Two Boarding Passes for the Sealife Encounter with Sarasota Bay Explorers at Mote Aquarium in Sarasota, Florida.

Sea Life Encounter Cruise

Join a marine biologist on this 1 hour, 45 minute cruise through Sarasota and Roberts Bays. Observe our Florida manatees and resident population of bottlenose dolphins while learning about the ecology, history, and folklore of the area. Your guide will lead you on a short nature walk on an uninhabited island followed by a unique opportunity to view pelicans, herons, ibis and egrets in their nesting habitat. The highlight of this trip is the collection of a sample of marine life with a trawl net. Observe and handle some of the curious residents of Sarasota Bay: puffer fish, sea horses, stone crabs, and cow fish to name a few.

Our 40-foot pontoon boats, the Explorer I and IV, are Coast Guard-inspected covered vessels equipped with on-board restrooms, comfortable seating, cold drinks and snacks. This trip is suitable for all ages. Reservations are recommended, and group rates and special charters are available. Check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure.