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    Cabbage Key Lunch Cruise From Captiva Island

    Cruise from Captiva to Cabbage Key for island views and lunch on your own

    4.7 stars• 1.4K reviews

    Duration

    4 to 5 Hours

    Includes

    Cruise, island access

    Highlights

    Explore Cabbage Key on a cruise from Captiva Island, with time to dine at the island restaurant and discover its historic setting. Take in views of Pine Island Sound and learn about local waterways from U.S. Coast Guard-certified captains.

    • Discover Cabbage Key, believed to have inspired Jimmy Buffett’s “Cheeseburger in Paradise”
    • Dine at the island restaurant, set atop a Calusa Indian shell mound
    • Explore a short nature trail and climb the island water tower
    • Admire views of Cabbage Key and Pine Island Sound
    • Ask your captain about the restaurant’s signed-dollar-bill tradition

    Important details

    • Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure
    • Expect a $5 parking fee per vehicle at McCarthy’s Marina; it is not included in the listed price
    • Expect lunch to be an additional purchase at the island restaurant and not included in the listed price

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations within 24 hours of departure are non-refundable and non-transferable. No refunds for no-shows or late arrivals. Full refund, including booking fees, if Captiva Cruises cancels the cruise.

    Product ID: F3G4KQ

    FAQs

    Provide your hotel or accommodation when booking so you can receive important updates about weather delays or local conditions that may affect your trip to the marina.

    Meeting details

    McCarthy's Marina, 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, FL 33924

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    Adult/Senior

    $53

    Ages 13+

    0

    Child

    $37.10

    Ages 2-12

    0

    Infant

    $0

    Under 2 years old

    0

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    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Captiva Cruises offers a fun, family-friendly tour that’s great for all ages. The boat has two levels, restrooms, and a bar with drinks and snacks. We saw lots of dolphins and learned about the history of the area along the way. It was a relaxing trip, and the crew did a great job making it enjoyable for everyone. I’d definitely recommend it!

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    Tiffany Moore Hahne

    July 9, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Captiva Cruises offers a fun, family-friendly tour that’s great for all ages. The boat has two levels, restrooms, and a bar with drinks and snacks. We saw lots of dolphins and learned about the history of the area along the way. It was a relaxing trip, and the crew did a great job making it enjoyable for everyone. I’d definitely recommend it!

    Photo of Tiffany Moore Hahne

    Tiffany Moore Hahne

    July 9, 2026

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