Shelling & Sightseeing

Gulf Coast Marine Excursions is a private charter service. Our mission is to expose the natural beauty of Southwest Florida to visitors and locals alike. Serving Fort Myers, Sanibel Island, Cape Coral, Captiva Island & Bonita Springs. We offer Fishing Charters, Dolphin/Wildlife Tours, Shelling Trips to the outer Islands and Island Beach Trips. Book your trip today and Discover The Real Florida!

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

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.

GO FISH!! Captiva Island's Historic Boating & Fishing Headquarters ~ Jensen's has everything you will need to catch a fish BAIT & TACKLE ~ MARINA STORE. Fish the flats, mangroves, Gulf front or the beach. Fishing trips by the hour ~ we'll even bait your hook. BIG fish stories spoken here!

Santiva Saltwater Fishing Team is a family owned and operated charter service established in 1982. From “Hello” to “y’all come back” you will feel our passion for the Islands. Fishing the calm waters of the Gulf of Mexico or the shallows of Pine Island Sound, shelling pristine barrier beaches or cursing along with the dolphin, every day is a new adventure our family wants to share with yours.

Island hopping, shelling, dolphin viewing, birding or lunch with local Captiva Island guide Capt Brian Holaway. Learn about the area's unique history and people. Trips depart McCarthy's Marina on Captiva Island to Cayo Costa, Cabbage Key, Useppa, Pine Island or N Captiva. Guests come back year after year for this unforgettable experience!