Sunset Kayaking with Dolphins
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Sarasota, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience a sunset to remember with this kayaking tour alongside local marine wildlife. Paddle next to dolphins and look out for local species of birds nesting on islands as you pass by. Learn all about the behavior and habitat of these animals from your guide as you observe them and soak up the Florida sunset on the water.
- Sightsee and get some exercise at the same time while you paddle
- Solo travelers are most welcome
- Keep your eyes peeled for manatees too
- Great for first-time kayakers
What's Included
- Kayaks
- Paddles
- Life jackets
- Dry bags
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 12378 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209, USA
Go to the Manatee Ave Tampa Bay water access on the west most point of Perico Island. This is between the bridge that connects Anna Maria Island to Perico Island and the Compass hotel. Please call with any questions.
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
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Travelers should bring their own water and snacks
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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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Melissa_A
Enjoyed the overall tour and seeing the dolphins and the mangrove tunnels ! Tommy was a great tour guide ! Very patient and knowledgeable! Would recommend and definitely do again !
Reviews
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Brittani_K, Jul 2026
It’s well worth every penny! These 3 young men that lead the crew were Awesome! They are all extremely kind, knowledgeable, fun and laid back! They are grounded to nature and sea creatures. We saw so many dolphins, & manatees! They let us home and swam under our boats and next to us the entire way back. They are respectful to these creatures at sea. We learned so much! Can’t wait to book again! Thank u Ben, Lachlan, & Jackson you guys are amazing!! We will 1000% be back! Thx for the Fun evening at sea! .
Mackenzie_D, Jul 2026
We had a lot of fun! Everything was beautiful, we got to see a lot of wildlife and our tour guide was amazing.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Amazing!!! Thank you!!!
Lurbin_G, Jul 2026
It was super fun and not as tiring as I was expecting! It seems like a long way to go but it's enjoyable! You get plenty of breaks and learn a lot about the wildlife! Got to see some dolphins too.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Wonderful!!! We are so happy you enjoyed your kayaking experience and saw dolphins!!! Thank you!!!
Irit_S, Jun 2026
We totally enjoyed this kayak tour with Tommy and Ben. They were an amazing crew to go kayaking with to sandbanks , watch manatees, learn about the wildlife,observing the most beautiful sunset. They were so kind to wait for us since we had a delayed arrival.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Amazing!!! Thank you!!!
David_M, May 2026
I thoroughly enjoyed the excursion and saw much more wildlife than I expected. Dolphins, a manatee, and much more. The guide was very knowledgeable about every aspect of the experience. Highly recommend this tour to everyone!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Excellent!!! This sounds like an exciting adventure!!! Thank you!!!
Jeanne_C, May 2026
This Kayak trip was AMAZING!!! They guys were great guides and really showed us a lot!! I would recommend to everyone
Response from Host, May 2026
Amazing!!! Thank you!!!
Emma_K, Apr 2026
I enjoyed this experience a lot! I made a lot of worthwhile memories, and this experience was the main thing we kept talking about after we left the trip. It was amazing being able to learn to kayak since we were absolute beginners, and we got to see one manatee and one dolphin! Our hopes weren't that high at first but we ended up learning about some of the history of florida, choose out some shells, kayak, take selfies with crabs, and overall just had an amazing time! We were laughing for the entire time, our tour guides, andrew and the other guy, were great. I can't believe they managed a group of about 9 people and we all had an equal amount of fun! I will definitely go again when we come back to FL. They even made accommodations based on the weather to have the best experience we could have! It was amazing and I recommend it the most out of any other tour you could choose.
Response from Host, May 2026
Spectacular!!! We are so excited about your experience with us!!! We are honored for you to recommend us so highly!!! Thank you so much!!!
Jessica_W, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for the awesome kayaking adventure! It was amazing and right at sunset we were able to see the dolphins!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Amazing!!! We are glad you had a nice sunset and dolphin sightings!!! Thank you!!!
Heather_H, Aug 2025
We saw several dolphins and other wildlife on our tour. Tommy was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and environment around us. We had a great time!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Amazing!!! Thank you!!!
Alycia_M, Jul 2025
Great experience for a solo trip, Watching the Dolphins was exciting. Bring water with you and your arms will get tired but it’s worth it :)
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Great! We are happy you had an exciting encounter with the dolphins!!! Thank you!
Tyler_C, Jul 2025
It was great. We saw dolphins and first hand experience with a manatee! Our tour guide was super friendly and very intelligent.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Fantastic!!! Thank you!!!
Deborah_S, Jul 2025
What an amazing experience. The dolphins came within feet of us and played around the kayaks. It is a memory I will never forget. Both Tommy and Mckenna were fabulous guides and I will be recommending them to everyone I know. Thank you both for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Shields family, Belfast, 🇮🇪
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Amazing!!! We are so excited about your dolphin encounter!!! Thank you!!!
Ulises_L, Jun 2025
Really had a blast , very relaxing and having dolphins 5-10 feet away from you is an amazing experience. Ben’s an amazing tour guide really enjoyed him
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Wonderful encounter!!! Thank you!!!
Cheri_B, Mar 2025
We had a lot of fun! Kinsey did an awesome job! He made the kayaking trip very fun! It was great to hear all about the animals we were seeing, or almost saw, and about Bradenton & AMI.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Awesome!!! Thank you!!!
Connie_S, Feb 2025
The scenery was beautiful. Easy to find. Good combo of hard and easy paddling. Kids had fun. The tour guides helped the kids.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Great!!! Thank you!!!
Poppy_W, Feb 2025
Kinsey was so amazing. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. He kept us safe and entertained. Overall one of the best times I have ever had.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Wonderful!!! Thank you!!!
Stacy_B, Jan 2025
We had a great time with Kinsey! Unfortunately, we did not see any dolphins. It was windy so we got a good workout. Very educational.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you!
Greta_M, Dec 2024
Best experience ever. Kinsley was the best and very knowledgable! We saw so many dolphins -even mating dolphins. Thank you so much!!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Wonderful!!! Thank you!!!
Cherity_N, Nov 2024
We went out 2 days in a row with Kinsey. First day was the Mangrove Perserve tour and then to an inlet where we got to observe manatees. Second day was the Sunset Dolphin Tour and we got to observe Dolphins and Manatees and tour Beer Can Island. Great time both times and Kinsey is a fantastic guide.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Wonderful!!! So happy you had two amazing tours!!! Let us know when you're ready for a third! Thank you!!!
Anthony_S, Oct 2024
This was our first time to the Bradenten area, and although it had just been through 2 terrible hurricanes, the people have shown nothing but positivity and resilience. Our tour guide, Kinsey, was the living embodiment of those two things. His happy-go-lucky demeanor and attitude made us feel very at ease being on the water doing something neither one of us was accustomed to. He was very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna. He went out of his way to show us around a local manatee spotting area outside of our designated tour time, which was absolutely amazing. He did a fantastic job at communicating not only how to maneuver a tandem kayak but how to spot local wildlife, even when you couldn't see them! Overall, this trip was definitely a 10 outta 10, and we would be very happy to support not only the company but Kinsey, especially if we ever make it back down this way. Spoiler alert: WE WILL!!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
WONDERFUL!!!!! So excited about your experience!!! We can't wait to see you next time!!!!!
Noelys_R, Sep 2024
The trip was very nice we saw many animals and the tour guide was very attentive and nice to talk with.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Wonderful!!! Thank you!!!
Nicole_S, Aug 2024
Jonah and Tommy were both amazing. We decided to do the day tour versus the night because of the weather. Best decision!! Weather was beautiful, the guides were laid back and patient with us first timers, and we got to snorkel!
All the equipment was clean and in great working order. Highly recommend this tour-worth every penny.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Wonderful!!! Thank you!!!
Patty_v, Aug 2024
We all had a wonderful time! Saw lots of dolphins, and birds, and a perfect sunset!
Thank you Tommy our awesome guide!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Amazing!!! Thank you!!!
James_J, Jul 2024
Outstanding sunset tour. We saw numerous dolphins and a beautiful sunset. Tommy and Evan are great guides. Highly recommend this tour!!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Wonderful!!! Thank you!!!
Amberly_C, Jul 2024
This was EVERYTHING I hoped for and more!! Tommy and Evan were awesome! They made an already amazing experience 10x better!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Amazing!!! Thank you!!!
samantha, Jul 2024
Great tour especially for inexperienced kayakers. Our guide, Jonah, was patient and knowledgeable. We saw several dolphins but unfortunately no manatees. Really enjoyed it.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you!
Melissa_A, Jun 2024
Enjoyed the overall tour and seeing the dolphins and the mangrove tunnels ! Tommy was a great tour guide ! Very patient and knowledgeable! Would recommend and definitely do again !
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you!!!
Taylor_P, Jun 2024
If you are looking for an activity, you can end your search here because this is it!!! This experience was priceless and for only $60… in this economy?!
I booked the trip and just expected to get some exercise in, see a nice sunset, and maybe a dolphin if I was lucky. To my surprise, we saw dolphins the majority of the time we were looking for them! Including baby dolphins… There were also swimming birds that followed us while we were kayaking… it felt like something straight out of a movie lol. The entire experience was unreal. So relaxing and there was so much to see! I will cherish this memory forever and I’m so glad I found it.
This experience wouldn’t be what it is without Tommy. Tommy was very personable, knowledgeable and a fun guide. He took us to all the great spots to see wildlife and shared facts about the area and animals. Tommy is amazing at his job and I couldn’t recommend his tour enough!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
What an amazing experience!!! Absolutely thrilled!!! Thank you so much!!!
Craig_M, May 2024
Absolutely fantastic. Would recommend for couples or families. We are locals and decided to try something different on a Saturday night and it was perfect. Great job Tommy!!!
Response from Host, May 2024
Wonderful! Thank you!!!
adam_c, May 2024
Tommy is super friendly, informative, and does a good job explaining what we are doing, worth it! Beautiful sunset
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you so much!!!
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