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.

I went with my mom for the tram tour in the afternoon. We booked online through their site, which…read moreabout 20 dollars per person after taxes and fees. We checked in at the Ding Darling visitor center. The friendly attendant at the counter informed us the guide/driver is ready for us and to meet her at the tram. We were also given binoculars that were free to borrow with a credit card on hold (we would get charged if we lose them). We boarded the tram about 15 minutes before the tour. The whole tram was full, and every seat was taken, including the front seat in the truck pulling the tram. Kathy, our guide/driver introduced us to the tour and informed potential animals we would see. We were all informed to let her know if we see any potential animals so she can slow down the tram when needed. When we went to the park, we saw various animals including many types of birds, fishes, manatees, and even iguanas. The whole tour lasted about 90 minutes, with a small 10 break to walk and view the observation tower. Kathy did an excellent job explaining about the park, the types of plants and animals, and how the park was affected by the hurricane and other things. She also answered any questions that the guests had. She drove very safely, being cautious of the other vehicles and pedestrians at the park. We were also informed that we could walk around the park after the tour. However, we decided it was too hot to walk a couple miles and left after the tour. The visitor center looked to be undergoing renovations, but the gift shop was open. We bought a shirt that was on sale. The bathrooms were clean and even had information about the various animals we could see. We were also given a brochure as well before the tour. For the price paid, this was a great value. We did get to see various types of animals, plants, and birds. Our guide/driver was friendly, informative, and cautious. Even though the hurricane did some damage to the park, the repairs looked nice and great to see the various wildlife coming back to the park. This was a wonderful tour and a must do when visiting Sanibel Island.

We had such an amazing time on the pontoon boat! The service was excellent from start to finish…read more Everything was explained so clearly, and they took the time to make sure we understood everything. They were incredibly sweet, helpful, and welcoming. The boat was very clean and well taken care of, and we had absolutely no issues. We would definitely recommend them and would love to go again!

please don't go here they gave away my reservation and then said to my friend how I can't ever rent…read morethere again because I started crying. not yelling. not disrespectful nothing just cried. because we had children ready to go on the boat they was so disappointed.

Equipment is in excellent condition and the staff is friendly and professional . Location is…read moreperfect for this beach.

First! Very cute little cabana type rental shop right on the beach. Kayaks and stand up paddle…read moreboards seem to be the highlights of this stand. Very nice employee working there. Saw him help a few first time paddle boarders. Kayak rental was $25 which was pretty reasonable. Sure beats other kayak rental places I've been too on similar beaches. While at this beach I saw many snook, pinfish, and even a manatee. Taking out a kayak could definitely get you close enough to see some really cool marine life! I would definitely suggest hitting up this place if you wanna check out a beautiful beach and enjoy some time on the water!

Rainy day, arrived on time, rain stopped and we went on a cool morning, little wet, but it was…read morenice. Overcast the whole time. We saw SEVERAL pods of dolphins. We were watching from side to side and back to front constantly to see young dolphins jumping and learning from their mothers. Even one male youth that was excitable. Could clearly see they were learning how to hunt from their parents. Excellent narration and information. Even captain and guide were shocked at how many we saw. Kids from 1-5 on board were screaming YAY! Will definitely bring my nieces here. Great for my older father to sit and still learn something!

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

Whatever your level of experience, or tolerance for being on the water - this Nature Center is a…read moreconvenient way to enjoy Cocohatchee Creek and the Gulf. Kayaks are available to rent by the hour; I found an attractive off-season Groupon, valid for a couple of months. The more skilled can opt for a dive trip. The more "cruise-y" can board for a sunset trip around the mangroves on a guided, pontoon boat. Staff and captains are trained and certified. Gear is in great shape. There's a small shop to amuse a visitor with souvenirs, and snacks.

We recently took our family guests to Airboats & Alligators and had a blast. Because it was mating…read moreseason, we saw a lot of gators, beautiful birds and even some cows grazing near the shore in the lake. They have some cool tropical birds on their front entryway that are always fun to chat with! We have taken numerous guests here and always find the staff to be super friendly and the airboat drivers knowledgeable. It is a fun and educational ride for people of all ages and the cost is reasonable. There are other airboat operators who do the fast twists and turns in the mangroves, but I personally like this ride on Lake Trafford. Highly recommend!

I hate to give a negative review but I have to be honest. Upon calling to make reservation, woman I…read morespoke with was very nice and that pretty much sold me on choosing this airboat tour. She explained to me that in this summer heat 10am was the best tour to take as 11am it would be getting too hot and we would see less gators. She also said since it was a slow season we would get 5% off- even better! So the 5 of us drove the 1 hour drive (getting three teen boys up and out early on vacation is not the easiest task). When we checked in they said they were down 1 tour guide / captain. We were very understanding as they said the captain was not feeling well - so we were fine with it! And asked if we could take the 11am tour and he would give us a discount. Well the discount was the 5% she already quoted me over the phone. We finally got on our way at 11:30. I guess we were expecting the airboat to go fast- my mistake for not asking. Also this tour does not have the headsets so captain can speak to you. They do provide headphone to cancel the noise. Captain Fred was a nice enough man- however we would have appreciated him telling us a little more than 2 species of birds and slowing down when a gator appeared. We were curious about the traps that were in the water and also saw two fisherman in the center of the pond. No mention of any of that. While we quickly realized it being too hot for the gators to come to surface- that is not the problem of the tour guide or company- we would have enjoyed a little speed or something to make up for the lack of gators. All in all it was a bit underwhelming. Again sorry to give a negative review

Brought regs in for service. They charged $500 for both. First dive after getting them serviced,…read morethey both leaked and were unusable. Now, we asked when we picked them up if they were bench tested. They said yes. This was obviously false. When the divemaster opened reg cover, it became apparent they were not serviced. Frayed O-rings and crud were inside.

I was going diving with a friend over in Fort Lauderdale and needed general equipment for the dive…read more(mask, snorkel, fins, storage bag, etc.). They had a wide selection and plenty of options, but most importantly the gentleman that helped me was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He provided recommendations both on the high end and the low end of quality and cost. I am an experienced driver, but have not purchased equipment in about five years. I left with everything I needed, and I am a very happy customer. I will be back!