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Coastline Dolphin & Snorkeling Excursions
12312 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209, United States
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Mi
Review №1

This was absolutely hands down one of the best experiences we have enjoyed here in Florida. The booking process was easy and the owner was very accommodating and friendly. Captain Paul was amazing! So knowledgeable and made the ride fun! He knew lots of history facts, tips for snorkeling and best of all gets the dolphins to play in the waves behind the boat. It was an amazing experience we will never forget and I truly believe couldnt have gotten with any other guide. Thanks for an awesome day on the water!

Ga
Review №2

Absolutely awesome. Worth the 4hr ride. Reasonably priced and would say this is a must if your first time going and want a bit if everything

Mi
Review №3

We had the most amazing day ever! Paul, our captain, let us plan the day that we wanted. We had the most fun ever! We saw at least 20 dolphins. Several times Paul was able to engage the dolphins in play. They swam beside us for so long, jumping and spinning and enjoying the wake of the boat. We were able to see underwater ruins, a beautiful lighthouse, and even a neat jail. I would highly recommend this trip for anyone that enjoys boat riding, dolphin watching, Snorkeling, and beautiful beaches and sand bars. I wish I could give it more than five stars!

Ma
Review №4

Incredible experience with Captain Paul. Boat was spotless, equipment worked perfectly. Captain Paul is a real asset for this business. He was extremely knowledgeable, and was the perfect host. Sightings included Osprey, Sea Urchin, Stingray, so many Dolphins. Captain Paul Had the dolphins riding our wake wave and I was able to get almost 5 minutes of video of them playing, jumping, and basically fighting to be in our wake lol. This is a must do trip. Thanks for a fabulous 4 hours Captain Paul!

Di
Review №5

We booked a 3 hour tour with Captain Paul and we could not have been more pleased. Captain Paul was professional and fun, he is so knowledgeable about the area and the marine life. We snorkeled just off Egmont Key then headed over to Passage Key where we saw tons of live sand dollars and found some cool shells. To top it off Captain Paul found dolphins and knew exactly how to get them to follow in our wake. It was amazing!!! We had a wonderful time and highly recommend Coastline. We cant wait to go again!!! Thanks Coastline and Captain Paul for a great day!!!

Sa
Review №6

5 stars does not due it justice! Its gets a 10 in our book!! This was hands down the best tour we have been on. Captain Paul was absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable and fun. He went out of his way to make sure we got to see the dolphins play and took us to find some great shells and got to see a couple sharks to! Price was very reasonable for the experience. HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! We will most definitely be returning! Thank you Captain Paul for the amazing experience!!!!

Jo
Review №7

We went on the 3 hour excursion today. A family of 4 with two teenagers. We had a great time. We had Captain Paul who was waiting on us even though we were early. He went over everything in advance. We got a history tour. Then we went snorkeling and the sand dollars were everywhere. We had schools of fish swimming around. Captain Paul got the dolphins to swim in the wake of the boat. We had a great time and will be booking a 4 hour tour next visit.

Ja
Review №8

One of the best experiences I have had. Got to see dolphins and have them ride in the wake of the boat. Only downside was a huge amount of jellyfish but it’s no fault of the captain or the company. He was able to get us into some water that was better for our experience.

Be
Review №9

This was such a fun experience for my 9 year old daughter, husband and I. Our captain was very personable and made it fun. He made sure we found the dolphins. They were jumping so close we could almost reach out and touch them. We also found a starfish while snorkeling on a crystal clear sandbar!

Mi
Review №10

What an amazing time my friend and I had! From the start, we received wonderful customer service from Kasey (and I hope I’m spelling that right) He informed me that the water had been choppy, but they were going to try to make it out the next day.We went out on the 3 hour tour, and it flew by so fast. We were greeted by Paul, as he smiled and waved at me from a distance. Paul. Oh, Paul. You wonderful captain, you. He really made us feel so welcome. We stopped twice, and he gave us history on the sites we were looking at. He was very patient with me. He gave me a few different sizes of flippers to try on, only for me to not use them in the end. (Sorry, Paul) Snorkeling was a lot of fun, and we found some very pretty shells.We had seen a few dolphins out in the water, but you could tell Paul really wanted to give us the full experience. Before we went back to the docks, he waited and circled the boat and found a group of them. They rode the wake when he sped up, and oh wow was that very adorable. Paul didn’t have to do that for us. Did I mention Paul is cool yet?Kasey was there to greet us in the end, and you could tell that both of these brave men that sail the high seas really love what they do. It shows.If you had a great time like I did, show it. Tip your captain! They are certainly worth it ️

Ad
Review №11

We rented a 4 hour private excursion for our family, and it was a wonderful experience. Our captain Paul was friendly and knowledgeable, the views were beautiful, and the snorkeling, shelling, and island were all wonderful (but warning on the island, the old fort is surrounded by mosquitoes).The dolphins really do just come up to play with the boat, we had 3 or 4 following us for about 10 minutes jumping from the water and playing in the waves. Definitely reccomend these guys!

Ji
Review №12

My family and I really enjoyed the dolphin cruise. Captain Kasey went above and beyond to make sure my family had a great experience. Great job everyone!

Kr
Review №13

This tour deserves 10 stars! THANK YOU PAUL!! Ive spent my whole life afraid of water, and I went snorkeling. Captain Paul was patient and encouraging with all 5 newbies on board (we had one who had some previous experience) and had us all in the water exploring the grass beds. We had a great time, and there was a proposal! Well be back again!! Next time well be sure to ask if you filled up. Keep on laughing Paul, until next time. Thank you Kasey, it was great to meet you as well!!

Jo
Review №14

Had a complete blast!!!! Got to see dolphins from the wake of the boat... lighthouse, snorkeling was def a great time. Finding seashells was also amazing. We had Paul as our captain and he was awesome as could be and very knowledgeable! Will def be coming back again! Thanks for a great time!!

Sa
Review №15

This trip was amazing . We did the 3 hour trip and it was well worth it. Dont worry about walking on the island and exploring the lighthouse its too hot for that. Take time riding the boat looking for manatees . Dolphins that follow you in the boat. And snorkeling near the rocks. Also theres a sand bar which I call sandollar island which has so many on the sea bed for you to pick up. 3 hour trip is your best bet . Not sure the guys name I believe it was Casey he was very nice to the kids and very funny and help and kind couldnt ask for a better trip. Thanks

Ab
Review №16

Captain Paul was great. We had a wonderful time with our family on the 4 hr excursion. Snorkeling, seeing the dolphins play in the boat wake and just riding in the boat made for a wonderful adventure! Thanks, Captain Paul!

Ja
Review №17

Absolutely an amazing experience! Captain Paul was knowledgeable, kind and great with my boys! We had the best excursion which included touring Egmont Key, snorkeling and seeing manatees and plenty of dolphins! Highly recommend doing this while visiting AMI!

He
Review №18

This was an awesome day with Captain Kasay!! He is super knowledgeable and friendly.. He helped us reschedule our trip when the weather stopped us from going the first day...He made our entire trip at the end when we hadnt seen much for dolphins on our way out to the island, on the way back he stopped when he thought he saw some and ended up playing in the wake of the boat! It was awesome and he was patient enough to allow us to have that experience

Br
Review №19

This was my second trip with Coastline Excursions and my family got to come for the first time. We all loved it. Captain Kasay was the best! He had so much knowledge and enthusiasm, which made the trip that much better! Definitely recommend

Ra
Review №20

Our snorkeling excursion was so much fun! My husband and I went on the 4-hour Egmont Key Excursion with Kasay as our guide and captain. Kasay was easy to chat with and shared all kinds of interesting facts about the islands, their history, and the marine life we were seeing. His expertise really came out when he coaxed some dolphins into swimming with the boat; he spotted a dolphin pod, navigated near them, and used the boat to make huge waves that they started to play in; they ended up following our boat for at least 5 minutes and were probably less than 6 feet away from us the whole time!If youre in the area and looking for a fun excursion to do, definitely book one with this company!! We had a great experience!

Kr
Review №21

Highly recommend! Had a great time. The ride was easy & dolphins came ride to the boat. Kasey was great!

Ju
Review №22

Our family had a great time! Its a good thing to do with kids.

Re
Review №23

Great time! Highly recommend!

Sa
Review №24

Kasay was excellent! I highly recommend him.

El
Review №25

Captain Kasay was great! Very friendly and extremely knowledgeable! The day we went out was very windy, so we werent able to go to the main sandbar, but we still got to see dolphins and went to a smaller sandbar that was really cool. If were ever down here again, well definitely be taking another one of his tours.

we
Review №26

This was the highlight of our trip. Captain Kacey was laid back and professional. We would highly recommend Coastline excursions. (We are a family of 5)

La
Review №27

High recommend Captain Kasay’s trips! The view was beautiful, saw dolphins, was a fun experience for me and my family. He’s knowledgeable and very safe. We’d definately go again.

Ma
Review №28

First...I didnt actually get to go on this adventure. After much debating, I decided to book on the 4th of July for the upcoming days. I called and Captain Kasay answered from the boat since it was a holiday and he was working solo. He gave me instructions for booking online and said he would call back later...which he did...to see if I had any questions. The following day, my husband decided we needed to leave earlier than anticipated and we would not have time to take our excursion. I called and again spoke with Captain Kasay who was very nice and encouraged us to try again next time. The money for my trip was refunded to my account within 24 hours as stated on the website.I will definitely be using Coastline Excursions next time Im in the area.

Mi
Review №29

Awesome day, highlight of our vacation. Captain Kasay knows the area well and lets you make the schedule. If you want to snorkel longer cool! If you want to explore Egmont longer cool! If you want to hang out at the sand bar cool! Cruze around looking for dolphins and other wild life, no problem. No rush take your time its really laid back. I will definitely be making a return trip to Coastline Dolphin & Snorkeling Excursions.

Aa
Review №30

Outstanding trip! Kasay is a consummate professional who knows the area extremely well! The four hour trip was a highlight of our visit to the area.

Th
Review №31

We made a stop here while on our vacation to Florida. Were from NC. Captain Kasay is an amazing guide to the area. He knows the area very well and took care of us really well! I took my 2 year old son and it was completely safe and fun for him to come along. I recommend this excursion to couples or families that are in the area!

Se
Review №32

Captain Kasay is awesome. You will not regret it. We have been on many charter trips with and without Kasay. Kasays trips are always the most fun. He is extremely polite, his boat is clean and he is just a great person.

Da
Review №33

We had an absolute blast on our excursion with Kasay. I had a group of 5 and he did a great job explaining the area and wildlife to us. We booked the 3 hour tour and it was absolutely worth it. Best on the island.

Br
Review №34

We took a 4 hour trip to Egmont with Captain Kasay yesterday and it was nothing short of amazing! He told us exactly what to expect, gave us a few options on activities to do and let us make the schedule. The boat was immaculate and very well taken care of; you can see the passion that he has when loooking at his boat for sure. We took the ride to Egmont, walked the old fort for a bit and then started going towards the sandbar. While en route, we ran into a school of 40+ stingrays!!!! We followed them for a while so we lost time at the sandbar but it was well worth it!! The icing on the cake was the ride back in; Kasay convinced a dolphin to follow us and play in the wake. The 6 of us love animals so seeing these were the highlight of our vacation! If you are in the area and have some good weather, make sure that Coastline Dolphin and Excusions is your first choice!! Thanks again, Kasay!!!!!

Ka
Review №35

My husband and I went on the 4 hour trip, and it was absolutely amazing! Captain Kasay was knowledgeable and made the trip that much better. Snorkeling, exploring Egmont Key, and the sandbar were all a blast, but my favorite part was when the dolphins followed our boat! Captain Kasay knew how to make the dolphins want to “play” and surf along the waves our boat made! My husband and I will definitely be doing this again when we come down next year!!

Ge
Review №36

Captain Kasey was very personable and cared for us all. Good boating skills and knowledge of the atea and fauna. Great trip to Egmont Key and Passage Sand bar. Saw dolphins, tortises, sea birds. Collected a ton of shells. A great time for the whole family.Do it. You’ll like it!

Re
Review №37

Made my vacation wonderful!!

Di
Review №38

Kasey was the best, I highly highly recommend!!!

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4.9 Rating
  • Address:12312 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209, United States
  • Site:http://coastlineexcursions.com/
  • Phone:+1 941-201-8429
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Tour operator
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–8pm
  • Tuesday:8am–8pm
  • Wednesday:8am–8pm
  • Thursday:8am–8pm
  • Friday:9am–5pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:8am–8pm
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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