Design your day around snorkeling, sandbars, paddling, and time on the water
6 hrs
Up to 12 people
Snorkel gear, paddle board, floats
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 12 guests.
All sales are final; cancellations, refunds, and rescheduling are not allowed. When permitted, customer-initiated rescheduling costs $100 and is unavailable within 14 days. Unsafe weather and mechanical issues are exceptions; mechanical issues may be rescheduled free.
Bring a swimsuit or appropriate clothing, wet-friendly shoes, a hat, sunglasses, a quick-dry towel, sun protection, insect repellent, drinks, snacks, and a first-aid kit if needed. Do not bring spray-on sunscreen, oils, or zinc products.
Your captain will discuss plans the day before your charter. Exact stops may change because of weather or operational needs.
Light rain or showers do not cancel the tour. The optional Bad Weather Guarantee covers refunds or rescheduling for thunderstorms, severe storms, or heavy rain lasting more than 2 hours.
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