Discover Sarasota: Unforgettable Guided Boat Tours

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Four Keys Charters is a locally owned and family operated business. We specialize in private boat tours in Sarasota Bay Florida. Come enjoy the breathtaking bay and gulf views from our 22 ft Bennington Pontoon boat.

Fishing trips will take place aboard our spacious 26 ft Andros boat. It is our mission to provide our customers with a safe, luxurious and relaxing experience. Captain Jim Simmons is a US Coast Guard Certified Master Captain.

James and Sarabeth Simmons are both fourth generation native Floridians, who grew up on Cattle and Citrus Ranches in Central Florida. Captain Jim has spent years discovering the waterways on the Gulf of Mexico fishing and enjoying other watersports. We along with our two children enjoy many outdoor activities on and off the water. We gain a lot of joy in showing visitors the beautiful barrier islands of Sarasota Bay and sharing its history. The name Four Keys Charters comes from the 4 Keys that surround Sarasota Bay; Longboat, Lido, Siesta and Bird Key. All have beautiful sandbars, estuaries and waterways that make for the perfect location for tours and fishing.

We provide a cooler with ice. You should bring drinks, snacks and sunscreen. However, if the need arises, there are bait and sandwich shops on the water that we always have access to. We recommend wearing a hat, sunglasses, loose and light colored clothing for summer. Warm clothing or windbreaker is appropriate for the fall and winter. We do advise wearing tennis shoes, sneakers, or other shoes with good grip. A stop at many of the local sandbars can be arranged, if your party would like to enjoy some time in the water at the end of the trip.

This is the perfect trip to get the family or a group of friends out on the water and explore the intercoastal waterways. it will begin with us picking your party up from the most convenient of two pick-up locations in Sarasota or Longboat Key. Captain Jim will take you into the crystal blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, where you can relax, enjoy your favorite music and take in the beautiful scenery. As we cruise around the Sarasota Bay Estuary, we will have the opportunity to see dolphins, manatees and pelicans as well as various fish and birds.

This cruise will set sail 1.5 hours before sunset from the most convenient of four pick-up locations in Sarasota, Longboat Key, Siesta Key or Anna Maria Island. As we cruise through Sarasota Bay, we will look for manatees, dolphins and other wildlife. Take in the picturesque coastal sunset while we tour the intercoastal waterways Enjoy a complimentary bottle of champagne and snacks as the warm Florida sun sets into the Gulf of Mexico.

A $100 + tax deposit is collected at the time of booking and you may bring a credit card or cash to pay the balance upon arrival for the cruise. Same price for any number guests up to 6 people maximum.

Cancellations are accepted up to 72 hours prior to cruise time for full refund of deposit. In the event the cruise must be cancelled due to inclement weather, your deposit will be refunded. No-shows at the dock without prior notification will be charged the balance of the cruise to the credit card on file.