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A compact, family-friendly 2-hour private boat tour from Anna Maria Island to Passage Key’s evolving sandbars — swim, snorkel, hunt for sand dollars and watch nesting shorebirds on a protected flat.
A compact, family-friendly 2-hour private boat tour from Anna Maria Island to Passage Key’s evolving sandbars — swim, snorkel, hunt for sand dollars and watch nesting shorebirds on a protected flat.
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Operated by Anna Maria Tours · Anna Maria, Florida
The boat eases away from the dock and the island’s rooftops shrink; salt air pushes at your face and the Gulf opens into low, bleached sand that feels like a stage for the day. In two hours you’ll cross shallow, clear water to Passage Key — a shifting sandbar where W-shaped shorelines and new fingers of sand appear after storms and tide.
easy.
2 hours.
Light: suitable for most people who can board a boat and swim short distances
The tour departs from the boat launch boardwalk near the designated car parking area; look for the large white World Cat boat flying two yellow flags.
Yes — snorkel gear is provided, along with a Sunchill 8-person float and basic flotation devices.
Infants and expectant mothers are not permitted due to the operator’s insurance and safety policy.
If weather cancels the trip, a full refund is available if canceled at least 24 hours before departure; captains may delay or cancel if conditions are unsafe.
Passage Key has shifted throughout recorded history; once a larger island it’s now a protected refuge noted for important bird habitat and ecological change driven by storms and currents.
The area is managed to protect nesting birds and sensitive marine life; visitors should avoid trampling marked areas, pack out trash, and use reef-friendly products.
Anna Maria Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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