FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

LOW TIDE TOURS

Booking your cruise is easy!
1. Choose your location
2. Select your cruise duration — either a 2-hour cruise or a 4.5-hour sandbar excursion
3. Pick your date and time
4. Checkout securely with a credit card through our FareHarbor booking system
Please refer to your booking confirmation for the exact boarding location.
We currently have 6 pickup locations, and dock pickups may be available if your location is accessible — just ask!
Our tiki fleet includes boats for every group size:
- 6–12 passenger boats
- 8-18 passenger boats
- 10–32 passenger boats
If your group is larger than 32, we can coordinate multiple boats so everyone cruises together.
We offer two options:
- 2 Hour Cruise — perfect for a quick escape on the water
- 4.5 Hour Cruise — includes time for a stop at a sandbar or a local waterfront restaurant
Yes! Children are always welcome aboard Low Tide Tours.
- Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
- Children 5 and under are required to wear a life vest while onboard.
- You may bring your own USCG-approved life jacket.
  Please let us know in advance if you’ll have children with you so we can be prepared.
For the safety of all guests, pets are not allowed without prior approval.
We love dogs — please call us first if you’d like to bring one.

Service dogs are always welcome. Please bring a dog life jacket for their safety.
Absolutely! Feel free to bring snacks, meals, and beverages — including alcohol (21+ with valid ID).
Each boat has two coolers available for passenger use, and ice is provided.
If you’d like, you can also bring your own personal cooler.
There’s no official dress code — just dress for the weather and the water!
- Bring sunscreen (no spray, please)
- Wear shoes or sandals that can get wet
- Pack a towel — you might catch a splash or two!
Yes! Every tiki boat comes equipped with a Bluetooth speaker system.
Connect your playlist, dance, sing karaoke — it’s your tour, your vibe, your soundtrack.

PARASAIL LOW TIDE

We can fly up to three people at once, depending on combined weight.
- Single flyer: 150–450 lbs total
- Tandem (two people): 150–450 lbs combined
- Triple (three people): 150–450 lbs combined
The captain will make the final determination based on wind and sea conditions to ensure a safe, enjoyable flight.
We let out 1,000 feet of line, which allows you to soar approximately 375–400 feet above the Gulf of Mexico — the maximum height allowed by FAA regulations. Get ready for incredible panoramic views of Sarasota’s coastline!
- Public Flights: Book individual seats and enjoy a shared boat experience with other guests.
- Private Charters: Reserve the entire boat exclusively for your group. This option includes our DSLR photo package, so you’ll go home with professional pictures of your flight and unforgettable memories.