Cruise Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico

on your private charter with Captain Chet

Sightseeing Cruise

See marine life, Sarasota landmarks and coastal homes

Sunset Cruise

Be inspired by the beauty of a sublime Sarasota sunset

Tiki Bar Cruise

Kickback as we cruise and visit some of the areas best Tiki Bars

Destination Cruise

Enjoy a cruise to one of many destinations beyond Sarasota

Build Your Custom Cruise

There are many possibilities when you cruise Sarasota by water. Choose from a number of on-water activities or speak to Captain Chet for a consultation. 

Family-Friendly
Family-friendly

We welcome families and people of all ages including your furry friend.

Romantic Getaway
Romantic getaway

Get away with your special one for a sunset or dinner on the waterfront.

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Bachelorette/Bachelor Parties

 Swim at a sandbar, stop at a tiki bar, or just cruise for your party on the water!

Private Cruise Comfortable Luxury

Your party of up to 6 passengers will cruise in comfortable luxury aboard Island Time our new Worldcat 25 foot dual console catamaran.  With twin Yamaha engines, a private marine toilet, comfy seating up front and in the rear deck, this power cat cuts through the waves for an ultra smooth ride. Did we mention she has a superb sound system?  Bluetooth your favorite playlist, Pandora station, or tap into the captain’s library of over 20,000 songs!

 

The Boat Temp

Here’s What People Are Saying

We are confident our cruises are the best around. But don’t just take our word for it, see what previous passengers had to say!

Excellent
Based on 302 reviews
utopiah444
utopiah444
2022-02-01
Highly Recommended!! Don’t miss out on a wonderfully memorable experience! Chet is the most accommodating, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional charter captain you could imagine. Island Time Charter lets you experience Siesta Key and the surrounding waters in a way you never could just from the beach. I especially loved seeing all the nesting water birds. An absolutely amazing boat ride with an absolutely amazing captain! Highly recommend!
kieranbradley142
kieranbradley142
2022-01-26
Amazing trip and great guy Captain Chet took us out on his new boat and the experience was amazing. He knew all the great fishing spots so we all caught some fish. We then went for a little sight seeing tour of the amazing houses in siesta key. All this made better by the boat having music on board. Highlight of our holiday
Dean B
Dean B
2022-01-25
Best Cruise Boat and Captain Probably our best day of cruising ever - we recently went out with Captain Chet on his new double-hull cruiser "Island Time" It was such a smooth ride, with lots of really comfortable seating, and it was easy to move from front to back of the boat through a gap in the front console (no climbing around the side!). I'm a music junkie, so I appreciated that the sound system was top notch - whether listening to a quiet "chill" or rocking blues, the sound was clear and easy to hear everywhere on the boat. And Captain Chet clearly knows his way around the Sarasota waters - all the great spots for dolphin and shore bird watching, fishing, swimming, eating at waterfront restaurants and, of course, watching the sunset over the water. We cruised down the Intercoastal Waterway to the Casey Key Fish House for a drink at the TIKI bar and then a fabulous meal of fresh local fish at the restaurant. Along the way, we were lucky enough to catch the opening of a draw bridge to Siesta Key and the ROTATING bridge at Casey Key! We were escorted by a pod of dolphins for a bit and saw many herons, pelicans, and other sea birds. Just to be out in the fresh sea air would have been enough, but this trip was SO much more...
Wendolyn444
Wendolyn444
2022-01-25
Fantastic Boat Ride Our trip with Captain Chet was so much fun! He is very knowledgeable about birds, wildlife, local history, and the best sites to see from the water. Captain Chet was very accommodating and made the trip the best possible for us.
thejonesmn
thejonesmn
2022-01-25
Loved this boat tour Captain Chet’s boat is perfect for a small group private tour, spacious and clean. We enjoyed the 2 hour sunset cruise so much we went twice with two different groups. He shared interesting info about the area and even inspired us to visit the Ringling museum after seeing it from the water. Fun combination of cruising and some speed across the bay. Perfect spot to watch the sunset. Great communication planning our trips too. Highly recommend!!
nancywL8731YN
nancywL8731YN
2022-01-24
Wonderful Sunset Boat Charter We were two couples wanting to spend time on the water and see the sunset. We got all of that plus a fun encounter with dolphins! Chet’s boat is beautiful and very comfortable. Chet was a great host and even let me use one of his beach towels when I got too chilly. I’d definitely go out again with him and would recommend this excursion to others who love the water. Money well spent!
Trail239915
Trail239915
2022-01-21
John and Doris Kolstad fishing trip Captain Chet was an excellent skipper for our charter with him. He provided plenty of excitement when he led us into the Gulf where we caught two large Cobia. Thank you Captain Chet!! Your boat worked perfectly. We recommended you to good friends the Vollraths.
FjE63
FjE63
2022-01-17
Pleasant Afternoon Very nice boat, awesome captain. Very flexible tour, captain went the extra mile to make sure we had a great time
Catherine G
Catherine G
2021-12-21
Great time! Chet was a great Captain and made our whole experience relaxing and fun (especially for me as a first time fisher!). He was extremely patient and supplied some great tunes to listen to whilst we fished! He also took us to multiple sites and even provided us with some beverages. A really great time, thanks so much ????
olayneanderson
olayneanderson
2021-08-02
Olivia Wonderful captain. We were shown some very beautiful sites and he was very knowledgeable. So glad we went with captain Chet.

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Island Time Charter

Island Time Charter is a private charter business owned and operated by Captain Chet Zoltak. He has been offering cruises of Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico since 2014. ITC serves passengers from the greater Sarasota/Bradenton area. The company is a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2021 recipient. The boat, Island Time, comfortably accommodates up to 6 people.

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