We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Island Time Boat Tours on Anna Maria Island! Beth…read morewas an incredible captain and guide. From the moment we stepped aboard, she made us feel welcome and took the time to learn what we wanted out of our trip. What really set this tour apart was how Beth tailored the entire experience to fit our needs and interests. She was flexible, knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely wanted to make sure we had the best possible day on the water. We never felt rushed, and every stop felt like it was chosen just for us. If you're looking for a personalized, relaxing, and memorable boat tour around Anna Maria Island, look no further. Beth went above and beyond to make our outing special, and it was one of the highlights of our vacation. We can't recommend Island Time Boat Tours highly enough and will definitely book with Beth again on our next visit!

My girls and I had a great 3-4 hour excursion that fully catered to our interests and swim…read moreexperience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided us with much insight regarding local and marine life. Highly recommend!

I'm leaving this review to warn others about a very disappointing interaction with an employee of…read moreAMI Dolphin Tours. While my wife and I were staying at a nearby hotel, the employee spoke to my wife in an aggressive, disrespectful, and completely unprofessional manner. Regardless of the situation, there was no reason for her to be treated that way. Customers and visitors should be spoken to with basic courtesy and respect. This interaction left us with a very negative impression of AMI Dolphin Tours, and I hope management addresses the employee's behavior so others do not have a similar experience.

We went on a sunset/dolphin tour on 1/29/26. (Off season). During a ladies get-away trip…read more What a great and relaxing time! This specific tour does not have food/drink but are welcome to bring anything along with you. The captain was a knowledgeable and friendly young man who answered my questions and seemed to really know his way around. The entire staff was so great to work with. It was a nice refreshing ride after a long day.

We did a private daytime charter from Orca Pro Charters AMI to do some bar hopping and cruising…read more Saw over 10 dolphins, had amazing drinks, and the perfect amount of sun. Couldn't have been a more pleasant day. Would highly recommend an outing next time you are on Anna Maria Island!

We loved our morning dolphin tour with Matt. The boat is so comfortable and was perfect for our…read moremorning on the water. Matt had lots of great stories and tidbits to share along the way and seeing the area from the water was a real treat. We had amazing interactions with dolphins and Matt was great at finding them. Everyone said this was their favorite experience of our vacation. Can't wait to comeback next year.

fun dolphin tour with Captain Jim and Dave. numerous dolphin sightings and we saw some manatees…read more great views of the real estate and overall it was an enjoyable tour of the bay. this is our 4th time taking the tour here. it's been our favorite.

Captain Chris and first mate Steve were amazing! The tour has been wonderful…read more Steve helped my mother in law onto the boat as she's older and has a scooter he accommodated us perfectly. Super funny guys with great views. We saw a bunch of dolphins which was awesome. Will highly recommend to everyone coming out this way. The vibes were awesome

Booked a 4 hour charter for a Wednesday morning ride and got a call that it was just too windy that…read moreday. Rebooked for Friday and that turned out to be a blessing in disguise - the weather was beautiful, we checked out Egmont Key and did some snorkeling. The boat was big and nicely organized. We saw a group of sharks out by a sandbar, found a crab on our snorkel, picked up some beautiful shells. Our kids enjoyed it and our captain was great.

Great boat tour with Captain Marc to Anna Maria Island! A comfortable, smooth ride on his…read morebeautiful pontoon boat. Marc knows his stuff and is a great tour guide. We saw lots of sunshine, water, beautiful homes, boats & yachts!! Anna Maria Island has many great restaurants, bars, live music, homemade fudge and donuts, a coffee shop, etc. The ride back brought on a beautiful sunset!! A group of dolphins swam alongside the boat ..so cool!! An A+ experience!! So glad we found "Crysten's" Boat Tours!!! We recommend them for a private tour!! We'll be back to do it again!!

We recently had the opportunity to discover Anna Maria Island for the first time this summer. We…read moreused this touring company for two excursions and have nothing but great memories from both. On our first day, we enjoyed a bike tour with our guide Bill Hill who was awesome! He provided a history of the island while showing us historical landmarks, piers, turtle nests and beautiful beaches. We also did a boat tour with our captain Jerry who led us to a semi-private island where the shells were amazing! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this company and look forward to our next visit. Thank you so much!

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We had an amazing time on board with Captain Frank! I gifted the sunset cruise to my father along…read morewith my mom and daughter. We brought our own beverages and snacks, and even saw dolphins! There was another lovely couple on board and we all had a great time relaxing, laughing at Captain Frank's stories, and soaking in the spectacular views. Highly recommended!

Captain Orca was very accommodating. We didn't want to drive to St Pete to get a charter to Egmont…read moreKey, we found him last minute and he was able to arrange a trip for the 3 of us and another small family. Great ride out, he dropped us off and we could explore the island for 2 hours (lighthouse, Fort Dade, swimming, etc). Great trip and we had a lot of fun. Didn't include any snorkeling or gear but saved us a 2 hour round trip drive North!

If you're trying to decide whether this dolphin tour is worth booking, the answer is absolutely…read moreyes. Captain Jim and First Mate Brandon made this one of the highlights of our trip. They were knowledgeable, engaging, funny, and genuinely invested in making sure everyone had a great experience. From the moment we boarded, they checked in with guests throughout the tour to make sure everyone was comfortable and had everything they needed. The tour includes complimentary beverages, including water, beer, and wine, which made the ride even more relaxing. The boat was comfortable, the pace was enjoyable, and there was plenty of time to take in the scenery. The best part, of course, was seeing the dolphins. Captain Jim knew exactly where to take us and shared fascinating information about dolphin behavior, their habits, and the local ecosystem while we watched them in their natural habitat. It felt like much more than a sightseeing tour--it was educational without ever feeling like a lecture. If you're wondering whether you'll actually see dolphins, we saw several during our trip, and the crew did an excellent job positioning the boat so everyone had a chance to enjoy the experience and take photos. Whether you're visiting as a couple, with family, or with friends, I highly recommend this tour. It's relaxing, informative, well-organized, and worth every penny. I would absolutely book it again.

Captain Derek and first mate CJ did a great job! They found some dolphins for us, then took us out…read moreto the ocean for sunset. Water, beer and wine are offered complimentary on the boat. A wonderful night!

Ben and Captain Chris were top notch for the entire experience! First, Ben let us know up front,…read morewhen we called, that the snorkeling might not be perfect on the day we wanted to go. But he listened to our experience, expectations & priorities then suggested the best tour for us. Then, Captain Chris was awesome on our trip!! He was constantly looking for wildlife and telling us about the area. Once we got to Egmont, he kept asking what we wanted and adjusted the tour accordingly. We had a great day and would book with them again & again. Thanks for a perfect day on the water!

My family was vacationing in Anna Maria Island, and we wanted to do some sort of boat trip while we…read morewere there. We've done tours on other trips to other places, but I really didn't want to be on a big boat with lots of strangers. When I saw this tour, and all the great reviews, I knew this was what we needed to do. Susan was great handling the booking (I booked a month or so in advance, which was good so that we could get the time/day we wanted!) They did an excellent job of following up on the booking, then confirming the day before and making sure they knew what we wanted and answered our last minute questions. Parking at their storefront was easy, and the boat itself is just across the street. We showed up a few minutes early to be outfitted for snorkel gear which was quick and easy. It was a bright and sunny day, and Mike had us head out to Egmont Key so that we could explore the island. What was really awesome was that they didn't expect you to jump off the front of the boat (unless you wanted to of course!), they had steps that you could use that were quick and easy (and with a bad back, very necessary). It was a super hot day, so he gave us bottles of water, explained the layout of the island and off we went to explore. We saw some turtles, the lighthouse, and the fort ruins, and then had a nice walk on the beach before re-boarding the boat. He then took us just a little ways off shore to some rocky ruins in the water and got us out snorkeling. They have pool noodles if you just want to float, and they also had a big floating mat that you could lay on if you wanted! When we had our fill we climbed back on board and we were off to Passage Key. The water around Passage Key is amazingly clear - even waist deep you could pretty well see the all the way down. This area was very sandy, but the bottom was covered with hundreds and hundreds of sand dollars. You could feel them just under the sand when you walked, and you could then dig them out with your toes or just go under water and grab them. The key is that you cannot take any live ones - so if they are brown and fuzzy you have to put them back. We trolled around digging up sand dollars for quite some time - we must have dug up hundreds, but that day we only managed to come across one white, dead sand dollar that we could keep (but we did find several gorgeous "sunset" shells that were cool!) At this point we climbed back into the boat and saw that a thunderstorm was approaching in the distance, so we headed back for the marina. We were disappointed that we didn't get to see any manatee that day, but we knew that you can't always plan for that. We arrived at the marina just as a few drops were falling so the timing was perfect!! We booked the 4 hour tour so that we would not be hurried, and we used every minute of it - I wouldn't have changed a thing. You absolutely need to book this tour - why share an experience with a bunch of strangers when you can have the boat all to yourselves! You won't regret it, it was certainly one of the highlights from this trip!!

We had the best time with Kathe and Sailor; Sailor made the trip extra special for us. We had a…read morespecial needs boy in our group and she made really sincere accommodations for him (avoiding noisy areas). Sailor sniffed out the dolphins and alerted us when he saw them. The dolphins played in our speed waves, it was unbelievable. Kathe is local, lived here her whole life, daughter and wife of a fisherman...so she cares about the area, shows things like bird sanctuaries and is very careful with the gulf life. She has history of the area and a lot of knowledge to share. She has a funny personality and her snd Sailor make a perfect team. Thanks for the memories, Kathe!

Had a great time with Capt Kathe and her first mate Sailor. It was a very cold night, but still…read moreable to watch dolphins play in our wake, witness a beautiful sunset and here a little local history. Will def go back when it's warmer ! Thanks Capt