Public Sandbar Excursion | Jewfish Key & Anna Maria Sound

Make memories and enjoy the ultimate island escape!

Looking for the best sandbar tour on Anna Maria Island? You've found it. Our 2.5-hour Sandbar Excursion is all about slowing down, getting off the beach, and spending a few hours in the warm, crystal-clear water that makes Anna Maria Island special. Whether you're visiting Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, or nearby Longboat Key, this is one of the most relaxing ways to experience Florida's Gulf Coast.

Your adventure begins at The Waterline Villas and Marina in Holmes Beach, where you'll board one of our comfortable custom tour boats and cruise the protected waters of the Anna Maria Sound Intracoastal Waterway on the way to the world-famous Jewfish Key or another beautiful local sandbar. Keep an eye out along the way, bottlenose dolphins are frequently spotted on the ride out.

Every day is a little different. Our experienced, USCG-licensed captains choose the sandbar with the best water conditions that day, so you'll always enjoy the clearest water and the best spot to relax.

Once we anchor, there's nothing you have to do, and that's exactly the point. Step off the boat into warm, shallow, turquoise water that's perfect for floating, relaxing, and soaking up the Florida sunshine. Visit with family and friends, enjoy your favorite beverage (no glass containers, please), search the shoreline for unique shells, or simply stand in the calm water and take in the views.

Feeling a little more adventurous? We provide complimentary snorkel masks and dip nets so you can explore the sandbar and discover fish, crabs, and other marine life beneath the surface. Some guests spend the whole trip exploring; others never leave their float. There's no wrong way to enjoy a day at the sandbar.

The boat ride is part of the experience, too. Along the way you may spot bottlenose dolphins, pelicans, cormorants, rays, and other wildlife that call these waters home.

Whether you're visiting solo, with family, or with friends, this shared sandbar adventure is all about relaxing, exploring, and creating unforgettable memories on the water.

• ⭐ Visit world-famous Jewfish Key or a beautiful local sandbar
• ⭐ Swim, float, and relax in warm, crystal-clear water
• ⭐ Complimentary snorkel masks and dip nets for exploring marine life
• ⭐ Search the shoreline for unique shells and treasures
• ⭐ Possible sightings of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and coastal wildlife
• ⭐ Cruise the scenic Anna Maria Sound Intracoastal Waterway