Public Sandbar Trip Swim Relax and Explore
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Sarasota, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Private transportationOne of our tour boats will take you to a beautiful sandbar
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 5325 Marina Dr, Holmes Beach, FL 34217, USA
Departing from The Waterline Villas and Marina
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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 17 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
Andre_P
Very fun experience for my 2 daughters and me. We saw many new creatures and embarked on many new adventures thanks to Chad. Best part of our vacation by far!!
Reviews
4.7
based on 27 reviews
Sean_H, Jul 2026
The entire experience was very nice check-in process was very easy boarding. Captain was very informative when we got to the sandbar. It was absolutely beautiful. Had an amazing time would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Sean! I'm so glad you had such a great experience from the easy check-in all the way through your time at the sandbar. It's great to hear you enjoyed the beautiful scenery and found our captain informative along the way.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and thank you for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours. We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🏝️☀️
Nancy_M, Jul 2026
You get on a boat, the operator tries to find dolphins or manatees, shortly after he takes you to a sand bar to snorkel and by. Water is only waist deep at the most. We found shells. The ladder to get in and out of the boat was a little hard to use. Overall the boat was comfortable and the operator was friendly.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your review, Nancy! I'm glad you enjoyed your time on the water and were able to explore the sandbar and find some shells. I'm also happy to hear you found the boat comfortable and our captain friendly.
Thank you as well for your feedback about the boarding ladder. We appreciate comments like yours 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 🐬🏝️☀️
Regina_B, Jul 2026
We had a great time on this snorkel of the Sandbar s. Our guide took us to 2 different sandbar and we saw hundreds of sand dollars and found a huge beautiful shell for a keepsake!! Would definitely do this again..it's totally worth it!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Regina! I'm so glad you had such a great time exploring the sandbars with us. Finding hundreds of sand dollars and discovering a beautiful shell to take home makes for a pretty memorable day on the water!
We're thrilled to hear you felt the trip was worth it and that you'd do it again. Thank you for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐚🏝️🐬☀️
Christine_M, Jun 2026
Great to go out on a boat, see dolphins and dock on a sandbar in the middle of the Gulf to see living sand dollars and all sorts of hermit crabs. Relaxing fun afternoon. My son loved the snorkel gear and jumping off the boat!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Christine! I'm so glad you and your son had such a fun afternoon on the water. It sounds like you experienced a little bit of everything, from dolphins and the sandbar to snorkeling and discovering live sand dollars and hermit crabs.
I'm especially happy to hear your son enjoyed the snorkel gear and jumping off the boat! Those are the kinds of memories we love helping families create.
Thank you for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🏝️🤿☀️
Ray_M, Jun 2026
Nice experience, the sandbar is not full of fish, you may see a few, however the alive shellfish we found were the Stars of the Show, snaps in hermit crab shells as well as a few fiesty hermit crabs and we found a few live conch's too as well as seeing the local Dolphins that was cool too!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the great review, Ray! I'm so glad you enjoyed your time on the sandbar. Every trip is a little different, and while the fish can vary depending on the conditions, it's always exciting to discover the incredible marine life that calls our waters home.
It sounds like the live shellfish stole the show! Finding hermit crabs, live conchs, and other sea life makes for a fun adventure, and seeing dolphins along the way is always a special bonus.
Thank you for choosing Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours. We appreciate you spending part of your day with us and hope to see you back on the water again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner 🐬🐚🏝️☀️
Cara_R, Jun 2026
We had such an amazing experience and would recommend to anyone wanting to snorkel/see dolphins/sharks!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the amazing review, Cara! I’m so glad you had such a great experience on the sandbar trip. Getting to snorkel and see dolphins, sharks, and other wildlife all in one outing makes for a pretty special day on the water.
We truly appreciate the recommendation and are thrilled you had so much fun. Hope to see you and your family again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Sarah_H, Jun 2026
We had a lovely afternoon of snorkeling and floating along the sandbar. Captain Mike and the first mate were a lot of fun and brought up points of interest along the way.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, Sarah! I’m so glad you had a lovely afternoon enjoying the sandbar, snorkeling, and just relaxing on the water. Captain Mike and the first mate will really appreciate your kind words.
It’s great to hear you enjoyed learning about the area along the way as well. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Lynda_R, May 2026
Great fun. Especially liked seeing the dolphins. Our guide was very knowledgeable and took us to good sandbars
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the great review, Lynda! I’m so glad you had such a fun time on the sandbar trip and enjoyed seeing the dolphins — that always makes it extra special. It’s great to hear your guide helped make the experience even better by sharing their knowledge and taking you to some great spots.
We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Michelle_K, Apr 2026
I had a wonderful time. The boat driver was very knowledgeable about dolphins and other wildlife in the area. He was prompt and fun to be around.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the great review, Michelle! I’m so glad you had such a fun time on the sandbar trip. It’s great to hear your captain made the experience enjoyable and shared his knowledge about the wildlife along the way. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
Andre_P, Apr 2026
Very fun experience for my 2 daughters and me. We saw many new creatures and embarked on many new adventures thanks to Chad. Best part of our vacation by far!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the amazing review, Andre! I’m so glad you and your daughters had such a fun and memorable time on the sandbar trip. It’s great to hear you were able to see so many new creatures and enjoy some real adventure out there. Captain Chad will really appreciate your kind words. We’re honored to be the best part of your vacation and hope to see you all again soon!
– Captain Ben Webb, Owner
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