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Cruise from Hidden Harbor Marina on a private four-hour charter that threads Siesta Key, Lido Beach, sandbars and the Venice jetties. Family-friendly and customizable — expect snorkeling, light fishing, and sandbar stops with a local captain in command.
Cruise from Hidden Harbor Marina on a private four-hour charter that threads Siesta Key, Lido Beach, sandbars and the Venice jetties. Family-friendly and customizable — expect snorkeling, light fishing, and sandbar stops with a local captain in command.
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Operated by Beach Bum Charters · Sarasota, Florida
You step onto the skiff just south of the Stickney Point Bridge, the marina yawning behind you and the Gulf horizon ahead. Salted wind tugs at your hat as the engine cuts through the blue-green bay; mangrove edges blur, sandbars gleam like pale islands daring you to step ashore. Over four hours, a private captain guides the route — Siesta Key’s wide beaches, Lido’s wooded approach, the old-Florida feel of Snake Island and shallow sandbars, and the fishing-rich Venice jetties — each stop a different face of the coast.
moderate.
4 hours.
Moderate mobility and balance for boarding and moving on a small boat; not strenuous but expect some standing and stepping on/off a dinghy.
Yes — infant seats are available and the trip can include gentle sandbar stops, but confirm child ages and any special needs when booking.
Yes; the charter can accommodate light fishing. Bring your own rods or request gear and check local regulations for licenses.
Tours cancel if weather threatens safety; the operator typically requires 24‑hour cancellation for a full refund and will reschedule or refund if the captain deems conditions unsafe.
Service animals are allowed and many operators permit pets — check in advance so the captain can prepare the boat properly.
Barrier islands here grew from longshore sand transport; the coastline bears traces of Indigenous shell middens and later commercial fishing that shaped local harbors and jetties.
Avoid anchoring on seagrass beds and use designated channels; seagrass and manatee zones are fragile and local captains frequently educate guests on low-impact behavior.
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