Tours/Sarasota/Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island
Viator · group up to 20 pax

Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island

5.0(587)Sarasota1 hour
VIATOR4.9(141)TRIPADVISOR5.0(446)

Description

If you've ever wanted to witness the wonder of manatees in their natural habitat, our Manatee Discovery Tour is the perfect choice for you. What sets our activity apart is the opportunity to embark on a kayaking journey specifically designed to encounter these magnificent creatures. Led by our experienced naturalists, our small group guided tours last for 2 hours and take place in the Anna Maria Island/Bradenton area, where manatees are commonly spotted. As you explore the serene waters, keep your eyes peeled for not only manatees, but also dolphins, ospreys, and other local wildlife that may make an appearance. It's an extraordinary experience, so come join us and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Tour Options

Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island

Highlights

Paddles
Life jackets
Kayaks
Dry bags

What's included

Included
Paddles
Life jackets
Kayaks
Dry bags

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travelers should bring their own water and snacks

Reviews(587)

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Tandscones
August 18, 2026
Amazing kayak tour

Ben was the best tour guide ever! We had an amazing kayak tour. We stopped at Beer Can Island then kayaked back. At the island, we saw FOUR manatees and a sea turtle. Ben was so knowledgeable about the local wildlife and answered all of our questions. Best trip ever!

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Angie_G
August 16, 2026
Highlight of Our Getaway

We had the best time! Our guide, Kinsey, was patient, funny and knowledgeable. Blaze and Emmitt were super friendly and did a great job corralling all 24 of us. They worked hard to ensure we saw manatees and had a great time. I’m looking forward to kayaking the sunset tour with them next time. Thank you, Kinsey, Emmitt and Blaze for a fantastic last day of our vacay!

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R5169PWsheenas
August 16, 2026
Amazing experience!

We had an amazing kayaking experience! We got to see dolphins and manatees up close, which made the trip so memorable. We also stopped and walked around a beautiful sandbar, which was such a fun addition to the adventure. The whole experience was relaxing, exciting, and absolutely worth it. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone looking for a fun day on the water!

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Ann_C
August 16, 2026
The guides were very...

The guides were very knowledgeable and told interesting facts not just about manatees. We had a wonderful experience.

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C1781XKwendyb
August 15, 2026
Best morning of our trip

Truly the best experience of our trip , guides were so funny and you could tell how much they loved and respected the Manatees and all of the nature there. Gave us so many fun facts about the various animals in the area also. Price was well worth it !!!!

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Marina_S
August 14, 2026
Manatees and paradise beach

10 out of 10 points! It was easy paddling in finest turquise water, 100% Meeting / watching Manatees. The 4 guides Logan, Emitt, Blaise, Lachlan super Mega nice and told us many interesting facts about The animals. Later The Trip stopped at a paradise Beach with time for fotoshooting and bath. Summary - An absolute fantastic Adventure, very recommendable Thankyou, boys

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Ronnie_P
August 14, 2026
Awesome experience!

We had the best guide, super friendly and knowledgeable. Was able to follow a manatee for a while, and the memorial tree was an extra bonus.

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samanthay807
August 14, 2026
amazing

Everything was amazing, the tour guide was always enthusiastic and made it! Also got to follow a HUGE manatee and a baby as well, so cute!

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Aurora_W
August 11, 2026
Great time!

Was super fun the guides were very personable and even let us have some beach time! Got to see plenty of manatees and dolphins

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Morganhackle
August 10, 2026
Beautiful Tour 😍

The kayaking tour was a lot of fun. We really enjoyed stopping at the island and we were able to see a couple of manatees and spend some time in the beautiful water before getting back in the kayaks.

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