Sarasota Bay · Florida

Hit the Water.
Drive Your Own
Catamaran.

The only CraigCat tours in Sarasota. Two hours, open throttle, dolphins, and a sandbar stop — from $125 per person.

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350

5-Star Reviews

30

mph Top Speed

2

Hour Tour

#1

Only CraigCat Tour in Sarasota

The Experience

Drive a CraigCat.
Own the Bay.

The CraigCat is the world's finest compact power catamaran — twin pontoons, a 9.9 HP engine, and a top speed of 30 mph. It's incredibly stable, easy to drive, and unlike anything else on Sarasota Bay.

HydroCats is the only operator in Sarasota running guided tours on CraigCats. You don't ride along — you're at the helm, following your guide through the bay, past the barrier keys, and out toward open water.

Every tour includes a sandbar stop, dolphin spotting, and enough open-throttle time to make the drive home feel slow.

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CraigCat catamaran at speed on Sarasota Bay

On the Water

CraigCat catamarans at speed on Sarasota Bay
HydroCats tour group on the water
Dolphins spotted during HydroCats tour
Sandbar stop during 2-hour Sarasota tour
Happy guests after HydroCats catamaran tour

What Guests Say

5.0 average · 350 reviews on TripAdvisor

"Second time taking this tour and it still throws up new surprises. Loved the tour again and will be making this a part of every vacation we have in the area."

— Exploration813832

TripAdvisor · March 2026

"Kara and Katie were amazing! We had such a great ride with the perfect mix of relaxation and go-get-em! The beach was beautiful! Ice cold water bottles the entire time! Worth every dime!"

— Christina B.

TripAdvisor · January 2026

"Excellent tour. Highly recommend — beautiful sites and great tour guides."

— Matt M.

TripAdvisor · October 2025

"This was the highlight of our entire Sarasota trip. The guides were knowledgeable, fun, and made everyone feel comfortable. We saw dolphins twice!"

— Jennifer T.

TripAdvisor · August 2025

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Know Before You Go

What's Included

Life jackets, bottled water and fresh fruit, a waterproof dry bag per boat, wind jackets in cooler months, and an expert local guide leading the fleet.

Age & Licensing

Minimum age is 5. Guests 14+ may drive with an adult (18+). Florida requires a Temporary Boater's Safety Card ($14 at myfwc.com) for anyone born after January 1, 1988.

Meeting Point

Don Roehr Boat Landing, Centennial Park, 1059 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236. Across from Publix — look for the boats in the water. Arrive 20 minutes early for the safety briefing.

Parking

Parking at the boat landing and in the Van Wezel lot across the street. $5/day via ParkMobile app or card kiosk. Park in marked car spots only — not grass or trailer spots.

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Tours run daily, 10 AM – 6 PM. Groups of up to 10. Book online and reserve your spot in minutes.

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