Bryce was an awesome captain. I am not a huge fan of mosquitoes or swamp, I thought, but my…read morepreconceived notions of the Everglades were incorrect. Bryce picked us up from the wrong dock (we had trouble finding the right one) and happily led us to the boat and offered us water and ear protection. He gave us a short safety talk, and helped manage our expectations of seeing gator since it was 96 degrees at 2pm in August. Gators do not like the heat that hot. Bryce was surprised to see a lot of gators on our tour and we had a really great experience we will never forget. He showed us all kinds of sights and I didnt see a single mosquito or snake.

Our experience with Everglades Adventure was absolutely outstanding, and having the owner as our…read moreguide made it even more special. His passion, knowledge, and deep respect for the Everglades were evident from the very beginning, and it truly elevated the entire experience. We saw alligators, crocodiles and a wide variety of other animals up close while learning fascinating details about their behaviors, habitats, and the importance of conservation. The owner took his time explaining everything, answering questions, and making sure everyone felt safe and engaged throughout the tour. The experience was well organized, educational, and incredibly exciting for all. You can tell this is not just a business, but a true labor of love. If you're looking for an authentic, unforgettable Everglades wildlife experience led by someone who genuinely cares about the animals and the environment, Everglades Adventure is an absolute must. Highly recommended!

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!

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!

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 Jim is a great host and guide. He is so nice and lots of fun. He had a vast knowledge of…read morethe area and the history. We took the fun lunch at Cabbage Key trip. The ride was smooth with several stops along the way to point out wildlife and points of interest. He allowed us enough time on the island to enjoy lunch and thoroughly explore. If we are back in the area we would definitely do another tour with Pine Island Boat Tours.

We had a fantastic time with Captain Jim. He is extremely knowledgeable about all the local…read morebeaches, and history of the area. He knew exactly where to take us and show us where all the dolphins and manatees were. My kids loved Captain Jim. They thought he was very friendly. I would highly recommend this boat ride. The 4 hour trip is the best value , as the day flew. I can't give enough praise . 5 stars isn't enough. This was definitely the highlight of our vacation.

What a great dolphin cruise! The captain and first mate are awesome! They were extremely…read moreinformative, kind and funny! Highly recommend! Lots of cool dolphin facts! We saw birds, dolphins and a shark.

We had such an amazing experience with Banana Bay tour and highly recommend it to anyone visiting…read morewith kids! We did the dolphin ecological tour with our two toddlers and the team truly went above and beyond to make it special for them. They had little sand baskets ready, let the kids drive the boat, and made them feel so included and excited the entire time. We were lucky enough to see dolphins AND manatees, which was such a cool experience for all of us. Beyond that, everyone was so welcoming, kind, and knowledgeable. You can tell they genuinely care about creating a memorable experience while teaching about the local environment and wildlife. Special shout out to Annie, JR and Dennis for being so amazing! Thanks again!

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!

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 Julius is my go to when we want to treat a family on their special birthday or when family…read morecomes to town. This is far superior to renting a boat. Captain Julius let's us plan the trip, he plays our music selection which creates our ambiance. He knows the water, respects the waters and always has his passengers best interest at heart for a fun smooth ride. He had great restaurants to recommend. We were not disappointed. His customer service skills are top notch. I have taken several trips, none the same and we will be taking more!!! Check him out, you will not be disappointed.

From the owner: Are you ready for a fun-filled day on the water without the stress of operating a boat? This is the…read moreexperience for you! Captain Julius has the expertise and local knowledge to take you and your group out to hit the local sand bars, beaches, waterfront bars and restaurants, sunset cruises, and more - you might even see a dolphin or two during the day! The boat equipped with a lily pad float, complimentary ice, and a private porta-potti in the helm. Departing out of Cape Coral with trips spanning from Naples to Cayo Costa, you are sure to have a day you won't forget. No need to worry about paying for fuel, Captain Julius covers that! Maximum of 6 passengers. Call Captain Julius to book your trip today!

Five of us went on a sunset cruise last night. Al did a great job of giving us a delightful…read moreevening. His attention to safety, his consideration with the music, flexibility in where we stopped, and some good snacks all wove together to make it just what we wanted. I've already booked a fishing excursion for next month!

From the owner: Anytime charters is perfect for sightseeing, shelling, inshore and near shore fishing trips for…read morefamilies and individuals.

We had an amazing experience on our dolphin tour with Captain Karl. We saw at least a dozen…read moredolphins, a couple turtles and thousands of fish. We were not fishing but Captain Karl deffinatly knows where the fish are at! This was one of our most memorable experiences in Matlacha. Florida. We went on Monday and then went back on Wednesday and rented Kayaks and had an awesome time exploring on our own. Matlacha Boat Rides and Rentals not only does boat tours, dolphin watch tours, but they also rent kayaks, stand up paddle boards, sail boat rentals, and skiff rentals. They also do fishing trips for beginners to experienced anglers. Captain Karl was so knowledgable and even showed us private beaches that had no people on them! How cool is that? Matlacha Boat Rides and Rentals boats are super clean, and well maintained and have a great selection of boats to rent. They also let you request the type of tour and they will customize one for you. They are located at Angler's Inn on Matlacha, Florida. We loved the time we spent on the water. We will defiantly come back. Captain Karl and his wife treated us like we were old friends of theirs. We loved it.

Karl and Janette are wonderful hosts! Their room rentals come with a kitchen and lanai AND they…read moreprovide complimentary kayak rentals for people staying with them. I went on a last minute boat tour with them on my birthday and had a blast. They're genuine people who provide great service.

Big Tiki Tours was an awesome experience! Love that we (Two…read moreCouples) could have the boat all to ourselves and that Captain Craig was happy to do whatever we wanted! We did a simple 90minute tour, would do longer in the future! From booking to docking, everything was easy and as advertised! Well done Big Tiki - well done!

Absolutely wonderful tour and we Highly recommend Captain Craig! We had a wonderful sunset cruise…read moreto "Slipaway" which is a lot of fun, great food trucks and bar! We HIGHLY recommend doing a tour and make sure you ask about the "All Day, Take You Anywhere You Want To Go" full day cruising! You can rent the entire boat with captain Craig for $1,300.00! GREAT TIME to be had by all! BYOB, Great sound system, great time!