TourTruth score 8.3 out of 10
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Anna Maria Island Private Sandbar Tour 2 hr
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
AverageTop 49% in Sarasota
4 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Sarasota
- 2 hrs
- Updated October 31, 2026
Explore Anna Maria Island by private boat, with snorkeling gear, floats, and a spacious 8-person water float for sandbar fun.
About this tour
Spend two hours exploring the waters around Anna Maria Island on a private sandbar outing. With an experienced, friendly captain at the helm, you can settle into an easygoing day on the water and make the most of your time at the sandbar.
Your boat features a spacious bathroom, a dive ladder for getting in and out of the water, and an optional large bow bimini for shade. Snorkeling equipment, floats, nets, buckets, and shelling bags are provided, along with a roomy 8-person Sunchill water float. Soda, bottled water, a cooler, and ice help keep you refreshed. This Anna Maria Island private sandbar tour offers a relaxed way to swim, snorkel, float, or enjoy the shoreline at your own pace.
Meet at the boat launch boardwalk after parking nearby, and look for the large white World Cat boat flying two yellow flags. Book your Anna Maria Island sandbar tour for a private escape on the water.
Highlights
- Relax at a sandbar with a spacious 8-person water float
- Snorkel with provided equipment
- Cool off with soda and bottled water
- Enjoy a private boat with a bathroom and dive ladder
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Soda
- Bottled water
- Snorkeling equipment
- 8-person Sunchill water float
- Nets, buckets, shelling bags, and floats
- Cooler and ice
Not included
- Snacks
- Guide
Ratings on each provider
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5.00 / 5 · 4 reviews
Important information
- You must be able to board the boat on your own
- Infants and expectant mothers are not permitted under the operator's insurance policy
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, leg problems, poor cardiovascular health, or who are pregnant
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Park in the car parking area or overflow parking across the street, then walk to the boat launch boardwalk and look for the large white World Cat boat flying two yellow flags
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The private sandbar tour lasts 120 minutes.
Is the tour private?
Yes. The tour is described as a private sandbar tour.
What is provided on board?
Soda, bottled water, snorkeling equipment, a cooler with ice, floats, and shelling gear are provided.
Are infants and expectant mothers allowed?
No. The operator's insurance policy does not permit infants or expectant mothers.
Where do I meet the boat?
Park in the car parking area or overflow parking across the street, then walk to the boat launch boardwalk and find the large white World Cat boat flying two yellow flags.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 4 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 7.3. Top 49% in Sarasota means it ranks in the top 49% of tours in Sarasota by this score.
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