Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure

Overview

Get up close and personal with our resident bottlenose dolphins on this fun-filled 2 hour tour!

Not only are you sure 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.

City: Sarasota

Sun 08 Nov

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Starting at $50.88

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Sun 08 Nov

Starting at $50.88

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Experienced guide

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Longboat Key

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

Anna Maria Island

The tour would be passing along Anna Maria Island, we will make short stop if there is dolphin sighting.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (224)

Danid0505

Jun 2023

Highly recommend booking with AMI Dolphin. We had such a great time with Captain Chris on our snorkel tour we booked again and did the dolphin tour with Captain JD! Fantastic experiences both captains made sure we got the most of our time. We visit Anna Marie every year and will now make this company a regular visit. Thanks Chris and JD. The Bruno’s and Dolinas

MCCLY2

May 2023

Four of us went out with Chad and had an amazing experience! Our son is a photographer and thanks to Chad’s efforts to take us to great places to spot wildlife he got some fantastic shots. We saw two female dolphins with a baby and even heard one of them communicating with the other two. Chad patiently manoeuvred the boat so we could get really clear views. As we progressed Chad gave us lots of interesting information about what we were seeing and about the marine life. We went though the pass at Coquina and were delighted by the sight of two adult manatees and a juvenile….. the water was so clear that we could observe them so well! Chad turned off the engine for the safety of the animals and they swam right up to the boat to check us out!!! We watched them rubbing each other’s heads and swimming under and around the boat. When they moved off we went south past the tip of Longboat Key. Returning to Coquina we sailed up the Gulf a little bit further and saw some tarpon and a frenzy of rays. Again Chad’s skills at positioning the boat meant that we got great views and photos. As we returned our amazing trip had a grand finale! Chad had said that he knew some dolphins like to play in the wake of boats…. He spotted one that appeared ready for some fun and so again got the boat in a position so that the dolphin began to closely follow the boat and repeatedly jumping out of the water alongside us! An incredible end to what was a wonderful trip! All of us had a fantastic time - we highly recommend this company and sincerely thank Chad in particular. The boat was spotlessly clean and Chad explained all safety procedures before we set off. We will definitely take another trip next time we are visiting AMI!

Response from Host

Jan 2024

Thank you so much for the kind words hope to see y'all again real soon.

daniellemU4728ZA

May 2023

We were recommended by a friend and told this was a great dolphin tour. She did recommend JD or Ben however they weren’t available. We initially saw 2-3 dolphin within 30min but after that our captain drove around aimlessly trying to waste time for 1hr. He didn’t make any further stops for the last hour of the trip. My daughters were begging to get off the boat that’s how bored they were. I would def not recommend

Response from Host

Jan 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, and we sincerely appreciate your honest feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your dolphin tour didn't meet your expectations. We want to emphasize that our goal is to provide a memorable and enjoyable experience for our guests, and we regret that your trip fell short of that standard. We understand the disappointment you felt when the captain seemed to be driving around without making additional stops. It's important to note that dolphins are wild animals, and their behavior can be unpredictable. Despite our best efforts, locating them can sometimes be challenging. We want to assure you that the captain was committed to finding dolphins throughout the entire trip, and the apparent aimless driving may have been part of the ongoing search. We appreciate your understanding and patience during the excursion. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and take your feedback seriously. We will review our procedures and training to ensure a more engaging and fulfilling experience for our guests in the future. We hope you consider giving us another chance in the future. If you decide to return, please reach out to us directly so we can ensure you have a more positive and enjoyable dolphin tour experience. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and we genuinely value your input. Best regards, Ben