- What you'll do
- Relaxed evening sail as the sun goes down
- Best for
- Couples, families & special occasions
- You'll see
- Sunset colors, dolphins, seabirds
- Trip length
- 2–3 hrs (evening)
- Pace
- Pure relaxation
- Price
- $300–$600
Encounter Dolphins, Manatees, and More in Their Natural Habitat
Wildlife Tours around Tampa Bay and Anna Maria Island
Choose Your Wildlife Tour Adventure
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Tampa Bay and Anna Maria Island with our customized wildlife tours. Led by experienced captains, these excursions take you to the best locations for spotting dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, and an incredible variety of birds.
Each tour is led by knowledgeable local guides, like Captain Laura King, who has spent years exploring these waters and knows the best spots for close encounters with wildlife. A highlight of the tour includes a visit to Egmont Key, where you may spot the island's resident tortoises as they roam freely along its sandy paths.
What's Included
- Licensed, experienced captain and fully equipped boat.
- Comfortable seating for up to six passengers on a 24' Carolina Skiff.
- Bottled water and a cooler with ice (space available for personal food and drinks).
- Paddleboards ($50): Bring up to four paddleboards to explore the sandbars and shores.
- Expert guides to ensure safety and fun.
- Snorkel & Beach Gear with iFloat ($50): Includes snorkel equipment, beach toys, and a giant foam pad for lounging and playing in the water.
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3-Hour Wildlife Tour
A quick and scenic adventure to spot dolphins and manatees, ideal for families or groups with limited time.
$ 400 up to 6 ($50/person more than 4) -
4-Hour Wildlife Tour
Explore the waters around Anna Maria Island and Egmont Key for a more in-depth wildlife experience.
$ 500 up to 6 ($50/person more than 4) -
5-Hour Wildlife Tour
Combine wildlife viewing with time to relax or explore additional islands for an unforgettable outing.
$ 600 up to 6 ($50/person more than 4) -
6-Hour Wildlife Tour
A full wildlife immersion that allows for extended exploration and opportunities to spot diverse species.
$ 700 up to 6 ($50/person more than 4)
What You'll See
- Marine Life: Dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, and rays.
- Birds: Pelicans, egrets, ospreys, herons, and more.
- Egmont Key Tortoises: Watch these fascinating creatures as they roam freely.
- Fish and Sea Life: Tropical fish, crabs, and occasional sightings of larger species like rays.
Sunset · Wildlife · Snorkeling · Island
How This Excursion Compares
Still deciding? Here's how this trip stacks up against our other excursions.
| Sunset Cruise Unwind at golden hour — the most laid-back trip we run. | You're viewing Wildlife Tour Get up close with Tampa Bay's wildlife — a hit with kids. | Snorkeling Get in the water — snorkel gear included for the whole boat. | Island Cruise Build your own day — beaches, shelling & paddleboarding. | |
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| What you'll do | Relaxed evening sail as the sun goes down | Search for dolphins, manatees & sea turtles | Snorkel clear-water reefs & sandbars | Hop secluded islands & sandbars, fully customizable |
| Best for | Couples, families & special occasions | Families & first-time visitors | Active groups & adventurous families | Groups wanting a custom day on the water |
| You'll see | Sunset colors, dolphins, seabirds | Dolphins, manatees, turtles, shore birds | Tropical fish, turtles, Egmont & Passage Key | Egmont Key, Passage Key, sandbars & shelling spots |
| Trip length | 2–3 hrs (evening) | 3–6 hrs | 3–6 hrs | 3–6 hrs |
| Pace | Pure relaxation | Easygoing | Active | Mix of relaxing & active |
| Price | $300–$600 | $400–$700 | $450–$750 | $400–$700 |
| Explore Sunset Cruises | Book Now | Explore Snorkeling | Explore Island Cruises |
- What you'll do
- Search for dolphins, manatees & sea turtles
- Best for
- Families & first-time visitors
- You'll see
- Dolphins, manatees, turtles, shore birds
- Trip length
- 3–6 hrs
- Pace
- Easygoing
- Price
- $400–$700
- What you'll do
- Snorkel clear-water reefs & sandbars
- Best for
- Active groups & adventurous families
- You'll see
- Tropical fish, turtles, Egmont & Passage Key
- Trip length
- 3–6 hrs
- Pace
- Active
- Price
- $450–$750
- What you'll do
- Hop secluded islands & sandbars, fully customizable
- Best for
- Groups wanting a custom day on the water
- You'll see
- Egmont Key, Passage Key, sandbars & shelling spots
- Trip length
- 3–6 hrs
- Pace
- Mix of relaxing & active
- Price
- $400–$700
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