of you or a full boat of 6.

Do you offer same-day tours?

Often yes—call Captain Brian at 941-592-9841 for same-day availability.

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