Public Sandbar Trip Swim Relax and Explore
Overview
Discover the beauty of Anna Maria Island on this 2.5-hour Public Sandbar Trip. Cruise through the beautiful local waters to Jewfish Key or another popular sandbar, depending on tides and conditions. Once there, swim, wade in the shallow water, or simply relax and enjoy time with family and friends. Dip nets are provided for guests who want to explore the shallow waters and see what they can find. You’re welcome to bring drinks and a small cooler. Along the way, enjoy beautiful views and keep an eye out for dolphins, manatees, rays, sea turtles, and coastal birds. Wildlife sightings are always a bonus and cannot be guaranteed. A fun, laid-back way for all ages to experience Anna Maria Island from the water.
2.5-hour public sandbar trip
Swim, float, wade, and relax
Visit beautiful local sandbars
Family-friendly and great for groups
What's Included
- One of our tour boats will take you to a beautiful sandbar
Meeting Location
5325 Marina Drive
Holmes Beach, FL 34217, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Departing from Waterline Marina in Holmes Beach, your captain will take you by boat to Jewfish Key or another nearby sandbar based on the day’s tides and conditions. Once there, it’s all about slowing down and enjoying the water. Swim, wade through the shallow water, float, or simply relax with friends and family while taking in the beautiful surroundings.
We provide pool noodles for guests who want to kick back in the water. You’re also welcome to bring drinks and a small cooler aboard. Alcohol is permitted for guests 21 and older, but please no glass containers.
Along the boat ride, keep your eyes open for some of the wildlife that makes the waters around Anna Maria Island so special. Dolphins, manatees, rays, sea turtles, and coastal birds are sometimes spotted along the way. Wildlife sightings are always a bonus and cannot be guaranteed.
This is not a dedicated dolphin-watching tour. It’s a laid-back sandbar experience designed for swimming, relaxing, enjoying the water, and spending a fun day on the boat with family and friends.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-203023P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- One of our tour boats will take you to a beautiful sandbar.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Public Sandbar Trip Swim Relax and Explore is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Public Sandbar Trip Swim Relax and Explore will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- One of our tour boats will take you to a beautiful sandbar
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
