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    Cruise Captiva Island on a 1.5-Hour Dolphin Tour

    Spot dolphins and coastal birds on a 1.5-hour cruise from Captiva Island

    4.8 stars• 804 reviews

    Duration

    1.5 hours

    Highlights

    Cruise beyond Captiva Island to look for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and other wildlife in Pine Island Sound. Enjoy a family-friendly trip typically narrated by volunteers from the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation.

    • Search for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat
    • Cruise Pine Island Sound and nearby barrier islands
    • Look for white pelicans (in season), ospreys, bald eagles, and migratory birds
    • Listen to narration typically led by conservation foundation volunteers
    • Ride with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) certified captains

    Things to know

    Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. McCarthy's Marina charges a $5 parking fee per vehicle for the duration of your cruise.

    Cancellation Policy

    Any reservation cancelled within 24 hours of your cruise departure time is non-refundable and non-transferable. No-shows and late arrivals are not compensated. Any cruise cancelled by Captiva Cruises will result in a full refund including all booking fees.

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    FAQs

    Yes. McCarthy's Marina charges a $5 parking fee per vehicle, valid only for the duration of your cruise.

    Arrive at least 30 minutes before your cruise departure time.

    Yes. The dolphin cruise is typically narrated by volunteers from the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation.

    Meeting details

    McCarthy’s Marina on Captiva Island

    Experience provided by Captiva Cruises

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    Adult/Senior

    $39.38

    Ages 13+

    0

    Child

    $28.12

    Ages 2-12

    0

    Infant

    $0

    Under 2 years old

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    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We took the Cabbage Key lunch cruise. Fantastic. The Captain and first mate were great, mixing humor with a very informative narrative. Highly recommended

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    Gary Miller

    September 2, 2026

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    5/5

    We took the Cabbage Key lunch cruise. Fantastic. The Captain and first mate were great, mixing humor with a very informative narrative. Highly recommended

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    Gary Miller

    September 2, 2026

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