Sightseeing Cruise

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Stunning Sightseeing Cruise

Minimum 2 hours starting at $350

From Ca' d'Zan, the mansion of John and Mable Ringling, to the Ringling Causeway, to notable homes and outdoor sculptures throughout the Bay and Gulf, experience a relaxed, up-close, informative private boat charter with eco-tour elements. Island Time Charter is happy to stop along the way for you to swim at a sandbar, explore a sandy beach, or enjoy a waterfront dining experience.

Cruise mangroves and beaches for native wildlife spotting. Marine life includes dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and over sixty-two species of birds that live in and migrate through Sarasota. They include plovers, egrets, herons, ibis, bald eagles, wood storks, gulls, terns, ospreys, cormorants, roseate spoonbills, brown, and white pelicans, to name a few.

Choose from 2 - 8 hours

Take a brief cruise or spend a whole day with family on the water.

Up to 6 people

Friends and family will enjoy the laid back comfort of our boat IslandTime.

Customize your trip

Create an itinerary to meet the needs of all your passengers.

Sarasota Attractions

Ellipse 8

Dolphins

Ellipse 18

Historic Fishing Village

Ellipse 16

Manatees

Ellipse 11

Sandbars

Ellipse 12

Bird watching

Ellipse 7

Waterfront Homes

Ellipse 17

Ca' d'Zan

Ellipse 14

Restaurants and Tiki Bars

Pricing for Sightseeing Cruises

2 hour $350 $400
3 hour $450 $500
4 hour $550 $600
5 hour $650 $700
6 hour $750 $800
7 hour $850 $900
8 hour $950 $1,000

Add Variety To Your Cruise

You have many options while on the water:

  • Swim
  • Snorkel
  • Explore an island
  • Visit a restaurant
  • See the sunset
  • See Sarasota's coastal homes
  • Stop for a drink at a tiki bar
  • Hang out on a sandbar
  • Search for dolphins and manatees

Here’s What People Are Saying

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

Pickup Locations

Pickup locations are based on where you are staying in the Sarasota area. You can choose the pickup location that makes sense for your party.

FAQs

More questions about your charter? Have a look at our frequently asked question section.

Ready For Your Adventure? Book Now!

Book now online or call 941-735-6830

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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