We booked the sunset bay cruise and had an amazing time. You're on the water for 90 minutes and can…read morebring drinks or snacks. Adult beverages are also allowed. They provide you with binoculars, but I recommend that you bring your own if possible. We saw many different birds while out. Beautiful scenery. We would happily do this again. It was very relaxing.

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.

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

Fabulous day at the Shelling Island,the boat ride was really nice,lots of info given about the…read morearea, the crew was awesome! Current makes it hard to swim , so we floated, got some pretty shells , but just playing in the ocean was enough for us!

Sanibel is def one of my all time fav places to vacation. I don't usually like to go the same place…read moretwice but i never get bored here. Theres always something to interest me .. never bored here. I am so surprised this was the first time we took this tour .. but I made my husband promise we will do it every time we travel here. The boat ride alone was well worth the price ... so fun. played rock ... went fast made a nice breeze on that HOT day. So fun. I'm not a history person but the history and info they give as your touring was really interesting. They show you other island and give you a great tour of Sanibel Captiva ... and Dolphins!!!!!!! The staff were top notch .. made sure we all had a great time. We learned dolphins like sound and the next time we saw dolphins on our beach days later ...we clapped and whistled .. no real effect. Then my husband whistled a tune. instant game changer ...the dolphins put on a show. flapping their tails and kept jumping up ... soooo neat. If it wasn't so hot out i hear it can be cold out on the boat .. need some layers but it was 100 so cold wasn't a problem. they dont try to get you wet but you might be slightly wet in the back but thats best place to see and photography scenery and dolphins. i used video so didn't miss anything. can save pics from video. To get the seat you want you need to come 60-90 minutes early. You are seated by first come first serve. right now we are having the Covid virus craziness so the boat is at 1/2 capacity which is ideal time to take the ride. otherwise they are packed in so tight it's hard to turn around to see. One good thing about this virus ... lol. This tour is a must do. And check out Grandma Dots ... lobster roll and fried oysters are awesome ..... oh Do no miss the keylime pie!!!!

This was my first time riding on the Sanibel Thriller, after having watched several YouTube videos…read more Overall, it was a great experience. We had good weather, and we were fortunate to have come upon several pods of dolphins along the way. I sat on the left-hand side of the boat near the front, and I did get unexpectedly soaked for the first 10 minutes or so, which subsided after that. One thing I'll mention for the benefit of other first-timers: I was under the false assumption that this boat would be going so fast that we would break the space-time continuum, based on the videos I've seen. However, when you're actually on the boat, it's not really going all that fast. You'll still want to remove or secure your hat, but you needn't worry about entering a wormhole or returning before you started.

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!

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.

Wonderful late evening tour. Beautiful wildlife and amazing sunset! I would highly recommend this…read more A great date idea. Bring a little wine and cheese or whatever you enjoy!

The sunset/dolphin cruise was truly the highlight of our entire Sanibel trip! The captains were…read moreknowledgeable, kind, and hospitable. We saw two pods of dolphins, an absolutely breathtaking sunset, and even a manatee! We couldn't have asked for anything more.

Superb fishing shop. Great high quality products and awesome customer service. The best!read more

They were great! Got us set up for an afternoon of fishing including the best spots to try!read more

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.

This was a wonderful sunset cruise! It was so beautiful and we couldn't have asked for a better…read moreevening, our captain was so nice& informative. We saw a bunch of dolphins (although note this isn't guaranteed) but they came right up to the back of the boat and said hi to us. The sunset was gorgeous& we can't wait to return again soon!

We recently enjoyed a Cruisin' Tiki tour during a weekend getaway to Matlacha. We had a wonderful…read moretime. Captain Nick was professional, safety conscious, and fun. He was also a very knowledgeable tour guide. The boat was very comfortable and clean with great views. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a cruise around the area.

Great cruise with an amazing and knowledgeable crew! We saw so many dolphins and several followed…read moreour boat for a couple miles. Definitely worth the price! Great for families, even our teens enjoyed it!

Loved It! We visited Estero Beach for a weekend family get-together. I read great reviews about…read moreGood Time Charters and made reservations for the Sunset Dolphin cruise. The online process was simple and quick and I immediately received a confirmation with instructions on time and where to meet. Captain Steve and Laura were great! My grand-kids were quizzing the adults, after we left of everything we learned. I was amazed by the bird island. I really couldn't believe they all hung out together and there were no issues lol It was so much fun watching the dolphins swim behind the boat and we learned they are actually surfing our wave! I highly recommend the tour!