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Siesta Key Aqua Adventures
5253 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231, United States
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Sa
Review №1

Fabulous, fun family tour! Captain Andrew was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Being on the boat was very relaxing and I could have stayed on the sand bar all day. We got to see tons of sea urchins and pick up a few shells. My 9-year-old son, hubby and I had a great morning and it was worth every penny.

Co
Review №2

I can’t express enough how professional Richard is. We thought he was just an employee, turns out he is the owner. From start to finish he was involved in all of our activities. Banana ride was a blast but you definitely want to wear glasses or goggles in the front seats. The sunset tour was outstanding. We saw dolphins, played music, enjoyed drinks, and walked the sandbars during sunset. As a business owner myself I must compliment Richard on the way he conducts his business. Outstanding.

K
Review №3

We had the most amazing time on the sunset cruise. Captain Andrew and owner Richard were awesome! They were knowledgeable of the area providing an interesting tour. Although not always possible, we were lucky enough to make a stop at the sandbar. This adventure with this company was truly the highlight of our adventure. I can’t say enough about our experience. If you’re looking for a great time, either with family or looking for a romantic cruise, you MUST book this cruise.

Be
Review №4

Captain Andrew is the man! We had a great time on the water. He was very laid back and went out of his way to ensure that we all had a great experience. Captain Andrew was very knowledgeable as well. He shared a lot of history, fun stories and had great answers for the kids. And since Im mentioning the kids, he made sure all the stories and activities were family friendly. And as a bonus, the provided an assortment of beverages for the whole family. Go enjoy with Aqua Adventures!

Ta
Review №5

Love Love Love!!!! I have a party of 6 and this was our first time on siesta key, we came in October because it was less crowded. We were swimming in the beautiful water and saw a banana boat and decided to do it. We got picked up by Captain Andrew and had so much fun. The next day we decided to go on a dolphin, sightseeing tour and guess who was our captain? Youre right, Captain Andrew!!! We fell in love with this man. He was knowledgeable, funny, kind, just all around the best person weve met so far. He had us laughing and dancing, so if u go to siesta key aqua adventures, ask for Captain Andrew. We love you Captain!!!!!

Gr
Review №6

Awsome time. Staff is so friendly and do everything to make it so much fun. Best money Ive spent in awhile. Worth every penny. My 10 year old twin niece and nephew had a great time. Its just as much fun for the adults as the kids whipping around on the banana boat. I highly recommend giving it a try

We
Review №7

Myself, wife and kids took the sunset cruise. I didnt know what to expect when we first pulled up. The boat was an open deck pontoon style boat, not the big boats most of these cruises are. I have to say this made it even more enjoyable. The captain was very friendly and personable. He took the time to stop and describe the different wildlife and birds in the area as well as all the different mangroves. We got to see dolphins and a manatee on the way out. We reached a sandbar to watch the sunset and it was an excellent place for the kids to hunt shells and sand dollars. I must say this was the most enjoyable sunset/dolphin cruise I have ever been on. I highly recommend!

Ca
Review №8

We took the Sunset Cruise last night. Was a little dark and cloudy when we started out and we were a little concerned that we wouldn’t see much of a sunset BUT I was wrong. I honestly think it was the most beautiful sunset I had ever seen. We stopped on a sandbar to watch it. Red and orange to the left and blue and purple to the right. It felt like paradise. Super easy reservations, I recommend booking the day before to ensure they don’t sell out. Employees are super friendly and personable. Captain Andrew was great. He made sure we were having a good time. Thanks for the memories. We will definitely use this company again next time we are in town!

Ho
Review №9

We did the banana boat ride during the day and the sunset cruise to a sand bar in the evening. The person running the banana boat was so funny and made it so much more fun. He even picked us up right in front of our condo on the beach and dropped us back off there, so super convenient. The sunset tour was so amazing it was 2.5 hours. The tour guide gave us extra time on the sand bar and was very knowledgeable on the area he even stopped at the dolphin nursery area where we saw a baby dolphin (so cute)we were at the sand bar 20 minutes before sunset and stayed about ten minutes after and it was beautiful. I highly recommend booking through them for everything.

Bl
Review №10

Dolphin tours, banana boat rides, bumper boats, kayaks tours, jet ski rentals, they do it all!!! Great staff and easy to find. They are right on us41. We will be back again!! Richard the owner went above and beyond to provide excellent services for my family.

dm
Review №11

Great fun with Captain Andrew! Very friendly, knowledgeable about the ecology of the Intercoastal waterway, the marine life in the Gulf of Mexico, and the history of Sarasota. We had a wonderful time on a boat ride, got to see great marine life, stop and swim at a sand bar, learn about the history and environment of the region. Would definitely recommend!

Ye
Review №12

We had an amazing time with Captain Andrew on the sunset dolphin tour! Very entertaining and had lots of interesting facts about the area/wildlife. The sandbar was amazing and the sunset breathtaking. I would highly recommend.

Sa
Review №13

Captain Andrew was awesome!!!! He was super funny and made everyone feel at home. He cracked a few jokes, and made sure everyone was happy. We stopped at a sandbar and it was awesome. If you have kids or not make sure to ask for cap Andrew!!!

Ka
Review №14

We had an amazing time with Captain Andrew on the sunset dolphin tour! He was funny and had lots of interesting facts about the area/wildlife. We did another dolphin tour with a different company in the area, and that didnt even compare to this tour! The kids loved it too! Would highly recommend!

Ye
Review №15

This was an amazing experience! Great customer service! we provided a place on the beach where we were and we got picked up from the water! Richard was a very pleasant added bonus, he made our experience more fun! I would definitely be back and would highly recommend!

Co
Review №16

Captain Andrew was absolutely amazing money well spent and will be back. This is an amazing tour you will not be disappointed with coming great experience! And were florida residents!!!

Da
Review №17

I had a great time with my family and I, Captain Andrews had great energy and made the boat ride very enjoyable and very comfortable. From the information about siesta to the islands surrounding it, as we drove through the area to watching the sunset at the sandbar as we lay in the ocean. Beautiful scenery and Amazing experience I would love to come back!

St
Review №18

This was an amazing experience, especially for kids! Captain Andrew was soo nice, accommodating and funny. He really made such an amazing trip for us. He is amazing with kids as well. Very knowledgeable and had some really cool fun facts to share about the area. He really went out of his way to make sure we all had a great time. I am so glad that I chose to do this. We will definitely do other excursions with them. I highly recommend them! You won’t be disappointed!!Thank you guys so much for the wonderful tour! We will be back!Stephanie, Kylie and Landon

Br
Review №19

We did the Jet Skii and Sunset Cruise. The staff is super kind, welcoming, and fun. The sunset cruise allowed us to enjoy dolphins jumping beside the boat, learn the celebrities in the area, watch a critical home for birds breeding, and spend a significant amount of time on the sand bar to watch the sunset. They provided a variety of sodas, bud light and water for all of us as well. In the end a great company for many different adventures.

Kr
Review №20

Highly recommended!We did the dolphin and sunset cruise. The captain was amazing. He talked to us, made us laugh. He enlightened us about the wildlife in the area. Was absolutely amazing time and was kid friendly. Already planning on booking this for next year

Er
Review №21

We had an amazing time with captain Andrew on the dolphin tour. He was funny, knowledgeable and very accommodating! He was amazing and my teenagers thought so as well. I would highly recommend!! We will definitely be going back. Thanks Aqua and especially Captain Andrew!!

St
Review №22

We had a great experience today riding on the banana boats with Richard as our captain. Thank you for allowing us to have a wonderful time. He was very attentive and made sure we were having a good time.

Mi
Review №23

Richard was a super nice guy and responsive to our requests. Fun to talk to and he took us out for much longer than we had scheduled on the banana boat. We will definitely book again.

Br
Review №24

We had a great sunset cruise with Captain Andrew. Our kids, ages 6-22, loved finding sand dollars and our younger boys loved hearing any and all information about the different sea animals and plants. The sunset was beautiful!

Ke
Review №25

Highly recommend! The koko island tour was fantastic especially if you have kids, but I didn’t have my kids and still thoroughly enjoyed it, to say the least! We saw Manatees, And dolphins. Found crabs, sand crabs, jelly fish, and more! The sunset tour was also wonderful. The sand bars on both tours were beautiful and Andrew was great. Knowledgeable, friendly, and funny! He really made the tour for us. Thank you Andrew!

Ga
Review №26

Thanks to Captain Andrew. Not only did he keep us laughing with his humor, but it is great when your guide really knows the area and genuinly cares for the his home town.Thanks again

Lu
Review №27

Thanks.It was fun so so fun ok I’m a kid writing this.I was on the banana bus.I loved it!!!!So fun thanks RichardRichard was great. He called us to make sure we were ready and then took 6 kids on a great 30 minute ride. Professional, fun, and everyone was happy. Thank you

Am
Review №28

Great trip! We did the dolphin cruise and stopped at Koko island. When we stopped at one of the sandbars we found several sand dollars. I can’t wait to do it again.

ky
Review №29

Most fun Ive had on a boat tour! Captain Andrew was funny and interactive, he gave us an ecology tour mixed with fun dolphin sighting. Definitely a must if visiting the area!

Be
Review №30

I heard they had a small arcade. They do. It’s great. I tried to smash the high wolf hunt score on Extreme Hunting 2 Tournament Edition. I wasn’t able to. DIK has the high score. These guys are pros. I did score big on the $20 bag of dirt! It had mad gems and a few sorcery crystals inside. I finished up with a Red Bull and pink floating waterproof phone pouch that will be perfect for my moms birthday next year. I highly recommend this place.

Ja
Review №31

Very, very poorly run business. We have ridden a banana boat with our children in other locations several times, and they have been some of our best vacation memories. We had custody of our two nephews and niece for nearly 4 years, then due to circumstances out of our control, we were allowed nocontact for nine years. They came back into our lives and have had very difficult lives. We wanted to give them an amazing memory so spoke with Richard yesterday to book a time. He had nothing yesterday and encouraged me to wait until today to schedule—said they would check the calmness of the sea to know where they would be riding out from. I asked if I should go ahead and book last night, but he assured me there would be much availability this morning. I called at 9:00 as soon as they opened and was told there was no availability until 1:00–when it is supposed to start raining. He said they MAY be able to get us in but needed to wait for confirmation from a group of 16–who had not yet booked—but refused to book us. He said he would call me back in thirty minutes. After 75 minutes, I called and received voicemail. About 15 minutes later, I received a return call. The large party did NOT confirm yet he said he had NOTHING for today to offer us. This has BY FAR been THE single worst customer service experience I have ever received. The worst part is there are no other businesses in the area to provide this memory for children who were super excited to experience all the fun they had been told came with a banana boat ride.

Na
Review №32

We made a reservation and agreed to meet them at siesta beach. We called several times and they told us that they were going to be there. After we arrived at the meeting point they just ditched us. We even gave our credit card details. DON’T COME TO THIS PLACE THEY DONT CARE ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS. If you want to know what this place is really like go to their yelp reviews

Ch
Review №33

Although the dolphins were hiding today, Captain Andrew was awesome. We did the Koko Island which was neat for our kids to run around for a bit, but the sandbar was really cool for them... If you go, Captain Andrew should be your request.. Super cold guide!

Gr
Review №34

Excellent customer service as well as making our out of town experience feel completely comfortable on the water.

Ti
Review №35

Loved my experience here. They have a huge retail store with lots of activities to choose from.

Ho
Review №36

Did sunset cruise. Captain Andrew was amazing. Provided drinks, music and some fun facts along the way.

Kr
Review №37

Beautiful sunset. Very knowledgeable captain (Captain Andrew). Richard was also helpful in getting several excursions set up. Thoroughly enjoyed

is
Review №38

Richard took our kids on a banana boat ride. He was great with the kids and very funny. Kids had a blast! Definitely recommend. Thank you!

Ni
Review №39

Richard and his team are the best! Their activities, knowledge of the area, pricing and their way to ensure you have fun makes them a must do if you visit Siesta Key!

Du
Review №40

Went out yesterday. Richie was awesome and made our experience very enjoyable. Definitely would recommend and would love to do again!

Ty
Review №41

What a great experience! Banana rides, sunset cruise, and kayak rental. Great customer service. Made our group feel like vip. Richard(i believe is the owner) took the time to really cater to our need as out of towners

Jo
Review №42

Great time on the banana boat with the family. Richard was very nice to us all. The kids and adults all had a blast!

Er
Review №43

We did the Koko island tour. Captain Andrew was amazing. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. My kids had a blast. I highly recommend it.

Al
Review №44

Richard is awesome! We had a group of 12 (3 adults & 9 kids) and he was extremely accommodating. Everyone in the group had a fantastic time. Looking forward to going again soon!

Le
Review №45

We had a wonderful adventure for 6 kids (ages 3-11) and 2 adults with Captain Drew. He truly made the experience special for the kids sharing information about the animals and the surrounding waters. It’s was the perfect afternoon getaway for the family for our last day in our staycation. The kids are already asking when we can do it again.

Li
Review №46

What an amazing experience!!!we had a minor problem with our reservation and they went over the top to make it up to us. Recommend it 100%

Da
Review №47

Did a Sunday morning kayak rental with my family. They are very well priced and extremely helpful. Would recommend to anyone.

Sa
Review №48

This was a perfect choice for our family.Such a wonderful experience, Captain Andrew was amazing and hes great with kids! Very knowledgable as well, we all learned something new. The captain went over and beyond to make this trip amazing for everyone on board. We all had a great time and hope to come back again soon!Thank you!!

Al
Review №49

We did enjoy the tour.Professional guys and captain was great! Highly recommended...

Al
Review №50

Richard was absolutely wonderful on the Banana Boat. It was so much fun and I would highly recommend it. Definitely will be doing it again!!!

Br
Review №51

The whole family had a great experience with Captain Andrew today! We loved the sand bar and had a blast!! Very family friendly experience!

Na
Review №52

They don’t care about their customers! Reserved 3 jet skis and patiently waited for over an hour only for them to cancel on me because a group before us was running 10 minutes behind and they didn’t want to stay 10 minutes after closing. I asked them if we can pay a little extra for them to wait that extra 10 minutes and to my surprise they said no and started getting disrespectful and aggressive as I tried to explain to them that we’ve been waiting for over an hour. Just as we were about to leave there drunk buddy (doesn’t work there) came out of now where and started harassing us. I have it all on video. Apparently canceling your reservation is a normal thing for them for them according to one of their employees. Avoid them at all costs. There are many different PROFESSIONAL businesses around Sarasota that will serve you much better!

Ju
Review №53

Richard did an amazing job with our ride. We had a young 5 yr old and not once was she afraid!!! Thank you!!!

St
Review №54

Customer service was excellent. The workers were very helpful with getting my family in the kayaks

Sh
Review №55

Fun! Fun! I’ve never experienced this level of professionalism at any attraction or business before. In fact, I’m not one to leave reviews. However, Richards attention to detail to all my questions I asked over the phone to the the services he offered was second to none. This young man gets it. He’s going places. Keep up the exceptional work. The surrounding businesses could take a lesson or two from Richard in customer appreciation. We will absolutely be recommending this company. -Shannon from Cincinnati!

R
Review №56

So much fun. Great communication. Thank you Richard, Joe and Frank!

Jo
Review №57

Unbelievable Customer Service. Exceptional Character by Richard. He ran into some complications and still answered every call and made sure my kids had the Fun time they were expecting. Thank you guys.

As
Review №58

Me & my family had an AMAZING TIME !!! Captain Andrew treated us very well. Would definitely return!! Highly recommend!!

Ja
Review №59

Richard is the absolute man! We booked a 4 person ride today, and he was so accommodating when we needed to change the time. We had such an absolute blast, and I cannot recommend this enough! Amazing time!! Would give 6 stars if I could!

To
Review №60

Worth every penny. Second year down to Sarasota. Second time using this company. Their always polite. Richard takes the time to really make sure you know he appreciates your business. I would leave 6 stars if I could.

Jo
Review №61

Our group had a blast on the spinning tube ride. Richard made sure we had a memorable experience in Siesta Key!

ni
Review №62

We had a wonderful time super fun and the JetSki driver was super nice and make sure we had a great time !!!

Je
Review №63

Captain Andrew was awesome! The sand bar at sunset was the best.

Ta
Review №64

SOOO much fun!! We had a blast. Richard was very accommodating and sweet and really made sure we had a great time

Da
Review №65

Richard was awesome! Our kids had a very nice time!

Mi
Review №66

Was lucky enough to book our KoKo Island tour a few hours before schedule on July 4th of all days. Our captains name was Andrew. He was great from the start! Very welcoming, accommodating, knowledgable, funny, and interactive. We went off course and boy was it great! Took us to a sandbar to search for sandollars and sea urchins. Kids had a blast. Definitely a must!

Sa
Review №67

Richard was AMAZING!! We never stopped laughing the entire time!! Highly recommend!!

Vi
Review №68

We did the sunset dolphin cruise. Friendly captin, knowledgeable about the area, great relaxing trip.

Je
Review №69

The Banana Bus Was very fun and the guy was a very nice, fun dude.

Er
Review №70

Very bad services! I dont not recomend it

Al
Review №71

Great staff and great equipment!

J
Review №72

Richard is AWESOME completed our perfect vacation!! FUN!!

An
Review №73

Good family fun in Siesta Key! Captain Andrew was great!

Da
Review №74

Great service after After a small problem

jo
Review №75

Great captain, great experience, would definitely go back.

Mi
Review №76

The ABSOLUTE best time we had on our stay!!! Richard was friendly and fun! We went on the banana boat, and it was great! My family laughed, wiped out, and had a great time. We will be booking with them again. If you love fast, fun and water, then you need to check out Siesta Key Aqua Adventure!!! You will NOT be disappointed.

Ro
Review №77

This is definitely worth your time/money. Get out there and enjoy the Gulf! Richard was as nice as they come. Being a local, he stopped to point out certain areas and even made recommendations for dining. Thanks bud!

An
Review №78

Had the time of our lives on the banana boat ride with Richard. We will definitly do that again!

Ma
Review №79

Amazing! Captain Andrew is awesome!

Wi
Review №80

We have been coming to siesta Key for 30 years. This might have been our best experience so far. The banana rides tour guide Richard was amazing. Very friendly and funny! He was constantly checking in with safety checks during the ride. We had so much fun. We were able to load the banana right in front of our condo in the water. This was the best selling point. No traffic, no loading the kids in the van, no losing or looking for parking spots. I highly recommend this to all ages. Thank you Richard

La
Review №81

Awesome ride with Richard!! Saw them go past, phoned, they came by to get us ...badda bring nada boom. Highly recommend it! Thanks Richard!!

Br
Review №82

Had a BLAST! The guy who drives the boat was so nice on the phone when I was making an appointment and the guy who drove us around was also very nice!! We went so fast it was amazing! My daughter and I fell off the banana boat though lol it was a great time! I’d love to do it again!!

Sa
Review №83

This was the best thing I’ve done all trip. He was very fun and nice even though we were running late! We did ours during sunset and it made the experience awesome!! Totally recommend

Ge
Review №84

Went on the banana boat ride with my two sister in laws and had a blast! Thank you Rich for giving us some much needed laughs!

Da
Review №85

Sooooooo much fun! Thank you!

am
Review №86

The ride was really fun and a little bit scary. we really enjoyed it.

Li
Review №87

Awesome experience for all ages. Very communicative about times, fun adventure based on our level of fun and comfort! Going to do it again! Thank you!

Te
Review №88

There was a little miscommunication, so we missed our appointment, but they still came back and picked us up for the ride for no extra charges. He was awesome, highly recommended.

Ch
Review №89

Captain Richard and his crew are top notch. There is no better way to have a good safe enjoyable time in the backdrop of siesta key. Had a great time out on the water with Richard. He is a very knowledgeable and stand out guy. I can guarantee this will be a experience you remember for a lifetime. Highly recommend the banana boat ride! Thanks for the great time Richard & crew!!

Ma
Review №90

It was a blast! We called to schedule as the last ride of the day was going and Richard was nice enough to squeeze one more run in. He picked us up in minutes and scooped another small group up along the way. The ride was longer than I thought it would be and he kept us all entertained the whole way. Be prepared to get splashed and wear sunglasses if you have them. Will definitely seek this out again!

To
Review №91

Kids loved the ride!! One said was the best 30 mins of his life!!! Easy reservations over the phone kids on the water 45mins later... Jet ski driving was awesome kids love the ride thanks to the whole crew!!!

Pe
Review №92

The highlight of our trip to Siesta Key. There are many things to do while your at Siesta Beach, but you must call these guys and try the aqua spinner. Our group originally signed up for the banana rides, but was convinced to upgrade to the Aqua Spinner for a much more exciting ride. We all all glad we did as this was like riding a roller coaster on the water!! We laughed till it hurt!! The Staff member operating the ride was extremely cautious of safety and our comfort . We will most definitely do it again or next time down.

Bl
Review №93

Wow! The sunset tour was outstanding!!! Captain Richard couldnt have given us a better cruise. We saw dolphins within the first 5 minutes. He took us to the sandbar where we found shells and sand dollars. The complementary beverages were iced down and plentiful. He even took pictures of us during the sunset!! Weve been coming here for years and have been with many other tour companies, but this was BY FAR THE BEST EXPERIENCE on the water we have had. The kids are scheduled to do the Banana Rides in the morning. Thank you Richard for the memories. We will hire you again.

Sa
Review №94

So fun and amazing! we were all laughing the whole time so happy we did this.

Re
Review №95

We are a group of 55+ year olds and had an absolute blast on the aqua spinner!! Richard is professional and easy to work with. Highly recommend ️ ️ ️ ️ ️

Vi
Review №96

Richards big banana gave us the ride of our life. 10/10 recommend.

Ye
Review №97

Very bad costumer services

Ca
Review №98

Richard was so cool and really made our banana boat ride so much fun!!!

Mi
Review №99

The best sunset cruise. Richard was a great host and party boat captain!

Ca
Review №100

If there’s one thing Richard knows how to do- it’s have a great time. He is an experienced and safe boater above all. As a Sarasota native, he knows siesta in and out. If you use his services, you will not be disappointed.

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  • Address:5253 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231, United States
  • Site:http://siestakeyaquaadventures.com/
  • Phone:+1 941-359-2782
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Working hours
  • Monday:9am–8pm
  • Tuesday:9am–8pm
  • Wednesday:9am–8pm
  • Thursday:9am–8pm
  • Friday:9am–8pm
  • Saturday:9am–8pm
  • Sunday:9am–8pm
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