TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10
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Anna Maria Island Private Boat Tour Snorkeling, Dolphins, Sandbar 3 hr
TourTruth score 7.9 out of 10
GoodTop 25% in Sarasota
31 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Sarasota
- 3 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Anna Maria Island by private boat, with snorkeling, paddleboards, wildlife spotting, and time to relax at a sandbar.
About this tour
Set out on a private Anna Maria Island boat tour and trade crowded boats for a day shaped around your group. With a local captain guiding the way, you can look for dolphins, manatees, and live sand dollars, or head toward Beer Can Island and a quiet sandbar.
The three-hour charter is customizable to your pace. Snorkel with provided gear, try the paddleboards, float on the water mat, or simply relax aboard the spacious boat. Bottled water and ice are included, and you’re welcome to bring alcoholic beverages. Local knowledge helps you seek out hidden spots and avoid busier areas, while comfortable seating and onboard speakers make the ride part of the fun.
Choose the activities that suit your group and enjoy an Anna Maria Island private boat tour built around your ideal day on the water.
Highlights
- Snorkel and explore the water at your own pace
- Look for dolphins, manatees, and sand dollars with local guidance
- Relax on a sandbar or visit Beer Can Island
- Enjoy paddleboards and a floating water mat
What's included
Included
- Bottled water and ice
- Snorkeling gear
- Paddleboards and a floating water mat
Ratings on each provider
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View on ViatorViator
4.94 / 5 · 31 reviews
Important information
- Alcoholic beverages are welcome
- Wheelchair accessible, including all areas and surfaces
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Service animals allowed
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- Specialized infant seats available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.94 from 31 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
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- 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 7.9. Top 25% in Sarasota means it ranks in the top 25% of tours in Sarasota by this score.
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