Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sunset Boat Tour
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
You will explore the Gulf Coast and the beautiful back bay. We will cruise the crystal clear waters to look for manatees grazing (seasonal) and dolphins playing. At a low tide you can often view wading birds on the exposed grass flats. Bring your day to a perfect end by watching the sun's magnificent reflection on the water as it slowly sinks beyond the horizon.
*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 will pass by unless there are dolphin sighting.
Anna Maria Island
A spectacular Anna Maria Island Florida sunset awaits you from this unique vantage point on the water. Bring your day to a perfect end by watching the sun's magnificent reflection on the water as it slowly sinks beyond the horizon.
What‘s Included
Experienced Guide
Bring sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses with a retaining strap.
Bring anything you would like to eat or drink. Adult beverages are fine
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 Sunset Boat Tour
Reviews
277 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome!
Heather D,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great 2 hour tour! We saw lots of dolphins and the sunset was awesome! Would definitely recommend to anyone!
Great Dolphin-watching!
luv2travel20111,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on the Dolphin Sunset Tour, and saw several dolphins that were very close to the boat! The day we took our tour it was foggy over the water off & on & about halfway thru our tour, the fog was so dense we weren’t able to watch the sunset. Our captain, however, did an amazing job getting us safely back to the dock, even though we couldn’t see further than a foot in front of the boat.
Dolphins/sunset worth the trip!!
richardtU783BG,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed the boat ride with captain Mike. We saw so many dolphins! Nice calm water. The sunset did not dissappoint. It was wonderful to be out on the water. Playing music on the way back, enjoying the colors of the sky was a great way to end the evening!
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632marshat,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Despite the unusual chilly weather, our tour was great! We saw several dolphins and the Captin shared a wealth of knowledge about the Atlantic Bottlenosed Dophin in the area! He was so personable and fun during the tour as well! Not only did we have a gorgeous sunset, but the captain added to it’s beauty by playing perfectly orchestrated music relating to sunsets! Couldn’t have been any better!
Amazing- Bring blanket and sweater!
Tionna F,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful experience. We saw many dolphins and was able to see the sun setting. I do as advice bringing a blanket and wearing a sweater or jacket because it was pretty cold. Overall it was amazing! The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and funny. The captain gave us education on the dolphins and some FL history.
Dolphins and sunsets go together
nancylF1952RH,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip was amazing!! Captain Chad was very knowledgeable about the area's wildlife and dolphin behaviors. The toddler in our group was mesmerized by the boat, and the dolphins were so playful. Highly recommend taking the tour, thanks Captain Chad!!
Awesome boat ride and amazing views!
Explore374182,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice trip! We did see lots of dolphins and the sunset was beautiful!
Sunset Dolphin Tour
K1350DObens,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Great sunset dolphin cruise- only downside was evening rain the crew did an amazing job to get us back quickly and safely. Would highly recommend choosing this cruise.
Great Excursion!
Sharlene A,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a 4p sunset tour. The captain and mate were fantastic. We got to see several dolphin, and native birds. Unfortunately for us, the weather did not cooperate, and we got caught in a downpour. We were all provided with towels and directed under the canopy. Despite the weather, it was a terrific cruise.
Best Dolphins/Sunset trip!
H3329EEfreds,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The sunset / dolphin tour was amazing! The captain and first hand were very professional and great ambassadors to the local waterways. We were able to see many dolphins around the bay, and finished with another spectacular sunset. We would recommend this trip !!!
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