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.

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.

Lovely sunset cruise with dozens of dolphins putting on a show. Only downside was narration. That…read morewas funny but not a great deal of history

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.

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!

I hired Captain Jessica to teach me how to drive our boat. She is very knowledgable, patient and…read morejust an easy person to be learning from. Ladies... if you want to learn some boating skill, I would absolutely recommend her.

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!

Our original cruise was canceled due to weather, but FM Tom and Captain Jim were incredibly…read moreapologetic and accommodating, even though the weather was completely out of their control! They quickly helped us reschedule for the following day, and let me tell you, it was SO worth the wait! We had an absolutely amazing experience! We saw so many dolphins, learned a ton of interesting facts about them, and had a great time throughout the entire cruise. To top it all off, the sunset was absolutely breathtaking! A huge thank you to FM Tom and Captain Jim for making this such a memorable experience. Highly recommend this cruise to anyone visiting the area!

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.

Both times that I have visited this shop I have been blown away by the knowledge of the staff…read more Living 1,300 miles north of Sanibel and with zero understanding of saltwater fishing in Florida, Whitney's quickly helped me gain confidence in fishing local waters. Having no idea what I truly needed, they could have easily oversold me on a rod, tackle, and bait, but they didn't. On my second stop in, I got the pleasure of speaking with the owner, whom, after 15 minutes chatting had laid out the framework for my day of successful fishing that laid ahead of me. Fast forward 12 hours, and I can't begin to explain how many fish myself and my fiancé just caught. With a $35 rod, and not even $25 worth of bait and tackle we pulled in dozens of whiting, ladyfish, and even some catfish and decent sized snook! Thank you to the owner and staff of Whitney's for making our vacation fishing truly exceptional. If you are thinking about stopping elsewhere, DON'T.

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

Karly and Owen were great! Easy to register, thorough with the instructions, and a great experience…read moreon the water with our jet skis! Lots of sea life in Captiva to see!

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

FABULOUS! Booked with Captain Nick for a fun experience…read morewhile a friend visited us in FL. This was a WONDERFUL way to spend a few hours at sunset! First of all, we had no clue what this would be like. A floating tiki??? BYOB??? It was perhaps the best way to entertain out of town guests. We saw dolphins, a manatee, and a gorgeous sunset. We drank Coronas, listened to tunes (he is also an amazing DJ!) and were able to enjoy an afternoon on the water without piloting the boat, which was a welcome change. Captain Nick was very responsive to our needs, and even will incorporate a bathroom stop if needed at a local bar. For those wondering, the boat is clean, no smell of gas/diesel, and you bring your own drinks (so it is a VERY reasonable day or night of fun!) Nick had great disposition for being a captain. He was chatty, informative, and tailored the trip to what we wanted (seeing sunset AND dolphins!) I would highly recommend this cruise, even if you are a resident. Nothing better than a day on the water when you do not have to be the pilot of the boat.

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!

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!

Wonderful sunset cruise....The boat is new, clean and comfortable. Our guide and Captain were…read moreknowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend this fun tour.