Dolphin Tour: Explore Anna Maria Island

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Holmes Beach

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Join our 2-hour dolphin tour on Anna Maria Island. Spot dolphins, sea turtles, and more with expert guides. Discover pristine beaches and crystal waters.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Longboat Key - The journey will continue unless dolphins are spotted, in which case a stop will be made.
Anna Maria Island - The tour will proceed along Anna Maria Island, with a brief pause if dolphins are observed.

What's Included

Experienced guide

What's Not Included

Bring sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses
Alcoholic beverages
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.

Additional Information

Join our exciting 2-hour tour and get up close with our resident bottlenose dolphins!
You’ll not only encounter many playful dolphins during the trip, but you might also spot sea turtles, manatees (seasonal), eagles, ospreys, and more! Our knowledgeable guides are well-acquainted with the island and will ensure you have the best views of these…

Location

Waterline Villas & Marina, Autograph Collection

Marina Drive

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!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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E8069krkaties

Nov 3, 2025

Dolphins, manatees and a shark 😱 - We had Chad as our tour guide and he was great! Very knowledgeable and friendly. We seen dolphins almost the entire time on the water. Not just dolphin but also manatees and even a shark 😱. It was a very relaxing trip and I will definitely recommend to other and book again!

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Explorer41640426528

Oct 30, 2025

Worth every penny - We had a fab time on the boat trip and saw tonnes of dolphins. Our captain really knew what he was doing and was very respectful of the dolphins. He seemed genuinely passionate despite doing these tours for so many years. We had a great time.

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Mary_f

Oct 30, 2025

Fun experience! - It was a great experience! The captain was very knowledgeable and I was able to learn about the Dolphins and watch them play!

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Brad_w

Oct 29, 2025

Great Experience - 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!

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Mbrock1966

Oct 22, 2025

The best dolphin cruise! Captain Mike was awesome! - Captain Mike was awesome!!!! He shared so much local knowledge, we enjoyed the stories and history. He was fun, polite and his enthusiasm for the area and wildlife was contagious. We give him 100 out of 10!!! We also saw so many dolphins. We landed near a of of dolphins playing. It was extraordinary. Thanks Captain Mike!

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Juliesm6743hp

Oct 11, 2025

Double tiki slide dolphins charte - Chartered the tiki slide boat for 8 ladies college reunion. Can not say enough about how great the trip was.JD was our captain and worked really hard to make our trip special. Dolphins trailed and breached in the wake of the boat. He videoed for us going down the fun slides which was so fun for a bunch of 62 year old . We brought a cooler with snacks and beers and ice was provided. Hotel restrooms very nice as a changing area for bathing suits. Jd was very knowledgeable about the waters and habitat for the dolphins and manatees. He knew where a manatees was in the marina and it.came right to the boat for great photos. Highly recommend this trip. Have done other dolphin trips before and by far this was the best! Thanks ami dolphins tours and JD!

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119christad

Oct 9, 2025

Wilson’s from Tennessee - We had a blast some of our kiddo’s had never been on water. Captain Brandon made it the best ever experience for them. This will be a trip they will never forget. The dolphins put on a great show

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242maureenp

Sep 21, 2025

Awesome Experience!!!! - It was AMAZING! Andrew, our captain, was great! He had a smile on his face from start to finish. He was knowledgeable, clearly passionate about his work and about dolphins. He made you feel comfortable. We saw a lot dolphins and learned a lot about them and their ways. He also clearly respects their home and that meant a lot to us. We highly recommend seeing dolphins with this company. Thanks, Andrew! Great job!!!

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