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Anna Maria Island Excursions: Dolphin, Snorkeling, and Sunset Boat Tours in AMI, Longboat Key, & Egmont Key

It's Your Day, Your Boat, Your Opportunity To Make Great Family Memories

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Discover the Wildlife of Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key

Experience the stunning barrier islands with Passage Key Dolphin Tours. Our mission is to provide the ultimate vacation trip experience, offering a variety of excursions like fun boat tours, Egmont Key tours, as well as dolphin sighting and snorkeling tours around the waters of Anna Maria Island or the option to create a custom tour tailored to your dreams, ranging from 2 to 8 hours.


Discover breathtaking wildlife, including dolphins and manatees, while going on sunset cruises on Anna Maria Island, snorkeling, shelling, or visiting pristine locations like Jewfish Key, Beer Can Island, Egmont Key State Park, and Passage Key. Experience a luxury boat charter with our 2020 Regal 26 OBX, and create unforgettable family memories as you walk the sandy, pristine beaches or snorkel Anna Maria Island's clear waters and the beautiful spots around it. Whether you want to watch dolphins, explore historic Fort Dade, or enjoy a stunning, private sunset tour, it’s your day, your boat, and your adventure!


Each private tour is designed for up to 6 passengers maximum, giving your group an exclusive and personalized experience on the water. This ensures plenty of space to relax, explore, and enjoy the adventure at your own pace!

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Boat Tour Destinations

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Jewfish Key

Jewfish Key sandbar is nestled between Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key and is known for its stunning views, calm waters, and diverse marine life.

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Playful dolphin
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Beer Can Island

Beer Can Island is a secluded beach renowned for its stunning natural beauty, featuring weathered tree stumps, soft white sands, and clear blue waters.

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Egmont Key

A hidden gem, Egmont Key is famous for its beautiful sandy beaches and historical lighthouse, providing a unique setting for snorkeling and wildlife observation.

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Passage Key

Passage Key is a picturesque spot known for its unspoiled nature, inviting visitors to explore its sandy shores and diverse marine life in a tranquil environment.

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Most Popular Experiences

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Two-Hour Dolphin & Manatee Adventure: A Private, Unforgettable Experience

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$350

per private charter

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DURATION: 2 hours

Embark on a private, two-hour adventure through Florida’s pristine waters, where you’ll witness dolphins and manatees up close in their natural habitat, soak in the serene beauty of hidden waterways, and escape the crowds for an exclusive, awe-inspiring experience—available for a limited number of guests each day.

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Dolphin & Beginner Snorkeling Adventure – A Private Marine Wildlife Experience

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3 hours - $450

4 hours - $550

per private charter

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DURATION: 3 or 4 hours

Splash into an unforgettable adventure where playful dolphins, gentle manatees, and crystal-clear waters await—perfect for first-time snorkelers and nature lovers alike, this private tour is your chance to explore Florida’s marine life up close in a relaxed, shallow-water setting.

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Snorkel & Explore Egmont Key – Hidden Ruins & Marine Life Adventure

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$550

per private charter

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DURATION: 4 hours

Step into a hidden world of sunken ruins, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant marine life as you snorkel through the stunning waters of Egmont Key—an unforgettable adventure where history meets natural beauty, perfect for anyone comfortable in the water.

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Nature's Symphony

Breathtaking colors of our planet
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Faces of Humanity

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Sands of Time

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Beyond Boundaries

Visual odyssey across continents
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Our private tours offer an intimate experience for groups of only six people or fewer

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About Us

At Passage Key Dolphin Tours, we have a deep-rooted passion for wildlife and the natural beauty of Florida’s barrier islands, including AMI and Longboat Key. Our love for the ocean and its incredible inhabitants inspired us to create memorable excursions that allow guests to connect with nature in a unique way.


We believe that Florida offers some of the most breathtaking marine environments, filled with diverse wildlife. Our goal is to share this beauty with you through personalized tours that cater to your interests, whether it's dolphin & manatee watching, snorkeling, or shelling.


Our commitment to safety, comfort, and exceptional service sets us apart. We strive to provide an unforgettable experience, fostering a love for Anna Maria Island & Longboat Key's wildlife and creating lasting memories for families and friends.


Passage Key Dolphin Tours is locally owned and operated. As a Tampa Bay native, your captain brings local expertise and a lifelong passion for Florida’s marine life, ensuring a safe, engaging, and informative experience that deepens your connection to the area’s natural beauty.

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Going Above and Beyond

Passage Key Dolphin Tours offers a private cruise around AMI and Longboat Key where you can witness exciting wildlife, including dolphins, manatees, Osprey, Roseate Spoonbill, Bald Eagles, all while enjoying stunning sunsets over crystal-clear waters.


We provide a unique opportunity to get up close with dolphins in the beautiful areas of Anna Maria Island, Tampa Bay, and Sarasota Bay. Our luxurious 2020 Regal 26 OBX accommodates only six passengers, ensuring plenty of space to relax as you experience Anna Maria Island dolphin tours or any other excursions we're offering. Unlike typical fishing or pontoon boats, our bowrider features a shaded ultralounge and an onboard restroom for added comfort. Sun-seekers will love the oversized bow seating and easy access to sandbars. Book your adventure today!

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Why Choose Passage key dolphin tours?

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Private tour, comfortable boat, can carry up to six people, we can add a second boat for a larger group.

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Customizable tour.

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Plenty of things to do; fun for all ages.

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Complimentary bottle of water, adult beverages and coolers are welcome aboard, except red wine.

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Local boat captain, bringing a fully-narrated tour.

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Customer Reviews

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★★★★★

Marvellous experience. Great for the kids and adults. Relaxing, fun, informative. Value for money and best of all - no queues, no other people jostling for position. Treated really well and felt looked after. Got some great pics too!


B METCALFE

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★★★★★

Highly recommend!! Bruce was the best. We got to see dolphins and had them swim with our boat. Bruce and his wife were super friendly and held a great conversation. Very knowledgeable about the animals and the island. Great with the kids as well. Definitely worth the money.


Ashley Graves

★★★★★

We had an awesome day!!! Bruce and his wife are so down to earth and welcoming!! Bruce let my daughter drive the boat! We saw dolphins, manatees and we saw all kinds of cool things while snorkeling!


KC

★★★★★

Bruce is the dolphin whisperer! Truly, though, if you’re looking for a private boating experience with a personable captain in a beautiful, comfortable setting, look no further.


My daughters, 10 & 8, had an amazing time watching dolphins “come play” in our boat wake, say hi to snoozing manatees, and try snorkeling for the first time. I highly recommend Bruce and this experience to Anna Maria novices and experts alike.


Nicole Warshauer

★★★★★

Our family of 4 had a great time! We did the 4 hour snorkel trip and loved every moment. We felt safe and very comfortable with Captain Bruce. We got to see dolphins on our way to and from Edgemont Key. We also had a relaxing time at the sandbar. Highly recommend!


Courtney Kreider

★★★★★

My husband and I used Captain Bruce to tour Egmont Key and go snorkeling. We enjoyed his knowledge and his great personality. Really made our experience amazing.


Olivia Whitebook

★★★★★

We decided to find a private tour at the last minute and we found Bruce, he's an amazing captain and he got the Dolphins to follow his boat which other boats cannot do, we had an amazing time at the sandbar snorkeling. His boat is very spacious and clean and we loved the time we spent with Bruce. Can't wait to come back and we definitely going to book him again. My family thanks you for an amazing time!


C Monz

★★★★★

Had a wonderful experience. Great tour of the island lots of sandbars to see. We seen lots of dolphins, sea urchins, crabs, shells and sand dollars. Bruce was very nice and knowledgeable on any questions we had. Would definitely book again! Very nice boat


Jessica Swain

★★★★★

Had a great time with Capt. Bruce ands his wife. He was very attentive and friendly making sure we had a good time. He has a very nice boat and knew how to get dolphins to follow us, something the other dolphin watching boats couldn’t do. Great experience.


Dan Hubbard

★★★★★

Late review, but we went on the snorkel tour at egmont key in November and it was a lot of fun! We didn’t snorkel due to the cold weather and merky water from the hurricane, but they made our experience so much fun! We saw egmont state park (so many tortoises!) and got back on the boat with time to spare and we’re able to see multiple dolphins all up close! Great time!


Laura Nick

★★★★★

Marvellous experience. Great for the kids and adults. Relaxing, fun, informative. Value for money and best of all - no queues, no other people jostling for position. Treated really well and felt looked after. Got some great pics too!


B METCALFE

★★★★★

Highly recommend!! Bruce was the best. We got to see dolphins and had them swim with our boat. Bruce and his wife were super friendly and held a great conversation. Very knowledgeable about the animals and the island. Great with the kids as well. Definitely worth the money.


Ashley Graves

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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Can you handle large groups?

    Yes, we can add a second boat to accommodate groups up to 12. Contact us for details.

  • What does Private Tour mean?

    It’s just you and your guests we don’t mix groups.

  • Can we bring our own cooler and adult beverages?

    Yes, we just ask no red wine or anything that will stain carpet or seats.

  • What should we bring?

    We recommend water shoes, polarized sunglasses, non spray sunscreen, towels, food and drinks.

  • I have a group of 7 can we just pay for an extra person?

    No, the Coast Guard has limited private charters like ours to 6 people max.

  • I have a group of 7 but one is a child under 3 does he/she count?

    Yes, the Coast Guard considers even a one month old child as one passenger, and two five year olds are two passengers. Sorry, it’s not our rule.

Questions About A Tour?

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