Siesta Key & Sarasota · Nightly
Clear Kayak LED Night Tour
Paddle a glass-bottom kayak lit by 10,000 lumens of LED. Fish, rays and the occasional manatee glide beneath you after dark. $65 per person · 75 minutes, guided · Kids 5 & under free · No experience needed. Launches nightly at 6:15, 7:45 and 9:15 pm.
Siesta Key launch — closest to the beach
1460 Siesta Dr, Sarasota, FL 34242 — bridge lot, Sarasota side. Arrive 15 minutes early.
Launch from the bay side of the Siesta Key North Bridge — the closest night tour to Siesta Key Beach and Siesta Village. Calm, shallow bay water lit by your kayak's LEDs, with the Sarasota skyline glowing across the bay. Best pick if you're staying on Siesta Key. Free parking in the bridge lot; no restrooms on site.
Sarasota launch — City Island, downtown skyline views
1799 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236 — City Island Park, next to Mote Marine. Arrive 15 minutes early.
Launch from City Island Park on Ken Thompson Parkway, minutes from downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle and Lido Key. Paddle glowing kayaks under the Ringling Bridge lights with the downtown skyline lit up across the bay. Best pick if you're staying downtown, on Lido or Longboat Key. Free parking and restrooms at the park.
What you'll see out there
Glowing clear kayaks, seagrass and fish under your feet, mangrove tunnels and the skyline after dark
Seagrass & fish under your feet
Glowing through the mangroves
Skyline lights from the water
Frequently Asked Questions
Which launch should I pick — Siesta Key or Sarasota?
Same tour, same price, same glowing kayaks — just pick whichever launch is closer to where you're staying. Siesta Key is best for Siesta Key, Turtle Beach and south Sarasota; the Sarasota launch is best for downtown, St. Armands, Lido and Longboat Key, and has restrooms on site.
Do I need kayaking experience?
No. The water is calm and shallow, the kayaks are wide and stable, and a guide is with you the whole time. Most guests are first-timers. Kids ride free with an adult in a tandem kayak.
What time does the tour start and how long is it?
Tours launch just after sunset and run about 90 minutes on the water. Start times shift with the season, so tap "Book" to see tonight's exact time. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
What should I bring and what if it rains?
Wear clothes and shoes that can get a little wet, and bring bug spray and a phone in a waterproof case for photos. We provide kayaks, paddles, life jackets and the LED lights. If lightning or heavy weather is in the area we'll move your time or refund you in full.
Ready to glow? Tours fill up fast on weekends.
Pick your launch, check tonight's time and reserve in under a minute. Questions? Call or text 941-877-2322.