Manatee Discovery Anna Maria Island

Join our 1.5-hour guided kayak tour in Anna Maria Island to encounter manatees, dolphins, and ospreys. Discover wildlife with expert naturalists. Book your adventure today.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 8400 Manatee Ave W - If you’ve ever dreamed of spotting a manatee in its natural habitat, you’re in luck! Our Manatee Discovery Tour offers a unique kayaking experience that allows you to witness these majestic creatures up close. Led by our experienced naturalists, these small group guided eco-tours last for 1.5 hours and take place in the beautiful AMI/Bradenton area, where manatees are frequently seen. As you paddle along, keep an eye out for dolphins, ospreys, and other fascinating local wildlife that may cross your path. It’s an adventure you won’t want to miss!

Please note that we use tandem kayaks. If there is a solo customer or odd numbered group we will set up one single kayak to accommodate. We use tandem kayaks to reduce our footprint in the manatees environment making sure we do our best to not disturb them. Please call with any questions or requests.

What's Included
  • Dry bags
  • Paddles
  • Life jackets
  • Kayaks
Additional Information

If you’ve ever wanted to witness the wonder of manatees in their natural habitat, our Manatee Discovery Tour is the perfect choice for you. What sets our activity apart is the opportunity to embark on a kayaking journey specifically designed to encounter these magnificent creatures. Led by our experienced naturalists, our small group guided tours last for 1.5 hours and take place in the AMI/Bradenton area, where manatees are commonly spotted. As you explore the serene waters, keep your eyes peeled for not only manatees, but also dolphins, ospreys, and other local wildlife that may make an appearance. It’s an extraordinary experience, so come join us and create memories that will last a lifetime.

  • Travelers should bring their own water and snacks
Location
1465 Gulf Dr S
Gulf Drive South
Go to the Coquina Beach South boat ramp on Sarasota Bay at Coquina Beach. This is just south of Leffis Key Preserve and just north of the bridge that connects the southern point of Anna Maria Island to Longboat Key. We will be launching and landing our kayaks here. Please call with any questions.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Adrianne_p
Jul 16, 2024
Great trip! - We had a wonderful time on this excursion. Tommy was a wonderful guide and is very knowledgeable about the area, wildlife, manatees, and all things of the area. The stop at beer can Island was super fun. Really great shells to collect!
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Jessica_w
Jul 13, 2024
Great experience - We had a great experience, we got to see a Manatee, so fun! We had Tommy and Nick as our tour guides, they were so helpful and patience teaching out to paddle our kayak.
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Tom
Jul 13, 2024
Personalized manatee experience - The kayaking was very fun and the guided tour took us to secluded, picturesque beaches and through prime manatee spoting areas. The guides were knowledgeable, fun, and respectful of the wildlife we were around. In addition to the wildlife seen kayaking, there was also a bird sanctuary and sea turtle nesting sites at the beach stop. After the tour, the guide led us by car overland to a park where we were able to see 6 to 8 manatees feeding, watering, and living their best lives. If you want to see manatees in the wild, DO NOT SKIP THIS EXTRA EXCURSION!
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225mariap
Jul 13, 2024
manatee tour - My daughter and I took this tour and highly recommend it. We were not experienced in kayaking and had no problems. The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. We stopped at a small beach that was beautiful. They also let people follow them to a park on land by car after the tour was over. Don’t miss it. Bring water and sunscreen.
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Morgan_b
Jul 9, 2024
Lots of manatees! - We saw a ton of manatees and had some really close encounters with them. It was an awesome experience!
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Greg_s
Jul 7, 2024
Kayak morning adventure - Excellent morning kayak adventure with Tommy and Nick. We did come across one massive manatee. And other wildlife. And discovered some creeks and passages that we weren’t aware of. Would definitely recommend.
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Claudia_d
Jul 6, 2024
Great time - We had an amazing time and were able to quickly see manatees. Nick and Tommy were friendly and patient guides.
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Seannah_a
Jun 29, 2024
Great experience!!!!! - My husband and I went out this morning and we had a blast. Tommy is fantastic, communicative and knowledgeable. Thanks Tommy, was such a blast and we will definitely see you again.
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Jennifer_h
Jun 27, 2024
Great experience - We had an awesome time with Tommy and Evan. They were super helpful and went over and above to make sure that we could have a good experience. Both were super knowledgeable and easy to talk to. They also made sure we got plenty of photos to remember the experience.
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141gabbys
Jun 27, 2024
Don’t miss this trip!! - The trip was fantastic! We saw manatees, dolphins, tortoise nests, a bird hatching sanctuary and a beach from Paradise. The owner/leader had a deep knowledge of the wildlife and surrounding nature. He was terrific at engaging the group and his enthusiasm kept everyone smiling.
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