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Sarasota Bay Explorers

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Looking for an exciting, hands-on, educational experience on the water in Sarasota? Sarasota Bay Expl

If you’re looking for an exciting, hands-on, educational experience on the water in Sarasota, Sarasota Bay Explorers is the crew for you. Our passionate, fun-loving team works in conjunction with Mote Marine Laboratory to provide interactive marine science boat trips for both public and private parties. From our renowned Sea Life Encounter Cruise to our Spectacular Sunset Cruise we offer an experi

ence for everyone. There is absolutely nothing we love more than sharing the wonders and magic of marine life with others -- we can’t wait to set sail for adventure with all of you!

01/14/2025

Don’t have a cow! Spring Break is right around the corner. Have you got your plans figured out yet? Hopefully our Sealife Encounter Cruise is on the agenda!

Cowfish are always a fun find in our nets! They get their name from two spines projecting in front of their eyes, giving the appearance of cow horns!

01/13/2025

It’s a mangrove appreciation kind of Monday!

Mangroves are critical habitats in Sarasota Bay for many nesting species of wading birds like Great Egrets, Great Blue Herons, Roseate Spoonbills and more!

01/12/2025

Get your kids off the iPads and on our Sea Life Encounter Cruise!

We depart everyday at 11am, 130pm & 4pm. Click the link to make your reservation today!

01/11/2025

Good News!!! We are back to operating from Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium!

We sure did miss our little walk down this path to our boats and it’s good to be back 💙

01/10/2025

Sending everyone warm thoughts over the weekend! Stay warm!

01/09/2025

We’re getting excited to see some babies! Great Blue Heron nesting has begun 🐣 Did you know it only takes Great Blue Heron chicks about 6 weeks to grow as big as adults?!

12/27/2024

That look your kids get when Santa didn’t give them the present they wanted 🤣

You’re in luck! There are still spots on our Sea Life Encounter Cruise this week to soften the blow!

Sometimes Osprey don’t always get what they want either (fish to eat) as they have an approximate success rate of 33%

12/26/2024

Who had a great Christmas?

Who’s ready for an adventure?! We know it’s hard to match the excitement of Christmas morning, but we’ll do our best! The Sea Life Encounter Cruise departs daily at 11am, 1:30pm and 4pm 🔗 the link to make your reservation 👍

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from the SBE family to yours!

We will reopen tomorrow. Your adventure awaits!

12/24/2024

Do you put a star on top of your tree?

This isn’t that type of star, but we do hope that you have a very merry Christmas tomorrow!

12/22/2024

Who doesn’t want their photo taken on a boat? This could be you!

Did you know a portion of your ticket goes back to support the mission of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium?

12/21/2024

Brrr it’s cold this morning! Good thing it’s the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year so it’ll be over before you know it!

Though Striped Burrfish sounds like they’d be use to the cold they are more typically found in warmer waters from Brazil to Florida.

12/20/2024

Before you dive into your holiday, be sure to book your Sea Life Encounter Cruise!

Click the 🔗 for times and reservations!

12/19/2024

Have family coming into town and in need of entertainment? We’ve got you covered!

We have Sea Life Encounter Cruises everyday except Christmas at 11am, 1:30pm & 4pm. Click the 🔗 to get to our website to book your spot!

12/18/2024

Always on the look out 👀

Though our nesting and roosting birds are largely protected from land-based predators, they still have to look out for aerial predators like hawks, falcons or eagles!

12/17/2024

Certain wildlife finds never get old!

Did you know seahorses are able to change their color to blend in with their surroundings? We wonder what was orange in their habitat to blend in to???

12/16/2024

Sometimes it’s hard to keep your head above water around the holidays! But that’s why you should take a breather and hop on our Sea Life Encounter Cruise 😊

Dolphins don’t have a hard time taking a breather and can actually hold their breath up to ten minutes!

Address

1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
Sarasota, FL
34236

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.SarasotaBayExplorers.com/

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We hope your holiday weekend is going as swimmingly as these swimming pelicans! Did you know White Pelicans don’t dive for their food? They work as a team, swim and corral their prey until it’s close enough to scoop up! #swimmingly #happyholidays #whitepelican #sealifeencountercruise #sarasotabayexplorers #sbe #visitsarasota #sarasotachamber #marinajacks #mote #visitflorida #lovefl