Who’s ready for some island adventure?
An Anna Maria Island stay means endless opportunities to dive into thrilling water sports that will get your heart racing and your smile beaming.
Start your morning with a splash on a banana boat ride. Both Anna Maria Banana Boats and AMI Adventures Banana Boat Rides offer wild, laugh-out-loud fun perfect for teens, older kids—and yes, adults, too. You will get wet, you might fall off, and you’ll absolutely end up grinning ear to ear.
For an unforgettable ride across our sparkling waters, book a Jet Ski tour with AMI Adventures. Your guided trip will wind through the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay, Anna Maria Sound, and Palma Sola Bay, with the chance to spot dolphins, manatees, seabirds, and more. You’ll even stop at a hidden sandbar for some island magic.
Prefer to chart your own course? Visit Coastal Water Sports AMI, a family-owned Brandon Beach outfitter that rents Sea Doos, Hobie sailboats, and paddleboards. Sea Doos can be rented by the half-hour, while other gear is available by the hour.
Want to explore beneath the waves?
Make a splash with AMI Escapes Boat Tours on their half-day sandbar adventure. You’ll enjoy underwater scooters, snorkeling, large play floats, and plenty of time in the crystal-clear waters surrounding Anna Maria Island.
Or take your snorkeling experience up a notch with a three-hour excursion from Scuba Ethan’s Outdoor Adventures. You’ll head to Egmont Key Island for a hidden snorkeling spot, where subtropical fish swim through sunken forts and sand dollars carpet the seafloor. They also offer PADI-certified scuba instruction for those ready to dive deeper.
Feeling adventurous in the sky instead of the sea?
Book a flight with AMI Parasail in Holmes Beach. This 90-minute trip includes 10–12 minutes soaring 500 feet above the Gulf. Launch and land right from the back of the boat for a smooth, dry landing—or request a refreshing dip before you return.
No matter which adventure calls your name, Anna Maria Island is ready to deliver the thrill, the beauty, and the memories you’ll treasure long after you’re back on shore.