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Anna Maria Island Manatee Kayak Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 9.2 out of 10

ExcellentTop 5% in Sarasota

635 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Sarasota
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Paddle Anna Maria Island’s calm waters with a naturalist guide and look for manatees, dolphins, ospreys, and other local wildlife.

About this tour

Paddle through the serene waters around Anna Maria Island, where manatees glide through their natural habitat and coastal wildlife brings every turn to life. This 2-hour guided kayak tour explores the Anna Maria Island and Bradenton area, where manatees are commonly spotted.

A naturalist guide leads the small-group outing and helps you keep watch for manatees, dolphins, ospreys, and other local wildlife. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and dry bags are provided, so you can focus on the water and the wildlife around you. Bring your own water and snacks for the trip.

Meet at Captain Scott Moore Boat Ramp in Bradenton Beach, with additional parking across the street at the Coquina Beach north entrance. Set out for an up-close look at the area’s natural beauty on this Anna Maria Island Manatee Kayak Tour.

Highlights

  • Paddle calm waters where manatees are commonly spotted
  • Watch for dolphins, ospreys, and other local wildlife
  • Explore with a naturalist guide on a small-group tour

What's included

Included

  • Kayaks
  • Paddles
  • Life jackets
  • Dry bags

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Important information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bring your own water and snacks
  • Meet at Captain Scott Moore Boat Ramp, 1507 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
  • Additional parking is across the street at the Coquina Beach north entrance

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.95 from 635 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Sarasota
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  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 9.2. Top 5% in Sarasota means it ranks in the top 5% of tours in Sarasota by this score.

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