We did a group purchase for dolphin sight seeing tour added additional guest on separate orders…read morewithout any glitches! We were pleasantly educated and entertained on the cruise! Saw a lot of dolphins! We had a great time.

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

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.

Back from a wonderful day on the boat. It was a great experience highly recommend. We had rented…read moreboats on lakes before but never the ocean. But you're in a protected Bay not in the open ocean and they have pilings with numbers on them so you can find your way and not go into an area that's too shallow. We rented a pontoon boat it was really new looking and comfortable would love to have it myself LOL. The people of Jensen's were very helpful and explained everything that we needed to know they helped us get the boat in and out. Sweets you've never driven a boat give them a try he won't be sorry. The water was very calm today we ended up seeing a couple of PODS of dolphins ... 2 adults and a baby. Then couple hours later saw 4 more dolphins. Yay so exciting. We wanted to have lunch at the famous cabbage key. We saw a tortoise there. Got a glimpse of a manatee at the marina. We didnt get out to swim. But bring your bathing suits, towels, sunscreen, hat or visor, sunglasses and cooler with drinks. I'm so glad we went out of our comfort zone and did this. Rather have fun memories vs regret. We rented the boat for 1/2 a day .. 6 hours. They didnt count the time till we were on the boat .. not the time going over everything.

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!

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!

Adventuring out with Captain Steve (marine naturalist) and Stephanie (marine biologist) was an…read moreunforgettable experience that we loved so much, we can't wait to come back to Captiva and do this again with our extended family and friends. Would totally make the trip just to do this. So worth it! We saw everything we hoped to find - even the elusive juvenile sharks, a sting ray, many dolphins (and close enough to photograph without a zoom lens!), loggerhead turtles, and five manatees that swam right up to the boat to say hi. Lucked out shelling at low tide, full moon, after a storm and this was a shelling adventure highlight. Incredible to walk the surf with Stephanie while she identifies every single shell. Could have done this all morning. She and Steve were able to find and spot things, just knowing where to go, and being so familiar with and passionate about exploring this unique area -- that we could never have seen elsewhere. Loved that they could tell us everything we wanted to know. So knowledgable and fun to hang with, they are both fantastic teachers and great at vibing the folks they're with. Snorkeling for sand dollars was another highlight. We found spider crabs, sponges, sand dollars - dead to collect, and live ones too. Having snorkel gear and shelling gear on the boat was awesome and it was great that the snorkeling, even with some wind and current, was shallow and safe for young kids to do, too. Lunch at Cabbage Key was fun - spotted gopher tortoises lunching as well, which was cool! It felt like we explored the entire area by boat, swim, snorkel, stroll - and returned to the dock so happy with all we'd been able to see and do that day. Steve and Stephanie's love of environmental science and exploration inspired our kids (and us!) - all passionate about wildlife conservation. Thank you Steve and Stephanie! Can't wait to do this again!

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 !

I booked this 3 hour sail for my two teenage kids (17 and 14) and myself as my husband was working…read more I love to sail and have booked many sailing charters in my life and wanted to share this with my kids, even with the $400 price. When we arrived about ten minutes early, the boat was not yet rigged, and Captain Mick immediately begin apologizing for the dirty nature of his boat saying that he forgot his pressure washer and was unable to properly clean the boat. That would've been fine, but his "sense of humor" definitely riled my children (who are very well-adjusted) from the start. He began the trip by "nicknaming" my kids "princess" and "stinky" which I told him would not go over well and please use their names. He got us to help rig the boat and wanted to engage the kids in learning different parts of sailing which would've been great except that his tone was gruff and impatient and somewhat inappropriate (he told my 17 year old daughter to get the sail ready, she needed to put her ass into it). Whenever they would do something incorrectly, he would raise his voice and make them feel stupid or inadequate. "No, not THAT way!!, etc". I could tell they were stressed and hoped that it would get better once we got out into the bay, even nicely suggesting that the kids probably were not used to his type of personality. He said that they should "get over it" and have a sense of humor. When we were sailing around a bend and my daughter was using the wench to bring in the jib he again was gruff and yelling at her for not doing it right and she had tears in her eyes, to which I finally lost my patience and emphatically told him "do NOT yell at my kids. We came out for a nice sailing experience and it has been very stressful." He seemed surprised, as I really don't believe he has insight into how he comes across. He apologized but the rest of the trip was just awkward. I love sailing and being on sailboats and wanted my kids to love it too, but this was not the best way to get them into the experience. Captiva is lovely and Captain Mick knows his stuff when it comes to sailing and history of the island but I definitely suggest that if you go out with him, you need to set your expectations for your trip from the start.

I went sailing for the first time with Captain Mick. With me was my girlfriend and some of her…read morefamily. Mick will teach you the ropes and you end up doing all the work, which is truly a blast! Sailing the New Moon was definitely the highlight of our vacation on Captiva, FL.

Had such a great time jet skiing! Booking was super easy and Jared was great at teaching this old…read moremom how to use the jet ski and guiding me on how to get on and off. My teenage son and I had so much fun we booked another hour in a few days! Highly recommend!

Did not liked the service received, given wrong info by a new employee and paid the consequences…read moreafter.

You are not going to find a better person than Captian Cliff. He had a family emergency come up…read moreand instead of canceling our trip, he moved us to his day off. He was fun, knowledgeable and really took the time to help my son fish. We may not have caught a crazy amount of fish, but that is never guaranteed. I'd rather have been on the boat with Cliff, then a snooty Captain and a lot of fish. Thank you for making my son's first experience fishing on the ocean a great one. Even if I was only here for Lucy (I did catch the biggest fish though hahaha) Thank you so much!

Love Captain Clif. We have been fishing with him for years and years and yesterday was just as…read moreamazing! Don't go anywhere else! He is the best and super knowledgeable. Can't wait to fish with him again next year!

Rented a pontoon boat 2 days in a row. First day was great and the experience was wonderful. Second…read moreday, was not as great. The boat kept stalling, when we came back in late (25 min) because the engine wasn't reaching high speed (instead was only cruising 11mph. Rpm meter was broken as well) the boat rental establishment decided to charge $75 late fee. Even though we were going to rent again tomorrow. Regardless, there are other places near South seas to rent from that will give you a non tourist fee. (Decent place but they do not expect your return business. Extra fees on all promoted prices.)

From the owner: Best Boat Club and Rentals is one of the longest running and most trusted boat clubs in South…read moreFlorida, offering the largest fleet of well-maintained and new model boats. At Best Boat Club, you can either rent for the day or join the club to take advantage of the entire fleet at any time. We have a number of membership programs that are flexible enough to fit your budget. Are you new to boating? Keep safe and utilize the Best Boat Club Training Center. We are one of the only only authorized power boating and sailing training in South Florida, offering various courses that take place both in in the class room and out on the water. At Best Boat Club, we also offer our Water Limo service where you can sit back and leave the driving to someone else. Enjoy the sights for whatever your special occasion may be. We have more than just boats! Feel free to rent out a kayak, standup paddleboard, or a bicycle for your next adventure. Call today for rates and availability. Best Boat Club is proud to operate one of the most prestigious marinas on the west coast of Florida. We have the best boats, the best service, at the best price. Visit us today to experience boating at its best.

Captain John checked all the boxes! Shelling on an isolated sand bar? Check! Eco/nature tour?…read moreCheck! Sanibel/Captiva/Cabbage Key history tour? Check! Multi-species fly fishing? Check! I hope we get to do it again!

My family went out with captain Colin and had a great time! I usually get sea sick and so does my…read moredaughter, but we both felt great on this trip because of Colin's careful driving. He also gave us a lot of interesting information about the area while we rode around. Our favorite part was when the dolphins played in the wake of our boat. It was so wonderful to see the huge smiles on my kids' faces. This cruise was a highlight of our trip!