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    Private Sandbar & Island Hopping Boat Tour in Holmes Beach

    Trade the shoreline for sandy island stops and time to play on the water

    4.8 stars• 382 reviews

    Duration

    3, 4 & 6 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 12 people

    Includes

    Floats, paddle board, snorkel gear

    Highlights

    Set out on a relaxed, guided private boat charter to sandbars and islands. Choose a morning or afternoon departure for an easygoing outing with family or friends.

    • Explore sandy beaches between stretches of cruising
    • Swim and explore shallow waters with basic snorkeling gear
    • Float on inflatables or paddle board at your stops

    What's Included

    • Inflatable rafts and floats
    • Paddle board
    • Basic snorkeling gear
    • Nets and buckets
    • Ice cooler
    • Drinking water

    Important details

    • For Premium Pontoon charters, the captain's fee and gratuity are not included in the listed price. You'll pay the captain directly, often at the dock.
    • Routes and sandbar stops may vary with weather and tides. Tours proceed in light rain or showers.
    • Arrive at the docks at your scheduled departure time.
    Split the cost with your group

    This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 12 guests.

    From$64per person
    Split with

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    FAQs

    Yes. Bring your own food, snacks and drinks for the sandbar charter; food and alcohol are not included. You may bring alcohol if you're 21 or older. Do not bring Cheetos.

    Yes. Park free on the east side of the parking lot at Kingfish Boat Ramp Park.

    Wear a swimsuit or appropriate seasonal clothing, shoes that can get wet, and a hat for your boat tour. Bring sunglasses, a thin quick-dry towel, insect repellent and extra drinking water. Bring sunscreen, but no spray-on sunscreen, oils or zinc products.

    Meeting details

    Kingfish Boat Ramp, 752 Manatee Ave, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

    Experience provided by Crysten's AMI

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    How many boats?

    Luxury Tritoon - 4 hrs

    $770.04

    1 - 6 Passengers | Private Charter

    Luxury Tritoon - 6 hrs

    $1,149.72

    1 - 6 Passengers | Private Charter

    Premium Pontoon - 4 hrs

    $846.37

    1 - 12 Passengers | Private Bareboat Charter

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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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