Low Tide Tours is a locally owned tiki boat company operating out of Bayfront Marina at the south end of Siesta Key, with additional loading locations in Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, Venice, and beyond. The fleet is built around custom-built floating tiki boats with thatched roofs, 360° seating, and tropical music — essentially a slow-moving party barge.
Charter options:
- 2-hour public tiki tour — buy individual seats, groups mixed (6-passenger minimum to launch)
- 2-hour private charter — book the whole boat for your group
- 4.5-hour "Make It a Double" — extended trip with sandbar stops and waterfront bar hopping
- Sunset cruise — launches one hour before sunset, geared around the views
On board:
- Boats seat 12 or 18 passengers
- Two coolers with ice provided — bring your own food and drinks
- USCG-certified boats; captains hold USCG Master licenses
Good to know:
- Operates daily, 9 AM – 11 PM
- Common stops include Sand Dollar Island Sandbar and waterfront tiki bars
- Dolphin and manatee sightings frequent
- No smoking, vaping, or fishing on board
- Operates rain or shine; weather cancellations get full refunds
Website: https://lowtidetours.com/
