spirit cruises anna maria island | boating snorkeling sightseeing

Enjoy a fun-filled excursion you’ll never forget!

The Best Way to Explore Anna Maria Island

Welcome to ‘Spirit’ Cruises Anna Maria Island

We’re a small business offering boat rental and custom private charters to people who wish to visit Anna Maria Island, Florida. They’re perfect for the following:

Sunset Cruises
Snorkeling Trips
Paddle Boarding

Fishing
Dolphin and Manatee Tours
Shelling
Boat Rental

Bachelorette’s
Island Hopping
Beach Baptisms
Church Outings

For your convenience, we provide a cooler and ice. Because we value your safety and well-being, our captains are certified practitioners of first aid and CPR. Contact us today!

Meet Your Captain

Master Captain Laura Williams

Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, I waved goodbye in 2005 and "Hello" to beautiful Bradenton, Florida. With my toes in the sand (or somewhere in the water), the transition was a dream come true.

My passion for others, our environment, and the spectacular marine life residing in our beautiful waters inspired me to become a USCG Captain. With my help, you can enjoy the perfect opportunity to get in the water and off the island. Let me give you a new perspective on Anna Maria Island and its best-kept secrets. We'll go behind the scenes where you'll see marine life in its natural habitat, snorkel, island hop, eateries you never knew existed and visit after your day on the water!

Aside from Anna Maria Island, our charters run the Intracoastal Waterway, the Gulf of Mexico, and Cortez Fishing Village. We're always on the go for manatee, dolphin and showing you the best places to snorkel, paddle board and explore. From boating to snorkeling, fishing, swimming, dolphin and manatee watching to sightseeing, we have you covered. We provide snorkeling gear, beach toys, floats, nets and buckets. Experience it all with ‘Spirit' Cruises. Private charters from $300 for four passengers and we accommodate up to six.

We look forward to meeting your family and friends. Let’s make your vacation an experience you’ll always remember!

Mission Statement

“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left then you will be successful in everything you do.” (Joshua 1:7)

Customer Testimonials

“Great experience with ‘Spirit’, highly recommend!” Water was beautiful, Captain Laura and her Mate Steve were very informative and Fun to explore the islands and wonderful with our 2 girls! Thank you so much for the adventure.