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Direct door-to-door transportation reserved for your party, with no shared shuttle stops.
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Sarasota · UTC · Nathan Benderson Park · Private chauffeur service
Mote Aquarium.
Your ride, both ways.
A day at Mote SEA, with the transportation handled. Private rides for families and groups, from your front door to the aquarium and back.
AI concept illustration · Not the actual Mote SEA building
Private transportation to Mote SEA
Explore the aquarium. Leave the driving to us.
Planning a visit to the new Mote Science Education Aquarium? WDT Limo by We Drive Tampa offers reserved transportation to 225 University Town Center Drive in Sarasota, at Nathan Benderson Park near UTC. Arrange pickup at your hotel, home or vacation rental and a return time that fits your visit.
Travel from downtown Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key or Anna Maria Island. We also arrange longer day trips from Tampa Bay and airport connections from SRQ or TPA. Tell us your passenger count, luggage, stroller and child-seat needs so we can recommend the right vehicle.
Return planned ahead
Book pickup and return together. Agree on your return time and meeting point before the visit.
Room for your group
Choose a sedan, SUV or 10- or 14-passenger Mercedes Sprinter. Larger vehicles are available through affiliates.
A flexible day out
Choose hourly service for extra stops, lunch near UTC or a driver who remains available during your visit.
Plan your visit
Mote SEA at a glance.
The new aquarium is at Nathan Benderson Park, near University Town Center. Reserve admission directly with Mote before arranging your ride.
Official visitor information & tickets- Destination
- 225 University Town Center Drive
Sarasota, FL 34243 - Typical visit
- Mote recommends 1½–3 hours.
- Arrival
- Coordinate your ride with your timed admission ticket.
- Guest drop-off
- We arrange a meeting point around the aquarium’s guest drop-off loop.
WDT Limo by We Drive Tampa is an independent transportation provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. This page provides transportation and visitor information only. Aquarium admission is purchased separately through Mote.
Visitor details: Mote’s official visitor information, checked September 30, 2026. Confirm current hours and admission with Mote.
Choose your aquarium transportation
A simple return trip, or a full day with a chauffeur.
Round-trip service includes your ride to the aquarium and a separate scheduled ride back. Hourly service keeps the vehicle and driver reserved for your itinerary. Share your date, pickup address, passenger count, admission time and preferred return time for a personalized quote.
Get a quote for your Mote Aquarium tripLOCALSarasota · Bradenton · Lakewood RanchHotel, home and vacation-rental pickups
COASTSiesta Key · Lido Key · Longboat Key · Anna Maria IslandPrivate rides from the Gulf Coast
AIRSRQ · Tampa International AirportAirport connections planned around your flight
DAYTampa Bay to Mote SEARound-trip day trips or hourly itineraries
Mote Aquarium vehicle options
Comfort for your family. Space for your group.
Couples & executives
Premium Sedan
Up to 2 passengersFamilies & luggage
GMC Yukon
Up to 6 passengersGroups & vacations
Mercedes Sprinter – 10 and 14 Passenger Van
10 and 14 passenger optionsMinibuses seating 24 or 40 passengers and motor coaches seating 44–52 passengers are available for larger groups.
Mote Aquarium transportation FAQs
Helpful answers before you reserve.
Can we book a ride to Mote Aquarium and back?+
Yes. Reserve both directions and agree on the return time in advance. For flexible stops or a driver who stays available, request hourly service instead.
Are aquarium tickets or a guided tour included?+
No. WDT provides private transportation, not aquarium admission or an aquarium-guided tour. Buy tickets directly from Mote and include your admission time in your transportation request.
Which Mote Aquarium location do you serve?+
This page is for Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA), at 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243, at Nathan Benderson Park near UTC. Use this address when requesting your ride.
Can we bring children and a stroller?+
Yes. Tell us the children’s ages, requested child seats and stroller size when booking. Complimentary child seats are available by advance request; parents are responsible for installation.
Can we leave luggage in the vehicle during the visit?+
Only with agreed hourly service that reserves the vehicle for you. With round-trip transfers, take your belongings with you because the vehicle may serve other reservations. Mote does not offer luggage storage.
Can we add lunch or shopping at UTC?+
Yes. Request an hourly itinerary or include each stop in your quote request. Extra stops and waiting are not automatically included in a round-trip transfer.
Is WDT affiliated with Mote Aquarium?+
No. WDT Limo by We Drive Tampa is an independent transportation provider. Mote names identify the destination only. Admission, exhibits and visitor policies are managed by Mote.
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