AMI Adventure Rentals is the best place to meet your rental needs on Anna Maria Island. Their adventure rentals and tickets now have a quick link to purchase attraction tickets online, and the reservations team can help you if needed. AMI Adventure Rentals provides everything from baby and beach gear to dolphin sightseeing tours. Here are some of the services they provide.
Rentals & Transportation
Get around town at your convenience with a bike rental. Men’s and women’s bikes are available at $12 per day ($60 per week). Kids can also get in on the fun. Brightly-colored bikes in pink or green are available for $10 per day. These rentals come with a coaster brake for smooth stopping, double-guard chain guard for added suspension, padded handlebars, and oversized steel frame and training wheels. Parents with small children may choose to rent a trailer, which easily hooks up to any bike, so their tots can tag along. Couples may also enjoy a tandem bike, a stylish ride for two, costing only $19 per day.
Gulf carts are also available for rent. Choose from 4, 6, or 8-passenger vehicles. Carts reach up to 25 miles per hour and are street legal. Choose between gas or electric Golf carts. Gas rentals must be picked up, but electric vehicles will be delivered to you. Renting a Gulf cart is a fun and convenient way of getting around the island to run errands or simply sightsee.
Traveling with a baby? Not to worry! AMI Adventure Rentals has all the essentials covered, so you don’t have to needlessly lug huge items from home. They provide cribs, high chairs, booster seats, and child safety gates – everything you need to ensure your baby has a safe stay on the island.
Everything you need for a great beach experience can be rented from AMI Adventure too. Rent lawn chairs, beach wagons, umbrellas, and cabanas. Special packages are available for larger families and include beach toys, pool noodles, boogie boards, Bluetooth speakers, and WiFi. For fun out on the water, consider renting a paddleboard or kayak.
To avoid the hassle of grocery shopping, AMI Adventure provides a service that does it for you! Simply select which items you want online, proceed to checkout, and cabinets will be filled with your purchases upon your arrival.
Tours & Charters
There are infinite ways to stay active on Anna Maria Island. Enjoy water sports, go fishing, or spend an afternoon wildlife watching. AMI Adventure helps you make the most of your vacation by providing a wide variety of tours and charters sure to excite the whole family.
Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island offers many great fishing opportunities, and you’re almost certain to get a catch. Fishing off Florida’s west coast, you’re likely to find gag grouper, red snapper, snook, tarpon, tripletail, yellowtail snapper, and speckled trout among others.
Private fishing charters are available for 4 hours ($500), 6 hours ($650), or 8 hours ($1500). An experienced captain will take you inshore to the Intracoastal waterways of Sarasota and Tampa Bay, where you will fish among grass flats and mangrove islands for redfish, snook, and trout. Who knows? You may catch a lot more than you bargained for; there are plenty of other species to be found!
On these charter trips, you’ll want to bring your own snacks and drinks, but tackle, rod and reels, bait, and licensing are all included in the charter price. The whole family can join; experienced and novice fishers alike are welcome!
Four-hour group fishing trips head our daily mornings and afternoons. The tour includes rods, license and fishing gear with live bait available at an additional charge. These group trips are family-friendly, so bring grandparents, parents, and kids! Call 941-822-3351 to check the next day’s availability.
Boat Charters
There’s just nothing like being out on the water. If you can’t get enough of the sea, consider booking a private boat charter. Two and four-hour charters are available for up to six people. You can sightsee, sandbar hop, snorkel, fish, or simply enjoy being at sea. A two-hour sunset tour is also available, which starts two hours prior to sunset. A maximum of 18 are allowed per tour. Costs start at $298.50 for the first six people and an additional $35 per person after that. You are welcome to bring snacks and beverages on the tour.
Egmont Key is a popular place for boaters. It’s the perfect place to go snorkeling, relax on the beach, and go swimming. The area also has a rich history. It has long been a U.S. military outpost, and during the Spanish American War, numerous formidable defenses were constructed. The ruins of these fortifications can be seen crumbling on the shoreline today.
Kayak/Paddleboard Eco Tour
If you’re tempted to rent a kayak or paddleboard but are not confident enough to test them out by yourself, join one of AMI Adventure Rentals daily kayak/paddleboard eco-tours. Meet new people, gain helpful insight from an experienced guide, and have fun!
Tours cost $50 and last for two hours. They take place at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. daily. Sunset tours are available upon request. There is room for a maximum of 8 participants, and all are requested to arrive at least 20 minutes before the tour departs. Everyone will be provided with a coast guard approved vest and whistle.
Paddleboard Yoga Class
Groups of two to five may book a standup paddleboard yoga class. Classes will be held in water that is calm and sheltered. The boards provided are bigger than normal paddleboards and easy to balance on. Anyone is welcome!
A 90-minute class costs $90. Come to the class with a swimsuit or dri-fit athletic gear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water bottle, and towel.
Parasailing
Soar over the Gulf in a private parasailing lesson. This activity is suitable for singles, doubles, or triples. You may even be lucky enough to spot a dolphin, turtle, or manatee!
The cost is $79 for 10 minutes with $10 off per person for tandem or triple flights.
Light-Sport Aircraft Flight
Get a bird’s eye view of Anna Maria Island, the Gulf, and its stunning beaches. A licensed pilot will take you up in the air with a light-sport aircraft, certified and inspected by the FAA. It is stable, safe, and incredibly fun to fly! This particular activity only allows one person at a time. A flight includes spectacular views of the Skyway Bridge, marine wildlife spotting, and low passes over the beach, water skims, and splash n go’s.
Flights last 30 minutes and cost $129. All flights depart from Kingfish Boat Ramp, 752 Manatee Avenue in Holmes Beach. If the flight must be canceled due to weather conditions, AMI Adventure has a 100 percent refund policy.
Public Dolphin Sightseeing
Every child dreams of seeing a live dolphin! The public dolphin sightseeing tour is the perfect opportunity to make your children’s dreams come true (and perhaps your own). This two-hour wildlife adventure is hosted by an experienced captain who was born and raised on Anna Maria Island. Depending on the season, you may also get to see grazing manatees.
The tour leaves daily at 2 p.m. and costs $35.
Plan Your Visit
Anna Maria Island is an amazing vacation destination that has so many things to see and do with the whole family. Check out our Anna Maria Beach Resort rental homes and plan your trip now!
Common Questions
If you are interested in services provided by AMI Adventures but would like to know a little more, here the answers to a few common questions.
Q: What are the office hours for AMI Adventures?
A: Their offices are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. They can also be contacted at 941-251-2311 or at info@amiaadventurerentals.com
Q: Do you charge advance booking fees?
A: No! Sales tax is added to each purchase, but there are no other fees.
Q: If I request a day and time for one of your tours or rentals, is the spot automatically mine?
A: All tours and rentals are subject to availability. Your reservation is pending until you receive confirmation from AMI Adventures.
Q: Do infants count when booking tours?
A: Yes, small children and infants do count.
Staying at the Resort
With so many exciting activities awaiting, start planning your vacation today! Our Beach Resort is the newest Anna Maria hotel, having only opened its doors in 2019. Choose from among 31 stylish resort rooms on the first or second floor. As one of the top resorts on Anna Maria Island, we provide amenities like a lagoon-style pool, fire pit, and stunning Gulf views. Head to the beach whenever you want; it’s just a stone’s throw away! Contact us today to learn more!
