Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure
Overview
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2 hours
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Get up close and personal with our resident bottlenose dolphins on this fun-filled 2 hour tour!
Not only are you sure to encounter plenty of playful dolphins throughout the journey, but you may also catch sight of sea turtles, manatees (seasonal), eagles, osprey, and more! Our expert guides have an intimate knowledge of the island and can provide you the best possible views of these beautiful creatures in their natural habitats.
Experience the timeless charm of Anna Maria Island, as you travel along this seven-mile strip of pristine white beaches. Soak in the breathtaking beauty of the Gulf and the back bay as you coast through the crystal clear waters.
*We have a 6 passenger minimum for our public tours to leave the dock, in the unlikely event that we do not meet that requirement we will do our best to reschedule you or give you a full refund if your trip is unable to go out.*
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Longboat Key
During the trip, we would pass by unless there are dolphin sighting
Anna Maria Island
The tour would be passing along Anna Maria Island, we will make short stop if there is dolphin sighting.
What‘s Included
Experienced guide
Bring sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses
Bring anything you would like to eat or drink. Adult beverages are fine.
Please wear clothes that can get wet.
In the spring and fall, a light jacket is recommended.
Tipping your captain is a great way to say thank you if you enjoyed the tour.
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Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure
Reviews
321 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The captain made it a...
Michele F,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The captain made it a point to make sure we saw dolphins. The captain gave us a lot information about the area. Which was very interesting to learn historical facts about the town.
Great experience
Road67388244447,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great dolphin experience, we saw so many and they lived showing off for us. Would definitely recommend them again. Thank you again for a great trip
Anna Maria
Miguel V,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Go when it is warm. The dolphins were scarce. Snacks not available, even for purchase. The captain was great and friendly.
The amazing dolphin tour
958edinam,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The dolphin tour was very fun. My son andI truly enjoyed it. We saw so many dolphins. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Incredible experience
E5723BQmichelles,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a private tour, which was well worth the money! Captain Andrew is professionally knowledgeable about the wildlife and the island. We were slightly disappointed at first because it took quite some time to spot a dolphin, but when we did Andrew worked hard to get them to engage. We ended up with more dolphin viewing than in the previous two years. He also located several manatees which we had never seen before. At one point there were dolphins jumping in the waves behind the boat on both sides for several minutes.
Dolphin watching tour on 12/4/2025
Adeena S,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, on 12/4/25 at 12 pm public tour, was excellent. He was knowledgeable and very personable. It was a very enjoyable and pleasant experience. We would highly recommend to others
Great Tour!
Amy B,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Mike was a great guide, and we saw loads of dolphins! He was informative and funny. We will be going on this tour again!
Finding dolphins and scenic boat ride
Sandy H,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It's a very scenic boat ride. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about our tour. He went out of his way to show us dolphins. We did see many dolphins which was such a great experience!!
Definitely book this tour! Truly enjoyed my trip!
Rita W,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AWESOME EXPERIENCE! We had such a great time. I took so many photos and videos of the dolphins! Everything about this tour was wonderful. The Captain was such a great guy. He provided us with so much knowledge about the dolphins and their behaviors. He was so excited to see us excited. The day of our trip the Captain had his older son and younger son on board with us as well. What a great experience. The dolphins were so much fun to watch. I absolutely recommend this tour.
Great toddler friendly tour!!
C8261IHclaires,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter and I had a wonderful experience! They were very quick to answer questions and very engaging for my toddler.
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