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# Sarasota Bay Explorers: Sarasota Bay Explorers offers family-friendly eco boat tours that showcase the natural beauty of Sarasota Bay. We provide the most exciting, hands-on, educational marine experiences on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Our knowledgeable marine biologists lead boat tours where guests can look out for dolphins, manatees, and learn about local wildlife. Join us on our evening cruises to enjoy breath-taking sunsets as well. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, Sarasota Bay Explorers is a must-do for anyone searching for fun, educational, and nature-filled things to do in Sarasota. 

## Sitemaps
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## Pages
- [Buy a Gift Card](https://sarasotabayexplorers.com/buy-a-gift-card/): Surprise someone or treat yourself with a Sarasota Bay Explorers Gift Card.
- [Captains](https://sarasotabayexplorers.com/meet-the-team/captains/): Boat Captains
- [Biologists](https://sarasotabayexplorers.com/meet-the-team/biologists/): Marine Biologists
- [Meet the Team](https://sarasotabayexplorers.com/meet-the-team/): Meet the Team!
- [Home](https://sarasotabayexplorers.com/): Sarasota Bay Explorers offers family-friendly eco boat tours that showcase the natural beauty of Sarasota Bay. Located at 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway (the former location of Mote Marine Aquarium), we provide the most exciting, hands-on, educational marine experiences on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
- [Partners](https://sarasotabayexplorers.com/partners/): Partners
- [Fourth of July Cruise](https://sarasotabayexplorers.com/fourth-of-july-cruise/): Fourth of July Cruise
- [Christmas Boat Parade](https://sarasotabayexplorers.com/christmas-boat-parade/): Ride Along for a Christmas Boat Parade in Sarasota!
- [Special Events](https://sarasotabayexplorers.com/special-events/): Holiday Boat Events
- [Gallery](https://sarasotabayexplorers.com/gallery/): Experience the beauty of Sarasota from the water with our scenic boat tours and bay cruises, perfect for all ages. Enjoy stunning coastal views, wildlife sightings, and unforgettable sunsets on a relaxing journey through Sarasota Bay.
- [Large Group Private Boat Charter](https://sarasotabayexplorers.com/large-group-private-boat-charter/): SARASOTA BAY EXPLORERS
- [Small Group Private Boat Charter](https://sarasotabayexplorers.com/small-group-private-boat-charter/): SARASOTA BAY EXPLORERS
- [Careers](https://sarasotabayexplorers.com/careers/): Careers - Join Our Crew!
- [Contact Us](https://sarasotabayexplorers.com/contact-us/): For questions regarding times and tour information, contact our office by phone or email. We have an extensive recorded phone message menu with answers to many of your questions (most of which are also answered here on the website). Tickets can be obtained four weeks in advance. Please choose any tour on our website and book now or if you’re having trouble booking online, call our reservation desk at 941-388-4200.
- [FAQs & Cancellation Policy](https://sarasotabayexplorers.com/faqs/): We are on the campus of Mote Marine Laboratory at 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy in Sarasota, Florida. Our check-in desk is located to the right of the whale fountain underneath a covered area with long bench seating.
- [Sarasota Sunset Cruises](https://sarasotabayexplorers.com/sarasota-sunset-cruises/): SARASOTA BAY EXPLORERS
- [Sea Life Encounter Cruises](https://sarasotabayexplorers.com/sea-life-encounter-cruises/): Embark on a captivating Sea Life Encounter Cruise with our Sarasota Bay boat tours. Our 1.75-hour journey through Sarasota & Roberts Bay offers an educational & interactive experience for all ages.