Coastal Friends Boat Tours was an absolute highlight of our visit to south west Florida…read more My wife and our friends decided to take a sunset tour on Sunday. The boat was spacious and comfortable, very stable even amid the small swell and wakes of other boats (my wife has gotten seasick in the past, but had absolutely no problem with this trip due to the stability of the boat and the skill of Aldo the Captain/pilot). We enjoyed seeing Dolphins and Pelicans, and even a ray just after sunset.The sunset was amazing and memorable, but not the best part of our tour. What was the best part? Being hosted by the owner and captain Aldo, and his first mate (wife] Demaris. They are happy and friendly, and very skilled at operating their boat. But more than that, they are excellent hosts. We had a lot of laughs, and a very enjoyable afternoon. The opportunity to meet Aldo and Demaris, and enjoy their hospitality shouldn't be missed. You'll be glad you chose this company for your boat tour! TLDR; Relaxing and fun way to spend the afternoon. Aldo and Demaris are great people, enjoyable to be around and skilled in their business I highly recommend them as hosts and tour guides!

This was such a great family experience. My family booked the sunset dolphin tour and it was our…read morefavorite part of the whole vacation. Captain Dan was so nice, humorous, and well informed providing a great balance of jokes and informational facts about the aquatic wild life. They give you lots of opportunities to take family photos, stop the boat when there are dolphins around, even would turn the boat around so people on the other side could get plenty of pictures and could see it too. We were so happy that our ticket included 2 drink tickets (sodas, beer, or seltzers). My parents considered this experience relaxing, and my 29 year old sister/ my 25 year old self considered this experience to be very fun, so I think anyone at any age would enjoy it. Definitely recommend.

We had an amazing Saturday night sunset tour! Captain Forrest and Captain Dan were so much fun and…read morepersonable that really work well with each other. There were multiple dolphin sightings and even saw them playing in our wake. Two beverages even came as part of the tour. We hung out in front of the Sanibel lighthouse for everyone to get plenty of pictures at a wonderful sunset as Captain Forrest snapped away for all the groups and even sneaking himself in with the last shot. If you are in Fort Myers this excursion is well worth it!!! Excellent time!

So let me just start of by saying, I'm 32 years old and am a born and raised Floridian who has…read morenever gone fishing...until Jimmy Zhou charters. My captain was Dustin and he explained everything I needed to do to slay the fish. He didn't even make me feel like a yankee for not knowing what I was doing. He led me and my four buddies to all the right spots. I had the best time and i have memories that will last a lifetime. I highly recommend taking a day out on this charter. Best decision I've ever made.

Fantastic Shark Fishing Experience on Captiva Island!…read more Our shark fishing trip with Coast to Coast was absolutely exhilarating from start to finish! Coby and his mate Brent were incredibly knowledgeable and made sure we had an unforgettable adventure. Something I thought fascinating was how they use a drone to deploy bait. The highlight of my trip was undoubtedly the thrill of reeling in those powerful sharks in which I caught 2 7-8ft Lemon Sharks and a 5ft Blacktip Shark. It's a feeling like no other! We also appreciated how respectful the crew was towards the environment, ensuring all sharks were handled promptly, safely and released back into the water unharmed. If you're looking for an exciting and well-organized fishing excursion with a focus on conservation, look no further than Coast To Coast Fishing.

Such a great experience! My family and I did the self guided tour and it was worth it we were…read moreprovided a map of the mangroves and canals. It was a really great time and a wonderful experience. I would recommend doing the guided tour next time because I feel like we might have missed out on some great sights. Simone the owner is amazing so friendly and kind. We were late getting there and she was extremely understanding and very helpful with us. She also came out and got us when one of our Kyaks capsized due to our own inexperience. We will definitely do this again. I would definitely recommend this business and I also would recommend bringing lots of sunscreen, water, and snacks.

Had an amazing morning on a guided kayak tour in Cape Coral. Our guide Phillip was very informative…read moreand helpful and took us thru mangroves and the gulf. Very punctual , great price, highly recommend!

Clarence was a stellar guide! Very laid back, fun and knowledgable. Not to mention patient when we…read morewere losing all the bait due to bad casts on our part haha! Eventually we became expert casters with the help of Clarence! We saw dolphins and caught all sorts of fish. He is also an excellent captain-- I thought I was going to get sea sick but he was excellent! All around great experience and would highly highly recommend.

We went out with Captain Clarence this week and had a phenomenal time! He is very knowledgeable…read moreabout local wildlife and we caught a ton of fish! Everyone on the boat caught at least 5 fish. We saw so many manatees, dolphins, and even saw a juvenile shark, it was an incredible day and I would highly recommend Sea Reed on your next trip to Sanibel or Fort Meyers. He came ready to fish with al the bait and tackle, and it was the best day of fishing we've had on Sanibel in years. Great family trip, we will definitely be booking them again!

Had the best time I've had in a long time. The sunset was picturesque and we saw a lot of dolphins,…read morethe crew even told us this is the most dolphins they've seen at a time in a while. The crew was so nice and very informative. They made the experience so much better. At the end, the captain even gave us the playlist. Would recommend and would definitely do this once a week if I had a lot of money.

Can not say enough about the adventure they offered. We did the shelling trip. Family of four with…read moretwo elderly parents. The half day on the water with Captain Evan and First Mate Amdrew, was more like being taken out by a couple of friends and not a tourist trip. Very sincere conversation about the area and truly went above and beyond to give fulfilling trip. While out on the island shelling, they carry chairs out for everyone and put up umbrellas for all the groups. Even if you were not sitting there at the moment. Was really nice to come back to. We enjoyed just sitting on the beach of the island as much as the shelling. They made only one mention of appreciating tips if you enjoyed yourself. No tip bucket, no signs posted asking for tips. They earned a tip and would have gotten it even without a mention. The few poor rating reviews posted here you will notice were years ago. No way that can be who is running this now. Treat yourself and take the shelling trip

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!