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Le Barge Tropical Cruises

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“ We took the sightseeing/wildlife cruise but will go back for the sunset cruise when we're back in Sarasota next year. ” in 18 reviews

“ Get onboard early to buy a drink, a snack and head upstairs for a great view! ” in 2 reviews

“ In addition to learning about dolphins & manatees, she provided great info about Sarasota Bay . ” in 5 reviews

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2 Marina Plz

Sarasota, FL 34236

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Come join us aboard LeBarge, a Sarasota landmark for 30 years. Our casual laid-back atmosphere is enhanced by our tropical décor and yes, the palm trees are real. Let the mermaids lead the way through the tranquil waters of Sarasota Bay. We offer you a full menu of cruises, each totally different: the morning Dolphin & Manatee Watch Cruise, afternoon Sightseeing & Nature Cruise, and the world-renowned Tropical Sunset Cruise with live entertainment. All cruises feature a full bar and light food menu. In addition to our regular cruises, LeBarge offers Private Charters, the perfect venue for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, office parties, reunions and even the occasional burial at sea. No vacation in paradise is complete without time spent on Sarasota Bay aboard LeBarge, Sarasota's tropical cruise experience. …

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My friend and I had an absolute blast on this cruise during our mini vacay from only 1 1/2 hrs away in Palm Harbor. The DJ was so fun, great cocktails and what an amazing way to take in the beautiful views of Sarasota. Highly recommend this cruise!

My husband and I did the Sightseeing and Nature cruise and it was the highlight of our vacation. No complaints at all. We didn't have any trouble with parking or following directions for check-in. The staff was friendly and very accommodating. Drinks were expensive, but that's to be expected. We learned a lot about the Sarasota area and saw dolphins, manatees, and lots of local birds. Be sure to take cash for tipping the bartender and narrator.

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This is the worst sunset cruise ever. Music keeps cutting out. We are going 5 MPH for an hour. Not even on the ocean.

Fantastic cruise boat that you must book with! We did the tour from 2-4pm and it was $29 a person. The staff were extremely friendly and made it a fun ride. They even stopped anytime there were dolphins around to allow us to watch. This boat took us on a loop around all the nice houses on the docks. There was also food and drinks for purchase on board. We had a ton of fun and it was 100% worth the experience!

Having been on this cruise several times over the years, it was just meh this last time. The staff were all great,". However, the live music was all over the place as far as genre. While he wasn't bad, it would have been better if he either sang yacht rock type of music or Le Barge had yacht rock playing. Most of the music was odd for being on a boat. The top half bar never opened, so it meant going downstairs anytime you wanted anything. For me, I think it may be time to say, " Bon voyage..." for a while, unless they change their style. My suggestion? Hire another bartender instead of live music or food on the bottom and drinks on the top. Also, talk the your passengers. Let them know in advance all drinks must be finished before stepping off. Thank them over the loudspeaker prior to port. Take a lesson from the fun airlines. ‍

I've been on little mini cruises similar to this one many times, mostly on the Great Lakes. This was my first Gulf "cruise". We were looking forward to going! We reserved our tickets online a couple days prior. On launch day, you need to get there at least an hour early as they board by order of arrival. You DEFINITELTY want to get seats on top of the boat as that's were all the action and alcohol is! They start boarding a half hour before departure. Once seated (we grabbed seats on top in the back are so we could watch the waves and such) it was obvious it was going to be tight as the crowd rushed up the stairs to be on top. But it was manageable. PRO TIP - if you have mobility issues with stairs or climbing, the upper deck probably isn't going to be for you. The access stairs are SUPER steep, nearly like climbing a ladder. We took off smoothly. The steel drum music started almost immediately. It was nice and mellow. Just loud enough. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable trip. There was a table near us of about 8-10 older women who were having a GOOD time but they weren't obnoxious. They serve drinks and food on board. Drinks were well made but expensive, as was the food. Mostly snack type food: hot dogs, pretzels, spinach dip etc. This is a good trip if you've never been out on the near Gulf as you get to see a lot of Gulf side communities and mansions. We also had a couple dolphins jump through our wake. Trip last about 2 hours. Worth the price.

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Went out for a Private party so yes you can rent this boat out for special occasions and cater your own food!! We had a blast and the captain is a great driver lol! So fun and we all had a wonderful time!!! Shout out to the crew! Drinks were ON POINT!! I have been on the cruise regularly and ya gotta get there early to get the best seat and they have like snacky foods or small portions if you get hungry. Have fun! Bon voyage!!

We did the sunset cruise. Having been to Sarasota countless times this is the first time we did the cruise. Highly recommend and I would do it again in the future.

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We arrived before the checkin opened. Your representative, a young women, advised us where to wait and that we would be checked in in order of arrival. There was 1 elderly couple ahead of us. We were second in line, a group of 4, to check in. We waited about 15 minutes before a larger group arrived and checked in behind us. When boarding begin the first couple was called and boarded. We were standing directly behind them. Your representative then called a "party of 1" from the larger group behind us. There is no possibility that this person checked in before us as they arrived with group waiting behind us checked in after us. Your representative looked at us like oops but it was obvious it was intentional. The person ran ahead of us and grabbed the entire section of tables at the back of the top deck which was the area we had hoped to sit and why we had gotten there so early. Not a good way to start. We found other seating and decided not to let it ruin our trip. It's a shame that rude people are rewarded for bad behavior. The couple that was first in line were elderly and the gentlemen was using a cane. After checkin we said why don't you sit down to wait. We know you were here first. When they got back in line to board the people in the behind us where making rude comments even though we explained that they were first in line. They certainly didn't worry about breaking in front of us. The people on board, the cruise, entertainment and drinks were enjoyable. It was a beautiful night for sunset cruise.

Make a reservation in advance to guarantee your spot. You can do online. Read the sunset cruise & evening cruises are quite popular and more crowded. That's more of a floating party atmosphere, where the dolphin tour is very chill and family friendly. We knew it wasn't going to be a beach day (vacationing) so we took a chance on dolphin viewing cruise at 11am with our family. 2 hour cruise under $25 per person was a good deal. Very enjoyable! Crew is friendly, boat is clean & decorated colorfully & fun marine decor. There are plastic chairs & tables to sit at, like outdoor lawn chairs. Upper deck the palm trees are real! It was windy & overcast so we opted to stay on lower level which is indoor, until dolphin spotting began then walked outside. There are a couple bathrooms. Tiny but do the job. Full bars and both decks, featuring daiquiris which you can get without alcohol should you choose. (Not me..my kids. I had a beer. Lol!) Saw dolphins so that's a win. The marine life expert who narrates the cruise, Tina was very knowledgeable and fun. Circulating the entire boat for people's questions. In addition to learning about dolphins & manatees, she provided great info about Sarasota Bay. If you enjoy your marine expert, be sure to tip them on the way out in the dolphin jar on the bar. There's a bar on each deck with daiquiris with it without alcohol. Snacks and some hot food..more of snack types than a meal. Drinks are reasonable. Bring jackets, sweatshirt etc. The breeze can make quite chilly even on warm days. Next time we come I would love to do one of the evening excursions to enjoy the views with some cocktails and music. Whatever cruise you choose, you can't go wrong with LeBarge.

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Sightseeing & Nature Cruise

Quick Details

• Hour Glass Duration: 2 hours
• User Ages: All ages
• Clock Time of Day: Afternoon , 2:00pm
• Info Info: No outside food or beverages allowed on board. We do not allow any smoking of any kind on board. All schedules are subject to change. , A minimum number of passengers is needed for our trips. If the minimum is not reached, you will be notified to be rescheduled or receive a refund.
• Cruise Ship Note: No reserved seating, first come first serve. Check in begins 1 hour prior to departure, everyone in your party must be onsite in order to check in.
• Hour Glass Arrival: Please arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to departure

A UNIQUE SARASOTA SIGHTSEEING CRUISE

Enjoy the view of spectacular waterfront homes and local wildlife while our narrator tells you about the fascinating history and folklore of the Sarasota area. Also, keep an eye out for some of our local bottlenose dolphins and manatees!

Enjoy your favorite beverage from our full bar or maybe order a bite to eat from our menu.

We must meet a minimum passenger count to cruise. Reservations are highly recommended. We take reservations for regularly scheduled cruises no more than 3 weeks in advance. All scheduled cruises are subject to change.

Know Before You Go

• Bayfront parking lots and garages are owned, operated, and monitored by the City of Sarasota. Please pay attention to all posted signs and ordinances and allow time for parking upon arrival.
• Times to remember: CHECK-IN begins 1 hour prior to departure time and BOARDING begins 30 minutes prior to departure
• To ensure we leave on time and keep on schedule all passengers must be on board 5 minutes prior to scheduled departure time OR YOU WILL MISS THE BOAT.
• Please be advised that our boarding procedures have changed. We board by order of check-in time and will call your name when it is your turn to board. If you have multiple parties arriving separately, and would like to board consecutively, please take this into account and check in at the same time.
• No outside food or beverages, and smoking or vaping of any kind on board.
• All scheduled cruises are subject to change.
• A minimum number of passengers are needed for our trips. If the minimum is not reached, you will be notified to be rescheduled or receive a refund.

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Tropical Sunset Cruise

End your day with a breathtaking sunset aboard our floating tropical island. This cruise sails most nights and features drinks and live music!

• Clock Morning , 11:00am

Dolphin & Manatee Watch Cruise

Sail through Sarasota Bay learning about bottlenose dolphins from a marine biologist, as you spot them and manatees swimming alongside the boat.