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Dolphin & Manatee Tour: Florida's Hidden Waterways
5.0
39 Ratings
Bradenton Beach
Set off on an exclusive two-hour journey through Florida’s untouched waters, where dolphins and manatees can be seen up close. Revel in the serene beauty of secluded waterways and savor a unique, crowd-free adventure that promises to be unforgettable.
Set off on an exclusive two-hour journey through Florida’s untouched waters, where dolphins and manatees can be seen up close. Revel in the serene beauty of secluded waterways and savor a unique, crowd-free adventure that promises to be unforgettable.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 1465 Gulf Dr S - Set off on a private two-hour journey through Florida’s untouched waters, where you can observe dolphins and manatees up close, soak in the serene beauty of secluded waterways, and relish a unique, crowd-free experience. This activity accommodates up to 6 people.
- 1465 Gulf Dr S - Set off on a private two-hour journey through Florida’s untouched waters, where you can observe dolphins and manatees up close, soak in the serene beauty of secluded waterways, and relish a unique, crowd-free experience. This activity accommodates up to 6 people.

What's Included
- Bottled water
- Dolphin tour
- Bottled water
- Dolphin tour
Location
1465 Gulf Dr S
Gulf Drive South
Please arrive early parking can be hard to find on weekends, holidays and during the summer time. Your boat will be on the left dock when you arrive.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(39 Ratings)
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Irak311
Apr 4, 2024
Look no further - Captain Bruce made sure we had a fun trip looking for dolphins and manatees. He will go out of his way to make it a rewarding experience.
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Safari45930927388
Dec 14, 2023
Dolphin and Manatee trip - We took a 2 hour dolphin and mantee trip with Captain Bruce. The weather was not in our favor with strong winds and cool temperatures but Captain Bruce did a great job still finding both mantees and numerous pods of dolphins. The boat was very spacious and comfortable for all 6 of us. Captain Bruce's stories and knowledge of wildlife and the area made every minute enjoyable.
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Jamieda9841jo
Nov 25, 2023
Best tour! - This was an amazing experience for both us adults and 2 kids (age 9 and 10). We had so much fun seeing the Manatees, Dolphins, and snorkeling for shells/sanddollars.
Captain Bruce also told us alot of really cool facts about the different ocean life and other boats on the water. 10/10 will absolutely book with him again when we come back for another vacation! Couldn't have asked for a better time for all and money well spent!!
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V9561ujmichaelw
Jul 6, 2023
Book this tour!! - What an amazing time!! We booked the 3 hour dolphin and beginner snorkel tour and had the best time! The boat was clean, comfortable, modern and much nicer than any of the pontoon tour boats. Captain Bruce was professional, friendly, funny and a pleasure to work with. He was extremely knowledgeable of all the local wildlife and made the tour both fun and educational! He even helped us find some awesome shells and sea urchin during our snorkeling time. I can't recommend Passage Key Dolphin Tours enough!! Will definitely book again!
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Annettaj2023
Jun 8, 2023
Lots of dolphins - On our annual girls trip and took the 3 hour dolphin trip with snorkeling. We seen manatee and many dolphin. Captain Bruce was awesome and taught us many things we didn't know about dolphins and manatee. Very knowledgeable, fun and professional! Best dolphin cruise ever!
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Jluckk7
Mar 1, 2023
Best dolphin tour you’ll find! - Easily the best day I’ve had visiting AMI. Saw several dolphins and a few manatees. Bruce knows what he’s doing! Easy going and friendly is an awesome combo for this dolphin tour! Great for all ages.
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Rickandjudyh
Jan 18, 2023
Best Dolphin Tour on Anna Maria Island - We had an awesome morning with Captain Bruce. He was a great captain and tour guide and really knows his stuff. We had 6 adults and the boat was spacious and comfortable. Captain Bruce customized the 2 hour tour to what we wanted to see. He took us to an eagle’s nest, which was awesome, but the highlight of the trip was the dolphins playing in the wake of the boat. Captain Bruce is an expert in knowing how to get the dolphins to surf the wake (see video!). We didn’t see any other tour boats in the area doing that. He was successful in getting them to surf the boat wake several times! So much fun! Spend a few dollars more and get your own customized private tour.
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Willowinaz
Jan 3, 2023
Fun tour for family - My family and I had a lovely Dolphin & Sunset Cruise with Captain Bruce. We witnessed how mother dolphins teach their little ones how to fish, viewed an Eagle feeding in a nest (on a private, pretty cove) and then the sunset did not disappoint! Don’t hesitate to book this tour. I plan to try some of his other offerings!
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Joanne
Aug 19, 2022
Fantastic experience for our family! - This mom and her pair of 16 year old boy/girl twins wanted a fun experience without a crowd. This tour was so much fun for all of us. Bruce and Keiko were fun and knowledgeable. We were looking forward to seeing dolphins and manatee, and we saw many. We had mom and baby dolphins engaged with their boat, leaping and chasing along the wake. Snorkeling at the sand bar was awesome, seeing live conch, snails, and sand dollars. We all had a fantastic time and Passage Key will be at the top of our to-do list the next time we vacation in the area.
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Estonb2022
Aug 2, 2022
An amazing time with friends - I loved the tips and stories that Bruce and Keiko told us. We saw dolphins chase and leap behind the boat, manatees swimming around the docks in brackish water, and plenty of smaller critters in the shallow water. I 110% recommended Bruce and Keiko to be your top pick as your tour guides.
They are amazing at what they do, they’ll keep you safe when your touring with them!
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