Private 4-hour sandbar and island hop with morning or afternoon departures
4 Hours
Up to 12 people
Rafts/floats, paddleboard
Set out on a relaxed 4-hour private boat charter from Holmes Beach with morning or afternoon departures. Cruise to two sandbars or islands and spend your time swimming, floating, or snorkeling with your group.
Route and sandbar stops may vary depending on weather and tidal conditions.
All sales are final; no cancellations, refunds, or rescheduling. Optional Bad Weather Guarantee costs $99 (non-refundable) and covers major storms or hurricanes that cancel your tour. Customer-initiated rescheduling has a $100 fee and is not allowed within 14 days unless weather is unsafe or there are mechanical issues.
Bring sunglasses, a thin quick-dry towel, snacks/food, and drinks. Wear a swimsuit or appropriate clothing, plus shoes that can get wet and a hat. Use sun protection, but do not bring spray-on sunscreen, oils, or “zink” products.
You get inflatable rafts and floats, a paddle board, basic snorkeling gear, nets and buckets, an ice cooler, and drinking water.
Yes. Your route and sandbar stops may vary based on weather and tidal conditions.
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
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