Island Boat Tours & Adventures
Island Boat Tours & Adventures
Island Boat Tours & Adventures offers fun-filled, family-friendly days on the water. Spend your day exploring the beautiful Anna Maria Island. Visit isolated sandbars. Swim in the clear, warm waters. And of course, fish for great inshore species.
The waters around Bradenton Beach, FL are full of tasty fish. Redfish, Speckled Trout, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, and Pompano can all be caught here, and are as great to eat as they are to catch. You can also find some of Florida’s greatest game fish like Tarpon swimming about here. The area has all the makings of the perfect day out with your family or friends.
And so does the boat! Their 26’ Beach Cat combines all the open space and shady comfort of a pontoon with the stability of a catamaran. She was completely overhauled in 2022 and now makes for the perfect family-friendly fishing platform. The large, open deck also has plenty of room for a wheelchair.
All Island Boat Tours & Adventures trips come with rods, tackle, lures, bait, and licenses for up to four anglers. If not all of you want to fish, an additional two non-anglers can join on your trip. So grab your food, drinks, sunscreen, and camera, and climb aboard with the whole family or all your friends for that perfect day on the water.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (59)
+56Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
83%
Jul 18, 2025
3 Hour fishing Trip
Amazing Day with Captain Louis
Captain Louis made our fishing trip unforgettable—especially for my 6-year-old son. He was incredibly patient, kind, and made sure my son felt like a true fisherman from the moment we boarded. With Louis’s help, my son caught grouper, pigfish, catfish, snapper, and even a blowfish! He hasn’t stopped talking about it since. If you’re looking for a fun, kid-friendly charter with someone who truly cares, book with Captain Louis. We’ll definitely be back!
Captain Louis made our fishing trip unforgettable—especially for my 6-year-old son. He was incredibly patient, kind, and made...
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Jun 12, 2025
3 Hour fishing Trip
What Wonderful Experience
We had a great time with our Captain. He showed us great fishing spots, various places around the island, and knew all about the animals is in the ocean and air. He entertained us with stories and spoke about living in Florida. We had a great time at the sandbar and swimming. 😃😃😃
We had a great time with our Captain. He showed us great fishing spots, various places around the island, and knew all about the...
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Apr 3, 2024
Family Oriented Fishing (AM)
Captain Louis was the best!
Family of 3, for fishing. Had an awesome experience, tried 3 different locations and caught enough fish to loose track of how many kinds. Caught a shark and had two others on the hook but couldn’t reel them in. Captain Louis was kind, reassuring and went out of his way to provide a great experience. Would definitely book with him again.
Family of 3, for fishing. Had an awesome experience, tried 3 different locations and caught enough fish to loose track of how...
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Pocomoke City, MD
Feb 28, 2023
Family Oriented Fishing Trip (PM)
Afternoon with Captain Joe
Can’t thank Captain Joe enough for a great afternoon. After Florida had a red algae bloom, fish were hard to come by. He worked tirelessly, trying several locations and bait options until we were successful. He was patient and knowledgeable with the different fish and how to “hook them” as they all react differently. Definitely knows the area and some of the local spots/locations. Provided some nice history of the absolutely beautiful area. The sunset alone was worth the charter.
Can’t thank Captain Joe enough for a great afternoon. After Florida had a red algae bloom, fish were hard to come by. He worked...
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Jun 17, 2024
Family Oriented Fishing (AM)
Best Family Friendly Fishing Trip
We got to catch fish, spend time on the sand bar, see dolphins and see a manatee. He’s also great for giving information about the area for other tourist attractions. Make it clear to the captain what your experience level is and how much support you need on the trip and he will be great!
We got to catch fish, spend time on the sand bar, see dolphins and see a manatee. He’s also great for giving information about...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (59)
+56Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
83%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Amazing Day with Captain Louis
3 Hour fishing Trip on July 18, 2025
Captain Louis made our fishing trip unforgettable—especially for my 6-year-old son. He was incredibly patient, kind, and made sure my son felt like a true fisherman from the moment we boarded. With Louis’s help, my son caught grouper, pigfish, catfish, snapper, and even a blowfish! He hasn’t stopped talking about it since. If you’re looking for a fun, kid-friendly charter with someone who truly cares, book with Captain Louis. We’ll definitely be back!
Captain Louis made our fishing trip unforgettable—especially for my 6-year-old son. He was incredibly patient, kind, and made sure my son felt like a true fisherman from the moment we boarded. With Louis’s help, my son caught grouper, pigfish, catfish, snapper, and even a blowfish! He hasn’t stopped talking about it since. If you’re looking for a fun, kid-friendly charter with someone who truly cares, book with Captain Louis. We’ll definitely be back!
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What Wonderful Experience
3 Hour fishing Trip on June 12, 2025
We had a great time with our Captain. He showed us great fishing spots, various places around the island, and knew all about the animals is in the ocean and air. He entertained us with stories and spoke about living in Florida. We had a great time at the sandbar and swimming. 😃😃😃
We had a great time with our Captain. He showed us great fishing spots, various places around the island, and knew all about the animals is in the ocean and air. He entertained us with stories and spoke about living in Florida. We had a great time at the sandbar and swimming. 😃😃😃
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Captain Louis was the best!
Family Oriented Fishing (AM) on April 3, 2024
Family of 3, for fishing. Had an awesome experience, tried 3 different locations and caught enough fish to loose track of how many kinds. Caught a shark and had two others on the hook but couldn’t reel them in. Captain Louis was kind, reassuring and went out of his way to provide a great experience. Would definitely book with him again.
Family of 3, for fishing. Had an awesome experience, tried 3 different locations and caught enough fish to loose track of how many kinds. Caught a shark and had two others on the hook but couldn’t reel them in. Captain Louis was kind, reassuring and went out of his way to provide a great experience. Would definitely book with him again.
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Pocomoke City, MD
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Afternoon with Captain Joe
Family Oriented Fishing Trip (PM) on February 28, 2023
Can’t thank Captain Joe enough for a great afternoon. After Florida had a red algae bloom, fish were hard to come by. He worked tirelessly, trying several locations and bait options until we were successful. He was patient and knowledgeable with the different fish and how to “hook them” as they all react differently. Definitely knows the area and some of the local spots/locations. Provided some nice history of the absolutely beautiful area. The sunset alone was worth the charter.
Can’t thank Captain Joe enough for a great afternoon. After Florida had a red algae bloom, fish were hard to come by. He worked tirelessly, trying several locations and bait options until we were successful. He was patient and knowledgeable with the different fish and how to “hook them” as they all react differently. Definitely knows the area and some of the local spots/locations. Provided some nice history of the absolutely beautiful area. The sunset alone was worth the charter.
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Best Family Friendly Fishing Trip
Family Oriented Fishing (AM) on June 17, 2024
We got to catch fish, spend time on the sand bar, see dolphins and see a manatee. He’s also great for giving information about the area for other tourist attractions. Make it clear to the captain what your experience level is and how much support you need on the trip and he will be great!
We got to catch fish, spend time on the sand bar, see dolphins and see a manatee. He’s also great for giving information about the area for other tourist attractions. Make it clear to the captain what your experience level is and how much support you need on the trip and he will be great!
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