Board a private funship off Siesta Key for up-close dolphin encounters, stop at a shallow sandbar to swim and slide, and linger at a waterfront tiki bar if you like. This flexible four-hour cruise is family-friendly, BYOB, and geared toward relaxed, active days on the water.
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The boat eases away from the dock and the Gulf opens—salty air, a low wake that rocks the slide at the stern, and a line of dolphins cutting through the water like punctuation. On a private funship, the day is flexible: wildlife watching, a shallow sandbar swim, a tiki-bar detour and a chance to launch a paddleboard from a calm cove.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; ability to climb a short ladder and stand on uneven sand recommended
Wildlife
History
Siesta Key’s beaches are composed largely of quartz sand deposited by longshore currents; the island evolved from native habitations into a popular recreational shoreline in the 20th century.
Conservation
Stay on soft sand areas, use reef‑safe sunscreen, and avoid chasing or encircling marine mammals—keep distance to reduce stress on wildlife.
Reserve your spot on the Private Siesta Funship Adventure/Dolphin Cruise Sandbar Stops today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef‑safe sunscreen
High sun and reflective water increase UV exposure—use reef-safe SPF and reapply after swimming.
Wear water shoes
Sandbars and boat decks can be slippery or have shell fragments—light water shoes protect feet on and off the boat.
Pack a small dry bag
Keep phones, wallets and keys safe from spray and sand—store them in a sealed dry bag while on the sandbar.
BYOB etiquette
Bring drinks in disposable or resealable containers and take glass off the sandbar—coolers and ice are provided onboard.
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects skin and local marine habitats during sun-exposed cruises.
summer
Water shoes
Makes walking on sandbars, rocks and slippery decks safer.
summer
Swimsuit & quick‑dry towel
For swimming from the sandbar or launching a paddleboard.
summer
Dry bag (small)
Keeps electronics and valuables dry during spray and onshore stops.