What you'll do:

You and up to seven friends board a 23-foot Bennington Pontoon on Sarasota Bay, sip mimosas from the included bar, and spend three hours out on the water with a US Coast Guard certified captain who knows every sandbar, tiki bar, and dolphin pod between Casey Key and Siesta Key.

• Mimosa bar included: Your cruise comes with complimentary champagne and your choice of juices so the brunch side of this brunch boat cruise is already covered before you even leave the dock.

• Sandbar stop: The captain anchors at a local Gulf sandbar where you can wade in the crystal-clear water, float on the included individual water floats, or spread out on the 12-foot floating mat.

• Wildlife on the water: Sarasota Bay is home to dolphins, manatees, and plenty of other coastal wildlife, and your captain will navigate the spots where sightings are most common.

• BYOB freedom: Bring whatever food and drinks your group wants, the boat provides coolers with ice, cups, shot glasses, and bottled water so you show up and the setup is already done.

• Your soundtrack: Connect your phone to the boat's Bluetooth audio system and play your own playlist the entire time, no venue DJ, no shared speaker with strangers.

This is a fully private charter, meaning the boat is yours for the full three hours. Your captain also knows the local restaurant and bar scene by heart and can point you toward the best stops after you disembark.

Why we love it for your bachelorette or group party:

1. It starts the trip right: A private brunch cruise on Sarasota Bay sets a relaxed, festive tone before the group even sets foot on land, which is exactly what a bachelorette weekend or birthday group needs on day one.

2. Customizable from the start: Four Keys works with you before the cruise to tailor the brunch menu and route to what your group actually wants, not a preset package.

3. No logistics on the day: The captain handles navigation, sandbar timing, and local knowledge, so the person planning the trip can put their phone away and enjoy it too.

4. Small group feel, big experience: Eight passengers max keeps the boat social and personal rather than crowded, which makes it feel like a private charter rather than a shared tour.

5. Tiki bar access on the water: Captains can stop at waterfront tiki bars along the Intracoastal, which turns a boat ride into a full itinerary without anyone needing a car.

About this experience partner:

Four Keys Charters is a locally owned, family-operated boat charter company based in Sarasota, FL, specializing in private tours across Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Every captain on their roster is a US Coast Guard Certified Master Captain with deep knowledge of local waterways, sandbars, and wildlife. Captain Jim Simmons and the Four Keys team are committed to making every outing feel personal, unhurried, and genuinely fun.

Additional information:

- 20% gratuity is added to the final total at booking.

- Your captain will reach out before the trip to confirm the best pickup location in Sarasota or Siesta Key.

- Guests should bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and towels. In winter months, a light jacket and long pants are recommended for the return trip at sunset.

- Contact Four Keys directly through Batch to discuss brunch menu options, dietary preferences, or any other customizations for your group.