The Island Tour: Kayak Adventure with Marine Life

Embark on a kayak adventure to encounter dolphins, manatees, and vibrant marine life. Snorkel, explore, and discover beautiful shells on this unforgettable island tour.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 1507 Gulf Dr S - This tour truly offers everything! Embark on a kayaking journey with the chance to snorkel in a breathtaking island paradise, where the sandbars are alive with a variety of fascinating marine creatures. Prepare to encounter fish, sand dollars, starfish, conchs, crabs, and other intriguing critters. During the trip, there might…
What's Included
  • Kayaks
  • Paddles
  • Life jackets
  • Masks and snorkels
  • Dry bags
Additional Information

What sets our kayak adventure apart is the incredible variety of marine life you’ll encounter! Dolphins, manatees, birds, fish, and shells galore! As we paddle to the island oasis, keep your eyes peeled for playful dolphins and gentle manatees. Once we arrive, we’ll explore the clear waters, giving you the chance to snorkel and witness the vibrant…

Location
1507 Gulf Dr S
Gulf Drive South
This tour is out of the Captain Scott Moore Boat Ramp at 1507 Gulf Dr S Bradenton Beach, FL 34217. There is additional parking across the street in the Coquina Beach NORTH Entrance.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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David
Mar 16, 2026
Great Kayak Tour! - Owner proactively called after I booked and encouraged us to do the morning tour instead of 12:30 due to winds which was the right decision. Really great tour guide Kinsey that showed us all kinds of sea creatures and shells while on the sandbars. Very affordable family fun with great guide. Two person kayaks great for adults / kids and surprisingly a lot of shallow water. A couple of rest breaks on sandbar and Beer Can beach for shells. Everything including snorkel gear, life vests and dry bags provided. Fortunately saw a lot of dolphins nearby and even a manatee popped up. Highly recommended!
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Nicole_t
Mar 16, 2026
Best kayaking ever - It was a great experience! Our guide was really good! We saw manatees and dolphins and cool seashells
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Y1412tzbarbarak
Mar 11, 2026
Island kayak tour - Both Andrew and Colin were a lot of fun to go out with. They even took the initiative to contact us to say weather conditions were not going to be great on the day of our scheduled tour and worked with us to fit us into a better time frame during our stay. Would highly recommend for a fun kayak trip around the island.
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Amberck2024
Mar 10, 2026
This was excellent and Ben was the best guide! Very knowledgeable about the area and the sea life in the area! 10/10!!! - Must do! We loved it and highly recommend! Ben was an excellent guide!
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R9929xjsusanc
Mar 10, 2026
Be sure you do this while visiting Sarasota - We had such a great time on our Sarasota kayak tour! Our guide, Kinsey, was very knowledgeable, and made the whole experience so entertaining from start to finish. We paddled by beautiful mangroves, out to sandbars, and over to a gorgeous beach along the way. We even spotted dolphins! 🐬 Kinsey shared so much interesting information about the local sea life and the ecosystem, pointing out different creatures and explaining what we were seeing. It was the perfect mix of relaxing, educational, and really fun. Highly recommend this tour if you’re in Sarasota!
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Giar745
Mar 8, 2026
Fun & and exercise on/in the water!! - Our Kinsey (tour guide), was kind, informative, funny, well prioritizing, safety with the perfect balance of kayaking, snorkeling, sightseeing of creatures in and on the water as well as the air, along with Bradenton history! It’s an A+!
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Tracey
Feb 15, 2026
Best Kayaking Tour - Had a great time on this tour. This had to be one of the best kayaking tours I have been on. Despite the water being very cold we still had the opportunity to see some really awesome sea life. Andrew did a great job as our guide
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I3592gidavidd
Jan 26, 2026
Mangroves a must - Kinsey was very upbeat and very knowledgeable. We were experienced kayakers, but two other couples struggled with maneuvering at first because of the winds, and Kinsey was very helpful to get them back on track. We saw lots of birds, and he explained a lot about the mangroves and their value to the islands ecosystem. Help support the islands revival with this worthwhile trip, and remember to tip your guide.
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Flyer29004114336
Jan 4, 2026
Family Fun! - Loved the wildlife and relaxation on the intercostal waterways. Kids said it was their favorite part of the trip! Will definitely look into it again when we return to AMI! Jonah and Nick were great guides too :)
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Karenbu1228zh
Dec 5, 2025
Best kayaking tour - The best kayaking experience in Anna Maria. Tommy was a great tour guide! super knowledgeable and friendly ! He took some great pictures of our tour group. We did the 3pm tour and got to experience the most beautiful sunset. Highly recommend this experience.
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From $65
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).