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β 90+ 5-Star Reviews | π₯οΈ Private Boat | π¨ββοΈ Local Captain | π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Up to 12 Passengers
π Convenient access from Holmes Beach & Anna Maria Island
π¬ BOOK YOUR DOLPHIN TOUR β
Looking for a private dolphin tour near Holmes Beach, Florida? Get out on the water with your own local captain and enjoy a private boat experience with your family or group from Manatee River Boat Rentals and Water Sports.
Our Holmes Beach-area dolphin tours offer convenient access to the waterways surrounding Anna Maria Island, where you can look for wild dolphins, coastal wildlife, beautiful sandbars, and scenic waterfront views.
π For the complete dolphin tour experience, visit our Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours page.
π΄ Private Dolphin Tours Near Holmes Beach, Florida
When you book with Manatee River Boat Rentals & Water Sports, you're getting a private experienceβnot a crowded group tour.
β 90+ Five-Star Reviews
π¨ββοΈ Local Captain
π₯οΈ Private Boat
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Up to 12 Passengers
π Convenient Holmes Beach-Area Access
π΄ Local Knowledge of Anna Maria Island Waters
πΈ Great Opportunities for Photos & Wildlife Viewing
Your group gets the boat to yourselves, giving you more flexibility to relax, enjoy the scenery, and experience the waterways at your own pace.
Holmes Beach sits in a convenient location on Anna Maria Island, making it easy for visitors staying in the area to access the surrounding waterways.
Rather than spending your entire trip traveling to and from distant locations, our Holmes Beach-area launch options provide convenient access to the local waters.
π¬ Wild bottlenose dolphins
π¦ Coastal birds and wildlife
ποΈ Beautiful sandbars and islands
π Scenic coastal waters
π‘ Waterfront homes and island scenery
π’ Other marine wildlife
Wild dolphins are free-ranging animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed. However, our local captains know the area and look for dolphins and other wildlife throughout the trip.
We offer convenient launch locations for guests staying in Holmes Beach and throughout Anna Maria Island.
752 Manatee Avenue
Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Located directly in Holmes Beach, Kingfish is a convenient option for many guests staying in central Anna Maria Island.
1507 Gulf Drive South
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
1465 Gulf Drive South
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Your reservation will include your designated meeting location and trip details.
If you're staying in a vacation rental, condo, or hotel in Holmes Beach, our local launch options make it easy to get out on the water.
π Staying near Manatee Avenue? Kingfish Boat Ramp may be especially convenient.
π Staying farther south on Anna Maria Island? One of the Coquina launch locations may be more convenient.
Your exact meeting location will be provided with your reservation.
A private dolphin tour is a great way to spend time on the water with the people you're traveling with.
Whether you're visiting Holmes Beach for a family vacation, couples getaway, birthday, celebration, or group trip, you can enjoy the boat privately with your own captain.
β€οΈ Families
π« Couples
π Groups & celebrations
πΈ Wildlife and photography enthusiasts
π΄ Visitors staying in Holmes Beach
βοΈ Anyone looking for a private day on the water
With room for up to 12 passengers, your entire group can enjoy the experience together.
Want to do more than look for dolphins?
A private boat gives you the opportunity to explore some of the area's beautiful waterways and destinations.
ποΈ Anna Maria Island Sandbar Tours
ποΈ Jewfish Key Sandbar Tours
π Anna Maria Island Sunset Cruises
ποΈ Egmont Key Boat Tours
π Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours
π Looking for the complete Anna Maria Island dolphin tour experience? Visit our Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours page for the full tour information.
Our dolphin tours use convenient launch locations near Holmes Beach and Bradenton Beach, including Kingfish Boat Ramp and Coquina Boat Ramp.
Yes. We offer private, captain-led dolphin tours near Holmes Beach with convenient access for guests staying on Anna Maria Island.
We offer convenient launch locations for Holmes Beach visitors. Your specific meeting location will be provided with your reservation.
Our private boats accommodate up to 12 passengers, making them ideal for families and groups.
Yes. Your boat is private to your group, with your own local captain operating the vessel.
Yes. Your trip is operated by a local captain who navigates the boat and helps you enjoy your time on the water.
No. Dolphins are wild animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed. Our captains know the local waterways and look for dolphins and other wildlife during your trip.
It depends on where you're staying. Kingfish Boat Ramp is located directly in Holmes Beach, while the Coquina launch locations are farther south on the island.
Skip the crowded group boat and enjoy a private dolphin tour near Holmes Beach with your own captain, your own boat, and your group.
π¬ Look for wild dolphins
π₯οΈ Enjoy a private boat
π¨ββοΈ Cruise with a local captain
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Bring up to 12 passengers
π Convenient Holmes Beach-area access
β 90+ Five-Star Reviews
π 941-932-3700
π§ manateeriverwatersports@gmail.com
π¬ Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours
ποΈ Anna Maria Island Sandbar Tours
ποΈ Jewfish Key Sandbar Tours
π Anna Maria Island Sunset Cruises
ποΈ Egmont Key Boat Tours
Manatee River Boat Rentals & Water Sports
π 941-932-3700
π§ manateeriverwatersports@gmail.com
π Serving Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach, Bradenton, Longboat Key, Cortez, and surrounding coastal areas.
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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 β’ Anna Maria Island β’ Palmetto β’ Parrish β’ Lakewood Ranchβ’ Ellenton
Pickup location details provided after booking
Hours:
MondayβSunday: 7:30 AM β 7:30 PM
(Seasonal hours may vary)
Why Choose Us:
Family-owned β’ Clean, luxury tritoons β’ Easy on-the-water pickup β’ Safe & beginner-friendly β’ No hidden fees
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