The World Famous Siesta Key Sunset

Pair Your Sunset Cruise with a Memorable Dinner

Take your Siesta Key Sunset Cruise to the next level by pairing it with an exceptional dining experience. Kokomo Charters offers convenient drop-offs at Sarasota’s top waterfront dining spots, making your evening as seamless as it is unforgettable.

WHAT WE OFFER

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Direct Drop-Offs

Arrive at your chosen dining destination in style, right from the water.

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Unforgettable Sunsets

Sip cocktails and soak in the stunning Sarasota Bay views before dinner.

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Personalized Plans

Let us assist with advance reservations at your preferred local restaurant.

Dock & Dine for All Cruises

Enjoy sunset cocktails on board, then let us dock you directly at Marina Jack or the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. From here, you can take a short, scenic stroll to Dinner Downtime, a local favorite for an elevated dining experience. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply savoring the perfect evening, we’ll help make it effortless.

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Exclusive Options for
Giddy Up & Top Shelf

Our smaller vessels, Giddy Up and Top Shelf, offer exclusive access to additional dining gems like Jack Dusty and the beloved Dry Dock Waterfront Grill. These charters allow us to dock at these cozy, intimate locations for a truly one-of-a-kind evening.

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One of the most spectacular visual events that mother nature produces on a daily basis

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We have multiple other options including half day cruises, our popular 3 hour cruise departing two hours before sunset; as the sun dips below the horizon, our picturesque ride home is enhanced by the twilight, adding an extra layer of beauty to the experience.

This is an unmissable opportunity to relax and unwind in any of our sought after luxury vessels. Our boats are unique to the Sarasota market and create an upscale experience on the water. Its your day, why not make it the best!

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If you have never seen the world famous Siesta Key Sunset from the water, you are missing out! Away from the bustling crowds, the waters shimmer like iridescent mirrors against the painted sky, providing a breathtaking backdrop. Enjoy refreshing cocktails, uplifting music, and laughter as you bask in the afterglow of the sunset.

We offer multiple charter options, all culminating with the World Famous Siesta Key Sunset. The ultimate adventure is an all day 8 hour excursion where you are fully immersed into the Sarasota Bay Area and completing your day with the sunset and amazing afterglow trip back home.

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    1. Alcohol is fine, so bring cocktails if you wish.  No glass beer bottles, but wine and champagne bottles are ok.  Please NO LIQUOR WITHOUT MIXERS (NO SHOTS). No Red Wine.

    2. Bathing Suits, Sunglasses, Hats and Light Jackets in the winter months.

    3. Lotion Sunblock Only - NO SPRAY SUNSCREEN ALLOWED!  Please, NO Glitter, Tanning Dyes, or Oil Sunscreens - they will stain.  Just plain old regular sunscreen, please and thank you!

     

    Food Choices:

    You may bring food on the boat, but please do not bring foods or drinks that can stain the floor and seats.  Sandwiches, charcuterie boards and fruit & veggie trays are examples of food that work great on this boat - Please no Red Wine!  Thank you for your consideration!

     

    If you would like to take the boat to a waterfront restaurant, this is an option, but it will take over an hour off your boat time.  Our Half & Full Day Charters do include this option, or please call if you are looking for something specific and we can arrange a customized cruise.

  • Amenities:

    1. Ice & Cooler Space (Please do not bring large coolers as they take up space on the boat – Small coolers are fine.)

    2. Water and Soda

    3. Light, Bagged Snacks

    4. Large Bathroom

    5. Charging Outlets for Phones

    6. Towels - if you don’t bring your own

    7. Sunscreen - if you don’t bring your own

    8. Disposable plates and silverware

    9. Aluminum cups with Lids

    10. Wifi Connectivity

    11. Games - cards, dice, Left Right Center, Uno, Cards against humanity and other crowd pleasers!

    12. Six Large noodle floats

    13. 10' x 7' BOTE Hangout 

    14. 11'6" Paddleboard

  • We Offer Several Pickup Locations including:

    • Downtown Sarasota

    • North Siesta Key

    • City Island

    • Anna Maria Island (addtl fee)

    • South Siesta Key (addtl fee)

    • Osprey (addtl fee)

     

    Choose your pick up location at check out. 

  • Your charter will be captained by a fully vetted USCG Captain.  We will provide a recommendation for a captain that aligns well with your charter goals.  A list of approved captains is available for you to choose from.

  • Feel Secure With Our Refund Policy:

    If you book a charter and we must cancel due to inclement weather, we will try to reschedule your charter to another time-slot. If we are not able to reschedule, then a refund of your deposit will be issued. Cancellation examples include high winds (over 20mph), colder temps (below 55 degrees) and high rain chances (over 80%).

     

    If you need to cancel your boat charter due to any reason, we need at least a 72 hour notice in order to receive a deposit refund.  If your notice is less than 72 hours, the deposit refund will be forfeited.

     

    If you cancel your charter within 24 hours of pickup, or if a no call-no show scenario happens, we will charge your credit card on file the total price of the boat charter. There are no exceptions!

     

    **Please Note: A credit card transaction fee will be taken out of the  deposit, if you cancel your charter. We appreciate your understanding.