Family-friendly snorkeling on Anna Maria Island with gear included
3 Hours
Up to 6 people
Snorkel gear, paddle board
Snorkel the calm waters off Anna Maria Island on a relaxed, hands-on trip designed for all ages. Look for colorful reef fish, wild sand dollars, and starfish as you explore together.
All sales are final; no cancellations, refunds, or rescheduling. Optional Bad Weather Guarantee costs $99 (non-refundable). Customer-initiated rescheduling fee is $100 and not allowed within 14 days of your tour except for unsafe weather conditions or mechanical issues.
Bring sunglasses, a thin quick-dry towel, and sunscreen (no spray-on, oils, or zinc products). Come dressed in a swimsuit or appropriate clothing, wear shoes that can get wet, and consider a hat. You can also bring extra drinking water, snacks/food (no Cheetos), and a wallet with cash for potential stops.
Basic snorkel gear is included, and you may bring your own snorkel gear if you prefer.
Your snorkeling charter includes a paddle board, shelling nets and buckets, an ice cooler, and drinking water.
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.
Crystal’s AMI Boat tours was great! This was our first time on the island and we decided to book a sunset cruise the first night we were there. We’re so happy we did! Captain Lane was very accommodating, friendly and informative about all things AMI related! We had a relaxing boat ride and saw a beautiful sunset. Captain Lane was also able to give us great recommendations for restaurants and other things to do while we visited. I would highly recommend adding this to your itinerary if you’re visiting AMI! You won’t regret it!
Gina Franchina
July 5, 2026
Crystal’s AMI Boat tours was great! This was our first time on the island and we decided to book a sunset cruise the first night we were there. We’re so happy we did! Captain Lane was very accommodating, friendly and informative about all things AMI related! We had a relaxing boat ride and saw a beautiful sunset. Captain Lane was also able to give us great recommendations for restaurants and other things to do while we visited. I would highly recommend adding this to your itinerary if you’re visiting AMI! You won’t regret it!
Gina Franchina
July 5, 2026