Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours – The Salty Dolphin

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Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours

Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours logo - The Salty Dolphin

Anna Maria Dolphin Tours offers public and private dolphin tours. Departing from the marina located in the heart of AMI at the marina located out front of the Waterline Hotel in Holmes Beach. You can experience this beautiful area by boat and see a few of the favorite residents of the area, Bottlenose Dolphins! Their expert guides will ensure you see all the amazing creatures possible while you enjoy the waters that surround Anna Maria Island. 

Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours - Public or Private Tour Options

Not only are you sure to encounter plenty of playful dolphins throughout the journey, but you may also catch sight of sea turtles, manatees (seasonal), eagles, osprey, and more! The Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours expert guides have an intimate knowledge of the island and can provide you the best possible views of these beautiful creatures in their natural habitats. 

The area dolphins are playful and love to show off their jumping skills in the wake of the boat. Enjoy a 1.5 hour tour on the water surrounding Anna Maria Island. Departing from Waterline Marina at 5325 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach you will pull out of the Marina directly into Tampa Bay. The Dolphins love to feed and hunt on the shallow grassy flats that make up much of the bay.

Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours jumping dolphin
Waterline Villas view to Tampa Bay from the dock
Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours - The Salty Dolphin

Egmont Key Adventure & Snorkeling

Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours Stimulus Check

Head over to Egmont Key on a private adventure with the crew at Anna Maria Dolphin Tours. Egmont Key is accessible only by boat. This barrier island is packed full of history and wildlife. You will be able to walk the island and learn from the plaques along the pathways that guide you to the various bunkers and lighthouse that still remain on the island.  Once home to Fort Dade this island has a past spanning from a camp for the Siminoles to later the Union Navy during the Civil War. 

Egmont key old brick road and walk way
Gopher Tortoise on Egmont Key
Egmont Key views of palms and the sandy trails

Sunset Cruise Anna Maria Island

Dolphins and sunset views in the Gulf of Mexico

There is truly no better way to enjoy the magical golden hour  than on a boat around Anna Maria Island. The array of colors each sunset brings are unmatched on The Gulf! Sit back and relax for a 1.5 hour sunset cruise on the Salty Dolphin 2. 

Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours sunset dolphin jump

Pontoon Boat Rentals

Ready to explore Anna Maria Island and the surrounding waters like a local? Rent a pontoon for a full 8-hour day on the water or a  4-hour half-day on the water.

Be your own captain for a day on a 24 foot pontoon that accomodates 12 people. Pack your cooler and your snacks to enjoy the day adventuring Tampa Bay and The Gulf. The Salty Dolphin crew will get you acquainted with the boat prior to departure. They will give you the in’s and out’s of the area and point you to the best places for the day. Your day is entirely what you make it with this awesome boat! Bring your friends and family for a memorable day on the water.

Anyone born after Jan 1, 1988 will need to complete the boaters certification course and prove completion prior to departure. Click here  for the official Florida course for boat renters, receive your temporary certificate, and get on the water. 

Boat Rentals AMI - Pontoon boat

Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours is preferred provider of Dolphin Tours, Sunset Tours, Egmont Excursions, and Pontoon Rentals for AMI Rentals customers. Contact us 941-841-7368 to book your adventure or click the book now button to book your excursion. 

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Anna Maria Island Dolphin Tours - The Salty Dolphin in Holmes Beach offers Dolphin Tours, Sunset Cruises, Egmont Excursions, and Pontoon Boat Rentals.

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