Choose the experience first
Book the Private Lemon Bay Tour for flexible sightseeing or a custom plan, the Sunset Cruise for a two-hour evening, the Dolphin & Wildlife Tour for patient nature observation, the Sandbar & Island Tour for time in the water, or the Fishing Boat Tour for a four-hour inshore experience.
- Private Lemon Bay Tour: 2 or 4 hours
- Sunset Cruise: 2 hours
- Dolphin & Wildlife Tour: 2 hours
- Sandbar & Island Tour: 2.5 hours
- Fishing Boat Tour: 4 hours
- Custom Private Charter: 2 or 4 hours
Then select the boat that fits
Rora² carries up to six guests and sits toward the lower end of the private-tour pricing. Louise and Duques carry up to 12 guests. Duques is the premium 38 ft option and is priced $100 above Louise for each published duration.
- Rora²: 20 ft Hurricane 201SS Deck Boat
- Louise: 27 ft Sanpan Pontoon
- Duques: 38 ft Everglades with twin 300 hp Yamaha engines
What every booking includes
Fuel, bottled water, cooler, ice, shade, Bluetooth music, adult and children's life jackets, dry storage and charging ports are included. Swim and fishing equipment are included where applicable. Guests may bring food, drinks, alcohol and a personal cooler, but glass is not allowed aboard.
- 50% deposit to reserve
- Remaining 50% due before departure on embarkation day
- Arrive 30 minutes early
- Exact private-dock address provided after booking
Where every tour begins
Departing from a private dock at the mouth of Gottfried Creek where it meets Lemon Bay. Exact address provided after booking. Parking and restroom access are available before departure. Arrive 30 minutes early for safety instructions, and discuss any mobility concern before booking because the dock can be difficult for some guests.
- Englewood, Florida and the Lemon Bay area
- Call Us (941) 841-9660
- Booking email: bookings@englewoodboattours.com
Is Englewood Boat Tour Options and Prices the right fit?
This experience works best when the group agrees on its main priority. Scenic cruising favors an unhurried pace and open views; wildlife outings reward patience; fishing asks guests to participate and follow the captain's lead. Private planning can be helpful when a celebration, young children or a mixed-experience group needs more flexibility.
If two tour styles sound equally appealing, describe the people in your party instead of choosing by name alone. A clear inquiry gives the operator enough context to recommend the closer match and explain what cannot be guaranteed.
- Group size and ages
- Preferred pace and activity level
- Accessibility or mobility needs
- One priority the group would be disappointed to miss
Questions, answered
Englewood Boat Tour Options and Prices FAQ
Specific reservation details are confirmed in writing before your trip.
Are these private boat tours?
Yes. The published rate reserves the selected boat for your group; it is not a per-person fare.
Which Englewood boat tour is best for first-time visitors?
The two-hour Private Lemon Bay Tour or Sunset Cruise is usually the simplest introduction. Choose wildlife, sandbar or fishing when that activity is the group's clear priority.
Are these offshore tours?
The featured tours emphasize Lemon Bay and nearby protected waterways. The fishing trip is expressly inshore.
Why does Duques cost more than Louise?
Duques is the 38 ft Everglades powered by twin 300 hp Yamaha engines and is positioned as the premium vessel. Its published rate is $100 higher than Louise for the same duration.
How do I choose between a cruise and fishing?
Choose a cruise for scenery and conversation; choose fishing when casting, learning and adapting to the bite are the main draw.
Compare the bookable experiences
Choose the boat tour that fits your group.
Review the six private experiences, durations, boats and published group rates before requesting a date.