What We Offer
Captain Doug Ricciardi of The Siesta Key Sea Turtle, specializes in family friendly adventures. Folks of all ages and abilities will feel comfortable and engaged with Captain Doug. Growing up in a large Italian family, Doug understands the dynamics of children, and how to keep their minds intrigued and interested on the day of exploring nature. Captain Doug runs a 24ft Godfrey Pontoon “ The Siesta Key Sea Turtle”, with a powerful and efficient Yamaha 90hp for maximum power and quite ride, and the Phat Katt II, a modern catamaran hull boat, both perfect for vacationing families. Sarasota provides a wide variety of wild animals, so there are fun exploring opportunities all year round.
Here are a few of our services with brief descriptions but for the full bug, Call Cap'n Doug.
Private Eco Nature Tour
$425~3 Hours
We Have Everything! Drinks, Healthy Snacks, Bottled Water, Cooler with Ice.
We are blessed with many Mangrove Islands that hold a vast assortment of Wild Seabirds, Local Manatees and playful Dolphin. Cruise the local waters, lay back and enjoy the natural sounds and sights. Beverages & Healthy Snacks Provided Low Stress and Minimal Activity Required
Nature / Shelling Tour Sand-Dollar Islands
$425~3 Hours
We Have Everything! Drinks, Healthy Snacks, Bottled Water, Cooler with Ice.
Sand-dollars, Sea-Horse, Urchins, Sea-Stars, and an assortment of Sea Shells fit for any necklace. Usually heading for The Big Island, in search of cool shells and fun times. Beverages & Healthy Snacks Provided Low Stress and Minimal Activity Required
Lil Pirate Treasure Hunt
$425~3 Hours
Aargh! We Have Everything! Drinks, Healthy Snacks, Candy! Bottled Water, Cooler with Ice. Eye Patches, Pirate Hats Yee Ole "Treasure Map in a Bottle" Routine...
Ahoy, Me Hearties! Step on ye Ole Sea Turtle and get ready for adventure! There are treasures hidden on the local islands, one is called Pirate’s Cove! Birthday Parties Welcome. Call Cap’n Doug for Some cool birthday Ideas.
SeaBird Rookery
$425~3 Hours
We Have Everything! Drinks, Healthy Snacks, Bottled Water, Cooler with Ice. Photographer Friendly Lots of Space for Tripods
Great for Photographers and Serious Birders alike, the local Sea Bird Rookery, just south of the North Bridge will provide hours of bird watching and photography. Roseate Spoonbills, Osprey, Pellicans, Blue Herons, so many more birds in their natural nesting environment.
CheeseBurger In Sarasota Paradise
$525~4 Hours
We Have Everything! "All Sorts of Drinks" Bottled Water, Cooler with Ice. Cheeseburgers & Fries at a local restaurant on the water.
Hey Now! Phish & Dead Heads! It’s Time To Par-Tay! Cruise the local sandbars and chill with One of the Coolest Cats Around, Cap’n Doug Beverages, Music , Party Favors, Cheeseburgers w/ Fries Included Cool Adult Birthday Idea “Get Faded On The Sandbar”