Shelling & Sightseeing

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

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

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!

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 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!

Paradise Boat Rentals specializes in weekly and monthly rentals right here on Sanibel-Captiva. We have largest boat rental fleet in Southwest Florida and also offer daily rentals. Explore the Sanibel-Captiva Florida’s waterways, watch the dolphins play, fish, swim, have lunch at a waterfront restaurant and enjoy breathtaking beaches and sunsets. For reservations visit our link or call (239) 645-42

Launching daily from Sanibel Island's Park, pick a 3, 4 or 6 hour private Dolphin & Shelling Tour for parties up to 6, aboard our brand new 2018 Chaparral deck boat w/electric toilet & fresh H20 shower. Cruise in luxury looking for Dolphins, Manatees & other wildlife while traveling to N. Captiva & Cayo Costa Islands where you can shell & swim on remote & beautiful shores only accessible by boat.