What to do and see in Anna Maria Island, Florida (FL): The Best Dolphin & Whale Watching

Boat Tours and Charters on Anna Maria Island. M/V Minnow offers excursions to Egmont Key, dolphin watches, sunset cruises and hosts private event charters. We also offer Burials at Sea also known as Ash Scatterings .

Captain Fin’s charters offers sightseeing tours in the surrounding waters of Sarasota Bay, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and Tampa Bay. In addition to the sightseeing tour areas listed above Captain Fin's is one of the few offering Egmont Key State Park Charters, only accessible by private boat. Captain Fin’s Charters is owned and family operated by Captain Michael “Fin” Wood, U.S.C.G. Licensed Master and his wife, Captain April Wood, U.S.C.G Licensed. Captain Fin has toured and fished the surrounding waters since 1975.​

Anna Maria Island Private Dolphin Tours offers two hour and more private guided Dolphin Eco Tours, two hour Sunset Tour. If you are looking for an up close and personal , Manatee, Sea Turtles, Eagles, Roseate Spoonbills, Osprey and other tropical wildlife then look no further. Come prepared for an wonderful experience. Our tours are customized for your group.We also offer 3 and 4 hour Egmont Key adventures.

Welcome aboard the ANNA MARIA EXPLORER for the finest dolphin eco tours and sunset cruises along Anna Maria Sound, Sarasota Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico. Our trips are family friendly and the easiest way to come face to face with the local dolphins, birds, and other wildlife. Trips depart every day so make your reservation today.

Florida's Anna Maria Island Area is an open water wildlife sanctuary. ​ Travel with Captain Drew and explore the waters of Anna Maria Island area, including Egmont Key, Longboat Key, Cortez , Sarasota Bay, Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Eco tours, Dolphins & Manatees, sightseeing, snorkeling, shelling & sandbar hopping. Captain Drew was born and raised in Longboat Key/Historic Cortez Village/AnnaMaria island and has a wealth of local knowledge of the waters, it’s marine life and the area.

Taiyou means sun & ocean in Japanese. Our custom boat tours will have you experience both on Anna Maria Island. Our captains grew up boating on Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. You will experience this slice of paradise just like we do. Whether you're looking to take in the sunset, explore Egmont Key, snorkeling, watching dolphins, or relax at Jewfish Key, we will customize a trip for you.

Passage Key Dolphin Tours provides several different tour options to fit your day on the waters surrounding Anna Maria Island, Egmont Key and Passage Key.

Something Catchy Fishing Charters specializes in inshore and nearshore fishing charters. Targeting snook, redfish, trout, tarpon, permit, grouper, snapper, and much more.We can accommodate up to 6 guests on our spacious 24' T-CRAFT. If fishing is not what you want we also off island/sandbar trips, dolphin and manatee tours or even a relaxing sunset trip.

Welcome to Gulf Islands Adventures simply the best way to experience the water around Anna Maria Island including Sarasota Bay and Tampa Bay with a little Southern Hospitality. Come operate your own CraigCat, a 2 seat Catamaran aka go cart on water while following a guide and get off at some of the local sandbars. Your trip will be photographed and emailed to you at no extra charge. Fun for all ages!!!!

We offer private trips to local islands where you can explore, snorkel, swim, paddleboard, and enjoy like a local. If your looking for a great sunset trip bring your drinks and enjoy your favorite music as we say goodbye to the sun as it sinks into the Gulf. If dolphins are your list 1st mate Beth will answer all your questions and definitely has plenty to talk about on this informative tour.