Anna Maria Island Kid Friendly Activities

Pirate Adventures, Dolphin Tours, Snorkeling, Fishing and more… 

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Kid Friendly Activities Near Anna Maria Island

Explore Anna Maria Island with our preferred kid friendly tour operators and providers. Whether you are looking for a Pirate Adventure, Dolphin Tour, Snorkeling Tour or something fun and free we can point you in the right direction to burn up some energy and explore our beautiful island.

Pirate Adventures

Kid Friendly Pirate Adventures of Cortez

Are your buccaneers ready for an adventure on the high seas with Cortez Pirates?! Come aboard for a family-friendly voyage just off Anna Maria Island.  Your swashbucklers will get the chance to dress up as a pirate or mermaid complete with face painting or tattoos before an exciting treasure hunt aboard the Sea Gypsy IV. The young crew will follow a mysterious treasure map towards the sunken treasure and face-up against the smelliest of them all, the notorious Pirate Pete. Luckily, the Sea Gypsy is equipped with water cannons! Pirate Adventures makes birthdays, family parties, and group outings into an epic quest for treasure. It’s a real-life adventure that will give your child lifelong pirate memories! 

Parasailing

Parasailing Anna Maria Island

Book a Parasailing experience while you visit Anna Maria Island. A thrill of a lifetime as you soar above Anna Maria Island and the Gulf Coast. Parasailing for breathtaking views and a zen ride while watching below for dolphins, stingrays, and other ocean life through crystal clear water. Gentle take off and smooth landings are always provided the experienced USGC licensed crew! It can be a completely dry landing, or for a bit of refreshment, a quick dip of the toes in the water.

Leaving from the docks in Cortez at The Seafood Shack. 

Parasailing is a fun and safe family activity for all ages, that everyone will remember for a lifetime. Give your vacation that extra boost of excitement today

Family Friendly Fishing Trips

Family Friendly Fishing

Do you have small kids and don’t think they can do the typical 4 hour fishing trip?  Are you a group of adults looking for a no-pressure, reasonably priced fishing trip?  Then this is the perfect trip for you!

Our Family Fun Fishing or Crabbing are private charters catered to just your group.

For the fishing we head out on our 23 Aquasport to the fishing grounds, either a couple hundred yards from the beach in the gulf or tucked in Sarasota Bay.  Designed to keep the attention of smaller children.  It is also a great trip for anyone who “just wants to catch something”.  If you’ve caught enough fish for the day and still have time left, Captain Anthony would be happy to take you in search of dolphins or a nice sandbar to explore. 

Public Dolphin Tours from Holmes Beach

Dolphin Tours Holmes Beach

Set off on an unforgettable adventure with one of AMI Rentals’ curated providers. Our public dolphin tours departing from the docks at Waterline Hotel & Villas in Holmes Beach offer an exceptional opportunity to witness these magnificent creatures up close.

You will explore the Gulf of Mexico and the beautiful back bay. Public tours take place daily with a boat capacity of 26 people.  We will cruise the grass flats to look for manatees grazing (Seasonal) and dolphins playing. At a low tide you can often view wading birds on the exposed grass flats.

Private Dolphin Tours from Holmes Beach

Private Dolphin Tours Holmes Beach

Depart on a dolphin and Wildlife adventure with your family and friends. You will explore the Gulf of Mexico and the beautiful back bay. We will cruise the grass flats to look for manatees grazing (Seasonal) and dolphins playing. At a low tide you can often view wading birds on the exposed grass flats.

Private tours take place daily on boats with max capacity of either 12 to 18 passengers. 

 

Private Dolphin Tours from Holmes Beach

Private Dolphin Tours Holmes Beach

All of our trips are run on a locally-made 24 foot T-Craft boat with a 9-foot beam which provides a comfortable ride and stable platform for fishing or cruising. There is plenty of shade and seating and our guides are all family oriented and based in Manatee County. Explore the local waters. Egmont, skyway, backcountry tours available with recommendations curated for your group by our local Captains.

A cooler with ice will be provided for any food and drinks you would like to bring for the day. Hats, glasses and sunscreen are strongly recommended for your own protection and comfort.

Private tours take place daily on boats with max capacity of 6 passengers. 

Public Dolphin Tours from Bradenton Beach

Public Dolphin Tours Bradenton Beach

Set off on an unforgettable adventure with one of AMI Rentals’ curated providers. Our public dolphin tours departing from the docks in Bradenton Beach offer an exceptional opportunity to witness these magnificent creatures up close.

Experience the enchantment of watching playful dolphins dancing in their natural habitat. Led by experienced guides aboard the Anna Maria Explorer, these daytime or sunset tours offer an unparalleled opportunity to witness these majestic creatures up close, creating cherished memories that will stay with you long after the tour.

Dolphin tours here in the bays of Anna Maria Island and Sarasota Bay are unlike any other in the world. Our Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins are non-migratory, which means they stay here year-round and for life. On our dolphin tours, you will get to learn about these amazing creatures, our special island, the historic Cortez Fishing Village, and all the unique wildlife of the area.

Public tours take place daily with a boat capacity of 32 people.  

Kid Friendly Local Attractions

Mote Marine

Mote’s Marine Science Education & Outreach Center brings the wonders beneath the waves to visitors of all ages on the historic Anna Maria City Pier. Visitors will learn about the local marine environment and the research conducted by Mote Marine Laboratory scientists every day.

Putt Putt

Visit our flagship course on historic Bridge Street on beautiful Anna Maria Island! Explore our Adventure Course surrounded by food, shopping and the lush, natural surroundings. ​ Come feed the Koi! Our 3,000 gallon pond is home to many koi of all sizes and colors. Kids love to feed our fish and turtles!

Historical Society

The mission of The Anna Maria Island Historical Society is to enrich the community by preserving and sharing the history of our Island and its three cities, making it come alive to residents and visitors.

Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Sarasota Jungle Gardens is a tourist attraction located in Sarasota, Florida, United States since 1939. The gardens contain over 10 acres of botanical plantings along with bird and animal shows. It is open to the public for a per-use ticket fee and also offers yearly membership passes.

Mote Marine Aquarium

Mote Marine Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit, marine research organization based on City Island in Sarasota, Florida, with additional campuses in eastern Sarasota County, Boca Grande, Florida, and the Florida Keys.


Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is a 335-acre animal theme park located in Tampa, Florida, United States, with the entire park landscaped and designed around themes of Africa and Asia. Owned and operated by United Parks & Resorts, the park opened on June 1, 1959.

Private Dolphin Tours from Bradenton Beach

Public Dolphin Tours Bradenton Beach

Set off on an unforgettable adventure with one of AMI Rentals’ curated providers. Our private dolphin tours departing from the docks in Bradenton Beach offer an exceptional opportunity to witness these magnificent creatures up close.

Experience the enchantment of watching playful dolphins dancing in their natural habitat. Led by experienced guides aboard the Anna Maria Explorer, these daytime or sunset tours offer an unparalleled opportunity to witness these majestic creatures up close, creating cherished memories that will stay with you long after the tour.

Dolphin tours here in the bays of Anna Maria Island and Sarasota Bay are unlike any other in the world. Our Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins are non-migratory, which means they stay here year-round and for life. On our dolphin tours, you will get to learn about these amazing creatures, our special island, the historic Cortez Fishing Village, and all the unique wildlife of the area.

Private tours take place daily with max boat capacity from 1 – 33 people.