Snorkeling on Anna Maria Island: Design Your Own Day

Build the day around what you want to do, not around a fixed itinerary

A private charter on Anna Maria Island where you design the route (snorkeling at Egmont Key's sunken fort ruins, island hopping, watching dolphins, or anchoring at quiet sandbars) aboard a 28-foot Regal cruiser with a captain who adapts to your group's interests. Snorkeling gear and water are included. Pickup is arranged before departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private charter adventure on water

• Sign waiver before trip
• Board 28 foot Regal 26 OBX cruiser
• Snorkel sunken ruins of Fort Dade
• Explore historic Egmont Key fort
• Discover secluded island wildlife

The experience

Four hours on the water means you skip the crowded group boat schedule and decide what matters to your group. The captain meets you, learns what you want (whether that's exploring the submerged remains of Fort Dade at Egmont Key, drifting past dolphins, or dropping anchor at a sandbar with nobody else around), and builds the day around it. The 28-foot Regal 26 OBX is a luxury cruiser, not a cattle boat, so the space and the pace feel different from the start.

Egmont Key is the main draw for snorkelers: the sunken fort ruins sit in shallow water where you can see the structure clearly, and the island itself holds the remains of the historic fort above water if you want to walk it. The site draws experienced snorkelers and curious explorers, so if your group mixes skill levels, the captain can adjust: shallower spots, longer time in the water, or a shift to the sandbars and wildlife watching if snorkeling isn't the day's priority. Snorkeling equipment comes with the booking. Bring your own if you prefer it.

Water and snorkeling gear are included. You'll need to sign a waiver before the trip, which the operator provides in advance. Public transportation options are nearby if you're not driving to the dock.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• bottled water.
• captain who customizes the route to your group's interests.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Passage Key Dolphin Tours

Is this one for you?The four-hour window means you're on the water long enough to reach Egmont Key and spend real time snorkeling or exploring, but short enough to fit into a single morning or afternoon without eating the whole day. Choose this if you want to control what happens instead of following a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What can I snorkel at Egmont Key?

Egmont Key holds the sunken ruins of Fort Dade in shallow water where snorkelers can see the structure clearly, plus the historic fort remains on the island itself if you want to explore above water. The site is suitable for experienced snorkelers and curious explorers.

Can I choose what we do instead of following a set itinerary?

Yes, the captain tailors the day to your group's interests. You can snorkel, island hop, watch dolphins, relax on sandbars, or mix activities depending on what appeals to you.

What's included in the booking?

Snorkeling equipment, bottled water, and pickup are included. You'll sign a waiver before departure.

How many people fit on the boat?

The 28-foot Regal 26 OBX is a private charter, so your group books the whole boat. The operator's materials don't specify a maximum, so confirm your group size when you book.