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

Captiva Cruises was a unique experience. The front desk initially felt a bit dismissive when we were 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! read more

See all

Enjoyable ride. Included lunch reservations! I was impressed. Great lunch! Bar on the boat. Second or third time. Will return

Cruise started off well and then the storm came out and rained quite quickly with lightning thunder and quite frightening to get off the boat. Recommend bringing an umbrella just in case next time. read more

See all

My parents and I enjoyed a beautiful sunset cruise. We even got to see some dolphins on the way back to the dock, right off the side of the boat! I believe we were on the biggest ship they have, which said cash bar on the website when I looked. However, they take card/tap to pay! read more

See all

We went out with Captiva Cruises three times during our trip--2 sunset cruises with other couples we'd invited and one trip to Cayo Costa. Overall, we enjoyed our trips. Got to ride Lady Chadwick and saw dolphins and a great sunset. Catamaran for one sunset and it was super crowded (too many drunk women to be sure). Overall, I'd say Lady Chadwick for sunset if you can, super nice crew, even though I prefer a catamaran for the on-the-water experience. Cayo Costa was super fun and a great crew. Why I rated this 3 out of 5 stars is because of the horrid German admin person in their trailer office. Because of her, I would not recommend this place and even though we have faithfully been here countless times in years past, my experience with the office leads me to make the hard decision to never book with them again (Adventures in Paradise has our money now). After being out with them THREE times and inviting friends to go with us, we stopped on a Sunday morning and asked if we could park in the mostly deserted parking lot, in the far corner, for just a short time to have breakfast on the main street, because we couldn't find parking because of heavy construction. And we were met with NO, YOU CANNOT PARK HERE, NOTHING IS FREE!! She wanted like $30 for an hour in a deserted parking lot after we had spent, what, $600 to go out on their cruises? REALLY?? [And we had been told ON-BOARD the boats, not once, but twice, by the crews that we could use the parking lot any time during our stay because they were off-season and things were slow.] This woman was rude to us when we checked in, but who cares, we're having fun. To be met with this absolutely unnecessary rude, unjustified, pedantic, legalistic attitude was uncalled for and about as far from customer service as possible. Crews were all great, but this woman was so incredibly awful, I would not pay good money to a outfit who would hire someone like that. read more

We booked a Captiva Cruise during our first ever trip to Sanibel. We went to Cayo Costa, and it was worth the ride. Both our Captains were personable and knowledgeable. read more

The cruise was extraordinary. We had dolphins escorting our boat during a good 1/3rd of the trip. The lunch at Cabbage Key was organized, delicious, and easy because the cruise sets it all up. Definitely a worthwhile experience to enjoy. read more

Captiva Cruises - Dolphin leading the cruise! - Boat Charters Near Me - Captiva, Florida

See all

The captain George and Evan did a fine job. They were informative and courteous. We felt safe and saw the beautiful fireworks !

This cruise was magical and ended up being our favorite part of the vacation. I loved watching the dolphins swim and jump beside the ship and the sunset was breath taking. The hosts were helpful and we enjoyed learning about the surroundings. I would definitely do this again! read more

This was a great excursion. For us, it wasn't about the shells specifically but to enjoy a ride out and enjoy the beautiful walk for two hours. She shells are in abundance and definitely take shell scooping tools! The staff was so fun and informative. read more

Captiva Cruises hosted a group from Trailways Camps recently and it was amazing! We host overnight camps for adults with disabilities, and we recently held a camp on Sanibel Island for the 1st time. Jenny was amazing to work with and made this so special for our group, Thank you, thank you too all!!! read more

It was a great day seeing all the beauty on the ocean and shelling on the beach. Carlos and Ethan were very welcoming and made the trip very enjoyable! read more

First class adventure for Sanibel/Captiva visitors! Seven of us, ages 3 to 68, sailed to Cabbage Key on Lady Chadwick. The good ship was freshly painted and running smoothly. Our Captain from Boston gave a funny and factual narrative all along the way. Best of all we landed at Cabbage Key with reserved tables and quick service. Beyond the cheeseburgers in paradise, the blackened grouper with beans and rice was excellent. Several dolphins joined our wake for the ride each way, creating a memorable experience. Treat yourself to a Captiva Cruise on Lady Chadwick! 5 Stars! ***** read more

See all

Very friendly and fun staff. We had little kids with us and did a last minute 3 hour shelling tour. Boat ride was pleasant and short, the island was filled with shells and the kids had a blast. I would recommend you bring an umbrella with you, or some sort of shade bc it's completely uninhabited so there's nothing setup. Bring your own food and drink and have a good time! read more

First time doing this for my wife and I. We had a great time..saw dolphins, manatees and rays. And I thought the price was very reasonable read more

Captiva Cruises - Boat Charters Near Me - Captiva, Florida

Very nice cruise. We traveled to Boca Grande. The ship was nice. The Crew was nice. In the end, there really wasn't enough time in Boca. Needed a couple more hours. The only detractor is that they are located at the end of Sanibel - so it takes a while to get there (almost as long as the cruise itself). read more

See all

The cruise staff was wonderful and the sailing to our destination was excellent. My only issue was that the seating along the side of the boat was uncomfortable because there needed to be cushioned back rests instead of the metal bars that offered no support or comfort. read more

Great cruise. Seating on the boat was more like at a cafe rather than rows of bench seats facing forward as is typical. We were concerned that we would have to wait a long time for a table at the restaurant on Cabbage Key but they knew we were coming. We just gave them our name and were seated immediately. Narration by the crew gave just enough information. Oh yes, lots of playful dolphins in our bow wake read more

I have been on Captiva Cruises several times-Sunset, Shelling & Cabbage Key. All cruises have been special. Shelling=On an almost desert island, North Captiva. Cabbage Key=Relaxing boat cruise; unique restaurant, good food, best Margaritas. Sunset=Last cruise I actually saw "The Green Flash!" Thrilling. read more

We went on a Friday afternoon dolphin cruise on a beautiful sunny and warm day. Our guides were hilarious and we had a great time. We saw dozens of dolphins the whole time we were cruising. It was definitely a memorable experience! read more

Fabulous experience. Sensitive, thoughtful, wonderful. We had a happy, joyful experience with Captiva Cruises.

We enjoyed a beautiful dolphin excursion. The captain was very knowledgeable, courteous and professional. His First Mate was equally knowledgeable and professional. Both educated us on Captiva wildlife and the history of the island. We saw a lot of dolphins and had a wonderful afternoon! I have been to Captiva many times, but have never taken the dolphin cruise. I would highly recommend. read more

We scheduled a sunset cruise as part of the rehearsal dinner evening. It was a wonderful time so relaxing the Captains gave us some historic information which we loved! Mainly we talked and enjoyed the ride! Thank you Captain Dave for the lovely service! read more

Captiva Cruises - Family enjoying the ride! - Boat Charters Near Me - Captiva, Florida

A "nice", time. I'll be honest, we really enjoyed our actual cruise to Useppa Island and back. The crew was knowledgeable and gracious for the tour. However our biggest disappointment was the "very little" amount of time that we had on Useppa Island. We had wanted to explore but we were the first divided group to go to the Collier House restaurant. The Collier House is very cool in it's architecture and history, however a few facts: 1. Service was VERY SLOW - it took almost all of our time on the island for our meal. 2. Bartender made THE WORST cocktails. All of us had to send our cocktails back. Stick to beer or wine. 3. Price of meals is EXPENSIVE. A very basic fish sandwich for $28? C'mon. 4. Forgotten items - One member of our party's meal was given to another guest (not in our party), forgotten, then when asked about the status, had it re-made but not to what was ordered. Should have been adjusted on our check but was not. Even after voicing our dis-satisfaction. 5. Food was not cooked properly. And came out cold. 6. Automatic gratuity is added to all checks, as an FYI. Again, because of this, it cut drastically into our time. Nevertheless, there should have been more time, overall. Will we go back? Not sure, but definitely not to Useppa. read more

What a great day dolphin watching with Captiva Cruises! George and Carlos were fantastic guides and we were up close with dolphins in no time. We saw lots of different species of birds and even bald eagles. The boat had plenty of shade and is suitable for people of all ages. Locals were on board as well who said they like to do this as a nice afternoon on the water. This isn't our first time with Captiva Cruises and it won't be our last. Captiva is back up and running come and support these small businesses. Thanks for a wonderful day! Melissa & Craig (NYC) read more

Captiva Cruises - Boat Charters Near Me - Captiva, Florida

See all

Just an awesome experience (2nd time for us)! You get a boat ride out to one of the island's and then a couple hours to explore and collect shells or just beach it and swim. You really can't go wrong. This trip we had Dave and Reuben as our cruise guides and they were friendly cordial and knowledgeable with some unexpected but well received history and information shared (plus they let our boys steer the boat). Also, they tried to get us up close with dolphins that were swimming by. (You can purchase beverages-adult ones too fora decent price) The weather was perfect and the tide was low so we got alot of cool collectible shells and quite a few sand dollars as well. Would highly recommend if you're looking to explore so new beaches and just enjoy a sunny day out! read more

Captiva Cruises - Boat Charters Near Me - Captiva, Florida

See all

Every time we have visitors here in Fort Myers, we take them on this cruise. It is a fantastic trip. Fully narrated with the history of the area, a great lunch at Cabbage Key (albeit a bit pricey) and a nice trip back to Captiva.Many times we saw dolphins swimming next to the boat. We have taken this trip 6-7 times and highly recommend it to anyone who has not. Beautiful drive from Fort Myers, through the Sanibel causeway, through Sanibel and Captiva to the marina. read more

Well run and timely trip for lunch at Cabbage Key. On boat docent was informative and caring. Saw lots of dolphins on trip over and back.

Carlos & Dave are great! Highly recommend this adventure for your family trip to Sanibel or Captiva.

We had a perfect day!! 4 adults 2 children 4 and 8. We saw dolphins, Manatees, and beautiful Costa Caya, The captains were so great and helpful. The receptionist was amazing ! I highly recommend. read more

See all

Excellent experience. Narrator was informative and funny. Pointed out landmarks and expensive homes. This was the sunwildlife cruise and we so many dolphins jumping in and out of water, alongside the boat. The narrator pointed them out all could see. The captain slowed the boat so all could see. The sunset was magnificent. I highly recommend this cruise. So much fun.​ read more

Captiva Cruises - Boat Charters Near Me - Captiva, Florida

See all

What an enjoyable day!! Joey, Jorge, and Rob (?) were all great!! It was a beautiful day and plenty of time to enjoy Useppa Island. We will definitely do this again,band highly recommend it. read more

Are you looking for a carefree day to escape and unwind? Do you enjoy being close to nature and want to learn about local history? Does having lunch at the restaurant that inspired Jimmy Buffet to write "Cheeseburger in Paradise" appeal to you? If this is what you're looking for I highly recommend the day cruise to Cabbage Key with Captiva Cruises. I opted for the Mahi Mahi over black beans and rice, others had the cheeseburger and the Reuben. Everyone enjoyed their meal. I first discovered this cruise twenty years ago. I was pleased to find it exceeded my expectations as it did before. read more

See all

3 of us (59, 60, 81) went on the Dolphin Cruise last night and had a great time! Super friendly staff who found us lots of dolphins! Everyone had a chance to get photos and videos. We have already booked the same Dolphin cruise for next week when our kids and grandkids come down! Lower level of boat has indoor seating and is wheelchair friendly. We chose to stay on the upstairs outside deck as was great night. Can't speak highly enough of this and the price is super reasonable. You won't regret booking a Captiva Dolphin Cruise. read more

Captiva Cruises - Boat Charters Near Me - Captiva, Florida

See all

Professional crew, clean boat and on time departure and arrival - some refreshments. Highly recommend

Great trip! Fantastic team with Richard and David. We did not have kids with us, but they made sure each child had the opportunity to drive the boat. Very cute. Lots of dolphins and a beautiful sunset cruise. read more

Definitely a great value for the money and the time. You will see dolphins and lots of birds. Beautiful sunset. read more

Captiva Cruises - Boat Charters Near Me - Captiva, Florida

See all

I read a lot of people that recommended doing a sunset cruise in Captiva while visiting Sanibel. This company seems to be the only one doing them, so we booked one. The cruise we booked was a wildlife and sunset cruise. Calling it a wildlife cruise is a pretty big stretch. I understand you can't control what wildlife you see, but they weren't even trying. They spent 10 minutes talking about wildlife and then they spent the next hour talking about houses on the island. After a while it felt like an advertisement for the vacation rental companies. The sunset was nice, but I'd just watch it from a beach personally. read more

See all

We saw manatee, dolphins and a beautiful sunset!! The tour guide and boat captain made it a pleasant experience- jokes and fun facts! Highly recommended!! read more

Captiva Cruises - Beautiful Sunset! - Boat Charters Near Me - Captiva, Florida