What is Anna Maria Island Adventure Rentals?
For the best and most expansive range of rentals, look no further than Anna Maria Island Adventure Rentals. AMIAR has a solid reputation among tourists and locals alike and has been operating on the island for years. Whatever your needs – from car services to fishing charters – give them a call!
To visit in person, the main AMIAR office is located at 102 Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach, just south of the bridge from South Bradenton.
What Does AMIAR Offer?
Golf Carts
While you may not think of golf carts as a viable means of transport around Anna Maria Island, don’t be surprised if you catch sight of a family cruising down the road in one of these streamlined, eco-friendly carts! Driving these carts on main roads is legal on roads with speed limits under 25 mph, including the entire island.
AMIAR offers both lifted and standard golf carts. Lifted golf carts are brand new and are available with both 4 and 6 seats. They are both legal and environmentally friendly modes of transport. Prices range from $425-$525.
Standard golf carts come with 4, 6, or 8 seats. When confirming your rental, you have the choice of securing a gas or electric cart. While gas carts must be picked up at the office, electric ones will be dropped off and picked up at your rental. Daily prices range from $125-$200 and weekly prices from $450-$590.
All renters must be 25 years or old and have proof of a valid driver’s license and insurance.
Bike Rentals
Avoid traffic while enjoying the sea breeze on one of AMIAR’s bike rentals. Biking around the island is incredibly safe, and there are many trails along the beach. This is by far one of the best family-friendly activities on Anna Maria Island!
AMIAR provides the following bike rentals:
- Kids’ rentals with coaster brake, double-guard chain, and paddled handlebars (starting at $10)
- Women’s rentals in 24” or 26” ($12 per day, $39 per week)
- Men’s rentals with lightweight alloy rims ($12 per day, $39 per week)
- Tandem bikes with hand-built hi-ten steel tandem frame and easy reach cruise handlebars ($19 per day, $60 per week)
- Co-pilot training attachments with freewheel design that allows the child to coast while the parent is peddling (starting from $60)
- Bike trailers with space to carry some bags and two children (starting from $35)
- Adult bikes with a child’s seat, which can hold up to 25 pounds (starting from $44)
As a general rule, bike rental prices decrease the longer you rent. To ride safely, remember helmets are mandatory for anyone under 16!
Beach Items
The highlight of any Anna Maria Island vacation is the sand and waves. However, to truly make yourself comfortable, you might need a few things, like chairs, umbrellas, or beach wagons, most of which are too big to pack in a suitcase! Make your beach day that much easier on the family by renting any of the following items:
- Beach umbrella with sand screw ($19)
- Standard 3-position beach chair ($starting from $25)
- Lay-down beach chair (starting from 25)
- Umbrella and 2 beach chairs (starting from $50)
- Beach wagon ($50)
- Beach cooler ($15)
- Canopy ($75)
Any order of $25 or more will be delivered for free to your vacation rentals on Anna Maria Island.
Baby Items
We know that the logistics of family travel can be a true challenge, especially with young children involved. Don’t worry about finding space for all your little one’s essentials; AMIAR offers everything you need to keep your baby safe and happy. Mom and Dad can rest easy!
Baby items for rent include safety gates, booster seats, high chairs, cribs, joggers, and more.
Car Services
Golf carts, bikes, trolleys – once you get to the island, there are plenty of ways to get around without a car. However, if you’re flying into one of the nearby airports, you’ll need a way to get to your vacation rental first. AMIAR provides car services to and from Tampa and Sarasota airports. A one-way, one-hour ride from Tampa during peak hours (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.) costs $144 and provides for up to 3 people. From Sarasota, a one-way, 30-minute ride costs $60. All transport is clean, safe, reliable safe, and comfortable!
Plan Your Next Visit
Among our many Anna Maria Island vacation rental listings, we offer beach bliss – beachfront condos and houses, private swimming pools, stunning natural scenery, and more. Once you book with us, your vacation will be made that much easier. All that’s left is to plan all the exciting adventures you are sure to have!
Boat Rentals
For those looking to get out in the sun and waves, make a booking for one of AMIAR’s boat rentals. Boat rentals travel from the Cortez Bridge south to the Ringling Causeway Bridge at the south end of Sarasota Bay. Renters will be able to enjoy wildlife viewing and fantastic beaches along the way.
Rents have three options: Half-day morning rentals from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., half-day afternoon rentals from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and full-day rentals from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
All renters must provide a valid driver’s license and credit card, as well as a $500 security deposit. Boat operators born after January 1, 1988, must pass a boating course before operating a vessel. If you prefer, guides and captains can also join you on deck for an additional fee.
Fishing Charter
Book a 4-, 6-, or 8-hour fishing charter that takes you along the Intracoastal waterways of Sarasota and Tampa Bay. An experienced captain will help you make a catch among the luscious local grass flats and mangrove islands where you are likely to find Redfish, Snook, and Trout. Sarasota Bay’s artificial reefs also boast a variety of Snapper, Grouper, and many other species.
Costs for fishing charters are $500, $700, and $1200, respectively. Serious anglers may opt for the inshore and offshore sportfishing charters, an all-inclusive, premier fishing charter.
As a more economical option, family-fun fishing costs $55 per person for two hours. It takes families to the Sandbar, Jewfish Key, and through the Longboat Pass. Catch and release only within shallow waters. This is an excellent experience for young anglers!
Private Activities & Tours
AMIAR can help you experience all the very best natural beauty Anna Maria Island has to offer. Enjoy AMI’s stunning sunset on a private two-hour sunset trip. The price starts at $325 for up to 6 people, with $35 for each additional guest.
The Circle Island Tour takes guests on a scenic journey north from the dock at Bradenton Beach Marina, past Bean Point, just south of Egmont Key, and around the west side of Anna Maria Island along pristine Gulf Beaches. Along the way, guests pass over the sunken sugar barge, “Regina,” and when the water is clear enough, you can still see the shipwreck below! Wildlife also abounds, and dolphin sightings are common! Overall, the cruise lasts for 2 hours and costs $240 for up to 4 people, with each additional person costing $60. Cruises take place on Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Island Pearl is available for private charters in and around Anna Maria Islands for parties or other special occasions. Costs start at $700 for up to 20 passengers, with each additional guest costing $30. The boat holds up to 49 passengers! Suppose you need to cater any special events or simply don’t want to cook for yourself. In that case, AMIAR even provides private chef services. Prices vary upon party size and the number of meals. However, the food certainly won’t disappoint! Chef Mica was a chef at many award-winning restaurants before starting her private career.
Guided Activities & Tours
Explore the great outdoors on the Sandbar Express, which includes a stop to the sandbar near Jewfish Keys. You can snorkel, shell, or just kick back and relax. Tours last for 2 to 3 hours.
For $90, enjoy a 90-minute paddleboard (SOP) yoga class. Boards are specially made for yoga to ensure your stability. Immerse yourself in nature while connecting body and mind.
Additionally, you can book a parasailing excursion, public sunset tour, public dolphin tour, or beach horseback riding. All are great activities for the entire family!
Where to Stay?
While planning your Anna Maria Island adventure, you undoubtedly are searching for the best place to stay, somewhere you and the entire family can crash after an exciting day exploring the island and its surroundings.
