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.*
In demand: 24 of the next 90 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
During the trip, we would pass by unless there are dolphin sighting
The tour would be passing along Anna Maria Island, we will make short stop if there is dolphin sighting.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $55 per person for this Sarasota experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
Children aged 1–6 pay from $48, adults from $55. Infants go free.
It can: 24 of the next 90 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 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! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 40 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 415 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Salty Dolphin Tours.
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Andrew was an awesome guide and gave us a great dolphin experience! Best tour ever! Highly recommend this tour!
Thank you, Aundrea! “Best tour ever” is quite a compliment, and we really appreciate it! We're so glad Captain Andrew gave you a great dolphin experience and made the trip memorable. I'll make sure he hears your kind words. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to see you again! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬☀️
Me and my family had a splendid time. The captain made this experience extra memorable, spinning the boat around letting us have a perfect view of watching the dolphins, stingrays, and manatees. There weren’t many people in the boat , which didn’t make it too crowded. The atmosphere was gorgeous, and there weren’t too many waves. With the captains dedication we were so close to seeing mermaids lol!
Thank you for the wonderful review! It sounds like you had an incredible day with dolphins, stingrays, manatees, calm water, and plenty of room to enjoy it all. I'm glad our captain made sure everyone had a great view and helped make the trip memorable for your family. We'll keep looking for those mermaids! 😂 – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬☀️
Benny, our captain was great. Had a good time, got to see several dolphins and a few other interesting things. He gave us great info about the dolphins, AMI, and restaurants.
Thank you for the great review! I'm glad Captain Benny showed you a good time and that the dolphins cooperated! We love sharing not only our local wildlife but also a little history and some favorite spots around Anna Maria Island. Thanks for joining us, and we hope to see you back on the water again! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬☀️
We had a wonderful experience. We were able to see a number of dolphins and explore the beautiful waters.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you had a great time exploring the beautiful waters around Anna Maria Island and were able to see plenty of dolphins along the way. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬☀️
We had a wonderful experience on our dolphin tour. The crew did a wonderful job finding dolphins for us to view and providing us with lots of knowledge about the island. We recommend taking a tour when visiting AMI.
Tracy_C Wonderful dolphin tour for the whole family Viator review: Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure We had a wonderful experience on our dolphin tour. The crew did a wonderful job finding dolphins for us to view and providing us with lots of knowledge about the island. We recommend taking a tour when visiting AMI.
the entire boat was shaded, which was nice! there were 6 of us in my group and we each got our own bench to have great views the whole ride. we went in the middle of the day between thunderstorms and were still able to see ~10-12 dolphins! our guide jake was knowledgeable and kept us entertained the whole ride. recommended!
Thank you for the wonderful review, Claire! I'm so glad you and your group had such a great experience. It's great to hear the shaded boat, comfortable seating, and dolphin sightings made for a relaxing trip, even between the summer storms! Captain Jake will really appreciate your kind words. Thank you for the recommendation and for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours. We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬☀️🌴
We had fun exploring the waters and dolphin watching around AMI! We had several sightings of dolphins in multiple spots! Andrew was very informative :)
Thank you for the wonderful review! I'm so glad you had a fun day exploring the waters around Anna Maria Island. Seeing dolphins in multiple locations always makes for a memorable trip! Captain Andrew will really appreciate your kind words. He enjoys sharing his knowledge of our local waters and wildlife to make every tour even more enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬☀️🌴
This was a fun tour. With wildlife, you never know what experience you’re going to get. However, our guide was knowledgeable and the wildlife was on full display! We saw dolphins, many of which would come near the boat and jump in the boat’s wake. We also got lucky and spotted a sea turtle, bonnet head shark, another shark we couldn’t identify, and many fish. It was a great time for us and our three kids!
Thank you for the wonderful review! You're absolutely right, every trip is a little different because the wildlife is completely wild, and that's part of what makes each tour unique. It sounds like you had an incredible day on the water with dolphins surfing the wake, a sea turtle, bonnethead sharks, and plenty of other marine life. I'm especially glad your three kids had such a great time! Thank you for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome your family back aboard again soon! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🐢🦈☀️
Great tour ! Captain Mike was awesome ! We saw lots of dolphins and manatees ! Perfect morning.
Thank you for the wonderful review! There's nothing better than starting the day with dolphins, manatees, and calm waters. I'm so glad Captain Mike helped make it a perfect morning for you. He'll really appreciate the kind words. Thank you for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours, and we hope to have you back aboard again soon! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬☀️
Jake was a very good tour guide. He gave us a lot of information about dolphins and we were able to see quite a few of them.
Thank you for the wonderful review, Jamie! I'm so glad you enjoyed your tour with Captain Jake. He loves sharing what he knows about our local dolphins, and I'm happy to hear you were able to see quite a few during your trip. Thank you for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬☀️🌴
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| Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure | 2 hours | 4.9 (415) | $55 | |
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