Private Dolphin Tour: Explore Bradenton Beach

Discover dolphins and wildlife on a private Anna Maria Island tour. Cruise with a local captain for an unforgettable eco-adventure.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Anna Maria Island - Explore the stunning waterways of Anna Maria Island
  • Egmont Key State Park - Egmont Key is a small, secluded island (approximately 250 acres) situated at the entrance of Tampa Bay in Hillsborough County, Florida, southwest of Fort De Soto Park. It offers a unique combination of natural beauty, wildlife habitat, and rich…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Captain included
  • Fuel surcharges
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • A captain’s fee of $60 per hour is due upon arrival
Additional Information

Embark on an exclusive private dolphin and wildlife tour through the untouched waters of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Island! Enjoy the expertise of a USCG-licensed captain as you explore these beautiful waters.
During this tour, your group will have the entire boat to yourselves while cruising along the breathtaking Gulf of Mexico coastline and back…

Location
402 Church Ave
Church Avenue
We are located at Bradenton Beach Marina! Free parking is available on site. Our vessel departs directly next to the Nautilus Bar!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Maria_h
Dec 19, 2025
Great Boating With a Tinge of Haphazardness - We overall enjoyed being on the boat and water. The sites are pretty and, as luck would have it, we did see some dolphins! With that said, the logistics and organization felt a little bit off. I outline this below: • The instructions say to arrive 25-30 minutes early for check in and waiver signing. We arrived at 11:30 and no one was there. • A gentleman approached us and was confused where the driver was. Turns out he was there to fill the boat with fuel. Our guide showed up at about 11:45 and said the fuel guy wasn’t answering his phone. • We never signed a waiver. And we had to ask who were speaking to; we didn’t know who we were getting in the boat with until we confirmed the Captain’s name. • Then, there was some perceived surprise that there were only two of us and that we didn’t have a cooler or anything with us. Our reservation was for two people and we weren’t aware we could bring anything. • We were then prompted with something to the effect of “we can go wherever you want.” We aren’t from Florida and have no idea where to go. • Indeed, the reservation was clear it was “about 2 hours.” We docked at 1:18pm (about 78 minutes on the water) and there was a fuel surcharge. So I’m not sure if we paid for 2 hours of fuel? Overall, it all felt a little haphazard. Our perception was that our tour was forgotten about. I don’t think that was the actual case, it was just looking that way based on how the above unfolded. Some people do follow instructions to a T; the waiting alone at an empty dock, not sure where we were or what was going on, and the overall realization we were allegedly underprepared was a little daunting. I’m not sure we would do this again. For $400 (including tip) it was not quite what we imagined.
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750sanelah
Mar 30, 2026
Misleading! - Do not pay for this!! I had to pay a $250 captain fee on top of the price I paid on this website!
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From $375 (Per Boat)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).