Shelling & Sightseeing

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

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 excursions you can experience on the water. All cruises are private and can be customized to meet your needs. The boat is equip with a bathroom and freshwater shower. Snacks & refreshments are complimentary. Shelling Excursions, Dolphin Tours, Tiki Bar Hopping Cruises, Eco & Historical Tours, Out Island Lunch Trips, Real Estate Tours, & Boating Lessons.

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!

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

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!

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!