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A Guide to Boating Around Siesta Key
The gorgeous Siesta Key is a brilliant location for all sorts of boating activities, including watersports, fishing, cruising with family and friends, spotting marine wildlife, and enjoying a peaceful and stunning sunset. Not to mention, Florida is a boater’s paradise and has been named the boating capital of the world! While visiting this world-renowned part of the Gulf Coast, your friends here at Best Western Siesta Key are pointing out all of the wondrous ways to enjoy boating here.
Renting a Boat
There is nothing like renting a boat for an entire afternoon with your friends and family. Pack up a cooler with snacks, drinks, and sandwiches, and set sail! Whether you are familiar with the waters around Siesta Key and Sarasota or are looking to explore and embark on a new adventure, you will never be disappointed. Be sure to “drop anchor” at a local sandbar where you can fish, float, swim, and mingle with other boaters enjoying the crystal blue water and gorgeously sunny day. A few of the best boat rental companies near Siesta Key are Sarasota Boat Rental by Suntex, Sarasota Boat Rentals (formerly Sand Dollar Boat Rentals), and Safe Harbor Siesta Key.
Boating Activities
One of the best things about boats is the thrill you get when the wind blows through your hair and the subtle splashes and mist of the water hitting and cooling your skin. If you love adventure and thrills, or even sports, we recommend taking a go at parasailing, water skiing, wakeboarding, or even renting a banana boat with your friends and family. Check out these fun watersport rentals on Siesta Key; Siesta Key Aqua Adventures, and Siesta Key Watersports!
Jet Skiing
If you loved your ride on the banana boat, you are sure to have a blast on a jet ski. Siesta Key is full of jet ski rentals, and some of our favorites to recommend to guests are Siesta Key Jet Ski and Siesta Key Parasailing & Jet Ski. Rent a few singles to zip around Sarasota Bay with your friends or buddy up and rent a jet ski for two. Driving and riding on this small personal watercraft is an exciting way to spend your afternoon on the water and can even be an extra fun date idea. Please note that to drive and operate a jet ski legally, you may be required to show a valid driver’s license and be at least 16 years old.
Boat Tours
If you want to spend your afternoon on the water, but are not crazy about being your own captain or want to ensure you visit all the best sites in the area, book a private charter or hop aboard a Mote Marine Eco Boat Tour or Fun Boat Dolphin Tour. While you feel the salty breeze and make memories with loved ones, you can focus on kicking back, relaxing, and keeping your eyes peeled for your favorite marine wildlife. It’s truly a win-win!
Sunset Cruises
Siesta Key and Sarasota beaches offer some of the most amazing sunsets in the United States, and what better way to experience a beach sunset than on a boat? If you like to party, a high-energy tropical sunset cruise from Bayfront Park might be right up your alley. You can also take the whole family out for a peaceful evening ride to watch Mother Nature paint the sky with Siesta Key Watersports’ Sunset Cruises.
There is so much to see and do just on the waters surrounding Siesta Key. Explore the brilliant Gulf of Mexico, the stunning Sarasota Bay, and other glorious waterways in the area. Your friends and local experts here at Best Western Siesta Key are always happy to answer your questions and point you in the right direction. Take advantage of all there is to soak in under the Florida sun!