SUNSET DOLPHIN, BIRD, AQUATIC, AND MANATEE CRUISE:
5 to 9 hours

The boat is a 24-foot Sea Hunt Bay boat powered by Yamaha 250 designed to perform in shallow areas of 18-inch draft and gulf side for medium size waves up to 4 feet. The boat has a hard T-top for shade and six comfortable padded seats.

The Custom tour starts at Miserable Mile in Caloosahatchee River, through Pine Island Sound, Sanibel, Red Fish Pass, South Sea, Captiva, North Captiva, Cayo Costa, Cabbage Key turning at Boca Grande then back on the Gulf of Mexico side. (Weather and water activity permitting)

This will allow us to view the white sandy beaches of the secluded outer islands. Along the way, we will be seeking out dolphins, manatees, seagulls, pelicans, osprey, storks, and water turkeys.

Lunch is whenever time allows and wherever you like. If you would like to include a special restaurant or set up a picnic just let us know. 9-hour cruises are well suited for stops that could include lunch on Cabbage Key, Captiva, North Captiva, or other areas. (lunch is on your own)

My passengers have cloned it as ‘The ride of their life’. If you want we can cut through Charlotte Harbor, go around Bokeelia then south through Matlacha, and back to the ‘Miserable Mile’.

All Custom tours have access to fishing at no additional cost, The group is only restricted by the time they have on the Custom tour.

CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER CRUISE “MANATEE HAVEN”:
5 hours

(7:00 AM to 12:00 PM) or (2:00 PM to 7:00 PM)

This awesome leisurely cruise starts around ‘Miserable Mile’ and then heads north upriver. Coast past ‘Cape Coral Bridge’, slide under “Midpoint Bridge”, then slow down and view the Fort Myers skyline. Three more bridges to pass and then on our way to our first stop just past the ‘Highway 75 Bridge’.

Once in the Orange River estuary, we will go into stealth mode with a trolling motor to sneak up on the largest herd of Manatee. We will spend about an hour or so floating with the Manatee and counting their calves.

We will explore ingrates, storks, osprey, and if we are lucky maybe spot a bald eagle nesting.
Then travel further north past highway 31, through some of the most beautiful farmland of Florida. As we pass multimillion-dollar homes, we will finally get to the first damn lock of the river. Here we can talk about the history of the Caloosahatchee River and start our return.

Depending on our schedule, we can stop at “Fort Myers Boat House” to take a quick swim, eat lunch, or enjoy a flavorful adult beverage of your choice. We can stop on the way home and visit the manatees again to bid our farewell.

ISLAND HOPPING/ SHELLING CUSTOM TOUR:
5 or 9 hours

(7:00 AM to 12:00 PM) or (2:00 PM to 7:00 PM SUNSET) $500

Extra hours available upon request

The island hopping and shelling Custom tour is one of our most popular. Visitors on our shelling trips experience some of the most abundant areas for beachcombing anywhere on Florida’s coast. We try to hit the lowest tide and most productive spots such as Captiva and Sanibel. For longer excursions, we can include North Captiva and Kayo Costa only accessible by boat.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY TROUT FISHING CHARTERS
5 or 9 hours

(7:00 AM to 12:00 PM) or (2:00 PM to 7:00 PM SUNSET) $500

Extra hours available upon request

Our custom 24’ Sea Hunt can accommodate up to 4 passengers and 4 can fish at the same time. The boat is considered a unique Florida Classic, a comfortable ride, with plenty of space and shade. The trout and shark are the primary target fish for our tour. It is focused on the family, especially children. Four top-quality Shimano fishing rigs along with four fishing licenses will be provided.