Dolphin Tours in Sarasota at a glance
- Our pick: Anna Maria Island: Dolphin Sunset Boat Tour Sarasota, US$ 58 per person (2h, 4.92★ · 444).
- Top rated: Anna Maria Island: Sunset Kayak Tour with Dolphins & Guide, US$ 60 per person (2h, 4.99★ · 163).
- Best value: Anna Maria Island: 2-Hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour & Wildlife, US$ 55 per person (2h, 4.91★ · 421).
Price per person across the 4 options priced per person: US$ 55–US$ 65 (median US$ 58). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 9.
Of the 9 options: 7 with live guides in English, 9 with free cancellation, 9 with instant confirmation, 2 kid-friendly, 5 private and 8 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Dolphin Tours in Sarasota
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9 options
Anna Maria Island: Dolphin Sunset Boat Tour Sarasota Sunset boat tour from Anna Maria Island with dolphin and manatee spotting in Sarasota's Gulf Coast back bay. Small groups, experienced guide, 6-passenger minimum. Every day · 16:00 and 16:30 · All ages ★ 4.92 (444 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 58 per person
Anna Maria Island: 2-Hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour & Wildlife 2-hour dolphin tour from Anna Maria Island with expert guide. See bottlenose dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, eagles in natural habitat. Small groups, Gulf & back bay waters. Every day · 09:00 and 12:00 · All ages ★ 4.91 (421 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Anna Maria Island: Sunset Kayak Tour with Dolphins & Guide Golden hour paddling near Anna Maria Island, dolphins swimming close, stories from local guides, and sunset views. Includes kayaks, dry bags, and all gear. Every day · Every 15 min, 15:15 to 18:15 · From age 7 ★ 4.99 (163 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
Kayak and snorkel tour Sarasota: Dolphins, manatees, shells Paddle to a shallow island in Sarasota and snorkel among fish, starfish, conchs and sand dollars. Masks, snorkels, kayaks and life jackets included. Every day · 17 start times, 09:00 to 17:45 · From age 7 ★ 4.95 (267 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Private Siesta Key Dolphin Cruise with Sandbar Stops Private captained boat cruise in Siesta Key with dolphin and manatee wildlife viewing, sandbar swimming, paddleboard floats and slide included. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 ★ 4.93 (55 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 750 per group
Anna Maria Island Boat Tour: Snorkeling, Paddleboarding, Dolphins Private boat charter around Anna Maria Island with snorkeling gear, paddleboards and a floating water mat included. Every day · 09:30 and 13:00 ★ 4.94 (31 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 585 per group
Sandbar & Dolphin Watching Cruise Sarasota: Private Boat Charter Private boat charter in Sarasota with dolphin watching, sandbar stops and snorkeling equipment included. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 17:00 ★ 5.00 (11 reviews) Duration: 3h–8h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 495 per group
Anna Maria Island Dolphin Watching Boat Tour Private Spot dolphins on a two-hour tour around Anna Maria Island with an experienced captain, spacious bathroom, and small group sizes ensuring great viewing from every deck spot. Next departure: 23 Apr 2027 ★ 5.00 (15 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 450 per group
Sarasota Dolphin Watching Sunset Cruise: Private Tours Private dolphin and manatee watching tours in Sarasota with Captain Brian and First Mate Christina. Customize your cruise with snorkeling and sandbar stops. Every day · No fixed time ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 2h–6h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 450 per group
All 9 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Maria Island: Dolphin Sunset Boat Tour SarasotaOur pick | US$ 58 per person | 2h | 4.92★ · 444 | Every day · 16:00 and 16:30 | English |
| Anna Maria Island: Sunset Kayak Tour with Dolphins & GuideTop rated | US$ 60 per person | 2h | 4.99★ · 163 | Every day · Every 15 min, 15:15 to 18:15 | English |
| Anna Maria Island: 2-Hour Dolphin Sightseeing Tour & WildlifeBest value | US$ 55 per person | 2h | 4.91★ · 421 | Every day · 09:00 and 12:00 | English |
| Kayak and snorkel tour Sarasota: Dolphins, manatees, shells | US$ 65 per person | 2h 30m | 4.95★ · 267 | Every day · 17 start times, 09:00 to 17:45 | English |
| Private Siesta Key Dolphin Cruise with Sandbar StopsPrivate | US$ 750 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 125 per person if 6 go | 4h | 4.93★ · 55 | Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Anna Maria Island Boat Tour: Snorkeling, Paddleboarding, DolphinsPrivate | US$ 585 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 98 per person if 6 go | 3h | 4.94★ · 31 | Every day · 09:30 and 13:00 | English |
| Sandbar & Dolphin Watching Cruise Sarasota: Private Boat CharterPrivate | US$ 495 per group | 3h–8h | 5.00★ · 11 | Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 17:00 | — |
| Anna Maria Island Dolphin Watching Boat Tour PrivatePrivate | US$ 450 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 75 per person if 6 go | 2h | 5.00★ · 15 | Next departure: 23 Apr 2027 | English, Spanish |
| Sarasota Dolphin Watching Sunset Cruise: Private ToursPrivate | US$ 450 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 75 per person if 6 go | 2h–6h | 5.00★ only 5 reviews | Every day · No fixed time | — |