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!

Capt joe took our family out for my sons Make A wish trip. Great stories, manatees followed us…read morefor a bit and we couldn't lose that pesky dolphin but we had an absolute blast. We will be back next year

I have used Captain Joey's Charter for my family's last three years coming to Sanibel. He is a…read moregreat captain, and listens to what you want out of you fishing experience. We like to catch good eating fish first, then go for trophies. Our charter of 4 has never failed to fill our limit of tasty fish, plus, score some trophies. As a bonus, we have landed some large good eating fish such as cobia and king mackerel. Let Joey know what you want out of your trip, and he will deliver. We will be back with him every year.

Capt. Shawn provided an awesome morning of fishing for me and my family (wife, 17yo, 15yo,…read more10yo)....he picked us up at the South Seas dock, had everything we needed and had us on the fish immediately...he was very patient with our lack of experience, he was entertaining, and we felt safe the entire time. We will certainly use Capt. Shawn again when we are back in Captiva.

Captain Shawn was excellent. He took myself and 2 others on a fishing trip this week; while we…read morevacationed at Cape Coral. He put us right on the fish. He was very knowledgeable of the area and where the fish were including what they were feeding on. He was very professional and accommodating. The winds were faily high the day we went with the waters a little choppy; but he was still right on the fish and we caught several. We had a great time.

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.

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!

Review #500.... OK,…read moreso Redfish Pass doesn't really have an address. I mean, it's an inlet which connects Pine Island Sound on the east to the Gulf of Mexico on the west. It was formed by a hurricane in the 1920s (?). Captiva Island is to the north and Sanibel Island is to the south. While navigating by boat can be kind of tricky, especially at tidal change, the pass can be flat one day and incredibly choppy with swells the next. However, almost all fishermen in the area use the inlet to get out fishing in the Gulf (or you have to go on the north end of Captiva or the south end of Sanibel - miles in either direction). Fishing is plentiful in and around the inlet - redfish, grouper, mackerel, ladyfish, snapper. Many boats troll the inlet or people cast in from the shore. The scenery surrounding Redfish Pass is phenomenal. If you're able to boat through on a clear, calm day, the views are worth it. Note - it's still state waters until you geth through into the Intercoastal but remember that this Intercoastal is on the west coast, so if you're used to boating on the east coast of Florida or the US, that the channel markers are switched not too soon after you enter the Sound, especially if going to the left (north).

Spent the day with Captain Robin on a boat tour where we asked to see dolphins and manatees. We…read morewere not disappointed! We found a pod of dolphins pretty quickly and had them following us for quite awhile. The manatee cove was empty, except for some jumping fish, so he took us out to a sandbar to look for sand dollars. While at the sandbar he spotted a manatee so we boarded the boat to get a closer look. All in all a great day on the water! I would highly recommend Captain Robin.

We rented a boat during a recent visit to North Captiva. Boats and Fun made the process easy and…read moreprovided great support via instructions and a laminated map book of the area. Captain Andrew who assisted us throughout the process recommended several stops and places to check out, which made our day even better. He also told us about dolphin alley and how to potentially get them to play in our wake, which resulted in 10+ minutes of dolphins playing in the wake of our boat. One of the coolest things I've ever experienced! The boat looked like it was brand new and it ran great. Definitely a recommended option during a stay in Captiva.

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!

A fabulous family fishing trip with Captain Dave. Three generations - grandkids, parents and…read moregrandparents - caught fish all day. We hit spots that you'd only find thanks to a lifetime of Dave fishing these waters. Every spot we stopped we caught a fish! Trout, snook, lady fish, Spanish mackerel - everyone hauled in just about every kind of fish you could imagine. Dave was a very friendly & patient teacher, who clearly cares about these waters. A wonderful way to spend a day.

I booked a 4 hour fishing trip with Captain Dave on August 24 and my family (wife, 11, 9 and 5 year…read moreold sons) had a blast! The total experience was so good I just don't know where to begin this review. The boat and equipment are top notch and kept very clean and organized. We took off from the marina and when we reached our first destination, my son Ethan caught a snapper as soon as he casted. My other sons joined the fun and we were catching everything from mackerel, catfish, snappers, sea trout, and the highlight of my trip, I caught a 100lb stingray that was at least 4ft wide. Such an exhilarating experience for a first time fishing trip. Also, wanted to add that Captain Dave is an amazing person. So patient and kind. Took the time to teach this rookie and he was so good with kids. I can't say enough about him. When we finished, he fillet our catch and told us we could take it Lazy Flamingo Restaurant and they would cook it for us. So that's what we did right after the trip and I will say it was the best tasting fish I ever had. Literally a few hours old. I highly recommend Captain Dave if you ever plan on a fishing, dolphin sighting or shelling in Sanibel or Captiva. I will come back here in 2 years with my friends.