Customize a private cruise for shelling, wildlife, island history, photos, or sunrise
4–6 hrs
Up to 6 people
Private boat, Cooler with ice
Set out on a customizable private cruise through Pine Island Sound with Captain Brian. Shape your time on the water around the islands, wildlife, and activities that interest you.
Your deposit is 100% refundable when you cancel at least 7 days before departure. Cancellations within 7 days and no-shows are charged the full charter cost. Your deposit is refundable if Captain Brian cancels for weather or mechanical issues.
Product ID: 53UKEX
Yes. Select the experience type you are interested in when booking, but you can change your mind on the day of your private boat charter.
Bring drinks, snacks, sunscreen that is not spray sunscreen, a hat, camera, binoculars, a jacket for cooler days or early mornings, a beach towel, and a bag for shells. A large cooler with ice is provided.
McCarthy’s Marina on Captiva Island
Our family always book a nature/shelling tour when we vacation in Sanibel! Captain Brian loves nature and sharing it with his guests. On this trip we saw a pod of dolphins and a majestic eagle drying its wings. Shelling was wonderful and we found beautiful sand dollars. We were also able to have a wonder ful lunch with Captain Brian and her more of his nature stories! A must do activity when visiting the Sanibel/Captiva area!
Elizabeth Carpenter
March 25, 2026
Our family always book a nature/shelling tour when we vacation in Sanibel! Captain Brian loves nature and sharing it with his guests. On this trip we saw a pod of dolphins and a majestic eagle drying its wings. Shelling was wonderful and we found beautiful sand dollars. We were also able to have a wonder ful lunch with Captain Brian and her more of his nature stories! A must do activity when visiting the Sanibel/Captiva area!
Elizabeth Carpenter
March 25, 2026
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