SIESTA KEY BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Siesta Key by Pontoon: A Full‑Day Cruise Aboard a 20′ Berkshire
A nine‑hour full‑day rental from CB's Saltwater Outfitters that puts experienced drivers at the helm of a 20′ Tritoons Berkshire pontoon to cruise Sarasota’s intercoastal waterways.
Siesta Key by Pontoon: A Full‑Day Cruise Aboard a 20′ Berkshire.
Book a full‑day rental and ease through miles and miles of Sarasota’s intercoastal waterways, tracing channels lined with mangroves and tropical growth, dropping anchor at sandbars and beaches, and watching for exotic birds and coastal wildlife; CB’s docks sit behind their Sarasota store on Siesta Key.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Intercoastal channels, mangroves and sandbars
The route travels through Sarasota’s intercoastal waterways, revealing mangroves, sandbars and beaches framed by tropical trees, flowers and frequent birdlife.
A comfortable 20′ Berkshire Tritoons pontoon
The 20′ Berkshire is a three‑tube (Tritoon) pontoon equipped with a dependable 70HP Suzuki engine, bimini top, coast guard equipment, nautical charts, storage and a cooler — set up for cruising or fishing and designed for family fun.
Chance encounters with coastal wildlife
Bring a camera or smartphone: rental notes highlight sightings of wildlife such as dolphins and manatees alongside exotic birds throughout the waterways.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
A full nine‑hour day of relaxed cruising or fishing: an experienced driver pilots a stable Tritoon under the shade of a bimini, with storage, a cooler and Coast Guard equipment aboard, moving from sheltered mangrove channels out to sandbars and beaches for stops and wildlife watching.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Full‑day rental duration is nine hours; book in advance is recommended.
Bring a driver’s license or passport for check in, a fishing hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, and boat shoes or light‑soled sneakers; a smartphone or camera is recommended for wildlife photos.
The boat includes a bimini top for shade, storage compartments and a cooler; Coast Guard equipment and nautical charts are provided.
Pets are allowed onboard.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the rental?
The full‑day rental is nine hours.
Where do I meet and board the boat?
Check in at the docks located behind CB’s Sarasota store on Siesta Key.
What driver requirements are there?
Drivers must have boating experience and be at least 26 years old; renters born after January 1, 1988 are required by law to hold a boater’s license.
How many people can the boat hold?
The 20′ Berkshire seats a maximum of eight people.
Are pets allowed onboard?
Yes — pets are allowed onboard.
What kind of engine and shade does the boat have?
The pontoon is equipped with a dependable 70HP Suzuki engine and a bimini top for shade.