Island Boat Tours & Adventures

5.0/5 (42 reviews)

Gulf Drive South 1507, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217, United States–

Bradenton Beach, FL, United States

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26 ft

5.0/5 (42 reviews)

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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.

Popular features

Fishing license

You keep catch

Child friendly

Snorkeling equipment

Rods, reels & tackle

Popular features

Fishing license

You keep catch

Child friendly

Snorkeling equipment

Rods, reels & tackle

Rating

5.0

42 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (63)

What anglers say

100%

Great experience

100%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

98%

Recommended

85%

Caught fish

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Julianne Houska

Ohio, US

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Member since 2025

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Perfect kid friendly fishing trip!

Family Oriented Fishing (AM) on December 29, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children

Captain Louis provided our family with a fantastic fishing adventure. He was very knowledgable about the area and took
the time to teach our 2 kids the secrets to cathching fish. We also found several dolphins near the sand bar and got to
watch them play while we enjoyed the beautiful area out of the boat. Captain Louis was a great host and very patient with our kids on their first charter. We all  caught several fish and had a memorable time!

Reported catch:

Kelly Daley

Repeat angler

Pennsylvania, US

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Member since 2018

•

2 trips

5.0

Verified

New

Fun day

3 Hour fishing Trip on June 10, 2026 • 1 adult

The captain did everything I asked, we went sightseeing. we were out on a sandbar, and we did some 
fishing. and had a wonderful time. He accommodated my every need. I would recommend him for families individuals our groups of Anglers.
come with a sense of adventure.

Reported catch:

Stephanie Hosmer

New York, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Amazing Day with Captain Louis

3 Hour fishing Trip on July 18, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

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!

Christopher Cathone

Repeat angler

New York, US

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Member since 2025

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2 trips

5.0

Verified

Great Time

Family Oriented Fishing (AM) on March 31, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

Had a great day catching different types of fish and seeing dolphins. Captain Louis was great with the kids and knew exactly where to go.

Reported catch:

Lorraine Maley

Ohio, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

What Wonderful Experience

3 Hour fishing Trip on June 12, 2025 • 4 adults

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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3 Hour fishing Trip

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

Seasonal trip

(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)

US $380

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $380

Entire boat: up to 4 people

3 Hour Fishing Trip

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

3 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM

Seasonal trip

(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)

US $380

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $380

Entire boat: up to 4 people

Family Oriented Fishing (AM)

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

Seasonal trip

(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)

US $480

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $480

Entire boat: up to 4 people

Family Oriented Fishing Trip (PM)

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 4:00 PM

Seasonal trip

(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)

US $480

Entire boat: up to 4 people

US $480

Entire boat: up to 4 people

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Rating

5.0

42 reviews

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (63)

What anglers say

100%

Great experience

100%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

98%

Recommended

85%

Caught fish

All reviews (42)

Filter

Sort by: Featured

Frequently mentioned

Showing 1 – 5 of 42 reviews

Julianne Houska

Ohio, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Perfect kid friendly fishing trip!

Family Oriented Fishing (AM) on December 29, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children

Captain Louis provided our family with a fantastic fishing adventure. He was very knowledgable about the area and took
the time to teach our 2 kids the secrets to cathching fish. We also found several dolphins near the sand bar and got to
watch them play while we enjoyed the beautiful area out of the boat. Captain Louis was a great host and very patient with our kids on their first charter. We all  caught several fish and had a memorable time!

Reported catch:

Kelly Daley

Repeat angler

Pennsylvania, US

Member since 2018

2 trips

5.0

Verified

New

Fun day

3 Hour fishing Trip on June 10, 2026 • 1 adult

The captain did everything I asked, we went sightseeing. we were out on a sandbar, and we did some 
fishing. and had a wonderful time. He accommodated my every need. I would recommend him for families individuals our groups of Anglers.
come with a sense of adventure.

Reported catch:

Stephanie Hosmer

New York, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Amazing Day with Captain Louis

3 Hour fishing Trip on July 18, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

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!

Christopher Cathone

Repeat angler

New York, US

Member since 2025

2 trips

5.0

Verified

Great Time

Family Oriented Fishing (AM) on March 31, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

Had a great day catching different types of fish and seeing dolphins. Captain Louis was great with the kids and knew exactly where to go.

Reported catch:

Lorraine Maley

Ohio, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

What Wonderful Experience

3 Hour fishing Trip on June 12, 2025 • 4 adults

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. 😃😃😃

FAQs about Island Boat Tours & Adventures

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

Boat category

Catamarans

Capacity

4 persons

Boat length

26 ft

Year built

2001

Restored in

2022

Boat manufacturer

Beach Cat

Boat type

Catamaran

Engine model

Yamaha

1 x 115HP

Island Boat Tours & Adventures

Rating

Anglers' gallery (63)

What anglers say

All reviews (42)

Trip availability and prices

Rating

Anglers' gallery (63)

What anglers say

All reviews (42)

FAQs about Island Boat Tours & Adventures

The fish you can target

What is the boat like?

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