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Phone: 941-465-8624

200 BRIDGE STREET BRADENTON BEACH FL, 34217

Sarasota Bay's premier wildlife tour through the pristine intracoastal waterways during a fully narrated 90 minute adventure. Join us while we explore the waters and the beautiful dolphins, manatees, rays, and other wildlife that inhabit them.

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WE GUARANTEE YOU WILL SEE DOLPHINS! We are proud to be operating the area’s #1 eco-tours since 2014 and we’d love to share our pristine waters with you!

WE OFFER TOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK AT: 9:00am, 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, 5:00pm and Sunset

During the tour through the stunning waters of Anna Maria Island, we will provide a fully narrated experience while we look for dolphins, manatees, fish, rays, and other wildlife.

THIS TOUR IS GREAT FOR ALL AGES!

TAKE A RIDE ON THE INLET EXPLORER A 28-passenger U.S. Coast Guard inspected vessel that provides the perfect viewing platform for our trips.

All seats are cushioned and covered and there is a forward viewing area. Passengers can comfortably walk around during the tours to explore wildlife in all directions.

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“ Captain Mike kept his distance but we still had an amazing view since the dolphins were the ones coming to us. ” in 19 reviews

“ We had first mate Christina and like others have said, she is very knowledgeable and fun. ” in 7 reviews

“ We've been here all our lives and never went on a dolphin tour , family down visiting prompted us to go and we are very happy we did! ” in 9 reviews

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200 Bridge St

Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

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Paradise boat tours was a blast! An hour and a half was exactly enough time. Captain Mike and 1st mate Erin were quite knowledgeable about dolphins and their habitats. They were both very personable and hospitable on the boat. Felt very safe and comfortable. We saw lots of dolphins! Thank you Mike and Erin!

Being from Colorado, going out on a boat was a MUST. Captain Justin and Deana were great - very friendly, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. We saw a few dolphins, but wildlife is wild and we can't tell them where to be at a certain time. We still enjoyed our ride and talking with Deana about the area. She pointed out the best restaurants, we spotted a tarpon fish and were able to see many birds nesting on an island. It was definitely worth the money and very enjoyable. I would have liked to see a manatee, but it wasn't the right season, the water was still too cold. I wish we spotted more dolphins and got to see them closer.

We had an amazing experience with Paradise Boat Tours! Jessica and Chad were super friendly, engaging, and knowledgable boaters/guides. The boat even has a light equipped to help take great sunset photos. This was an amazing, unique family experience. We were told that it would not be guaranteed to see dolphins as close as we did, so do not expect that, but we lucked out and the dolphins swam right next to our boat! Either way, prepare to see one of the best sunsets in your lifetime! Additionally, my sister dropped her expensive sunglasses in the water before the boat ride, and she thought they were gone forever... a week later, Jessica had contacted my sister and told her that they went diving for the sunglasses, found them, and would ship them out to her! Paradise Boat Tours is a must-do boat tour in Florida!

This has been one of the best parts of our vacation on AMI! We had a blast with Captain Justin and First Mate Christina and got to enjoy a gorgeous, sunny day and see dolphins and manatees! They know so much about the animals and it's clear that they love what they do and the area they call home. We will be back!

What a fun time! We decided to take the sunset cruise. We arrived promptly and departed on time. The captain and mate were pleasant and guided the dolphin watching experience. Apparently we were a one in a million experience where the dolphins were especially playful and showing off. We brought our own drinks and tapas to enjoy while sighing these beautiful mammals. The seating was comfortable and not overcrowded. Views of the sunset were unbeatable! I recommend this experience for all ages. On the way in or on the way out, stop in at the oyster bar AMOB for $3.50 house margaritas.

Absolutely fantastic- captain Justen and mate Kristina and dolphin ldog Koa absolutely fantastic turned about turned out to be the highlight of our trip . Simply great

Kristina & Captain Justen were awesome during the sunset cruise! Their knowledge was so much fun to listen to and they were great with adults & kids!

Went on a Subset cruise and it was so fun - we were able to see quite a few dolphins and took some amazing pictures. Mike and Christina were both amazing!! Would highly recommend!!

This was our second time of taking a dolphin tour with Paradise Boat Tours. I enjoyed it just as much this time as I did the first time. Captain Mike and his first mate, Erin, are very informative on the marine life and the history of the island and made the trip very enjoyable. We saw several dolphins and baby dolphins and a ray. I would recommend them as your go-to dolphin tour company.

This is a must do if you want a great experience. We went on the sunset trip with captain chis and beth. They were awesome and made the ride so much fun. This was our first time and it was our 32nd anniversary. We can not wait to come back and take this ride again.we will ask for chris and beths boat as they are great. All i can say is the sunset ride is a myst do on your list. Thanks again Chris and Beth.

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