Public Sandbar Trip Swim Snorkel and Explore
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Discover the beauty of Anna Maria Island on this 2.5-hour Public Sandbar Trip. Venture to the famous Jewfish Key, where you can swim, snorkel, and collect shells in the clear waters. This excursion offers opportunities to spot dolphins, hermit crabs, and other marine life, making it a perfect adventure for nature lovers of all ages. Whether you're looking to relax or explore, this tour combines fun and relaxation in a stunning setting. - Duration: 2.5 hours of fun on the water - Visit Jewfish Key and other beautiful sandbars - Family-friendly activity, suitable for all ages - Opportunity to see dolphins and collect shells while snorkeling
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(17)
Nice experience, the sandbar is not full of fish, you may see a few, however the alive shellfish we found were the Stars of the Show, snaps in hermit crab shells as well as a few fiesty hermit crabs and we found a few live conch's too as well as seeing the local Dolphins that was cool too!!!
Thank you for the great review, Ray! I'm so glad you enjoyed your time on the sandbar. Every trip is a little different, and while the fish can vary depending on the conditions, it's always exciting to discover the incredible marine life that calls our waters home. It sounds like the live shellfish stole the show! Finding hermit crabs, live conchs, and other sea life makes for a fun adventure, and seeing dolphins along the way is always a special bonus. Thank you for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours. We appreciate you spending part of your day with us and hope to see you back on the water again soon! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🐚🏝️☀️
Captain Mike and Susan were absolutely top-notch! I’m visiting from Virginia and staying with a friend in Parrish, and we had an amazing time. We saw so many manatees, dolphins, and beautiful shells. Captain Mike and Susan made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. Thank you for such a memorable experience—we highly recommend this tour!
Thank you for the wonderful review! I'm so glad you and your friend had such an amazing time on the sandbar trip. It sounds like you experienced a little bit of everything, from manatees and dolphins to beautiful shells at Jewfish Key. Captain Mike and Susan will truly appreciate your kind words. Making our guests feel welcome from the moment they arrive is exactly the experience we strive to provide. Thank you for visiting us from Virginia and for choosing to spend part of your vacation with us. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you back on the water the next time you're in the Anna Maria Island area! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🐚🏝️☀️
Jake was an outstanding guide — personable and knowledgeable! We saw so many dolphins!
Thank you for the wonderful review! I'm so glad you had such a great time on the sandbar trip. Seeing lots of dolphins is always exciting, and I'm thrilled they put on a great show for you. Captain Jake will really appreciate your kind words. He does a fantastic job making every trip fun, relaxed, and informative. Thank you for the recommendation and for choosing to spend part of your day with us. We hope to see you back on the water again soon! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🏝️☀️🌊
It was a very fun relaxing experience. The captain was great, educational. 10/10
Thank you for the great review, Derek! I’m so glad you had a fun and relaxing time on the sandbar trip. We love being able to combine a little education with a lot of fun and time on the water. A 10/10 rating means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate you choosing to spend part of your day with us. We hope to see you back on the water again soon! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🏝️🐬☀️🌊
My family and I had an amazing time on the snorkeling excursion! Even though the water was a little foggy, it didn’t stop us from having a great experience. We were still able to find and see so many interesting things underwater, which made the adventure exciting from start to finish. One of the highlights of the trip was spotting dolphins. Seeing them in their natural habitat was incredible and made the excursion even more memorable. Our tour guide, Jack, was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone was having a good time. On top of that, he was hilarious and kept us laughing throughout the trip. His fun personality really added to the overall experience and made the excursion even more enjoyable. Overall, this was a wonderful experience for my family, and we would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and memorable snorkeling adventure!
Thank you for the fantastic review! I'm so glad your family had such a wonderful time on the snorkeling excursion. Even when the water isn't crystal clear, there is still so much to discover, and I'm happy to hear you found plenty of interesting marine life to make the trip exciting. Seeing dolphins in their natural habitat is always a special bonus, and I'm glad they made an appearance during your adventure. Captain Jake will be thrilled to hear your kind words. His knowledge, sense of humor, and enthusiasm for what he does help create the kind of experience we want every guest to have. Thank you for the recommendation and for choosing to spend part of your family's vacation with us. We hope to see you back on the water for another adventure soon! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🤿🏝️☀️🌊
Our guide, Jake, was friendly and super knowledgeable about the area and the ocean life. We found dolphins right away and he let us stay until we were ready to move on. We went out to the sandbar which was very crowded, on a Sunday afternoon. The tide was a bit high and our group wanted to be closer so he was patient and moved a couple times and then took us to a nearby sandbar instead. It was fine for all of us, not crowded and not too deep for the kids. It was a great experience and would highly recommended.
Thank you for the wonderful review, Celeste! I’m so glad you had such a great experience on the sandbar trip. It’s always exciting when the dolphins show up right away, and I’m happy Jake was able to give your group plenty of time to enjoy them. I also appreciate you mentioning how he adapted the trip to find a better sandbar for your group. Every day on the water is a little different with tides and crowds, and our goal is always to make sure guests have the best experience possible, especially families with children. Jake will be thrilled to hear your kind words about his knowledge, patience, and flexibility. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to see you back on the water again soon! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🏝️☀️🌊
We had such an amazing experience and would recommend to anyone wanting to snorkel/see dolphins/sharks!
Thank you for the amazing review, Cara! I’m so glad you had such a great experience on the sandbar trip. Getting to snorkel and see dolphins, sharks, and other wildlife all in one outing makes for a pretty special day on the water. We truly appreciate the recommendation and are thrilled you had so much fun. Hope to see you and your family again soon! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner
We had a lovely afternoon of snorkeling and floating along the sandbar. Captain Mike and the first mate were a lot of fun and brought up points of interest along the way.
Thank you for the wonderful review, Sarah! I’m so glad you had a lovely afternoon enjoying the sandbar, snorkeling, and just relaxing on the water. Captain Mike and the first mate will really appreciate your kind words. It’s great to hear you enjoyed learning about the area along the way as well. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Highly recommend this trip! Captain JD was very knowledgable in the facts he shared about the wildlife and things to do around the area. My sister and I had a great time. There was no trip after us so we were able to explore beer can island as well as the sand bar. On the boat, they had snorkel gear and nets for people to use when exploring the sand bar as well as waters. We felt like we had everything we needed and the captain really cared about our experience.
Terrible doc master. Extremely annoying and rude. Will not be back
Thank you for your comment. I’d like to clarify that this situation did not involve a guest of Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours or any of our tour operations. The incident you’re referencing was related to marina property rules, which are managed in coordination with the hotel. While our team works out of the marina, this was not a tour-related interaction. We take professionalism seriously and hold our staff to a high standard, but it’s important to distinguish between our guest experiences and unrelated situations. If you’ve taken one of our tours, we’d always welcome your direct feedback. Otherwise, we encourage reviews to reflect actual experiences with our business. We remain focused on providing great experiences for our guests and appreciate feedback from those who have joined us on the water.
