Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sunset Boat Tour
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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 375 reviews
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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!
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
Nancy_S, Jun 2026
The captain and first mate were informative and took us to see the dolphins and we saw several. They also were great about taking pictures for you in front of the beautiful sunset.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Nancy! I’m so glad you enjoyed the sunset cruise and were able to see several dolphins along the way. It’s great to hear the captain and first mate helped make the experience special, including capturing some sunset photos for you.
We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Mary_C, Jun 2026
We were scheduled on a Sunday evening tour . The weather outlook was 100% chance of rain and they booked us anyway. The crew was wonderful. However , after 20 minutes or so it began to rain. Then it poured , we all got soaked. The tour ended after about a half hour. We were told the tour company “ would make it right” . Since we were leaving Florida the next day we could not rebook. When we spoke to the tour company they happily agreed to refund the fee. However we were not told it was for half of the cost only. We expected a full refund. The tour may have been great, we just could not decide given the circumstances.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
You have been refunded. Thank you for your feedback, Mary. I'm sorry your trip was cut short by the weather. While our crew always does their best to provide a safe and enjoyable experience, sometimes Florida weather changes quickly and doesn't cooperate.
I do remember this tour, and if there was a misunderstanding regarding your refund, I sincerely apologize. We recently experienced some staffing changes in the office, and it's possible that your situation was not fully resolved as intended.
Please contact our office directly and ask for me. If we missed something, we'll be happy to review it and make it right.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to earn your business, and again, I apologize that your experience did not meet expectations.
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Robin_R, May 2026
A very enjoyable experience. Captain Brandon did his best to ensure we saw dolphins and enjoyed a beautiful sunset.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the great review, Robin! I love the title — "Why wouldn't you do this?!" We couldn't agree more.
I'm so glad you had an enjoyable experience and were able to see dolphins while taking in a beautiful sunset. Captain Brandon will really appreciate your kind words. He always works hard to make sure guests have the best possible trip.
Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again on the water soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Joshua_G, May 2026
We had a blast! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and was able to find so many dolphins. We did a similar tour in Destin and this one was so much better! I highly recommend this tour. We got some great pictures and videos and the sunset was amazing.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the awesome review, Joshua! I’m so glad you had such a fun time and that the tour stood out compared to others you’ve done — that really means a lot to us.
It’s great to hear you were able to see so many dolphins, capture some great photos and videos, and enjoy a beautiful sunset to top it off. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Carlos_C, May 2026
It was awesome. The crew were very nice and knowledgeable about the Dolphins and the area learned a lot definitely recommend this tour we saw a lot of dolphins some up close!!!!!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the great review, Carlos! I’m glad you had such an awesome time on the sunset cruise. Seeing dolphins up close always makes it extra special, and it’s great to hear you enjoyed learning about them and the area along the way.
We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Damon_S, May 2026
The tour was excellent ! The Captain was very knowledgeable and provided a smooth ride. We saw a few different areas with dolphins. I recommend anyone visiting Sarasota to give this one a try !!!!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the great review, Damon! I’m glad you had such an excellent experience and enjoyed the smooth ride along with seeing dolphins in different areas. It’s great to hear the captain made the trip both informative and enjoyable.
We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again next time you’re in the area!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Austin, May 2026
Very nice, we saw some dolphins and the sunset was beautiful. The captain was funny and a great sense of humor. Also very knowledgeable on the history during the tour
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the great review, Austin! I’m glad you had such a nice evening on the water — dolphins and a beautiful sunset are hard to beat. It’s great to hear your captain kept things fun while sharing some local history along the way.
We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Anonymous, May 2026
We had had a great time. Saw lots of dolphins surfing and saw a newborn dolphin. It was cloudy but still had a beautiful sunset
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the great review! I’m so glad you had such a fun time and got to see dolphins surfing — and even a newborn, which is always something special. Even on a cloudy evening, those sunsets can still put on a great show.
We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
tameragalbreath, May 2026
Second year doing this cruise. Very relaxing. The captain does a great job getting you beautiful views of the sunset and doing his best to find dolphins and other wildlife. Andrew, was so knowledgeable. Great time!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! It really means a lot that you came back for a second year. I’m glad you had another relaxing trip and were able to enjoy both the sunset and the wildlife. Captain Andrew will really appreciate your kind words — he does a great job sharing his knowledge and making each trip special.
We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you again next time!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Jamie_N, May 2026
There was an amazing sunset and lots of dolphins! The captain and first mate were knowledgeable and fun!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the great review, Jamie! I’m so glad you had such an amazing evening with both a beautiful sunset and lots of dolphins — that’s the perfect combo. It’s great to hear the captain and first mate made it fun and informative as well. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Dianne_T, May 2026
When you have 2 people working, one should check in the people, and the other should be at the correct boat seating people. If you want people there 30 minutes early, they should be able to sit on the boat not stand which is difficult for the elderly. We arrived at 6:00 as asked and joined the line at the wrong boat. Those of us who could stood in line to save a place for those who couldn’t stand that long. When the other staff member arrived at departure time, we discovered that everyone was lined up at the wrong boat. The people who arrived last were seated first, and those that arrived first, had the last choice of seats. Seems like an easy fix: one person checks in, and the other is at the correct boat seating people.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your feedback, Dianne. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
You make a very fair point regarding check-in and boarding, especially for guests who arrive early and may have difficulty standing. We’re always looking for ways to improve the flow of our departures, and your suggestion about having one team member dedicated to check-in and another assisting with boarding is a helpful one.
We understand how frustrating that situation must have been, and we’ll be reviewing our process with the team to help avoid confusion like that in the future.
Thank you again for your input — it truly helps us get better.
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
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