Sarasota Bay Explorers

06/22/2026

We had some friends at the dock greeting our guests today 😃

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads from Sarasota Bay Explorers! 20$ off for all our dads today 🎉🎉🎉Bring the family and celebrate with a fun family adventure on the water.

06/20/2026

Meet Captain Justin
Captain Justin Harden moved to Florida from Wisconsin in 1996 and has called the Sunshine State home ever since. Dedicated to pursuing a career on the water, he spent a year working aboard a cruise ship to earn his captain’s license. Today, Justin is a proud husband and father of two who enjoys spending quality time with his family camping and traveling.
What Justin enjoys most about working for SBE is sharing the excitement of each trip with passengers. Seeing their reactions when the nets come up full of marine life makes every day on the water rewarding and memorable. His passion for the ocean, combined with his experience and enthusiasm, helps create unforgettable experiences for everyone on board.

06/18/2026

Help put a smile on your Dad’s face by taking him on our Sealife and Nature Cruise! Dads get 50% of their ticket just call 941-388-4200!

06/17/2026

The long waited for island walks have returned at Sarasota Bay Explorers! Join us for an eco boat tour and learn about Edwards island with one of the amazing Mote volunteers!

06/16/2026

We bring the aquarium to you!

Our Sealife Encounter Cruises include the collection of marine life right before your eyes! Call 941-388-4200 or book online to reserve your next adventure!

06/15/2026

Go on an adventure ride and meet the local sea life with our amazing biologist. Everyday is a new day and you never know who you’re going to meet! Get out and explore with Sarasota Bay Explorers! https://sarasotabayexplorers.com

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

Meet Chloe – Marine Biologist
Chloe earned her B.S. in Marine Science with a minor in Biology and has worked with a variety of organizations dedicated to wildlife research, conservation, and education, including FWC, Mote Marine Laboratory, Disney, and SeaWorld. Her marine science journey has taken her from the waters of Florida to Alaska, where she most recently lived aboard a tour vessel leading expedition trips for passengers.
Chloe is especially passionate about cetaceans—the group of marine mammals that includes dolphins and whales. Beluga whales and s***m whales are among her favorite species, and she enjoys sharing fascinating facts about their behavior, adaptations, and conservation with guests.
A member of the Sarasota Bay Explorers and LeBarge family since 2016, Chloe loves helping people connect with the natural world. Her favorite part of every cruise is heading out on the water to observe wildlife in its natural habitat. Because no two trips are ever the same, each excursion offers a unique opportunity to learn about Sarasota Bay’s diverse ecosystem and the incredible animals that call it home.

06/10/2026

Sallops can have up to 200 eyes along the edge of their mantle.
Their eyes often appear bright blue because of the way light reflects inside them.
Unlike human eyes, scallop eyes use a curved mirror made of tiny crystals to focus light.
If threatened, a scallop can swim away by clapping its shells together, using information gathered from its many eyes.