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 is there a possibility 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
358 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must do if you are visiting AMI
EchMaya,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was amazing. We saw manatees and dolphins, and captain ‘Andrew’ was very nice. Amazing experience. Thank you !
Dolphin tour.
FloridaAnimallover,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was fantastic. A Dolphin boat tour. We saw 20 to 30 dolphins, even a new born.
It was well worth the...
Sue B,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was well worth the money. Saw plenty of dolphins and our captain, Chad was amazing and so knowledgeable.
Great afternoon spent looking for dolphins
debbiemM7635LY,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great time. Nice boat that held 40 people, captain Mike and staff was great, we saw about a dozen dolphins close up, and nice boat trip around the island. Enjoyable ride to spend an afternoon.
Excellent tour, knowledgeable captain
8betsyk,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 2 hour dolphin tour was awesome. We set sail right at the appointed time. The boat was clean and comfortable, we were able to move about the boat while it was sailing. The captain was friendly and extremely knowledgeable! He shared a wealth of information about the dolphins and their lifestyle. We saw at least a dozen dolphins and learned a bit about how to identify them. I would highly recommend this tour, it is an excellent value, tons of fun and educational!
Worth the time and money.
Cynthia R,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Mike was a great guide. He was great at pointing out local sites. He made sure to slow down and stopped giving everyone a chance to see the dolphins. We even got to see manatees. Very nice ride and great site seeing.
Great experience
maryrF1282EJ,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The captains, Mike and JD did such a great job. They worked very hard to make sure that we saw dolphins and we even experienced the dolphins at play! What a fun trip for all of us! The age range of our group was 67-8 and we all loved it!
2 Hour Dophin Tour
saraaH7354JS,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The guide was very knowledgeable and shared great information throughout the tour. However, we only saw one dolphin, which was disappointing—especially for my children. The experience was advertised as guaranteeing dolphin sightings, so we had expected to see more.
Dolphins in AMI
KATHERINE H,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Ben at the helm. Second time we’ve done this and it does not disappoint. Enjoyable ride watching dolphins play very close to the boat. Would recommend.
Delightful Day
Rebecca L,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Anna Maria dolphin tour was really fun. Captain Ben was very knowledgeable and we saw lots of dolphins. Just a beautiful day.
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