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Siesta Funship Reviews

175+ Five-Star Ratings from Happy Guests

Siesta Funship is the highest-rated private boat charter in Siesta Key and Sarasota, FL — and we have the reviews to prove it. With 175+ five-star ratings across TripAdvisor, Viator, and Google, our guests consistently call us the best boat tour experience on the Gulf Coast.

Whether it is a dolphin cruise, a sandbar adventure, a sunset trip, or a bachelorette celebration, our guests leave with unforgettable memories. Read what they have to say about our funship boat charters.

What Our Guests Are Saying

It was fantastic.“Barry and Corey we’re great hosts and very knowledgeable about the area and catered to us the whole time.”

Highlights from the trip:

  • We got to see all sorts of wildlife including dolphins and a manatee.
  • They had everything. Music, sand toys, net, goggles, lily pad, slide, chairs, cooler, paddle board. Literally anything we could have needed.
  • My kids had so much fun snorkeling, hunting for seashells, and playing on the beach.

The 4 hours went by fast but it was enough time to do everything we wanted. I would definitely recommend this experience.

Tricia E.

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Great Day on Sarasota Bay"This excursion was fantastic for our family of 4 (kids 11 & 15). We had 4 hours to do whatever we wanted on the water. The boat had everything noted in the description. There is a slide off the back, paddle board, cooler available, chairs to sit out on the sandbar when out exploring, all types of balls for kids to play (football, volleyball, softball, etc…). Cory and crew are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to Sarasota Bay. We learned about the wildlife that inhabits the islands and the history of real estate. Touring the perimeter of the bay and seeing the size of the houses and differences in architecture could have been an entire day alone. We docked on a sandbar and searched for little critters with fishing nets. We are so glad we booked this day trip as this was the highlight of our trip. I would highly recommend and will book again if we come back this way."
MDM2009
Fun boat day in the Sarasota area"My two boys, wife, and I took a four hour tour with Corey and Barry and had a blast. We had a great time. They showed us some of the notable properties along the way and gave us some historical context. We saw lots of local fauna and wildlife from waterfowl to dolphins and even an aggregation of manatees! We docked at a beach and sat in the sand, went down the slide on the boat, hung out on the aqua lily pad, and floated around the boat. We then docked at a sand bar and Corey got in and led my kids on a little snorkel adventure. The crew was extremely affable and went out of their way to make the experience memorable. If you are in the area and looking for a similar boat tour, I definitely recommend."
Rocco C
So much fun — would do again in a heartbeat."Even clouds and a little choppiness couldn't take away from the great time we had. The slide was a blast but we also loved searching for shells on the sandbar. Like kids just enjoying nature and unplugging — it was so nice. Great captains and the cutest doggie. Would do again in a heartbeat."
Amy P.
The best time with Captain Joe and Cosmo!"There are so many boat excursions you could choose when visiting Siesta Key, but I highly recommend going with Siesta Funship! Our group had the best time. Both Captain Joe and Cosmo were very knowledgeable about the area and really took us where we wanted to go. Definitely would do this again and recommend to anyone visiting Siesta Key!"
Megan O.
The perfect outing for our team."We had an amazing experience with Siesta Funship. The boat was clean and spacious, and the whole trip was so well organized. We had a great time relaxing on the water, enjoying the beautiful scenery, and spending time together at the beach. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for a fantastic experience on the water!"
Marialejandra T.
Captain Joe was amazing!"We had a great time on the water. They even offered a free shuttle with 844-FROG-HOP to and from the boat. Great for the family. The boat even has his dog Cosmo who rides along. Cute!"
The Frog Hop
We look forward to making Siesta Funship part of every trip."We had the best time with Captain Joe and Cosmo! We look forward to making Siesta Funship part of every trip we take to Sarasota!"
Kristen B.
Very personable and professional."The best time! Best captain and sweet co-captain Cosmo! He is very personable and professional — we loved spending the morning with them!"
Jessica M.
Absolutely worth every penny and then some."We did the 3-hour sandbar cruise. We hung out on a sandbar, found little crabs and sand dollars and conchs. Then we anchored along another shore to enjoy the slide and lounged on the lily pad. Had our drinks, got some spots of sun, listened to our music. We also saw a few dolphins! Thanks for a memorable day!"
Amy P.
The highlight of our trip — my kids have already asked to do it again!"My two boys, wife, and I took a four-hour tour with Corey and Barry and had a blast. They showed us notable properties along the way and gave us some historical context. We saw waterfowl, dolphins, and even an aggregation of manatees! We docked at a beach, went down the slide, hung out on the aqua lily pad, and Corey led my kids on a little snorkel adventure. The crew was extremely affable and went out of their way to make the experience memorable."
Rocco C.
Captain Joe was so accommodating — the kids loved it!"Captain Joe and Cosmo were the best! My husband and our two children had the best time! Captain Joe was so accommodating and made the day so amazing. From him telling us facts about the area, to all the beach toys and water equipment! My kids have already asked to do this again the next time we are in the area!"
Shannon K.
Knew the spots to go — we informed them what we wanted and we went."Captain Joe and Barry were very informative and definitely knew the spots to go. They were very easy going. We informed them of what we wanted to do and we went."
Clair E.
We will be booking again — you will not be disappointed!"Captain Joe and Cosmo made our family weekend visit well worth it! From stopping by a beautiful sandbar to going down the slide and seeing dolphins, we all enjoyed ourselves. We highly recommend this tour and will be booking again next time we are in town. Book it — you will not be disappointed!"
Rojas V.
Big boat with a ton of toys for kids."Really nice day out with Captain Joe and Cosmo. Big boat with a ton of toys for kids. Joe was very nice and had a lot of good information about the Sarasota area. Would go out again if we are back in the area."
Charlie C.

175+ 5 Star Reviews

What Our Guests Are Saying

Great Day on Sarasota BayThis excursion was fantastic for our family of 4 (kids 11 & 15). We had 4 hours to do whatever we wanted on the water. The boat had everything noted in the description. There is a slide off the back, paddle board, cooler available, chairs to sit out on the sandbar when out exploring, all types of balls for kids to play (football, volleyball, softball, etc…). Cory and crew are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to Sarasota Bay. We learned about the wildlife that inhabits the islands and the history of real estate. Touring the perimeter of the bay and seeing the size of the houses and differences in architecture could have been an entire day alone. We docked on a sandbar and searched for little critters with fishing nets. We are so glad we booked this day trip as this was the highlight of our trip. I would highly recommend and will book again if we come back this way.
MDM2009
Fun boat day in the Sarasota areaMy two boys, wife, and I took a four hour tour with Corey and Barry and had a blast. We had a great time. They showed us some of the notable properties along the way and gave us some historical context. We saw lots of local fauna and wildlife from waterfowl to dolphins and even an aggregation of manatees! We docked at a beach and sat in the sand, went down the slide on the boat, hung out on the aqua lily pad, and floated around the boat. We then docked at a sand bar and Corey got in and led my kids on a little snorkel adventure. The crew was extremely affable and went out of their way to make the experience memorable. If you are in the area and looking for a similar boat tour, I definitely recommend.
Rocco C
So much fun — would do again in a heartbeat."Even clouds and a little choppiness couldn't take away from the great time we had. The slide was a blast but we also loved searching for shells on the sandbar. Like kids just enjoying nature and unplugging — it was so nice. Great captains and the cutest doggie. Would do again in a heartbeat."
Amy P.
The best time with Captain Joe and Cosmo!"There are so many boat excursions you could choose when visiting Siesta Key, but I highly recommend going with Siesta Funship! Our group had the best time. Both Captain Joe and Cosmo were very knowledgeable about the area and really took us where we wanted to go. Definitely would do this again and recommend to anyone visiting Siesta Key!"
Megan O.
The perfect outing for our team."We had an amazing experience with Siesta Funship. The boat was clean and spacious, and the whole trip was so well organized. We had a great time relaxing on the water, enjoying the beautiful scenery, and spending time together at the beach. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for a fantastic experience on the water!"
Marialejandra T.
Captain Joe was amazing!"We had a great time on the water. They even offered a free shuttle with 844-FROG-HOP to and from the boat. Great for the family. The boat even has his dog Cosmo who rides along. Cute!"
The Frog Hop
We look forward to making Siesta Funship part of every trip."We had the best time with Captain Joe and Cosmo! We look forward to making Siesta Funship part of every trip we take to Sarasota!"
Kristen B.
Very personable and professional."The best time! Best captain and sweet co-captain Cosmo! He is very personable and professional — we loved spending the morning with them!"
Jessica M.
Absolutely worth every penny and then some."We did the 3-hour sandbar cruise. We hung out on a sandbar, found little crabs and sand dollars and conchs. Then we anchored along another shore to enjoy the slide and lounged on the lily pad. Had our drinks, got some spots of sun, listened to our music. We also saw a few dolphins! Thanks for a memorable day!"
Amy P.
The highlight of our trip — my kids have already asked to do it again!"My two boys, wife, and I took a four-hour tour with Corey and Barry and had a blast. They showed us notable properties along the way and gave us some historical context. We saw waterfowl, dolphins, and even an aggregation of manatees! We docked at a beach, went down the slide, hung out on the aqua lily pad, and Corey led my kids on a little snorkel adventure. The crew was extremely affable and went out of their way to make the experience memorable."
Rocco C.
Captain Joe was so accommodating — the kids loved it!"Captain Joe and Cosmo were the best! My husband and our two children had the best time! Captain Joe was so accommodating and made the day so amazing. From him telling us facts about the area, to all the beach toys and water equipment! My kids have already asked to do this again the next time we are in the area!"
Shannon K.
Knew the spots to go — we informed them what we wanted and we went."Captain Joe and Barry were very informative and definitely knew the spots to go. They were very easy going. We informed them of what we wanted to do and we went."
Clair E.
We will be booking again — you will not be disappointed!"Captain Joe and Cosmo made our family weekend visit well worth it! From stopping by a beautiful sandbar to going down the slide and seeing dolphins, we all enjoyed ourselves. We highly recommend this tour and will be booking again next time we are in town. Book it — you will not be disappointed!"
Rojas V.
Big boat with a ton of toys for kids."Really nice day out with Captain Joe and Cosmo. Big boat with a ton of toys for kids. Joe was very nice and had a lot of good information about the Sarasota area. Would go out again if we are back in the area."
Charlie C.

175+ 5 Star Reviews

Why Guests Rate Siesta Funship the Best Boat Tour in Siesta Key

Our reviews speak for themselves, but here is what consistently stands out:

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The best boat with a water slide in Siesta Key

Kids and adults agree, the slide is the highlight.

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Dolphin sightings, sandbar stops, and snorkeling

We take you to the best spots most visitors never find on their own.

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Water toys and equipment
included

Lily pads, paddle boards, snorkel gear, beach chairs, and floats are all part of the experience.

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Knowledgeable
captain & crew

Our knowledgeable crew makes every trip special.

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Private
charters only

Your group gets the entire boat, so every trip feels personal and relaxed.

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BYOB
friendly

Bring your own drinks, snacks, and coolers. We provide the ice.

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Flexible
itineraries

Sandbars, sunset cruises, dolphin tours, birthday parties, bachelorette trips, and more.

Trusted Across Top Review Platforms

Siesta Funship is proud to be one of the highest-rated boat tours in the Sarasota and Siesta Key area, with consistently perfect ratings across the platforms guests trust most:

Platform Rating Reviews
TripAdvisor 5.0 / 5.0 100% recommended
Viator 5.0 / 5.0 44+ reviews
Peek 4.9 / 5.0 47+ ratings

Absolutely. Guests consistently describe our private boat charters as “worth every penny and then some.” For a fully private experience with a water slide, water toys, sandbar stops, dolphin sightings, and a knowledgeable captain, Siesta Funship delivers an experience you cannot get anywhere else in Siesta Key.

Siesta Funship is the only captained boat in the Siesta Key area with a water slide. Every trip is a private charter — no strangers on board. Our funship crew tailors each trip to what your group wants to do, from sandbar hopping to dolphin watching to sunset cruises.

Yes. Families with kids of all ages love Siesta Funship. The slide, beach toys, snorkeling, and sandbar exploration keep children entertained for hours. Our crew is known for being patient and engaging with young guests.

Absolutely. Private charters are a popular choice for bachelorette parties, birthdays, and group celebrations. Bring your own drinks, snacks, and music — we handle the rest.

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