Nature & Historical Tours

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!

Backwater Fishing Trips, Sealife Encounters, Morning, Afternoon & Sunset Dolphin Cruises, Shelling & Lunch Excursions, Island Trolley Tours, Wedding Cruises, and more!

Complimentary Trolley to & from your hotel/condo in Sanibel.

We also offer private charters and activities whether your group is large or small; Island Trolley Tours, Wedding Cruises, and more! We are sure that we can tailor fun

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum connects people to the natural world through their love of shells and the animals that create them. The Museum offers fun and educational activities for the whole family. Enjoy touching live mollusks in our touch pools, winning scavenger hunt prizes and watching our Giant Pacific Octopus. Come visit the only museum in the US devoted to shells and mollusks!