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.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
Michelle_M
Captain Mike was very professional & knowledgeable! 10/10, would book again!! Can’t wait to come back 😁
Reviews
4.9
based on 355 reviews
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.
Capt. Ben
Mary_F, Oct 2025
It was a great experience! The captain was very knowledgeable and I was able to learn about the Dolphins and watch them play!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for the kind review! I’m so glad you had a great experience and enjoyed learning more about the dolphins while watching them play — it’s always special to see them in their natural habitat. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Brad_W, Oct 2025
I took my mother who lives in Pennsylvania with me on this excursion. We saw a ton of dolphins, a manatee and several jelly fish. Our captain was able to get the dolphins to swim in our wake and we got numerous great pictures and videos!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! I’m so glad you and your mother had such a special experience — seeing the dolphins swim in the wake is always unforgettable. It sounds like you had a beautiful day with plenty of wildlife to enjoy and capture on camera. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again on your next visit!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Patricia_C, Sep 2025
The guide was excellent but we were a bit disappointed with the minimum dolphins we saw. Beautiful route
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for joining us and for your kind words about your guide — I’m glad you enjoyed the trip and the beautiful route. I understand it can be a little disappointing when the dolphins aren’t as active, but that’s part of the adventure of seeing them in their natural habitat. We hope you’ll come back again for another tour — every day on the water is a little different!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Paula_T, Sep 2025
I thought it was a great trip. We saw several dolphins and got great video of them swimming behind the boat with us. It is also a relaxing trip on the water. I would definitely go again and would recommend this trip to everyone.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the great review! I’m glad you had a relaxing trip and got to see the dolphins up close — that’s always a special moment, especially when they start swimming behind the boat. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to have you back on board soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Brenton_T, Sep 2025
Chad was outstanding in seeking and finding dolphins. We traveled to the sand bar and back seeing dolphins all the way. He was very nice and our tour had only 7 passengers making it easy to go from side to side of the boat. I highly recommend this 2 hour for the water excursion alone and we saw many dolphins and see birds along the way. Fist class team.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! I’m so glad you had such a great trip with Captain Chad — he really does have a knack for finding dolphins. It sounds like you had the ideal day on the water with plenty of wildlife and a relaxed group size. We truly appreciate the recommendation and your kind words about our team. Hope to see you back out on the boat soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Katie_W, Sep 2025
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.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the great review! I’m so glad you had a relaxing afternoon out with Captain Mike — he’s great at finding those special spots and sharing what makes our area so unique. Seeing a baby dolphin is always a treat! We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to have you back on board soon.
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Rebecca_L, Aug 2025
This was wonderful!!!! We saw many dolphins--they swam around the boat and dived in the wake of the boat. Captain Bob was great--he made sure we saw multiple dolphins; showed us around the islands and told us a lot about the different places in the islands.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! I’m so glad you had such a great trip with Captain Bob — he really enjoys sharing the islands and making sure everyone gets an up-close look at the dolphins. Sounds like they gave you quite a show! We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon.
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Anne_B, Aug 2025
It was a wonderful experience! The kids were worried we wouldn’t see anything. They were pleasantly suprised. Saw lots of dolphins and our captain was phenomenal! He made sure we to find the dolphins and he was great with the kids! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m really glad the kids got such a great surprise — it’s always special when the dolphins come out to play. Our captains love making the experience fun for families, and it sounds like yours was a memorable one. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you all again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Gina_S, Jul 2025
Captain Mike was great. He knew exactly where to go to find dolphins. He knew a lot about the area and shared his knowledge with us. We saw several dolphins and even saw babies. We had a wonderful time! Would definitely go again.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the great review! I’m so glad you had a wonderful time out with Captain Mike — he really knows these waters and where the dolphins like to play. Seeing the babies is always such a treat! We appreciate you joining us and look forward to having you back again soon.
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Deborah_M, Jul 2025
Relaxing. Saw lots of dolphins. Captain was young, adorable, extremely knowledgeable , experienced, and made sure we were up close with the dolphins and nature. Great personality and his passion for his work was evident.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! I’m so glad you had such a relaxing trip and got to see plenty of dolphins up close. Our captains truly love what they do, and it’s great to hear that came through in your experience. We appreciate you joining us and hope to have you back on board soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Christopher_H, Jul 2025
The experience overall was amazing and our guide was exceptional he was very knowledgable about the wildlife and all of the vegetation surrounding the bay and told us a lot about the city and even told us a few great spots to check out on the island 😊
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! I’m so glad you had an amazing experience and enjoyed learning more about the local wildlife, plants, and island history. Our captains love sharing their knowledge — and those insider tips on places to visit! We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon.
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Marcia_B, Jun 2025
Great experience for dolphin watching, we saw numerous dolphins swimming in groups. It was well worth the price
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the kind review! I’m so glad you had a great experience and got to see so many dolphins — it’s always exciting to watch them travel together in groups. We appreciate you joining us and hope to have you back out on the water soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
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