This is just a very fun night as you and your friends watch the sunset out on the water...read more

Friends were in town so we went on a sunset tiki cruise, our captain was amazing. BYOB or snacks,…read moreyou park across from the Mexican restaurant where u board the boat at their dock, use the restroom at the restaurant beforehand because there's none on the boat. The weather was amazing & the relaxing 2 hour cruise was awesome! We would definitely recommend this business & bring friends again!!

Captain John and Carolyn provided us with the best shelling trip we could have asked for. We chose…read morethe 6 hour tour and wanted to do 100% shelling. One of the islands, Hickory Preserve I believe, I'm not sure of the exact name, was awesome. It was planned it as our first stop, and when we arrived, we found ourselves to be the only ones there. There were beautiful, perfect shells everywhere: conchs, whelks, alphabet cones, wormies, murexes, and even unseparated cockle shells (I actually thought it was a different type of shell because I had never seen an unbroken pair before). I could barely take one step forward without having to stoop down again (I'm glad I left my sand dipper on the boat, because it was completely unnecessary). On our way back to the dock, he took us to see manatees, and it was pretty much the perfect end to both our excursion and our trip to Sanibel. We got close enough to take photos and videos without bothering them, and we even got to see two eating together (I think he said they were eating the algae off the dock post). There were just so many extra kind gestures that Carolyn and John extended to us, just top notch customer service and friendliness overall that made me feel very spoiled. Photos of our day were uploaded to a Dropbox account for us to download, we didn't have to waste time transferring shells to our bags because we got to keep the buckets, a thank you postcard was sent to us in the mail. Thank you, Captain John and Carolyn, it was an amazing day!

Captain Jake took us out for a 5 hour trip. Our recommendation? Book it now!! Capt. Jake was an…read moreoutstanding guide. Very knowledgeable about the area, professional and friendly. We opted to take our lunch and spend more time exploring. Our destination was Foster Bay, and it did not dissapoint!! We saw a bull shark, manatee, dolphins, birds, and all kinds of fish. Scored some rad shells, and floated in gentle waves off the beach. The highlight of our vacation! Thanks Capt. Jake for our perfect day on the water!

Amazing tour with Captain Paul and his wonderful wife! The water and weather was perfect, as was…read moreour tour. We collected SO MANY shells and sand dollars on Cayo Costa. We also saw so many birds -- a birder's dream! He also took us to North Captiva Island Club. And not just once but twice, we saw dolphins as we were heading out to sea and then again towards the end of the day when dolphins jumped our wake as we headed to Sanibel lighthouse. Honestly, couldn't have asked for more! Highly recommend Captain Paul of Cape Captains!

Captain Paul is amazing! Took my girlfriend and our friends on a boat tour and it was sooo fun!…read morePaul took us island hopping! We went to a beautiful island with a legendary restaurant called "Cabbage Key" (the food and vibes were amazing!!!) Loved the ambiance and tropics! We also went shelling on another secluded island! Got a few souvenirs. And the best part was when we saw dolphins, Paul knew how to maneuver the boat so the dolphins started jumping and swimming in our boats wake. 4-5 dolphins were literally jumping in the wake behind the boat 2 feet from us!!! It was a story to tell !!! Thanks Paul !!! We would definitely do it again !!! Paul is super nice, fun, and he truly cares about his guests !!!

If it was possible to give more than 5 stars, I would give Matt and his home 10. The home was as…read moredescribed and exactly what we were looking for. Matt's attention to detail when setting this home up for wheelchair accessibility was great! We felt right at home from the minute we walked in. Matt had a binder on the counter with local recommendations for restaurants and things to do, which was very helpful in deciding on a restaurant our last night in town. We had a little hic-cup with the WiFi, which Matt took care of as soon as I let him know about it. He was extremely responsive and very pleasant to speak with. We definitely recommend staying here even if your needs are not for an accessible home. Quiet, beautiful, and in a great location. The perfect place to sit back and relax.

Amazing experience. Matt is great, knows a lot about the area and made it an overall great…read moreexperience!! We even saw dolphins!

Southwest Florida is full of great places to explore by boat. The barrier islands from Sanibel,…read moreCaptiva, and Boca Grande offer tremendous views, plenty of dolphins, manatees, and generally lovely boating. What could go wrong with a couple of days out in nature? All Around Boat Rental. All Around Boat Rental passed off an ill-equipped rental. The motor lift was broken (this is the mechanism that lifts the propeller up so you don't cut the backs of manatees and get stuck in sand bars), the A/C power was broken (so one can navigate with a phone app), and the charts were out-of-date. E.g. There was no accurate way to navigate and no way to raise the props if needed. I found the staff to be unhelpful and poorly-trained. It was only after returning home I noticed that their Better Business Bureau rating is a D+. Do yourself a favor, enjoy the waters of SW FL, but don't rent from All Around Boat Rental.

Be very careful when renting from Vince. Had a boat rented for the week. Supposed to charge the…read moreweek before arrival. Charged us the day we reserved the boat. Boat was a no show. No call back after multiple hours and messages. Went on their website and filled out a new rental request under a different name and phone number. Vince called us back. Surprise! Vince's call back is from an Ohio number. Not local. Never showed up with a boat after multiple excuses and empty promises. (Out town for funeral, prop was damaged, shaft of motor was damaged, etc). Was upset that we called our credit card for a charge back. Was going to give us an imaginary check. The same one that was in the boat did not show up. Rented a house on the water just for the boat. Definitely impacted our family vacation. Again, read the other reviews.

Can't say enough about Captain Bob at Easy Boating. Capt. Bob was recommended by an real estate…read moremanagement company years ago. I learned so much from him. He is without any question the best, most knowledgeable Captain around. I can only hope (new) boat owners give Captain Bob a call. You won't regret it. Easy Boating !

From the owner: We do private guided fishing tours as well as cruising and sightseeing tours. Also, we do a lot of…read moreboater orientations and hands-on boating instructions. I have nearly 40 years of boating and fishing experience with the last 30 years in the Pine Island sound area. I'm a resident of St. James City and Coast Guard trained Captain.

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!