Boating & Sailing Charters

Sanibel resident Captain Brandt Symes is a full time, professional guide offering private inshore FISHING CHARTERS, SHELLING TRIPS, LUNCH CRUISES, SIGHTSEEING and ECO-TOURS. From novice to die-hard angler, we fish the shallow waters of Sanibel, Captiva and Pine Island Sound for Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Sea-Trout, Shark, etc. We genuinely enjoy taking families fishing! LGBT friendly. Up to 6 people.

Island Time Cruises offers a variety of activities you can experience out on the water. All trips are private and can be customized to meet your needs.
Shelling Excursions
Dolphin Tours
Eco & Historical Tours
Out Island Lunch Trips

For over 30 years Captiva Cruises has been providing shelling cruises, island hopping, dolphin watches & dazzling sunsets on the Gulf of Mexico. Come explore the beautiful islands of Cabbage Key, Useppa & Boca Grande for lunch or Cayo Costa State Park for shelling, Dolphin Adventures, Sunset Serenades, Sailing Cruises & Private Charters. Captiva Cruises is sure to be the highlight of your trip!

Unobtrusive dolphin encounters, shelling, wildlife sightseeing, and historical narrative led by Captain Steve Plein of Captiva Island's very own New Wave Eco Charters. Chosen as one of In Flight Network's ''42 Best Eco Adventures of 2017 in the United States.'' Experience the barrier islands and their surrounding inhabitants in an up close and personal manner

Enjoy your captained private forty four ft. yacht. You can dolphin watch, swim, fish, snorkel, go shelling, get married or just plain relax. And don't forget our beautiful SW Florida Sunset cruises. We have all the gear (included). Sea you soon.

America’s #1 Sailing School has taught over 140,000 adults and families how to sail at all levels. From two days to weeklong sailing courses with resort accommodations, you will learn how to skipper a boat up to 50’. Offshore Sailing School’s fleet includes Colgate 26 sailboats, and 40’-50’ cruising yachts and catamarans on Captiva Island, Ft. Myers Beach, and Cape Coral, Florida.