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Clear kayak LED night tours near Sarasota and Lido Key

You do not need to stay on Longboat Key to join us. Our guided glass-bottom kayak tour launches just across the bridge, with the Sarasota skyline in view.

A Sarasota-area night out on the water

Guests staying in Sarasota and on Lido Key are welcome on every tour. We launch from Overlook Park on Longboat Key, which sits just across the bridge from City Island and Mote Marine Laboratory, and the paddle looks back toward the Sarasota skyline.

$65per person, everything included
1h 15mguided tour, ages 3 and up
3 launches6:30, 8:00 and 9:30 pm, nightly
Two guests paddling a clear LED-lit glass bottom kayak over glowing shallow water at night, with the Sarasota skyline behind them
Paddling the flats with the Sarasota skyline behind.

Getting there from Sarasota

Follow FL-789 over the bridge onto Longboat Key and take the very first left to Overlook Park (201 FL-789, Longboat Key, FL 34228). It is a hidden drive, so slow down as you come off the bridge. Check the full details on our directions and parking page, and use your booking confirmation text to confirm the address on the day.

Plan to arrive 15 minutes before your launch for check-in, gear fitting and the safety briefing.

What is included

  • A clear glass-bottom kayak lit by a 10,000-lumen LED strip
  • Paddle, life jacket, safety whistle and lights
  • Dip nets and a guide close by the whole time
  • A 15-minute hands-on show and tell on the beach

The paddle is slow and easy, in 1 to 3 feet of water for about 85% of the tour. No experience is needed, and kids 5 and under ride free with a paying adult.

Quick answers

Is this tour in Sarasota?

The launch is at Overlook Park on Longboat Key, just across the bridge from City Island and Mote Marine Laboratory, and it serves guests staying in Sarasota and on Lido Key.

How much is the clear kayak tour?

$65 per person, with the kayak, paddle, LED lighting, life jacket and guide included. Kids 5 and under ride free with a paying adult.

Do I need kayaking experience?

No. It is an extremely slow paddle and plenty of guests have never kayaked before.

Book your LED night tour

$65 per person, ages 3 and up, kids 5 and under free. Live availability and instant confirmation.

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