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!

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.

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.

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, 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 accessib

PRIVATE BOAT RIDES & SIGHTSEEING- OUTER ISLAND TOURS - LUNCH - SHELLING- BY THE HOUR - ONE GREAT RATE FOR UP TO 6 PEOPLE- Captiva Island Historic Marina Launch. Visit Cabbage Key, N. Captiva, Pine Island & Boca Grande. See Island Nature- Dolphins & much more. Just you - your family & friends up to 6 people. Your Captain is at your service. Get out on the water & have fun!

The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum offers fun educational programming for all ages! During live Tank Talks, learn about the local mollusks that make the beautiful shells you can find on the beach. Discover insights into shells' vital role in history, culture, art, and medicine. Create souvenir treasures during Shell Crafts. Or enjoy a Beach Walk led by its shell experts!