Get out on the water and look for manatees with a private tour from Siesta Funship.
Cruise around Sarasota Bay and the coastal waters of Florida’s Gulf Coast, where you may spot manatees swimming through the shallows or surfacing near the boat.
Your charter is private for up to six guests, so there’s no crowded boat or set itinerary to work around. Your local captain knows the area and keeps an eye out for manatees and other local marine life while adjusting the route around the day’s weather, tides, and water conditions.
Manatees are wild animals, so there’s no way to guarantee you’ll see one on a particular trip. Water temperature, weather, tides, and the animals’ movements can all affect where they are.
Your captain will keep an eye out as you cruise Sarasota Bay and nearby waterways. Depending on the day, you may also see bottlenose dolphins, pelicans, herons, egrets, ospreys, fish, and other marine life along the way.
And if the wildlife isn’t cooperating, that’s okay. You can still enjoy the ride, find a shallow spot to swim or float, or spend a few hours taking in the water and natural beauty around Siesta Key.
Routes depend on the weather, tides, water conditions, boat traffic, and where wildlife is active that day. Your captain may take you through Sarasota Bay, around Siesta Key, or toward other nearby waterways where conditions are right for the day’s outing.
There’s no single route that guarantees manatee sightings. That’s why having a private captain who can adjust the trip is useful.
The Funship is private for up to six guests, so you won’t be sharing the boat with another group. That gives you more room to relax, watch for wildlife, and enjoy the water without following a crowded tour’s schedule.
Onboard, you’ll have:
Bring towels, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, snacks, drinks, and anything else you want for your time on the water. Adult beverages are welcome. There is no bathroom onboard.
No. Manatees are wild animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed. Your captain can watch for them and adjust the route based on current conditions and local activity.
No. Manatees should be observed from a respectful distance. Guests should never touch, feed, chase, or interfere with them.
Yes. Siesta Funship charters are private for up to six guests, so you won’t share the boat with strangers.
Yes, dolphins may also be spotted while cruising around Sarasota Bay and Siesta Key. Local wildlife sightings aren’t guaranteed, but your captain can point out dolphins and other wildlife when they’re around.
Yes, when conditions are safe and your captain selects an appropriate area. You can swim, float, paddleboard, or stay aboard and enjoy the scenery.
No. There’s no bathroom onboard the Funship, so plan accordingly before heading out.
Bring your crew, climb aboard, and see what the day brings around Siesta Key and Sarasota Bay. Keep an eye out for manatee and dolphin sightings, find a spot to swim or float, and enjoy having the Funship all to yourselves. Book your private boat tour with Siesta Funship and make a day of it on the water.
