Venice Island Boat Tours
Turquoise Gulf water and a white sandbar off Venice, Florida
Dolphin & Sandbar Tour

Wild pods and white sandbars — all in one trip.

Cruise with the pods, then anchor at the shallow sandbars surrounded by beautiful water. Our captains know exactly where to find the local bottlenose dolphins and pick the best sandbar for swimming and floating. Captain-led and tailored to your group.

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Dolphin sightings

Our captains know exactly where to find the dolphins and position the boat for up-close views of the local bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat.

Sandbar stops

We anchor at the shallow sandbars surrounded by beautiful water — swim, wade, or just float.

Beautiful water

Boat positioning for the best light, safe wildlife distance, and dreamy backdrops.

Calm inshore route

Great for kids, grandparents, and anyone who prefers a smooth ride. Bring lunch and drinks to enjoy on the water.

Packages

Pick your pace.

Half Day Dolphin & Sandbar

350
2 hours
  • Bottlenose dolphin watching
  • Anchor at a sandbar
  • Up to 6 guests
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Full Day Dolphin & Sandbar

775
4 hours
  • Extended dolphin cruising
  • Extended sandbar stops
  • Up to 6 guests
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All tours are limited to 6 guests maximum per boat.

Aerial view of a curved white sandbar surrounded by clear turquoise Gulf water with small boats anchored nearby
What the Sandbar Looks Like

A slice of paradise, right off Venice.

The sandbars off Venice, Florida are long, curved strips of soft white sand that emerge in the shallow Gulf at low tide — ringed by water so clear it shifts from deep navy to bright turquoise as it nears the shore. Boats anchor steps from the sand, and the water stays shallow and warm for hundreds of feet.

It's the perfect spot to wade, float, and spend a sun-soaked afternoon surrounded by beautiful water.

Dolphins swimming in the clear turquoise water off Venice, Florida
Boats anchored at a white sandbar in turquoise Gulf water off Venice, Florida
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