Dolphin Tour: Explore Anna Maria Island

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Holmes Beach

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Join our 2-hour dolphin tour on Anna Maria Island. Spot dolphins, sea turtles, and more with expert guides. Discover pristine beaches and crystal waters.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Longboat Key - The journey will continue unless dolphins are spotted, in which case a stop will be made.
Anna Maria Island - The tour will proceed along Anna Maria Island, with a brief pause if dolphins are observed.

What's Included

Experienced guide

What's Not Included

Bring sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses
Alcoholic beverages
Please wear clothes that can get wet.
In the spring and fall, a light jacket is recommended.

Additional Information

Join our exciting 2-hour tour and get up close with our resident bottlenose dolphins!
You’ll not only encounter many playful dolphins during the trip, but you might also spot sea turtles, manatees (seasonal), eagles, ospreys, and more! Our knowledgeable guides are well-acquainted with the island and will ensure you have the best views of these…

Location

Waterline Villas & Marina, Autograph Collection

Marina Drive

Our address is 5325 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach. Parking is located behind the two buildings anywhere in the gravel lot and the check-in station is around the front near the marina itself. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure. We look forward to seeing you all!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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315stephanien

Jun 3, 2025

Amazing experience - Probably the best boat ride we’ve ever done. The parking and check in were easy. The driver knew where to go to find the dolphins and it wasn’t long before we found a family group with a baby so we stayed and watched them for a while it was amazing. We later came across more dolphins who wanted to play so the driver sped the boat up with them jumping at the back of the boat. We also saw a manitee family and a stingray. This was one of our holiday highlights and I would do it again if we’re lucky enough to return.

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640clintr

Jun 2, 2025

Highlight of our AMI Vacation - Amazing experience chartering the single slide Tiki boat for our adventure! Saw dolphins, went snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters around Jewfish Key, explored the intimate beach on Longboat Key, and jumped off the boat's slide platform! Captain Andrew was knowledgeable and a very personable guide for our family of seven. Highly recommend!

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Nicole_w

May 29, 2025

The captain was... - The captain was wonderful. Very informative. We really enjoyed and had a great time. Would recommend

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Schogs

May 24, 2025

Dolphin sightseeing - Our time was spectacular. Our guide was knowledgeable and Interesting. We saw lots of dolphins in multiple locations.

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David_a

May 24, 2025

Happy - Informative and relaxing, fulfilled promises of sightings . The captain (Andrew) was knowledgeable and friendly

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Timbo1995

May 21, 2025

Take the Dolphin Tour with Chris! - Captain Chris was AMAZING!!!! Calls himself a “dolphin nerd” and we wouldn’t have had it any other way! He knows everything about the dolphins and just how to get to them, get them to play and communicate. Best ever experience!

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669ravib

May 18, 2025

Dolphins Watching Tour - We had a blast on our tour and highly recommend it! The crew was very accommodating and displayed the highest level of professionalism and customer service.

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Willie2752

May 15, 2025

Great Experience - The boat ride was pleasant- the boat was comfortable and ample room for everyone to sit comfortably. The ride lasted the scheduled 2 hours. The captain narrated the excursion- told us historical facts about the areas , pointed out various landmarks and got a mini education on the various animals we saw on the trip. He seemed knowledgeable on what areas we were most likely to see the dolphins and there were more than several sightings during the trip. We also saw a Manatee which was a real treat. As well as various bird species. A nice mix of Dolphin watching, historical facts and and enjoying the scenery.

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G9925vikarene

May 11, 2025

Great Tour - Beth did a great job. I highly recommend this tour. We will go again next time we visit. She took us all around on the water. We saw many different areas. She was very accommodating.

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Meander314465

Apr 23, 2025

Great family trip idea and we saw dolphins! - Great smooth trip and worth it as a thing to do with small children as a family. We saw dolphins, sharks, stingrays and manatees! The guide was a local and very nice.

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From $55

up to 7 guests

1 - Adult