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!

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!

Big Tiki Tours was an awesome experience! Love that we (Two…read moreCouples) could have the boat all to ourselves and that Captain Craig was happy to do whatever we wanted! We did a simple 90minute tour, would do longer in the future! From booking to docking, everything was easy and as advertised! Well done Big Tiki - well done!

Absolutely wonderful tour and we Highly recommend Captain Craig! We had a wonderful sunset cruise…read moreto "Slipaway" which is a lot of fun, great food trucks and bar! We HIGHLY recommend doing a tour and make sure you ask about the "All Day, Take You Anywhere You Want To Go" full day cruising! You can rent the entire boat with captain Craig for $1,300.00! GREAT TIME to be had by all! BYOB, Great sound system, great time!

I was somewhat impressed with the dolphin tour I went on this morning. Captain Steve and First Mate…read moreJoel were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the wildlife that lives in the bay. During the tour, I saw a handful of dolphins, which made it worth it. I have two complaints about the experience. First, the tour was way too crowded. I had gone on this tour once in the past, and there were about ten people on the boat. This time around, there were 32 people. This made it incredibly difficult to move around the boat to try and spot dolphins. Moreover, all of us were practically sitting on top of one another. The bench seating couldn't accommodate all of us. My other issue with this tour was the lack of shade. Only the back third of the boat was covered, so sitting in the front was incredibly hot. Most of the other pontoon boats we passed were shaded completely. If you're going to go on this dolphin tour, I'd recommend going earlier in the morning. My 10:00 a.m. tour was far too hot and far too crowded. Also, I'd suggest that you wear sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and clothing that covers your shoulders. If not, prepare to get some sunburn. A full bottle of water or two is also a necessity. Finally, make sure you bring some cash along to tip the captain and first mate.

Easy to book this & the price is awesome. Confirmation was fast & we got to meet Buddy, the dog…read more Captain Justin & Devon was excellent. They promised dolphins & we saw 7, 2 sea turtles, & lots of birds. They gave us interesting facts about the bay & the wildlife. Boat was extremely clean, the 90 minute trip was smooth. We are booking a sunset cruise next! Highly recommend.

Prime rib dinner this trip in 2026 was excellent. Much better than last year. Shrimp were a nice…read moresize and not overcooked. Service was excellent as always. A nice date night!

This was a fantastic two-hour sunset tour on the Miss Naples catamaran. Our Captain Daniel and…read morefFirst Mate Jackson were first class hosts! Jackson, specifically, was an exuberant and personable young man. I really enjoyed chatting with him. The Miss Naples tour takes you through Port Royal and then out to the Gulf to see an amazing sunset. The Captain tells you all about the area and plays fun music to set the mood. They have a cash bar offering beers, wines, spritzers and soft drinks, which was quite nice. There is also a small selection of snacks for purchase. We will definitely return with more out of state visitors and local friends. Such a great value for the experience! Thanks again, Captain Dan and First Mate, Jackson!

My family and I visited Naples over Christmas week and felt so fortunate to have found Gulf Breeze…read moreCharters. We were a group of 8 and they were super accommodating from booking all the way up through the day of. We appreciated the communication and clear expectations. Our captain, Bryant, was super knowledgeable and made us feel not only safe and comfortable but ensured we had an awesome time. He showed us multiple local marinas and islands we would have not known to seek out otherwise. We really enjoyed keewaydin island and felt like locals for the day! Would definitely recommend a day trip with Gulf Breeze Charters!

Such a great experience would highly recommend. Upon arrival we were greeted by Stan who was our…read morecaptain for the day. He helped us with our bags getting in the boat. One thing to note is only 6 people, max, are on the boat. We had 5, 3 of us and 2 others. They have water and snacks on the boat if you want it. Stan asked if we liked any particular music on the way out and we all liked Buffett so it was a great way to head out to keewaydin. On the way he was good at spotting dolphins and we had a few swimming right next to us and came out of the water. Was a really nice surprise on the way out. Upon arrival Stan took our chairs out to where we wanted to set up and put our chairs down and gave us towels with a shell bag. Stan was right in time when we were done with our morning and picked up our chairs. We did bring two umbrellas of our own which fit on his boat. Stan answered our questions and provided insights into various Tricia on the way out and back. He was personable and professional and we had a great experience. This was out 1st time but certainly will not be our last. Highly recommend!

Exceptional way to tour the refuge. Mo was a fantastic guide pointing out the various birds,…read morewildlife, and different forms of vegetation and their roles in the habitat. Very fun although a chilly the January morning we were there.

I went with my mom for the tram tour in the afternoon. We booked online through their site, which…read moreabout 20 dollars per person after taxes and fees. We checked in at the Ding Darling visitor center. The friendly attendant at the counter informed us the guide/driver is ready for us and to meet her at the tram. We were also given binoculars that were free to borrow with a credit card on hold (we would get charged if we lose them). We boarded the tram about 15 minutes before the tour. The whole tram was full, and every seat was taken, including the front seat in the truck pulling the tram. Kathy, our guide/driver introduced us to the tour and informed potential animals we would see. We were all informed to let her know if we see any potential animals so she can slow down the tram when needed. When we went to the park, we saw various animals including many types of birds, fishes, manatees, and even iguanas. The whole tour lasted about 90 minutes, with a small 10 break to walk and view the observation tower. Kathy did an excellent job explaining about the park, the types of plants and animals, and how the park was affected by the hurricane and other things. She also answered any questions that the guests had. She drove very safely, being cautious of the other vehicles and pedestrians at the park. We were also informed that we could walk around the park after the tour. However, we decided it was too hot to walk a couple miles and left after the tour. The visitor center looked to be undergoing renovations, but the gift shop was open. We bought a shirt that was on sale. The bathrooms were clean and even had information about the various animals we could see. We were also given a brochure as well before the tour. For the price paid, this was a great value. We did get to see various types of animals, plants, and birds. Our guide/driver was friendly, informative, and cautious. Even though the hurricane did some damage to the park, the repairs looked nice and great to see the various wildlife coming back to the park. This was a wonderful tour and a must do when visiting Sanibel Island.

Captain Pete and Jill were amazing! Chartered a sunset cruise for my wife's birthday and we had a…read moregreat time. I highly recommend this vessel and crew.

Every time we vacation on Sanibel, we stop by Jensen's because it's the best place to see manatees!…read morePark in the parking lot, and head out to the pier to see if you can spot them... Every time we visit, we see them!

Easy to use online reservations for boat rentals. Good inventory, although I've never booked last…read moreminute, always got a boat. Friendly staff, very accommodating. Will definitely use again.