Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure
Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Sarasota, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Try your luck spotting dolphins in their natural Florida habitat on this group boat tour around Anna Maria Island. And don’t keep your eyes peeled for just dolphins—you’re in with a chance of seeing manatees, eagles, osprey, and more. Whether you’re a Holmes Beach local or you’re just visiting, this is an experience nature-lovers won’t want to miss.
- Listen to your captain’s commentary for facts about Florida wildlife
- There’s plenty of chances to take photos of the scenic sea views
- Your captain knows the spots for the best dolphin-spotting chances
- The boat has a roof to shield you from the harsh Florida sun
What's Included
- Experienced guide
- Bring sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses
- Alcoholic BeveragesBring anything you would like to eat or drink. Adult beverages are fine.
- Please wear clothes that can get wet.
- 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
Katie_W
Had a great afternoon on the water with Captain Mike. He was relaxed, informative and explored several different areas with us. We saw multiple dolphins and even a baby. Would recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing activity.
Reviews
4.9
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Tracy_C, Aug 2026
We had a wonderful experience on our dolphin tour. The crew did a wonderful job finding dolphins for us to view and providing us with lots of knowledge about the island. We recommend taking a tour when visiting AMI.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Tracy_C
Wonderful dolphin tour for the whole family
Viator review: Anna Maria Island Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure
We had a wonderful experience on our dolphin tour. The crew did a wonderful job finding dolphins for us to view and providing us with lots of knowledge about the island. We recommend taking a tour when visiting AMI.
Claire_O, Jul 2026
the entire boat was shaded, which was nice! there were 6 of us in my group and we each got our own bench to have great views the whole ride. we went in the middle of the day between thunderstorms and were still able to see ~10-12 dolphins! our guide jake was knowledgeable and kept us entertained the whole ride. recommended!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Claire! I'm so glad you and your group had such a great experience. It's great to hear the shaded boat, comfortable seating, and dolphin sightings made for a relaxing trip, even between the summer storms!
Captain Jake will really appreciate your kind words. Thank you for the recommendation and for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours. We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬☀️🌴
Jamie_M, Jul 2026
Jake was a very good tour guide. He gave us a lot of information about dolphins and we were able to see quite a few of them.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Jamie! I'm so glad you enjoyed your tour with Captain Jake. He loves sharing what he knows about our local dolphins, and I'm happy to hear you were able to see quite a few during your trip.
Thank you for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬☀️🌴
Brenda_H, Jul 2026
My trip got canceled due to not enough people signed up and so far they haven't refunded my money. I wouldn't recommend this company at all
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Brenda, I'm sorry your trip was canceled and understand your frustration.
Our Dolphin Sightseeing Adventure has a six-person minimum to operate, and this requirement is disclosed during the booking process. Unfortunately, your July 3 trip did not reach that minimum.
I also wanted to mention that today is July 7, and because your reservation was made through a third party, refunds are processed by the third-party booking company and can take a few business days to appear.
If you had called our office, we would have been happy to explain the process and answer any questions. We appreciate your understanding and hope you have a wonderful day.
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
John_T, Jun 2026
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the area and we were able to see a ton of dolphins!!!!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the great review, John! I'm so glad you enjoyed the trip and that you were able to see so many dolphins. There's nothing better than being surrounded by dolphins in their natural habitat.
It's also wonderful to hear that your guide's knowledge of the area helped make the experience even more enjoyable. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back on the water again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬☀️🌴
Livie_O, Jun 2026
I think we got really lucky and had the perfect day. Calm water, a little overcast with pockets of sunshine so it wasn't too hot. We got to see dolphins with new babies, a manatee and a few sharks. Fantastic tour!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Livie! It sounds like you really did get one of those perfect Florida days on the water. Calm conditions, comfortable weather, dolphins with newborn calves, a manatee, and even a few sharks — that's a pretty incredible combination.
We're so glad you had such a fantastic experience and appreciate you joining us. We hope to see you again on another adventure soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Carol_R, May 2026
Hats blow off and have the camera ready when the Captain stops. It was a great experience. Captain Bob was entertaining, knowledgeable but most of all humorous.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the great review, Carol! I’m glad you had such a fun time on your sister’s outing — and that’s a great tip about holding onto your hats!
Captain Bob will really appreciate your kind words. He does a great job keeping things entertaining while sharing his knowledge. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Laura_B, May 2026
The boat company was very efficient and welcoming. Boat captain & crew were very helpful and knowledgeable and friendly. We saw dolphins swimming, jumping and playing. Learned about some dolphin habits and instincts. We went birding and enjoyed the entire trip.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Laura! I’m so glad you had such a great experience from start to finish. It’s great to hear you enjoyed not just the dolphins, but also learning about their habits and spotting birds along the way — that’s what makes the trip so well rounded.
We truly appreciate your kind words about the crew and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Jamie_M, May 2026
We had an incredible experience saw lots of dolphins up close as well as manatees. Our captain Andrew was amazing and very knowledgeable he worked hard to get us the best experience. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Jamie! I’m so glad you had such an incredible experience and were able to see dolphins up close along with manatees — that’s always a great trip.
Captain Andrew will really appreciate your kind words. He does a great job making sure guests get the best possible experience out on the water.
We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Deborah_B, May 2026
Great ride w/Mike our Captain wished for more dolphins but there were a lot of boats out, very relaxing ride and the tour was well guided, Thanks Mike
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the great review, Deborah — and congratulations on your 45th anniversary! I’m so glad you had a relaxing and enjoyable ride with Captain Mike.
You’re right, some days with more boat traffic can make the dolphins a little less active, but I’m glad you still had a great experience on the water. Mike will really appreciate your kind words.
Thank you for celebrating such a special occasion with us — we hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Regina_W, May 2026
Chad was the best tour guide!! We had only been on the water a few minutes when we saw dolphins. We were able to also see baby dolphins, manatee, a shark and various types of birds. He gave us lots information about the area. I highly recommend this boat tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Regina! I’m so glad you had such an amazing experience and were able to see so much wildlife — dolphins, baby dolphins, a manatee, even a shark… that’s a great day on the water.
Chad will really appreciate your kind words. He does a great job sharing his knowledge and making sure everyone has a memorable trip. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Sue_B, Apr 2026
It was well worth the money. Saw plenty of dolphins and our captain, Chad was amazing and so knowledgeable.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Sue! I’m so glad you felt the trip was well worth it and that you were able to see plenty of dolphins. Captain Chad will really appreciate your kind words — he does a great job sharing his knowledge and making the experience enjoyable. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Cynthia_R, Apr 2026
Our tour guide Mike was a great guide. He was great at pointing out local sites. He made sure to slow down and stopped giving everyone a chance to see the dolphins. We even got to see manatees. Very nice ride and great site seeing.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Cynthia! I’m so glad you had such a great experience with Captain Mike. He takes pride in making sure everyone gets a chance to enjoy the dolphins and the sights along the way. It’s great to hear you were able to see manatees as well — always a special bonus. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Rebecca_L, Apr 2026
The Anna Maria dolphin tour was really fun. Captain Ben was very knowledgeable and we saw lots of dolphins. Just a beautiful day.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Rebecca! I’m so glad you had such a fun and beautiful day on the water. It was a pleasure having you on board, and I’m happy we were able to find plenty of dolphins for you. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Michelle_M, Mar 2026
Captain Mike was very professional & knowledgeable! 10/10, would book again!! Can’t wait to come back 😁
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the fantastic review, Michelle! I’m so glad you had such a great experience with Captain Mike — he’ll really appreciate your kind words. We truly appreciate the 10/10 and can’t wait to have you back out on the water again soon! 😁
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Jane_B, Mar 2026
Our host was great, super informative, and very kind. Thank you so much for this great experience. It’s a mommy-daughter experience to remember ❤️
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Jane! I’m so glad you and your daughter had such a special time together on the water. Experiences like that are exactly what we hope families take home with them. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you both again on your next trip to Anna Maria Island! ❤️
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Peggy_c, Mar 2026
Fun experience seeing lots of dolphin activity and other wildlife. Captain was knowledgeable about dolphins and coordinated with another boat captain for sightings.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the great review, Peggy! I’m glad you had a fun time and were able to see so much dolphin activity along with other wildlife. Our captains do work together out on the water to help guests get the best possible sightings, so I’m happy to hear that made the experience even better. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
daniel_b, Mar 2026
Nice tour of Anna Maria Sound. We saw lots of dolphins and our captain was very informative. Comfortable boat with shade and good views. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Daniel! I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour of Anna Maria Sound and got to see plenty of dolphins along the way. It’s great to hear you found the boat comfortable and the views enjoyable. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again on the water soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Schuyler_B, Mar 2026
We did the sunset dolphin cruise and it was an amazing experience. We saw many dolphins and the sunset was beautiful. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the great review, Schuyler! I’m so glad you had an amazing time on the sunset dolphin cruise and got to see plenty of dolphins along with a beautiful sunset. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back on the water again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Cheryl_T, Feb 2026
It was worth it. Very nice to be on a small boat for this experience. The Captain was very knowledgable and helpful.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the great review, Cheryl! I’m glad you enjoyed the experience and the smaller boat setting — it really helps make the trip more personal and comfortable. Our captains love sharing their knowledge and making sure everyone has a great time. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Anne_S, Feb 2026
This is a very nice, fun and informative event. The crew is very friendly and do their best for you to see dolphins
Amazing
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Anne! I’m so glad you had such an amazing experience and enjoyed the fun and informative trip. Our crew works hard to make sure guests have the best chance to see dolphins and have a great time on the water. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Hayley_M, Feb 2026
Super great experience! Saw lots of dolphins and our captain, Brandon, did a nice job of sharing facts and local information to the group. Plenty of seating with half in the sun and half in the shade. Definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the great review, Hayley! I’m so glad you had such a wonderful experience and got to see plenty of dolphins. Captain Brandon will appreciate your kind words about sharing local information with the group. It’s great to hear the seating options in sun and shade worked well for everyone. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
KatherineA_N, Jan 2026
We were able to see several pods of dolphins on our trip was quite an enjoyable experience. We would highly recommend
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the great review, Katherine! I’m so glad you had an enjoyable experience and were able to see several pods of dolphins during your trip. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back on the water again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Karen_G, Jan 2026
Captain Mike and first mate Luke were amazing! The tour was informative and entertaining. First mate Luke gave us a great recommendation for a delicious lunch!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Karen! I’m so glad you had such a great time with Captain Mike and First Mate Luke. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the informative and entertaining tour — and that Luke pointed you toward a good lunch spot too! We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Terrie_K, Dec 2025
A fantastic Dolphin experience for people of all ages❤️
The Captain and his First Mate were an absolute delight!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Terrie! I’m so glad you had such a fantastic dolphin experience and that the captain and first mate helped make it even more enjoyable. It’s great to hear the trip was fun for everyone. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again on the water soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Michele_F, Dec 2025
The captain made it a point to make sure we saw dolphins.
The captain gave us a lot information about the area. Which was very interesting to learn historical facts about the town.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Response:
Thank you for the great review, Michele! I’m so glad you enjoyed the trip and the opportunity to see dolphins up close. Our captains love sharing information about the area, the wildlife, and a bit of local history along the way. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again on the water soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Miguel_V, Dec 2025
Go when it is warm. The dolphins were scarce. Snacks not available, even for purchase. The captain was great and friendly.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review, Miguel. Wildlife can be unpredictable at times, but we always do our best to find dolphins and make the trip enjoyable. I’m glad to hear you found the captain friendly and great to be with on the water. For future guests, we do encourage bringing any snacks or drinks you’d like along for the ride. We appreciate you joining us and hope you’ll come out with us again on a warmer day!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Amy_B, Dec 2025
Captain Mike was a great guide, and we saw loads of dolphins! He was informative and funny. We will be going on this tour again!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your tour! Thank you so much for the kind review and we look forward to having you back in the future!
Sandy_H, Dec 2025
It's a very scenic boat ride. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about our tour. He went out of his way to show us dolphins. We did see many dolphins which was such a great experience!!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for choosing AMI Dolphin Tours! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour, we look forward to having you back in the future!
Denise_M, Nov 2025
Great trip!! We did see dolphins, a manatee, sting ray and tons of birds. Captain was great and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for this great review. We hope to see y'all back real soon.
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