The Manta
Seas the Day Charters runs one of the most sleek and comfortable boats on the water. Our “Manta” is a custom Calcutta 263 Sport Catamaran and is one of only 7 made with the “Slashback” planing hull. Boats from Calcutta Marine are unique in design, wood free and all composite construction. Read More…
Sarasota’s BEST 5 Star Rated Charter Services!
Front Row Seats
To the Dolphins
Check Out the Wildlife!
Lets Seas the Day and Enjoy an Aqua Adventure
Carpe Diem Baby!!!”.
Sunset Cruise
IntraCoastal Cruise
Committal Services
TIKI BAR CRAWL
Dolphin Cruises
Island Hopping Exploration Cruises
Offshore
Snorkeling
Snorkeling
Offshore Coastal Cruising
Bird & Rookery Photography
Full Moon
Night Cruise
Night Cruise
Priceless Memories, Family Fun
Memories with your loved ones Last FOREVER!
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Captain John's enthusiasm, passion and good humor is contagious. Our party comprised three generations and we each had a wonderful time. Captain John shared...
My 3rd Sunset Cruise with Captain John, each one better than the last! 6 of us (5 of us with birthdays in May) boarded the Manta for a fun-filled 3 & 1/2...
Short Summary: Captain John is AWESOME!We spent about 6 hours with Captain John in mid October. Not only did he take us to some awesome places, but he...
If there's an opening, don't hesitate to book! We did the 'everything tour' and got that and more! The excursion we had was exceptional and made great...
I cannot say enough great things about Captain John and his beautiful manta boat. Our family went out for three hours with John last week and had the best...
Captain John is beyond incredible!! It was an unforgettable experience... First time taking my kids on a boat and we all were in the best hands! He is kind,...
We had the nest day ever with Captain John and Zoe! This was a memory that will last us a lifetime. He is so knowledgeable about so many things. Never a...
Captain John was amazing. His love for the sea is evident by his knowledge and expertise. He went above and beyond to ensure we had a spectacular experience. I can’t wait to do it again!! 🤙🏼
Amazing experience! Would totally recommend! Captain John is amazing! 11/10! We went tubing and saw dolphins and sea turtles! This was the highlight of our trip!
This was by far our best day on vacation! I contacted Captain John last minute which happened to be mid-March and the start of more and more pandemic restrictions. He was able to take my kids and myself out for a couple of hours and even made accommodations with the other family that was with us so they could have boat time too while we played at a beach and yet not exceed too many passengers. He made sure the boat was sparkling clean when we got on and was wonderful with the kids! They loved having Zoey the dog on board and then winning a coconut once we spotted the first dolphin. It truly was a magical day and we would definitely make sure to book again if we can come back!
This was by far our best day on vacation! I contacted Captain John last minute which happened to be mid-March and the start of more and more pandemic...
Captain John made our trip extra fun. We are from Iowa and this was our first trip to Florida. We had so much fun! We saw dolphins, a huge variety of birds, their rookery, boats of all kinds on the water and a beautiful sunset.We were well taken care of and now we have great memories of this day.
We had an amazing afternoon on Seas the Day! Fabulous circumnavigation from the North Jetty up to Sarasota on the intracoastal and then back along the coast. Captain John kept us entertained with many stories and lots of laughs. He even had special treats for our little dog. We saw dolphins and all sorts of beautiful birds. It was a highlight of our holiday! Thank you again Captain John. It really was epic!
Fantastic service provided by Captain John. He is a crafty sailor and veteran. My family and I really enjoyed his boat tour. I will recommend all friends and family to sail with him.
Captain John could not have been more friendly, gracious or accommodating. We made a run from Nokomis up to Siesta Key by Gulf and then a Tiki Bar run down the Inter coastal - you need to do this. Add in a Sunset in the Gulf and it was as perfect a day as you could have. A must do!!!
Had a birthday cruise with captain john and it was an awesome experience. Do not hesitate to book with seas the day, you will have a fantastic experience!
Captain John was amazing and knows the area so well. He helped us navigate our way through an interment service with grace and thoughtfulness. The boat is...
We had an amazing day on the water! Captain John is knowledgeable and fun spirited. Smooth ride with lots of laughs.
This was by FAR the Best Boat Tour we have Ever had!! The Boat is AMAZING. It is a POWER CATAMARAN making it much easier to walk around even when the boat was moving. Because the boat is a catamaran it was also so much smoother while moving with hardly any of the side to side rocking that most boats have.Can not say enough about Capt. John G and his wife Wendy. They are ENTERTAINING and so KNOWLEDGEABLE regarding the fish and the wildlife in the area. We saw numerous dolphins and we were even taken to an island to see hundreds of birds getting ready to roost for the night. Was so interesting to see the different types of waterfowl fighting and interacting to get the best limb to control.The SUNSET was INCREDIBLE being seen from the boat!!!. This amazing boat even had a sound system with DISCO LIGHTS. The evening was topped off with laughing and watching Captain John show a few of his outdated DISCO moves.OVERALL IT WAS THE BEST SUNSET TOUR WE EVER COULD HAVE HAD
This was by FAR the Best Boat Tour we have Ever had!! The Boat is AMAZING. It is a POWER CATAMARAN making it much easier to walk around even when the boat was moving. Because the boat is a catamaran it was also so much smoother while moving with hardly any of the side to side rocking that most boats have.Can not say enough about Capt. John G and his wife Wendy. They are ENTERTAINING and so KNOWLEDGEABLE regarding the fish and the wildlife in the area. We saw numerous dolphins and we were even taken to an island to see hundreds of birds getting ready to roost for the night. Was so interesting to see the different types of waterfowl fighting and interacting to get the best limb to control.The SUNSET was INCREDIBLE being seen from the boat!!!. This amazing boat even had a sound system with DISCO LIGHTS. The evening was topped off with laughing and watching Captain John show a few of his outdated DISCO moves.OVERALL IT WAS THE BEST SUNSET TOUR WE EVER COULD HAVE HAD
Fabulous experience. Experienced captain and mate who were able to engage three small children 6, 9, 12 and give them an experience of a lifetime. The adults and children all had fun. Excellent fishing, dolphin sightseeing, beach stops for swimming, all choreographed perfectly for success. I will gladly go back with my children. Whatever the on water experience that you want, Captain John can provide it safely, skillfully and pleasantly.
Hi, I’m Captain John Gerhardt. I am a U. S. Coast Guard Licensed, Master Captain 50 GRT Coastal. I’ve been a “water baby” since birth. I was born in Chicago, where I spent my summers on Lake Michigan learning to swim and sail. I moved to Sarasota, Florida at the age of eight and had the privilege of living and growing up on the offshore islands of both Siesta and Casey Keys at Sarasota Bay. I found that I had salt water “in my blood” as I grew up motorboating, sailing, skin-diving, crabbing and spearfishing. READ MORE…
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