Best 156 things to do in Sarasota, FL

Rent a tritoon for up to 12 and cruise Sarasota Bay for 4 or 8 hours

Private sandbar cruise to Jewfish Key for swimming, snorkeling, and shelling

Experience dolphins, sandbars, and a relaxing sunset cruise in the bays of Anna Maria Island.

See non-migratory dolphins and unique wildlife while exploring the bays of Manatee and Sarasota.

Cruise to Egmont Key for shelling, snorkeling, and a Florida state park stop

Cruise local sandbars and look for dolphins from Bradenton Beach Marina

Cruise to Egmont Key for shelling, snorkeling, and beach time on a private boat

Cruise Sarasota Bay on a private dolphin eco tour aboard the Anna Maria Explorer

Cruise Anna Maria Sound at sunset on a 2-hour dolphin-watching boat ride

Soar up to 800 feet for a thrilling 10-minute parasail flight with an expert crew over the Gulf of Mexico

Take a private dolphin tour by boat for up to 12 guests

Cruise by private boat to Egmont Key for beaches, history, and snorkeling time

Private 90-minute sunset cruise for up to 12 from Bradenton Beach Marina

Private double-decker party boat in Bradenton Beach with slide and BYOB cruising

Private Anna Maria Island sunset cruise for up to 12 guests

Explore Venice's fossil-rich waters and hunt prehistoric shark teeth by snorkel, Huka, or scuba

Brush up your scuba skills with pool training and gear review

Guided beach dive to search for Megalodon fossils

Hear prehistoric tales as you cruise at sunset in Venice, the Shark Tooth Capital

Dive the reef with a Divemaster—no scuba certification needed

Cruise Anna Maria Island by captained tritoon with room for up to 6

Customize your route with snorkeling, sightseeing, and island stops on a private boat

Customize a private Anna Maria & Long Boat Key boat tour for up to 6 people

Cruise to a local sandbar and swim or snorkel