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Each tour is a little different.
Dolphin Eco-Tours:- 2 to 3 bottles of water per person as staying hydrated is critical to having a great time out on the water.
- Bring sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses with a retaining strap.
- Don’t forget to capture your adventure with cameras, GoPro, and cell phones.
- Remember you are on a boat and may get wet.
- In the spring and fall, a light jacket is recommended.
- Bring anything you would like to eat or drink. Adult beverages are fine.
Egmont Key Tour:
- 3 to 4 bottles of water per person as staying hydrated is critical to having a great time out on the water.
- Bring sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses with a retaining strap.
- Wear shoes that you do not mind getting sandy as you will be able to walk on the beach.
- A bag to carry shells and beach finds.
- Don’t forget to capture your adventure with cameras, GoPro, and cell phones.
- Remember you are on a boat and may get wet.
- In the spring and fall, a light jacket is recommended.
- Bring anything you would like to eat or drink. Adult beverages are fine.
Egmont Key Ferry:
- This is a boat ride (shuttle) to and from Egmont Key. You will stay on the island for about 2 hours. The boat ride takes about 45 minutes out and 45 minutes back.
- Bring anything you would like to eat or drink. Adult beverages are fine ON the boat but not on Egmont Key.
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AMI Dolphin Tours implements a 24 hour cancellation policy. If you cancel more than 24 hours in advance, there will be no cancellation fee and you will be completely refunded.
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The dolphins in our area are wild, and their behavior is often unpredictable. While we are fortunate to have a large, year-round population of dolphins on Anna Maria Island, we are unable to guarantee that they will be seen on absolutely every trip. However, it is a rare exception that we do not see them.
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Wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins are active in our local waters throughout the day, regardless of time or tide. The tours that we offer include our public and private dolphin tour from the Seafood Shack Marina.
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All of our tours have limited availability. Reservations should be made as soon as you are certain of the tour and dates you are interested in. Reservations are accepted up to 12 months in advance.
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If the weather will make a tour unsafe or not enjoyable (heavy rain or very high winds), we may decide not to go. The weather on Anna Maria Island changes often. We usually make decisions about possible inclement weather one hour prior to the scheduled departure time.
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You have a 99% chance of seeing dolphins on our private and public dolphin tours which are on our Carolina Skiff bay boat. Although you may see dolphins on our other tours, these two tours have the greatest chances.
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Yes, guides love to be requested! If your personal favorite is available, we can certainly accommodate your request.
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Yes. We recommend booking a private tour so that we can accommodate your needs and requests.
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Yes. We go out rain or shine however we will postpone or cancel a trip if the conditions are unsafe – such as lightning or very high wind.
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Yes, we welcome private groups large and small. Please call our office to set up your private group trip today.
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We do not provide transportation to our location. The Monkey Bus and UBER are the best ways to reach us.
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Yes, as long as you do not litter. Bring anything you would like to eat or drink. Adult beverages are fine.
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If you have any more questions, feel free to contact us here.