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    Private Egmont Key Boat Tour to Fort Dade & Lighthouse

    Cruise to Egmont Key State Park to explore Fort Dade and beachcomb for shells

    4.8 stars• 382 reviews

    Duration

    3 Hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Paddle board, cooler, water

    Highlights

    Explore Egmont Key State Park on a relaxed 3-hour guided excursion, with time for history and shoreline wandering. Visit the 1858 lighthouse grounds and the Fort Dade ruins, and scan the beaches for shells.

    • Explore the grounds around the 1858 U.S. Coast Guard–maintained lighthouse
    • Investigate the historic Fort Dade Spanish–American War ruins
    • Stroll Gulf beaches and search for shells
    • Watch for native gopher tortoises on the island and dolphins along the cruise
    • Enjoy a low-key outing that blends history and beach time

    What's Included

    • Paddle board
    • Shelling buckets and nets
    • Ice cooler
    • Drinking water

    Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final; no cancellations, refunds, or rescheduling. Optional Bad Weather Guarantee costs $99. Customer-initiated rescheduling has a $100 fee and isn’t allowed within 14 days unless unsafe weather; mechanical issues reschedule free.

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    FAQs

    Bring sunglasses, a thin quick-dry towel, and sunscreen (no spray-on, no oils, no zinc products). Wear a swimsuit or appropriate clothing, shoes that can get wet, and a hat. Pack any extra drinking water you need, plus snacks/food (no Cheetos). Consider insect repellent, sun protection, and a wallet with cash for potential stops and optional captain tip.

    Your trip includes a paddle board, shelling buckets and nets, an ice cooler, and drinking water.

    Tipping isn’t required, but the operator suggests 15% to 25% in cash if you choose to tip.

    Experience provided by Crysten's AMI

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    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
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    Captains Lane, Jeremy, and the rest of the crew here have built a strong reputation for making people feel genuinely looked after on the water. Tours range from dolphin and sandbar excursions to a pub crawl that somehow manages to be fun even in a rainstorm. Guests consistently mention knowledgeable guides who share local history, take photos, and never rush the experience. Wildlife sightings, including manatees, sharks, stingrays, and dolphins, come up again and again, suggesting the captains know exactly where to go. Repeat bookings tell their own story, with several families already planning a third or fourth trip. The booking process gets praised as smooth and accommodating, and the relaxed, unhurried pace on the water seems to resonate with most travelers. A few one-off complaints exist in the reviews, but they read as isolated and don't reflect the overwhelming pattern here. For a day on the water around Anna Maria Island, this crew is hard to beat.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We had an absolutely incredible experience with Crysten’s AMI Boat Tours! Our captain, Lane, was exceptional—knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and made the entire trip so much fun! He truly went above and beyond to make our day on the water unforgettable. We even got to find sand dollars and starfish, which made the experience even more special! It was such a fun adventure and definitely a highlight of our trip. If you’re looking for an amazing day on the water, BOOK THIS TOUR! You won’t regret it. We will absolutely be back!

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    tiffany Dockter

    August 27, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had an absolutely incredible experience with Crysten’s AMI Boat Tours! Our captain, Lane, was exceptional—knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and made the entire trip so much fun! He truly went above and beyond to make our day on the water unforgettable. We even got to find sand dollars and starfish, which made the experience even more special! It was such a fun adventure and definitely a highlight of our trip. If you’re looking for an amazing day on the water, BOOK THIS TOUR! You won’t regret it. We will absolutely be back!

    Photo of tiffany Dockter

    tiffany Dockter

    August 27, 2026

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