What We Offer
There are many things to do while on vacation and we offer a variety of options for your family, some of which might not be fishing. (Can you Imagine?)
Here are a few of our services with brief descriptions but for the full bug,
Call Cap'n Doug.
941-587-6150


Private
Eco Nature Tour
$450~3 Hours
up to 6 People
We Have Everything!
Drinks, Healthy Snacks,
Bottled Water, Cooler with Ice.


Our Most Popular Trip
We are blessed with many Mangrove Islands
that hold a vast assortment of Wild Seabirds,
Local Manatees and playful Dolphin.
Cruise the local waters,
lay back and enjoy
the natural sounds and sights.
Beverages & Healthy Snacks Provided
Low Stress and Minimal Activity Required

Nature / Shelling Tour
Sand-Dollar Islands $450~3 Hours
up to 6 People
We Have Everything!
Drinks, Healthy Snacks,
Bottled Water, Cooler with Ice.
Nature Tours & Sandbar Hopping
Sand-dollars, Sea-Horse, Urchins, Sea-Stars, and an assortment of Sea Shells fit for any necklace.
Usually heading for The Big Island, in search of cool shells and fun times.
Beverages & Healthy Snacks Provided
Low Stress and Minimal Activity Required


Lil Pirate
Treasure Hunt
$450~3 Hours
up to 6 Crew
Aargh! We Have Everything!
Drinks, Healthy Snacks, Candy!
Bottled Water, Cooler with Ice.
Eye Patches, Pirate Hats
Yee Ole
"Treasure Map in a Bottle"
Routine...
Check Out These Cool Videos!
Ahoy, Me Hearties! Step on ye Ole Sea Turtle and get ready for adventure! There are treasures hidden on the local islands, one is called Pirate's Cove!
Watch Out!
Birthday Parties Welcome.
Call Cap'n Doug for Some cool birthday Ideas.


CheeseBurger In Sarasota Paradise
$550~4 Hours
up to 6 People
We Have Everything!
"All Sorts of Drinks"
Bottled Water, Cooler with Ice.
Cheeseburgers & Fries at a local restaurant on the water.
Hey Now! Phish & Dead Heads!
It's Time To Par-Tay!
Cruise the local sandbars and chill with One of the Coolest Cats Around,
Cap'n Doug
Beverages, Music , Party Favors,
Cheeseburgers w/ Fries Included
Cool Adult Birthday Idea
"Get Faded On The Sandbar"

SeaBird Rookery
$425~3 Hours
up to 6 People
We Have Everything!
Drinks, Healthy Snacks,
Bottled Water, Cooler with Ice.
Photographer Friendly Lots of Space for Tripods


Great for Photographers and Serious Birders alike, the local Sea Bird Rookery, just south of the North Bridge will provide hours of bird watching and photography.
Roseate Spoonbills, Osprey, Pellicans, Blue Herons, so many more birds in their
natural nesting environment.
Captain Doug Ricciardi of The Siesta Key Sea Turtle, specializes in family friendly adventures. Folks of all ages and abilities will feel comfortable and engaged with Captain Doug. Growing up in a large Italian family, Doug understands the dynamics of children, and how to keep their minds intrigued and interested on the day of exploring nature. Captain Doug runs a 24ft Godfrey Pontoon “ The Siesta Key Sea Turtle”, with a powerful and efficient Yamaha 90hp for maximum power and quite ride, and the Phat Katt II, a modern catamaran hull boat, both perfect for vacationing families. Sarasota provides a wide variety of wild animals, so there are fun exploring opportunities all year round.
Reservations 941.587.6150