Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sunset Boat Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Sarasota, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Experienced Guide
- Bring sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses with a retaining strap.
- Alcoholic BeveragesBring 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.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Waterline Villas & Marina, Autograph Collection5325 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217, USA
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!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Longboat Key (Pass By)
Anna Maria Island (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Lara_S
JD and Luke were excellent! They gave a lot of information about the sea life. Played great music. We saw dolphins and a sea turtle. And a beautiful sunset. What an amazing experience! I highly recommend this tour!!
Reviews
4.9
based on 398 reviews
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Pamela_S, Aug 2026
Fabulous evening - saw many dolphins and ended the evening with a beautiful sunset. Very relaxing evening. Don’t hesitate.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
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 🐬🌅
Tammy_P, Aug 2026
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!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
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 🐬🌅🌈
Edith_N, Aug 2026
The sunsets was stunning and we saw a lot of dolphins. I extremely recommend this activity in your vacation!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
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 🐬🌅
Troy_D, Aug 2026
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.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
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 🐬☀️
Derek_B, Aug 2026
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.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
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 🐬🌅
CANDIE_G, Aug 2026
Relaxing time although bench seats were uncomfortable and it was hard to hear Captain Mike at times.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for joining us, Candie! I'm glad you had a relaxing time on the water with Captain Mike. We also appreciate your feedback about the seating and being able to hear the captain. Comments like yours help us look for ways to make the experience even better. We hope you enjoyed the dolphins and sunset!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅
Cassie_O, Aug 2026
Even with a lot of rain, it was a great experience! Would highly recommend. Staff was friendly and accommodating.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Cassie! Florida summer weather can certainly keep us on our toes, so I'm especially glad you still had a great experience despite the rain. Thank you for your kind words about our crew and for recommending us. We truly appreciate you choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅
Monica_Y, Jul 2026
The Captain and first mate truly cared that we had a great experience! Very pleasant, relaxing, and informati e! Thank you so much for a wonderful evening!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Monica! I'm so glad you had such a relaxing and enjoyable evening with us. Our captain and first mate will really appreciate your kind words. They truly care about making every trip special for our guests.
Thank you for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours. We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅☀️
Stacy_C, Jul 2026
Nice tour with nice captain, music and relaxation. The captain made sure that we were educated, comfortable, provided water, and an excellent cruise! He took pictures of the families in front of the sunset. There were so many dolphin sightings.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Stacy! I'm so glad you had such a great evening with us. It sounds like everything came together perfectly with lots of dolphin sightings, beautiful sunset photos, relaxing music, and a great crew.
We're always happy to take photos with our guests' phones so they can take home special memories from their trip. Thank you for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours. We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅📸
Jorge_E, Jul 2026
The crew was friendly unfortunately we couldn’t go because weather canceled the trip but they were very nice would use them on a another opportunity
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your kind review, Jorge. I'm sorry the weather didn't cooperate, but the safety of our guests and crew will always come first. I truly appreciate your understanding and your kind words about our team.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard the next time you're visiting Anna Maria Island. Hopefully, Mother Nature will be on our side!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬☀️
Kevin_B, Jul 2026
The boat broke - had to return to the dock, no trip for us. Mentioned we'd get taken care of tomorrow but I guess we'll see
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Kevin, I'm very sorry your trip was cut short due to an unexpected mechanical issue. While we do everything possible to keep our boats in top condition, sometimes problems happen despite our best efforts.
If we haven't already made things right, please reach out to our office and ask for me personally. I'll be happy to make sure you're taken care of.
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Jihan_M, Jul 2026
Bill and Chad went out of their way to make sure that we were able to see dolphins. It was an amazing experience! I would recommend them find over tails!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Jihan! I'm so glad Bill and Chad made your sunset tour such a memorable experience. They always go the extra mile to help our guests find dolphins, and I'm happy they delivered! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back the next time you're on Anna Maria Island.
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅
Rachel_A, Jul 2026
Love this boat ride, saw a lot of dolphins and the sunset was beautiful, the staff was really nice and informative
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Rachel! I'm so glad you loved your sunset dolphin cruise. Seeing lots of dolphins and ending the evening with a beautiful sunset is what we hope every guest gets to experience.
I'm happy to hear our crew made the trip even more enjoyable with their friendly service and knowledge. Thank you for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours. We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅☀️
Beth_A, Jul 2026
The dolphin tour with Captain Jake was an excellent experience. The evening was ideal, and we had the opportunity to observe numerous dolphins.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Beth! I'm so glad you had an excellent evening on the water with Captain Jake. It sounds like everything came together perfectly, and I'm thrilled you had the opportunity to see so many dolphins.
Captain Jake will really appreciate your kind words. Thank you for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours, and we hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅☀️
Trevor_M, Jul 2026
Excellent Captain and First Mate. They gave great commentary and explained a lot about the Dolphins that we saw. The boat was very good but could have used padded seats for my old butt.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the great review, Trevor! I'm so glad you enjoyed the cruise and that our captain and first mate helped make it both fun and informative. It's always our goal to help guests learn a little more about our local dolphins while enjoying a relaxing evening on the water.
Thanks for the suggestion about the seating, too. We appreciate the feedback and are always looking for ways to improve the experience for our guests.
We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅☀️
Sarah_L, Jul 2026
This was a fantastic experience and so much fun. Definitely recommend the picture package!!! The captain and first mate were great and knowledgeable. And safety is definitely a priority!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Sarah! I'm so glad you had such a great time with us and that you enjoyed the experience.
I did want to clarify one thing for future guests. We don't actually offer or charge for a picture package. We're always happy to take photos with our guests' phones or cameras as a courtesy, and we're glad you enjoyed those memories!
Thank you for your kind words about our captain and first mate. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅📸
Lynn_G, Jul 2026
The crew fulfilled on their promise. We saw dolphins. Captain Andrew is very knowledgeable about the dolphins and the area. We really enjoyed the excursion.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Lynn! I'm so glad you enjoyed your sunset dolphin cruise. We always do our very best to find the dolphins, and I'm happy we were able to deliver on that promise for you.
Captain Andrew will really appreciate your kind words. He loves sharing his knowledge about our local dolphins and the Anna Maria Island area.
Thank you for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours. We truly appreciate it and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅☀️
Jon_F, Jun 2026
Great dolphin viewing. Mother Nature gave us a beautiful sunset last night too.
Would have like a sound system to hear driver talk.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the great review, Jon! I'm so glad you were able to enjoy both the dolphin sightings and a beautiful sunset. Those evenings are hard to beat.
Thank you as well for the feedback about the sound system. We appreciate suggestions like yours and are always looking for ways to improve the experience for our guests.
We appreciate you choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅☀️
Alane_W, Jun 2026
From the booking of this experience to disembarking it was an easy and fantastic experience! Captain Mike was great and was full of great information! Beautiful scenery and the DOLPHINS!!!! WOW!!! We were blessed with a stunning sunset and Captain Mike made sure we got the best pictures! Great experience all around! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Alane! I'm so glad you had such a fantastic experience from the moment you booked until you stepped back onto the dock. That's exactly the kind of experience we strive to provide.
Captain Mike will really appreciate your kind words. He loves sharing his knowledge, helping guests capture great photos, and making sure everyone gets the best possible views of the dolphins and sunset.
Thank you for the recommendation and for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours. We truly appreciate it and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅📸☀️🌴
Luther_P, Jun 2026
Sun set was beautiful and we saw at least a dozen dolphins. The guides were very knowledgeable and had good information about the dolphins.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Luther! I'm so glad your family enjoyed the sunset cruise. A beautiful sunset and a dozen dolphins make for a pretty unforgettable evening on the water.
It's great to hear our crew was able to share interesting information about the dolphins and help make the experience even more enjoyable. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome your family back aboard again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅☀️🌴
lynnsteve2015, Jun 2026
Relaxed , Beautiful Cruise , Knowledgeable Staff ,
Plenty of seating , smooth sailing to many spots inside coastal waters then out to Gulf to view Sunset .
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! I'm so glad you enjoyed the relaxed pace of the cruise. We love giving our guests the chance to simply sit back, take in the scenery, and enjoy a beautiful evening on the water.
It's great to hear you appreciated our knowledgeable crew, comfortable seating, and the smooth ride through the Intracoastal and out into the Gulf for the sunset. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅☀️🌊
Dana_L, Jun 2026
Great experience! Andrew was super knowledgeable about the area, and Addy was very attentive to the guests. We saw tons of dolphins, and the sunset was gorgeous!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Dana! I'm so glad you had such a great experience on the sunset tour. It sounds like everything came together perfectly with lots of dolphins, a beautiful sunset, and a great crew.
Captain Andrew and Addy will both appreciate your kind words. They work hard to make every trip fun, informative, and memorable for our guests.
Thank you for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours. We truly appreciate it and hope to welcome you back on the water again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅☀️🌴
Amy_M, Jun 2026
What a fun way to spend an evening! Chad and Maddy were fantastic, with Chad providing dolphin facts and Maddy assisting with dolphin spotting.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Amy! I’m so glad you had such a fun evening on the water with us. Captain Chad and Maddy make a great team, and it’s always fun when guests get to enjoy both the dolphin sightings and learn a little more about these amazing animals along the way.
I’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to both of them. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you back on the water again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅☀️🌴
PatrickS_D, Jun 2026
The Sunset cruise was amazing! The Captain found dolphins and then put us in a great spot for the Sunset. I would recommend this cruise if you are in Anna Maria.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Patrick! I'm so glad you enjoyed the sunset cruise. There’s nothing better than finding dolphins and then finishing the evening with a beautiful Anna Maria Island sunset.
We truly appreciate the recommendation and are happy to hear the captain helped make your experience a memorable one. Thanks for joining us, and we hope to see you again the next time you're on the island!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🌅☀️
ANA_M, Jun 2026
Beautiful trip.
Great experience.
A safe, pleasant trip, and the captain shared interesting facts about the area.
Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Ana! I’m so glad you had such a great experience on the water. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the beautiful scenery, felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip, and enjoyed learning about the area along the way.
We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Mariella_G, Jun 2026
We had a great time with our family and we had a great crew! The ride was so relaxing but also exciting when we were able to see the dolphins!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Mariella! I’m so glad you and your family had such a great time on the water. A relaxing boat ride mixed with the excitement of seeing dolphins really does make for a memorable experience.
Our crew will appreciate your kind words, and we’re grateful you chose to spend part of your day with us. We hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Tammy_W, Jun 2026
Be patient and let the dolphins come to you look and enjoy the ride and view of the tour. Don't rush God's work
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Tammy and Marcus! I love your perspective. The dolphins are wild animals, and sometimes the best experiences happen when you slow down, enjoy the ride, and let God do his thing.
We’re glad you were able to appreciate the beauty of the water, the wildlife, and the scenery along the way. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Ursula_D, Jun 2026
We had a great time, boat was nice and clean with plenty of room. Nice young captain who was also knowledgeable and shared some history.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the great review, Ursula! I’m so glad you had a wonderful time on the water. It’s great to hear you found the boat comfortable and enjoyed learning a little about the area's history along the way.
We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Kristina_H, Jun 2026
Its beautiful and they really go out of their way to see the dolphins. The sunsets are beautiful....
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the great review, Kristina! I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed the cruise. We always do our best to find the dolphins and make the experience memorable for our guests, and there’s nothing quite like an Anna Maria Island sunset to top it all off.
We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Mariya_B, Jun 2026
Dolphin tour was good
Saw dolphins, took nice pictures enjoyed our time.
Would recommend for anyone who wants a boat tour with dolphins
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the great review, Mariya! I’m so glad you enjoyed your time on the water, got to see dolphins, and captured some nice photos along the way.
We truly appreciate the recommendation and are happy to hear you’d suggest the tour to others looking for a dolphin adventure. We hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
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