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    2.5-Hour Sea Life Encounter Cruise in Sanibel

    Cruise the bay and try sea-life netting with touch tanks

    4.9 stars• 3.1K reviews
    From$77/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2.5 Hours

    Includes

    Hands-on netting, Touch tanks

    Highlights

    Cruise the bay on a 2.5-hour Sea Life Encounter and learn about marine life through hands-on netting and on-board touch tanks. Sightsee along spoil and mangrove islands with narration and stop at an uninhabited island.

    • Cruise the bay and look for dolphins at play
    • Listen to narrated sightseeing along spoil and mangrove islands
    • Stop at an uninhabited island
    • Try netting for crabs, seahorses, pufferfish, and more
    • View your catch in on-board touch tanks before it’s returned

    What's Included

    • Hands-on sea life netting
    • On-board touch tanks for viewing the catch
    • Limited bottled water

    Things to know

    Children 3 and under are free but still need a ticket. Wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet and bring any food or beverages you’d like.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 24 hours in advance (48 hours for parties of 6+, 14 days for holiday cruises). A 3% processing fee applies. Changes or cancellations within 24 hours of departure are charged 100%. No-shows are charged. Email or voicemail cancellations are not accepted.

    FAQs

    Arrive 15–20 minutes before your scheduled cruise departure time.

    Wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Bring towels, sunscreen, a hat, and any food or beverages you’d like.

    A limited number of bottled waters are provided.

    Meeting details

    634 N. Yachtsman Drive Sanibel Fl, 33957

    Experience provided by Adventure in Paradise: Sanibel Marina
    Experience provided by Adventure in Paradise: Sanibel Marina

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    Adult

    $77.62

    Ages 13+

    0

    Child

    $43.88

    Ages 4-12 • Must be accompanied by a least 1 adult

    0

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    3.1K reviews•Google Maps

    The crew here clearly knows how to create memorable experiences on the water. Captain Steve, Tom, Evan, and the rest of the team get consistent praise for being friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic about the local wildlife. Families especially appreciate how engaging they are with kids. The dolphin sightings seem to be a major highlight, with multiple reviews mentioning pods coming right up to the boat, plus bonus encounters with manatees and other marine life. The sunset cruises get particularly glowing feedback. A couple of guests found the shelling excursions less impressive than expected, noting the beaches were fairly basic and the shells no better than what you'd find elsewhere locally. One reviewer mentioned the long day felt static when weather conditions weren't ideal. That said, most visitors seem thrilled with their experiences, and the company earned loyalty from repeat customers who return year after year. The variety of tours means there's something for different interests, though the dolphin-focused trips appear to be the standout option.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    I had a fantastic time on the Shells and Dolphin tour on Saturday! The 9:00 AM departure was the perfect way to start the morning. We were lucky enough to see several pods of dolphins playing in the water, which was a huge highlight. The shelling portion of the trip was even better than expected. The crew took us to a great, secluded spot where I found an amazing variety of shells, including several Fighting Conchs, shiny Lettered Olives, and Lightning Whelks! Everything was well-organized and the staff was very knowledgeable. It was easily the highlight of my trip to the area. Highly recommend Adventures in Paradise!

    Photo of Lisa D

    Lisa D

    March 27, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    I had a fantastic time on the Shells and Dolphin tour on Saturday! The 9:00 AM departure was the perfect way to start the morning. We were lucky enough to see several pods of dolphins playing in the water, which was a huge highlight. The shelling portion of the trip was even better than expected. The crew took us to a great, secluded spot where I found an amazing variety of shells, including several Fighting Conchs, shiny Lettered Olives, and Lightning Whelks! Everything was well-organized and the staff was very knowledgeable. It was easily the highlight of my trip to the area. Highly recommend Adventures in Paradise!

    Photo of Lisa D

    Lisa D

    March 27, 2026

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