Our experience was absolute perfection. Jenni is phenomenal in every way! She was unbelievably…read morekind, informative, patient, explorative, caring and compassionate. She is a wealth of knowledge and knew when to be hands-on helpful and when we were content to just take in the beauty around us. We had four adults and two kids and she was a pro with us all! We saw several pods of dolphins, manatees, and birds galore! She is a gem and booking a charter with her is an absolute must!

We had a great trip with Jenni a couple weeks ago! Everything as expected, and she knows the area…read moreso well.

George & Carlos were fantastic hosts We had a wonderful…read moretime Found lots of sea shells even saw a few dolphins

Captiva Cruises was a unique experience. The front desk initially felt a bit dismissive when we…read morewere trying to decide which cruise to book, and it almost made us pass--but we're so glad we didn't. We ended up booking the dolphin cruise, and it was absolutely worth it. Carlos was knowledgeable, funny, and clearly knew exactly where to find the dolphins. We got an amazing show, learned a lot of local history, and truly loved the experience. In the end, we were so glad we went on the cruise!

Great boat ride, very friendly staff. The food at the restaurant is just okay. Needs seasoning…read more But wait staff is friendly.

A few hours on the water with Captain Brian made for a perfect day. I love working with locals…read morebecause you know the money is taking care of families, and you learn so much more than from corporate charters. Capt. Brian has been doing his thing for over 30 years and it shows. I learned a lot and felt like I made a friend. I will definitely return next time I'm on vacation. Thanks Brian.

What a fabulous way to spend a few hours on the water in our little slice of paradise. The captain…read moreand crew were as chill as can be . Music was on point . Highly recommended, whether you live here or are just visiting. Do not sleep on this adventure .

We had a great trip on the Copacetic! Great music and drinks, friendly captain and staff! Very…read morerelaxing!

Had an amazing private dolphin and shelling tour this week with Jessica & Rob. Jessica was…read morefantastic to work with throughout the booking process and was communicative, prompt, and helpful! Our day on the water was wonderful - we saw 4 dolphins (including one baby!), white pelicans, and enjoyed shelling at the end of Lover's Key State park! Jessica and Rob made the experience memorable, fun, and safe. Highly recommend for your charter needs!

Had a great time taking the kids out on a dolphin cruise in the back bay, Jessica and Rob are very…read moreknowledgeable and we had dolphins jumping out in the boat's wake.

Amazing tour with Captain Paul and his wonderful wife! The water and weather was perfect, as was…read moreour tour. We collected SO MANY shells and sand dollars on Cayo Costa. We also saw so many birds -- a birder's dream! He also took us to North Captiva Island Club. And not just once but twice, we saw dolphins as we were heading out to sea and then again towards the end of the day when dolphins jumped our wake as we headed to Sanibel lighthouse. Honestly, couldn't have asked for more! Highly recommend Captain Paul of Cape Captains!

Captain Paul is amazing! Took my girlfriend and our friends on a boat tour and it was sooo fun!…read morePaul took us island hopping! We went to a beautiful island with a legendary restaurant called "Cabbage Key" (the food and vibes were amazing!!!) Loved the ambiance and tropics! We also went shelling on another secluded island! Got a few souvenirs. And the best part was when we saw dolphins, Paul knew how to maneuver the boat so the dolphins started jumping and swimming in our boats wake. 4-5 dolphins were literally jumping in the wake behind the boat 2 feet from us!!! It was a story to tell !!! Thanks Paul !!! We would definitely do it again !!! Paul is super nice, fun, and he truly cares about his guests !!!

Our tour guide was so Knowledgeable about the area. She…read morehelped us find the best places to Shell and helped me know what to look for based on the information I gave us.

I chose this particular boat tour due to the rave reviews…read more First of all there was no stand or building where they are located, so we walked around the parking lot and shopping center until we could get in touch with the driver. Turns out you just have to look for their truck in the parking lot. That wasn't made clear at the time of booking. It was a fine boat ride, but felt more like a water taxi than a tour. We saw dolphins on the way to go shelling which was neat... but so did every other boat in the vicinity. We only had about 1.5 hours to go shelling which wasn't nearly enough time. Keewaydin Island was beautiful but we didn't have time to enjoy it. After our boat taxi ride was over we tipped the driver $30. Mind you this ride didn't include food, drinks (other than water) or snacks. A day later we got an automated email asking us for a tip (if we hadn't already). Mind you we did NOT take a private tour- it was two groups of 3 people. The email said: "If you have not tipped * Boat captains often rely on tips as a significant part of their income, particularly in the tourism industry where tipping is customary. A 20% gratuity or Minimum of $100 per Captain on Private tours is customary for this type of tour. If the captain was amazing feel free to tip more." Excuse me? We paid $370 for 2 adults and 1 child for a less than 3 hour excursion to Keewaydin Island. They were expecting an additional $50-$75 in tips? This was by far the most expensive boat "tour" we've been on, and we've done many- Italy, Mexico, Zimbabwe, Hawaii, California, Maine, and three others in Florida. I wrote the company an email bc they send out 2-3 emails afterwards asking you to leave a review... and if it's not 5 stars to email them directly. They never responded. Two sets of my in-laws were wanting to go on a tour in the coming weeks and we told them both not to waste their money on Sand Dollar Shelling. So now I'm telling you too.

From the ease of booking to the clear communication, New Wave ecotours exceeded our expectations…read more Captain Keith was a wealth of local, natural, and historical information throughout of whole day tour. The boat was comfortable and clean and stocked with ice in a large cooler for our drinks. We saw dolphins and a group of 5 manatees. We swam and went shelling on an island accessible only by boat. We stopped on Cabbage Key for lunch at Jimmy Buffet's restaurant. Our family consisted of 2 50 year old and our 21 and 23 year old children and their significant others. Everyone had a great time. I highly recommend New Wave Eco Charters for a terrific experience !

We have used New Wave Eco Charters twice. They are the best boat charter you can get by far!!! We…read moreused New Wave 4 years ago and used 2 other charters and were no comparison. Went back to New Wave this year. Captain Steve is amazing!!! He's the best--from his wealth of knowledge, personality, and his navigation through the waters around Captiva and area. He is like family. We saw so many dolphins, manatees, birds, and went shelling on secluded beaches!!! It's just an amazing experience. So beautiful!!! Something we all look forward to--best part of vacation!!! Memories for a lifetime!!! Highly recommend!!!

Superb fishing shop. Great high quality products and awesome customer service. The best!read more

They were great! Got us set up for an afternoon of fishing including the best spots to try!read more