Tours/Sarasota/Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sunset Boat Tour
Viator · group up to 40 pax

Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sunset Boat Tour

4.9(398)Sarasota1 hour
VIATOR4.8(112)TRIPADVISOR5.0(286)

Description

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.*

Tour Options

Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sunset Boat Tour

Itinerary

Pass by

During the trip, we will pass by unless there are dolphin sighting.

Pass by

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.

Highlights

Experienced Guide

What's included

Included
Experienced Guide
Not included
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.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(398)

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Pamela_S
August 17, 2026
Great evening

Fabulous evening - saw many dolphins and ended the evening with a beautiful sunset. Very relaxing evening. Don’t hesitate.

Operator response

Thank you for the wonderful review, Pamela! We're so glad you had a relaxing evening with us. Seeing plenty of dolphins and finishing the trip with a beautiful Anna Maria Island sunset is hard to beat! We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon. – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅

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Tammy_P
August 15, 2026
The staff was so friendly...

The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable about the area and all of the marine life. Don’t let the weather stop you. We saw tons of dolphins, had a beautiful sunset on what appeared to be a cloudy evening and even got a rainbow!

Operator response

Thank you for the wonderful review, Tammy! You never know what Florida weather will bring, and it sounds like Mother Nature put on quite a show for you with tons of dolphins, a beautiful sunset, and even a rainbow! I'm so glad our crew helped make it a memorable evening. Thank you for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅🌈

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brendak580
August 15, 2026
Awesome

Very enjoyable. Captain Mike (aka Laurel) and 1st make Luke (aka Hardy) were great. Highly recommend!

Operator response

Thank you for the great review, Brenda! I love the Laurel & Hardy reference! Captain Mike and Luke make a great team, and I'm glad they made your evening so enjoyable. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅

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Explorer537730
August 15, 2026
Great tour

Loved the experience! Saw turtles and sunset 🌇 😍

Operator response

Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you loved the experience. Seeing sea turtles along the way and ending the evening with a beautiful Anna Maria Island sunset makes for a pretty special trip. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you back on the water again soon! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐢🌅🐬

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Edith_N
August 15, 2026
One of the best experiences

The sunsets was stunning and we saw a lot of dolphins. I extremely recommend this activity in your vacation!!

Operator response

Thank you so much, Edith! We're thrilled you had such a memorable evening with us. A stunning Anna Maria Island sunset and lots of dolphins is a hard combination to beat! Thank you for the wonderful recommendation and for making us part of your vacation. We hope to see you again! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅

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J7033BDalexiss
August 12, 2026
Great

Great trip! The dolphins followed behind the boat. Tour guide was very knowledgeable!

Operator response

Thank you for the great review! There's nothing quite like watching dolphins follow along and play in the wake behind the boat! I'm glad you enjoyed the trip and appreciated the knowledge our captain shared along the way. Thank you for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅

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G6024CLkimberlyb
August 11, 2026
Great sunset dolphin experience at a reasonable price!

This dolphin sunset cruise was such a great experience! The boat was very nice and clean. A large part of the boat was shaded. Our guide, Dan, was so knowledgable and knew exactly where to go to spot the dolphins! The sunset was breathtaking and Patty, his assistant, was adorable! She helped everyone take pictures when the sun was setting! I highly recommend taking an excursion with Salty Dolphin Tours!

Operator response

Thank you for such a wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the boat, all the dolphin sightings, and that beautiful Anna Maria Island sunset. It sounds like Dan and Patty took great care of everyone, especially helping capture those sunset photos! We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to have you back aboard again soon! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅📸

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Troy_D
August 11, 2026
Lots of sun and fun!

This was a great experience to see dolphins and learn about the marine life in the area. We were on a pontoon boat. There is no restroom, but you can bring your own drinks and they provide water.

Operator response

Thank you for the great review, Troy! We're glad you enjoyed seeing the dolphins and learning about the marine life around Anna Maria Island. Our smaller pontoon boats don't have restrooms, but we do provide complimentary bottled water and welcome guests to bring their own drinks. Thanks for spending part of your vacation with us! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬☀️

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Derek_B
August 10, 2026
Great experience

You should know it's a great experience! The Captain slows down to see the Dolphins 🐬. They provide cold bottled water. Very energetic. Nice time. Go at sunset 🌆 🌇 makes for terrific photos.

Operator response

Thank you for the great review, Derek! We're glad you enjoyed the dolphins, local marine life, and a beautiful evening on the water. Sunset really does make for some incredible photos! We appreciate you mentioning the cold bottled water too. Thank you for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅

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valeriebD777ZT
August 10, 2026
Family and dolphins

The trip was amazing. We saw so many dolphins and the sunset was spectacular. We loved the crew and would go again.

Operator response

Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad your family had an amazing evening with us. Lots of dolphins, a spectacular Anna Maria Island sunset, and a great crew make for a pretty special night on the water! We truly appreciate your kind words and would love to have you back aboard again! – Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅

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