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What We Offer

There are many things to do while on vacation

and we offer a variety of options for your family

Here are a few of our services with brief descriptions but for the full bug,

Call Cap'n Doug.

941-587-6150

Manatee
Dolphin at Sea
Eco Nature Tour 
Dolphin, Manatee
Excursions
$450~3 Hours

Up to 6 Guests
We Have Everything! 
Assorted Beverages &
Cooler with Ice.

Donuts on all morning charters

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.

Low Stress and Minimal Activity Required 

Sand Dollar Island Shelling Charter
Nature / Shelling Tour
Sand-Dollar Islands $450~3 Hours
Up to 6 GuestsWe Have Everything! Assorted Beverages & Cooler with Ice.

 

Sandbar Shelling
Sand-Dollars, Sea-Horses, Urchins, Sea-Stars and an assortment of Sea Shells fir for any necklace. Usually heading for the Big Island in search of cool shells and fun times. 

Up to 6 GuestsWe Have Everything!

Assorted Beverages & Cooler with Ice.

Pirate Flag from the Lil Pirate Treasure Hunt
Nature Tours & Birding trips
Lil Pirate
Treasure Hunt  
$450~3 Hours
Family with Small Children (6pp)

Aargh! We Have Everything!
Drinks, 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 Paradise Party on the Sandbar in Sarasota
Breathtaking Rainbows over Lido Key
CheeseBurger In Sarasota Paradise
$550~4 Hours
up to 6 Guests
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"

Beautiful Photo of an Osprey by the Very Talented Steve Medwin
Seabirds Everywhere! Come Photo Them
SeaBird Rookery 
$450~3 Hours
up to 6 Guests
We Have Everything! Assorted Beverages & 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 suitable for all ages and abilities. With his upbringing in a large Italian family, Doug intuitively understands children's dynamics, ensuring their minds are intrigued and engaged during nature exploration. Operating both the 24ft Godfrey Pontoon "The Siesta Key Sea Turtle" and the modern catamaran hull boat, the Phat Katt II, Doug ensures maximum power and a quiet ride for a comfortable experience. Whether cruising on Sarasota's waters, teeming with diverse wildlife, or exploring the surrounding areas, there are exciting opportunities for discovery year-round.
 

Reservations 941.587.6150

With Siesta Key Sea Turtle Nature Tours, every encounter with dolphins and manatees becomes a story worth telling. Our expert guides know the hidden coves, grass flats, and mangrove channels where these incredible animals thrive, giving you the best chance for up-close (yet respectful) viewing. Whether it’s a pod of dolphins weaving through the wake or a gentle manatee rising for air just feet from the boat, you’ll witness Florida’s marine life in its purest form. These moments—unscripted, wild, and wondrous—are the heart of what makes our tours unforgettable.

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