Captain Jessica is a wealth of knowledge about local wildlife and history and knows how, when and…read morewhere to find the Dolfins. It was a great thrill to see them playing and leaping in our wake and was definitely the highlight of our vacation! Don't miss It!

Our family of 5 had an absolutely wonderful experience with Captain Jessica and the Island Time…read moreDolphin & Shelling Cruise! Our four-hour trip was the perfect mix of relaxation, wildlife, and adventure. Captain Jessica and her crew went above and beyond, providing iced drinks, snacks, and buckets for collecting shells. They took us to Old Hickory Island, where we found some amazing shells, a Pygmy octopus, conch, and a sand dollar. Throughout the trip, Captain Jessica shared her knowledge about the local ecosystem, answering all of our questions about the dolphins, manatees, mangroves, and the area. One of the highlights was when she spotted a pod of dolphins. She carefully brought the boat alongside them, and we got to watch them swim and jump in our boat's wake--it was unforgettable! Communication was outstanding from start to finish. We had to reschedule twice due to weather. Captain Jessica made the process incredibly easy and stress-free. She is friendly, welcoming, and shared lots of great local recommendations for places to visit and things to do. If you're looking to support a fantastic local business while having an unforgettable day on the water, I can't recommend Captain Jessica and Island Time Dolphin & Shelling Cruise enough. It was truly one of the highlights of our trip!

Bryce was an awesome captain. I am not a huge fan of mosquitoes or swamp, I thought, but my…read morepreconceived notions of the Everglades were incorrect. Bryce picked us up from the wrong dock (we had trouble finding the right one) and happily led us to the boat and offered us water and ear protection. He gave us a short safety talk, and helped manage our expectations of seeing gator since it was 96 degrees at 2pm in August. Gators do not like the heat that hot. Bryce was surprised to see a lot of gators on our tour and we had a really great experience we will never forget. He showed us all kinds of sights and I didnt see a single mosquito or snake.

Our experience with Everglades Adventure was absolutely outstanding, and having the owner as our…read moreguide made it even more special. His passion, knowledge, and deep respect for the Everglades were evident from the very beginning, and it truly elevated the entire experience. We saw alligators, crocodiles and a wide variety of other animals up close while learning fascinating details about their behaviors, habitats, and the importance of conservation. The owner took his time explaining everything, answering questions, and making sure everyone felt safe and engaged throughout the tour. The experience was well organized, educational, and incredibly exciting for all. You can tell this is not just a business, but a true labor of love. If you're looking for an authentic, unforgettable Everglades wildlife experience led by someone who genuinely cares about the animals and the environment, Everglades Adventure is an absolute must. Highly recommended!

A tour through the Everglades has been on my bucket list for a while and Captain Bob's didn't…read moredisappoint! We did the half day excursion that included the airboat ride and the reptile show. Our guide Pete was amazing! He was incredibly knowledgeable and you could tell he really cared about the animals. He made us all feel comfortable around the snakes and gators and I learned a lot about the local vegitation and wildlife. We went in March so the weather was pleasent. I highly reccomend!

I highly recommend this tour. Rhett was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and you can tell he…read moreloves what he does. I was amazed at all the different species of birds we saw on the way to the airboat as well as on the airboat itself. I was not really interested in birds until I took this tour, there were so many different kinds it was really very interesting. The airboat ride was awesome! I was not sure what to expect especially since it was cooler out and overcast for much of the morning and was even told early on that we may have difficulty seeing a lot of gators but was saw at least 5-6, young and old. Just being on the boat was a thrill. After the ride learned about and held a couple of different snakes and a baby alligator. Even those that were a bit afraid of holding the snakes were the first ones in line to hold the gator! This was a wonderful way to spend the morning.

If you're looking to really experience nature, travel with a real expert and come back with your…read morethirst for knowledge satisfied, this is the tour for you! We did 1-hour River of Grass airboat trip to look for alligators in the wild, hiking, eat lunch and 1-hour Ten Thousand Islands boat ride. Everyone was so helpful and friendly - especially Heidi who took excellent care of my family ! We had an amazing day learning lots of things and we are truly grateful to her! Highly recommended! Everglades the highlight of our trip to Florida. We could not have been happier, all our expectations were met.

We did a half day trip!! was well worth the money. Pete did an awesome job very knowledgeable about…read moregators and other Florida wildlife!! We probably seen 100-150 gators on the airboat ride( several let us get fairly close so made for good photo opportunity's).. I was little bummed the water was pretty low so we didn't get to really explore the swamp side of the pond but that's way out of his control, we also booked during the dry season so... if we ever make it down this way again we plan to do the all day tour!!

We went out with Captain Clarence this week and had a phenomenal time! He is very knowledgeable…read moreabout local wildlife and we caught a ton of fish! Everyone on the boat caught at least 5 fish. We saw so many manatees, dolphins, and even saw a juvenile shark, it was an incredible day and I would highly recommend Sea Reed on your next trip to Sanibel or Fort Meyers. He came ready to fish with al the bait and tackle, and it was the best day of fishing we've had on Sanibel in years. Great family trip, we will definitely be booking them again!

Clarence was a stellar guide! Very laid back, fun and knowledgable. Not to mention patient when we…read morewere losing all the bait due to bad casts on our part haha! Eventually we became expert casters with the help of Clarence! We saw dolphins and caught all sorts of fish. He is also an excellent captain-- I thought I was going to get sea sick but he was excellent! All around great experience and would highly highly recommend.

We always rent from Monroe Canal Marina because their service is fantastic every time. Our recent…read moretwo‑day rental of the Hurricane Deckboat 22' on May 24, 2026 was smooth, timely, and the boat was in great shape. Friendly staff, easy process -- highly recommend!

We rented a boat for the day. She ran like a top. They provided maps and GPS. Great location for…read morefishing or a boat day. We saw dolphins and collected a few shells. This was our second rental and they are good people.

The first trip we booked with another company was cancelled. We were frantically calling around to…read moreget a trip when Sea Reaper Charters picked us up, and we are so glad they did! Captain Chris took us a couple places in the back waters. The boat trip alone was a blast... we even saw dolphins! :) We caught lots of fish (every single one bigger than fish we'd caught in KS) and Chris kept things moving quickly. He's a pro! So glad we persisted in finding a fishing trip... we will DEFINITELY book with Sea Reaper next time we are in FL. Thanks again!! -Emily

Great captain. We had a fantastic time, spent two days fishing and he had us on fish the whole…read moretime. Very knowledgeable and on point.

This sunset trip with Captain Jason and our family was so memorable. He was very engaging, talked…read moreto our whole family, made it seem like all he wanted was for us to have a great experience. Saw sharks, dolphins, and a great sunset! Would do this again 100%, highly recommended!