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.

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 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!

I called Capt Kathe for a last minute boat tour on a Sunday and she was available and reasonably…read morepriced. Her daughter Katie and puppy Piper met us at the dock and we were on our way. Katie was very knowledgeable about the area and took us to 2 places to snorkel and look for shells. We booked for 2 hours but we were out for almost 3. I would definitely book again.

Our 2nd tour with Captain Fin was as exciting and enjoyable as the 1st!…read more Professional. Friendly. Knowledgable. He remembered details of our 1st tour from a year ago. This captain knows where the dolphins love to play. Grandkids loved exploring the sandbar. Fun, fun, fun!

This trip was AWESOME!!! Captain Fin is the perfect tour guide! He's there to talk if you have…read morequestions, otherwise he sits back and lets you enjoy your experience! I don't know what kind of magic fairy dust he sprinkled on his boat but the dolphins followed him. So much so that the other tour boats were trying to follow US! I can't recommend captain Fin enough I'd give him 10 stars if I could. We will definitely be back!

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!!

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.

We had a great morning with Matt. Went out snorkeling and shelling on an uninhabited island. He was…read morevery friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone had a great time. Thanks!

Loved our midday excursion! Captain Beth was knowledgeable and kind as she showed us around. We got…read moreto create the trip just for us (hung out at the sandbar, went to another beach) and got to see a few dolphins. My husband kept finding shells and she could quickly identify them and tell us more. The boat came with a paddle board, snorkeling gear and a big circle float. It was a great way to spend the afternoon.

We booked a morning charter hoping to do some snorkeling but the weather turned against us. High…read morewinds made snorkeling impossible. So we cruised along the nearby islands observing wildlife. John has a very good sense of wildlife in the area and provided a solid tour. Also, John is very safety conscious. Would recommend him for families because he's a family man who has raised kids and wants everyone to have a fun but safe time on his boat.

Had a blast! A must do when in Bradenton! Took a sunset cruise with some high school girlfriends…read more Captain John is super friendly and knowledgeable. We got to see many native birds and dolphins. We also learned some of the area history. Captain John is pretty hilarious and kept us laughing. He also made sure we saw a stunning sunset. Made some great memories! Don't miss this!

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.

1 star, dock master didn't let me fish around the boats. please stop asking for my hotel room…read morenumber too

Such an amazing cruise! The staff was fun and hilarious and our kids loved it! I would recommend…read moreit for sure.

Omg, I was just sitting here waiting for my teenage boys to come back from parasailing when I…read morewitnessed this FABULOUSNESS!!!! This stream of little kids -- wearing Jolly Roger eye patches-- following a pirate (parents trailing behind), walk down the dock and climb onto a "REAL PIRATE SHIP!" (I overhear, "I TOLD you, Grandma!") I am totally sucked in and watch the whole prep for departure. These three actors are ALL IN: first mate, captain and - unbeknownst to the small pirates and mermaids - dock mate "Shelly", who is really the evil pirate Pete in disguise!!! The captain reviews safety with parents while first mate entertains the kids and reviews appropriate pirate language (Ahoy, aye-aye and Argh!!!)... and they are off to find TREASURE! I had a chat with Shelly about the itinerary. They clearly ALL love their jobs and I was only heartbroken that I didn't know about this adventure when my boys were little! As a totally impartial observer, if you have kiddies of the pre-cynical age, THIS is the adventure for your trip to Bradenton/Sarasota! Good luck, pirates & mermaids! May you find plenty of booty (bounty?)!!! (Ps shady and breezy benches to sit on for parents and grands!)