Anna Maria Island Boat Tours | Private boat tours Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island Boat Tours | Private boat tours Anna Maria Island
Boat Tours, Dolphin Tours, Sandbar Tours & Sunset Cruises
Anna Maria Island’s best dolphin spots, sandbars, sunset cruises and boat rentals with access to Gulf waters.
90+ ⭐ 5.0 Star Reviews • Up to 12 Passengers
Private Anna Maria Island Boat Tours for Families & Groups
Our Anna Maria Island boat tours are private, comfortable and personalized for your group. Enjoy a captain-led adventure through the waters surrounding Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach and the Gulf Coast.
Choose from Anna Maria Island dolphin tours, sandbar tours, sunset cruises, manatee tours, Egmont Key trips and private boat charters. Your USCG-licensed captain can customize the experience based on your group's interests, weather and water conditions.
Whether you want to see wild dolphins, relax on a secluded sandbar, watch the sunset or explore nearby islands, our private Anna Maria Island boat tours give your group the flexibility to enjoy the area at your own pace.
Up to 12 passengers. Private groups only.
Looking for a completely customized trip? See our Anna Maria Island Boat Charters.
⭐ 90+ Five-Star Reviews
🚤 Private Boat Tours
👨✈️ USCG-Licensed Captains
👨👩👧👦 Up to 12 Passengers
🌴 Customized Itineraries
🌊 Anna Maria Island & Gulf Coast
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Call or Text: (941) 932-3700
What Is an Anna Maria Island Boat Tour?
An Anna Maria Island boat tour is a guided boating experience that allows visitors to explore the waters, islands, beaches, sandbars, and wildlife surrounding Anna Maria Island. Depending on the tour, guests can watch dolphins, swim at sandbars, visit islands such as Egmont Key and Passage Key, explore Jewfish Key, go sightseeing, or enjoy a sunset on the Gulf Coast.
Private Anna Maria Island boat tours offer a more flexible experience because the boat is reserved exclusively for your group and the itinerary can be customized around your interests, weather, tides, and water conditions.
While our private boat tours are a great way to experience the area, Anna Maria Island boat rentals give you the freedom to create your own adventure.
What Are the Best Anna Maria Island Boat Tours?
The best Anna Maria Island boat tour depends on what you want to experience. Our private boat tours can be customized around dolphin watching, sandbar stops, island hopping, sightseeing, swimming, snorkeling, shelling, or sunset cruising.
Popular Anna Maria Island boat tours include:
- 🐬 Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours – Search for wild bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat.
- 🏖️ Anna Maria Island Sandbar Tours – Swim, relax, and explore beautiful sandbars such as Passage Key and Jewfish Key.
- 🌅 Anna Maria Island Sunset Cruises – Enjoy a private evening cruise along Anna Maria Island and the surrounding Gulf Coast.
- 🏝️ Egmont Key Boat Tours – Explore beaches, wildlife, snorkeling areas, and the historic Egmont Key lighthouse.
- 🐋 Anna Maria Island Manatee Tours– Look for manatees and other wildlife while exploring the calm waters and waterways around Anna Maria Island.
- 🌴 Island-Hopping Boat Tours – Explore the islands, sandbars, beaches, and waterways surrounding Anna Maria Island.
Unlike shared excursions, our private boat tours are reserved exclusively for your group.
Why Choose a Private Anna Maria Island Boat Tour?
A private boat tour gives you something a shared excursion cannot: your own boat, your own group, and a flexible experience.
Every private tour includes:
- Private boat reserved exclusively for your group
- Experienced USCG-licensed captain
- Comfortable luxury tritoon boat
- Capacity for up to 12 passengers
- Flexible itinerary
- Local knowledge of Anna Maria Island and surrounding waterways
- Opportunities for dolphin watching and wildlife viewing
- Sandbar and island stops when conditions permit
- Swimming and sightseeing opportunities
- No strangers sharing your boat
Your captain can adjust the experience based on weather, tides, water conditions, wildlife activity, and what your group wants to see and do.
Popular Boat Tour Destinations Around Anna Maria Island
Our private boat tours frequently visit Egmont Key, Passage Key, Jewfish Key, Bean Point, Longboat Pass, and other popular destinations around Anna Maria Island.
Historic island, lighthouse, snorkeling & wildlife
Learn More About Egmont Key Tours
Famous sandbar for shelling & swimming.
Explore Passage Key Sandbar Trips
Crystal clear shallow sandbar waters.
View Jewfish Key Sandbar Tours
Looking for a fully customized experience? Explore our Anna Maria Island Boat Charters for private island hopping, dolphin watching, and sightseeing adventures.
Anna Maria Island Boat Tours for Families & Groups
Our private boat tours are designed for a wide range of groups, including:
- Families with children
- Couples
- Friends
- Birthday celebrations
- Bachelor and bachelorette groups
- Multi-family vacations
- Small groups
- Visitors staying on Anna Maria Island
- Visitors staying in Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach
With space for up to 12 passengers, your group can enjoy the experience together without being separated onto multiple boats.
What to Expect on Your Anna Maria Island Boat Tour
Your captain will begin your trip by discussing the day's conditions, your group's interests, and potential destinations.
From there, your private Anna Maria Island boat tour can include:
- Dolphin watching
- Sandbar stops
- Swimming
- Island hopping
- Sightseeing
- Snorkeling
- Shelling
- Wildlife viewing
- Sunset cruising
No two trips are exactly alike. Your captain uses local knowledge of the waterways, weather, tides, and wildlife activity to help create the best experience possible for your group.
Anna Maria Island Boat Tours vs. Boat Rentals
A private Anna Maria Island boat tour includes a USCG-licensed captain who operates the boat while your group enjoys the experience.
An Anna Maria Island boat rental allows qualified renters to operate the boat themselves.
Looking for a completely customized private trip with a captain? Our Anna Maria Island Boat Charters page explains that option in more detail.
What Makes Our Anna Maria Island Boat Tours Different?
We focus on private, personalized experiences rather than crowded group excursions.
Private Tours Only
Your boat is reserved exclusively for your group.
Local Captains
Our experienced USCG-licensed captains know the waters around Anna Maria Island, Passage Key, Jewfish Key, Egmont Key, Longboat Key, and surrounding waterways.
Flexible Experiences
Your trip can be customized around your interests and adjusted based on weather, tides, water conditions, and wildlife activity.
Comfortable Boats
Our premium tritoon boats provide comfortable seating and plenty of space for families and groups.
Up to 12 Passengers
Bring your family or group together and enjoy the experience from one private boat.
What Do You See on an Anna Maria Island Boat Tour?
Wildlife and scenery vary by season, weather, tides, and location, but guests may encounter:
- Bottlenose dolphins
- Manatees
- Sea turtles
- Coastal birds
- Shells and marine life
- White-sand beaches
- Sandbars
- Islands
- Gulf Coast sunsets
Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but our captains regularly encounter dolphins and other marine life while exploring the area's waterways.
🏆 Why Choose Us
⭐ 5-Star rated local business
🚤 New, premium tritoon boats
📍 Easy dockside pickup
👨✈️ Experienced local captains
📞 Simple booking & fast communication
What Sets Us Apart:
- Up to 12 passengers
- 150 HP motors (no slow boats)
- Bluetooth sound systems
- Add-ons: tubes, mats, grills & more
- Private tours only (no strangers)
What Our Guests Say
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“Best dolphin tour in Anna Maria Island—dolphins everywhere.”
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"Jon was awesome and very personable. We enjoyed the trip to the sandbar to take a dip in the ocean and take in the views. The kids enjoyed him as well! He was sure to point out manatees, dolphins, and a possible shark!"
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“Super easy boat rental and great service from start to finish.”
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"Eric rented our group a tri-toon with a brand new 150bp Suzuki that was super quiet and faster than any pontoon and many boats."
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“Perfect sunset cruise for our family trip to Bradenton.”
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"We had a great day island hopping with Captain Jon! We saw dolphins, manatee and a sea turtle and we found lots of sand dollars while exploring the beaches."
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"Such a seamless amazing experience. Our captain was so knowledgeable of the waters and island. The boat was in impeccable condition. We also saw dolphins and manatees!"
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"Eric was very helpful in the whole process of renting for a 6hr trip. The boat was new clean and road like a dream. Plenty of space to kick back relax and enjoy the sun and water over in Passage Key."
Enhance Your Day on the Water
Customize your experience with optional add-ons designed for fun, relaxation, and convenience.
Popular options include:
- Towable tubes for water sports
- Floating mats for sandbar lounging
- Paddleboards for exploring shallow waters
- Onboard grills for cooking on the water
Add-ons are available with all tours and can be selected during booking.
Book an Anna Maria Island Boat Tour
Ready to experience Anna Maria Island from the water?
Whether you want to watch dolphins, relax at a sandbar, explore Egmont Key, cruise between islands, or watch the sunset over the Gulf, our private Anna Maria Island boat tours are designed around your group.
Private boat. Local captain. Flexible itinerary. Your day on the water.
Check Availability & Reserve Your Anna Maria Island Boat Tour
Call or Text (941) 932-3700
More Ways to Experience Anna Maria Island
🐬 Dolphin Watching
🏖️ Sandbar Adventures
🌅 Sunset Cruises
🏝️ Egmont Key Tours
🐋 Manatee Tours
🎉 Bachelorette Charters
🚤 Boat Rentals
📍 Serving the Entire Gulf Coast Area
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Anna Maria Island Boat Tour Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of an Anna Maria Island boat tour depends on the length of the trip, the type of experience, and whether you choose a private captained charter or a self-drive boat rental. Private tours are priced by the boat rather than per passenger, making them a convenient option for families and groups.
Check our current availability and pricing to see the available Anna Maria Island boat tours and private charters.
Depending on your tour and current conditions, you may see dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, coastal birds, sandbars, islands, beaches, and other wildlife around Anna Maria Island and the Gulf Coast.
Yes. Our Anna Maria Island boat tours are private to your group. You won't be placed on a boat with unrelated guests, allowing you to enjoy a more personalized experience.
An Anna Maria Island private boat tour is a boat reserved exclusively for your group with a USCG-licensed captain. Your captain handles the boat while you enjoy a personalized experience around Anna Maria Island, the Gulf Coast, nearby sandbars, and surrounding islands.
Our private boat tours can accommodate groups of up to 12 passengers. Your entire group can enjoy the boat together without sharing the experience with strangers.
Yes. Our private boat tours are operated by experienced USCG-licensed captains who know the local waterways and can customize your experience around current conditions and your group's interests.
Dolphin tours, sandbar tours, and sunset cruises are among the most popular boat tour experiences around Anna Maria Island. Egmont Key and customized island-hopping trips are also popular with visitors who want to explore farther.
Yes. Private boat tours are a great option for families because your group has its own boat and captain. Tours can be customized around swimming, wildlife viewing, sandbars, sightseeing, and island exploration.
Dolphins are frequently encountered around Anna Maria Island and the surrounding waterways. While sightings are never guaranteed, our local captains know the area and look for opportunities to see dolphins in their natural environment.
Yes. Depending on weather, tides, water conditions, and your chosen itinerary, your captain can stop at a suitable sandbar or shallow-water location for swimming.
Yes. Sandbar stops are a popular part of many Anna Maria Island boat tours. Depending on conditions, tours may visit Passage Key, Jewfish Key, or other nearby sandbars.
Guests should bring sunscreen, sunglasses, towels, swimsuits, water, snacks, and any personal items they may need. Your booking information will provide additional details about what to bring for your specific trip.
Tour length varies depending on the experience you choose. Longer trips provide more time for destinations such as Egmont Key, Passage Key, Jewfish Key, dolphin watching, swimming, and island hopping.
A private boat tour is reserved exclusively for your group. You don't have to share the boat with strangers, and your captain can customize the experience around your group's interests, the weather, tides, and water conditions.
Yes. Private tours can be customized around your group's interests. You can combine dolphin watching, sandbars, swimming, sightseeing, island hopping, wildlife viewing, and sunset cruising depending on the time available and conditions.
Other Local Areas We Serve
🚤 Bradenton Boat Rentals
Explore the Manatee River, Sarasota Bay, and nearby waters from our Bradenton-area boat rental location.
🚤 Palmetto Boat Rentals
Enjoy a day on the water with easy access to the Manatee River, Sarasota Bay, and Anna Maria Island from our Palmetto-area pickup location.
🚤 Parrish Boat Rentals
Located just minutes from Parrish, our Parrish boat rentals offer clean, comfortable pontoon boats that are easy for anyone to operate.
🚤 Lakewood Ranch Boat Rentals
Get out on the water with easy access to the Manatee River, Sarasota Bay, and Anna Maria Island from our nearby boat rental location.
Manatee River Boat Rentals and Water Sports
Phone: 941-932-3700
Email: manateeriverwatersports@gmail.com
Location: 353 Shore Dr, Ellenton, FL 34222
Private boat tours, charters, sunset cruises, sandbar adventures, and boat rentals serving Bradenton and Anna Maria Island.
Bradenton • Anna Maria Island • Palmetto • Parrish • Lakewood Ranch• Ellenton
Pickup location details provided after booking
Hours:
Monday–Sunday: 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
(Seasonal hours may vary)
Why Choose Us:
Family-owned • Clean, luxury tritoons • Easy on-the-water pickup • Safe & beginner-friendly • No hidden fees
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A bareboat charter (or "demise charter") is essentially a rental of the vessel only, similar to renting a car. The key elements and disclaimers are that the charterer must have full control and assume all responsibility. The person leasing the boat is responsible for operating it, including managing the crew, fuel, food, and insurance.
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