⭐ 90+ 5-Star Reviews | Starting at $800 | Easy Online booking | Up to 12 Passengers

Explore Bean Point and the northern end of Anna Maria Island on a private boat tour with Manatee River Boat Rentals and Water Sports.

Bean Point sits at the northern tip of Anna Maria Island where the Gulf of Mexico meets Tampa Bay. Its beaches, shallow-water areas, sandbars, and surrounding waterways make it a beautiful setting for wildlife viewing and coastal sightseeing.

Your USCG-licensed captain adjusts the route based on tides, wind, weather, water conditions, boat traffic, and recent wildlife activity.

Private boat • No shared groups • Up to 12 passengers

👉 Book Your Private Bean Point Dolphin Tour

Explore beyond Bean Point with our dolphin-watching adventure around Anna Maria Island, offering a private experience for your group while searching for dolphins and enjoying the surrounding waters.

A Bean Point dolphin tour is a private boat experience exploring the waters around the northern end of Anna Maria Island, including the Bean Point shoreline and nearby areas where dolphins and other wildlife may be encountered.

Dolphins are wild animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed. Your captain will choose the safest and most promising areas based on conditions and recent local activity.

Bean Point offers a different perspective of Anna Maria Island from the water.

Highlights include:

• Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay views
• Beautiful northern-island beaches
• Shallow-water areas and nearby sandbars
• Opportunities for dolphin and wildlife sightings
• Scenic photography locations
• A peaceful setting away from crowded group tours

Dolphins move naturally throughout the area rather than following a fixed route.

Depending on conditions, your captain may explore waters around:

• Bean Point
• Northern Anna Maria Island
• Tampa Bay
• Gulf waters
• Nearby sandbars
• Passage Key
• Other areas with recent wildlife activity

The route can change during the trip when conditions or wildlife activity make another area a better choice.

Bean Point is a natural coastal environment, not a controlled wildlife attraction.

Your captain considers:

Tides • Wind • Weather • Water conditions • Boat traffic • Recent wildlife activity

This flexibility allows your trip to be adapted to the conditions of the day rather than following the exact same route every time.

Safety comes first, while giving your group the best opportunity for a memorable wildlife and sightseeing experience.

Best for: Scenic northern Anna Maria Island sightseeing, wildlife viewing, families, couples, and relaxed private boating.

Best for: Combining wildlife viewing with shallow-water and sandbar exploration.

👉 Passage Key Dolphin Tours

Best for: A larger island adventure with beaches, wildlife, historic scenery, and exploration.

👉 Egmont Key Boat Tours

Best for: Guests who want our broader private dolphin experience, with the captain selecting the best areas based on current conditions and recent sightings.

👉 Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours

Our Bean Point Dolphin Tours page focuses specifically on the northern end of Anna Maria Island and the Bean Point area.

Our Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours page covers the broader private dolphin-watching experience and gives the captain more flexibility to select from different local areas.

Want Bean Point specifically? Choose the Bean Point experience.

Want the captain to have maximum flexibility to search different areas? Start with our Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours.

👉 Explore Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours

Bean Point is a great choice for:

• Families
• Couples
• First-time visitors
• Photography enthusiasts
• Wildlife lovers
• Guests looking for a private experience
• Groups who don't want to share a boat

Because the boat is private, your group can enjoy the experience together without strangers aboard.

Depending on your reservation and the day's conditions, Bean Point can be incorporated into an evening experience.

The northern end of Anna Maria Island can be especially scenic around sunset.

👉 Anna Maria Island Sunset Cruises

A sandbar stop may be possible depending on your itinerary, tides, weather, water conditions, and the captain's judgment.

If sandbar time is your main priority, see our dedicated:

👉 Anna Maria Island Sandbar Tours

👉 Passage Key Sandbar Tours

👉 Jewfish Key Sandbar Tours

Private Bean Point Dolphin Tours start at $800.

Your private experience includes the boat and captain for your group, with capacity for up to 12 passengers.

👉 Check Availability & Book Online

We recommend:

• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Camera or phone
• Drinks
• Snacks
• Towels
• Swimsuit if swimming is planned

Pickup and launch information is provided with your reservation.

We serve guests visiting Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Bradenton, Cortez, Palmetto, and surrounding areas.

We provide private boat experiences rather than crowded shared tours.

✔️ Private boat
✔️ USCG-licensed captain
✔️ Up to 12 passengers
✔️ No shared groups
✔️ Local knowledge
✔️ Flexible routing
✔️ Clean luxury tritoon boats
✔️ Family-friendly experience

1. Choose your preferred date.
2. Select your private dolphin tour.
3. Enter your group information.
4. Receive your reservation and pickup details.

👉 Check Our Reservation Calendar

Popular dates and sunset trips can fill early.

See the northern end of Anna Maria Island from a private boat while enjoying beautiful coastal scenery and opportunities for dolphin and wildlife sightings.

Your captain will use the day's conditions and recent local activity to determine the best route.

Your group. Your private boat. Your Bean Point experience.

👉 Book Your Bean Point Dolphin Tour Today

Tour length depends on the experience selected when booking. Check the reservation calendar for current options and availability.

No. Dolphins are wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed. Your captain will use current conditions and recent wildlife activity when selecting areas to explore.

Yes. A private boat experience can be a great option for families. Children should remain supervised and follow the captain's safety instructions.

Swimming may be possible when conditions and the itinerary allow it. Your captain will determine whether a swimming stop is safe.

Yes. Bean Point can be especially scenic around sunset, depending on weather and water conditions.

Depending on conditions, you may encounter bottlenose dolphins, seabirds, rays, fish, and other coastal wildlife.

Yes. Your group has the boat to yourselves with a captain. There are no shared tour groups.

Our private boats can accommodate up to 12 passengers with a captain.

Depending on your reservation, weather, tides, water conditions, and captain's judgment, other nearby areas may be incorporated into your experience.

Bean Point is at the northern tip of Anna Maria Island, where the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay meet.

No. Dolphins move naturally throughout the surrounding waterways. Bean Point offers opportunities for wildlife viewing, but no location can guarantee a sighting.

We offer private dolphin tours, sandbar tours, sunset cruises, Egmont Key trips, manatee tours, private charters, and boat rentals around Anna Maria Island and Bradenton.

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Private boat tours, dolphin experiences, sandbar adventures, sunset cruises, charters, and boat rentals serving Anna Maria Island and the Bradenton area.

⭐ 90+ 5-Star Reviews
🚤 Private Boat Experiences
👨‍✈️ USCG-Licensed Captains
👥 Up to 12 Passengers

📞 941-932-3700

📧 manateeriverwatersports@gmail.com

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