Private Anna Maria Island Boat Tour Snorkeling, Dolphins, Sandbar
Description
.• 100% PRIVATE & CUSTOMIZABLE: Skip crowded public boats. This charter is completely private and tailored entirely to your group's pace. Do you want to hunt for sand dollars, go paddleboarding, or relax on a sandbar? You call the shots! • PREMIUM WATER TOYS INCLUDED: We provide everything for the ultimate beach day. Your charter includes snorkeling gear, paddleboards, and a massive floating water mat that kids love. There are no hidden rental fees—just show up and play. • LOCAL SECRETS & WILDLIFE: Benefit from elite local knowledge. We know the best hidden spots, how to get to Beer Can Island, and exactly where to find dolphin, manatees, and live sand dollars while avoiding heavy tourist crowds. • ALL-INCLUSIVE COMFORT: Relax on our spacious boat equipped with comfortable seating, premium speakers, and coolers for your drinks. Hosted by USCG Master-Licensed Captains, your safety and fun are our top priorities.
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Itinerary
Private Boat trip around Anna Maria Island with snorkeling, paddle boarding, sightseeing, dolphin encounters and swimming. We always ask when you arrive what your group is interested in doing and we do our best to make that happen, every trip is completely custom to your group.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(19)
This was my third time booking with Captain Beth and Island Time Boat Tours. We love being on the water with this company. We saw dolphin (including babies), a manatee, and many birds. We walked on the shore and could explore underwater for wildlife. Two hours was too short. Captain Beth is very knowledgeable and helpful. I recommend that you book direct at islandtimeboattoursllc.com!
Our captain was wonderful and very accommodating when we arrived early and allowed us to board well before our charter was scheduled to begin. She also ensured that we found dolphins, as this was what my daughter wanted to see the most. We definitely recommend!
We had the best day with Captain Mike! He was so easy-going and fun with the kids. Took us to amazing spots and we all got to see dolphins, starfish, giant welks, crabs, and even a baby octopus! He was so knowledgeable about the islands and all the marine life. It was the highlight of our vacation! We will definitely book again and recommend to friends and family!
Thanks so much for the incredible review! I had a blast hosting your family, and finding a baby octopus alongside the dolphins and starfish is about as good as it gets! We love sharing our local knowledge and helping families make unforgettable vacation memories. We truly appreciate the recommendation and can't wait to welcome you all back out on the water for your next Anna Maria Island boat tour!
It was very awesomely good!!! We love every minute! Kids had a blast!! Captain Matt was great and very friendly. He answered all questions that kids had:) We will recommend this tour for everyone!!! Great time!!
Thanks for the awesome review! I had a total blast hanging out with the kids and answering all of their great questions. Seeing them have so much fun out on the water is exactly what it's all about! We truly appreciate the high recommendation, and we can't wait to welcome your family back out for another Anna Maria Island boat tour!
Great fun. Smooth boating and very safe for family. A nice local experience on a boat. Dolphins viewing was super cool..
Thanks so much for the feedback! I'm thrilled to hear that the family felt safe and had a great time out on the water. Getting a smooth ride and spotting some cool dolphin is what our local trips are all about. Hope to welcome you all back on board for another Anna Maria Island dolphin tour soon!"
Matt was great. Never felt rushed or like we missed out on something. We saw dolphins, hunted for sand dollars and shells went paddle boarding, and overall enjoyed the time in and on the water.
Thanks so much for the review! I'm glad you had a relaxed day on the water and never felt rushed. Spotting the dolphins, hunting for sand dollars, and getting out on the paddleboards is exactly how a perfect day looks out here. Hope to welcome you back out for another Anna Maria Island boat excursion soon!
No bathroom on board as advertised . Should advertise byob. Tour guide was very informative and helpful . Did see dolphins and a manatee which was awesome!
Thanks for sharing your feedback! We are thrilled you got to see the dolphins and a manatee, and we appreciate the shout-out for our team. Just to clarify for future guests, we don't advertise a restroom on board our open-air boats, but we always offer a bathroom break at the marina right before we head out on the water and other restroom stops along the way. Hope to welcome you back out for another Anna Maria Island dolphin tour down the road.
We did the two hour dolphin tour with Captain Beth. She was very friendly and knowledgeable about the local area. She took us to an area near some waterside apartments to see dolphins. We saw some dolphins immediately. Obviously they’re wild dolphins so we were only able to see them from a distance, they didn’t come near the boat. Beth then took us to a submerged sandbank near Jewfish Island. It’s waist deep. We spent some time paddle boarding there which was fun. We then had just under an hour left. It would have been nice to be taken to a nice quiet beach but we just drove around for a while until it was time to go back. We saw some interesting properties and a bird nest. Overall a good trip but it would have been better to have more of a schedule and input from the captain to make the most of our time.
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re so glad you enjoyed seeing the wild dolphins and had fun paddleboarding over at Jewfish Island! Because our itineraries are 100% customizable, we always try to balance giving groups relaxed free-time with guiding the route. We take your notes about structure and captain input to heart so we can make our 2-hour Anna Maria Island dolphin tour slots even better. We'd love to have you back on the boat in the future to show you some of those quiet local sandbars!
Our family of five had a great time. We had the chance to see dolphins, explore a beautiful beach, and snorkel on a shallow sandbar area.
Thanks for the great review! I’m so glad your family had a great time out on the water. Spotting dolphins, beachcombing, and snorkeling the shallow sandbars is exactly what makes a day out here so special. Hope to welcome you all back on board for another Anna Maria Island boat tour soon!
This was such a fun trip was our two young kids. Captains Beth and Matt were so kind and tailored it exactly to our hopes and our kids dreams of seeing dolphins and other creatures. Highly recommend.
Thank you, Beth and I appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review we look forward to seeing your family again next time you visit Anna Maria Island!
