Cruise San Carlos Bay to spot playful dolphins and learn about local marine wildlife.
1.5 Hours
Guided tour, educational commentary, cruise
Experience a guided cruise through the waters of San Carlos Bay, where you can watch playful bottlenose dolphins and enjoy scenic views of Sanibel Island. Learn about dolphins and other marine wildlife from knowledgeable guides on this family-friendly eco-tour.
Guests may bring drinks in a small cooler, except for red wine and hard liquor. No personal music is allowed.
The activity usually runs in light rain and other moderate weather conditions, but the seller may cancel the activity at any time in the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions. If the seller cancels the event, ticketholders will be allowed to reschedule tickets (subject to availability) or receive a refund. Tours are usually not canceled less than 1 hour before departure time up to the time of departure since weather can change rapidly. Tours may run up to 1 hour past the scheduled return time.
5848 Cape Harbour Dr, Cape Coral, FL 33914
Dolphin sightings are practically guaranteed here, with guests consistently reporting multiple encounters on every tour. The captains clearly know these waters inside and out, spotting dolphins (and even the occasional manatee) within minutes of departure. What sets this operation apart is the comfortable covered boat with table seating arrangements that keep family groups together rather than cramming everyone in elbow-to-elbow. The crew, particularly guides like Dave, Jeff, and Bruce, get frequent shoutouts for being genuinely engaging and informative without the scripted tour-guide feel. The sunset tours seem especially popular, combining wildlife watching with gorgeous views as you cruise back to the harbor. Families with kids appreciate how patient the crew is with questions, and several reviewers mention smooth rides that even work for passengers prone to motion sickness. The guides share interesting local history, including candid talk about Hurricane Ian's impact on the area. It's become a repeat booking for many visitors and locals hosting out-of-town guests, which speaks volumes about the consistent quality and reasonable pricing.
We decided to book a sunset dolphin tour with them while on a trip to Cape Coral last week. We had so much fun and saw so many dolphins that we decided to book a second trip 2 days later and we saw even more dolphins that time. This tour was different than other dolphin tours I’ve done before. The boat is covered which was very nice. They also make sure to seat you with your group. Every group has their own table and space. Other tours I’ve done cram as many people as they can onto the boat and you’re elbow to elbow with strangers. We really enjoyed learning about the dolphins and they were very kind and listened to all of my kid’s questions and answered them all. We really enjoyed this tour and will book again next time we travel that way.
Becky Winston
August 3, 2025
We decided to book a sunset dolphin tour with them while on a trip to Cape Coral last week. We had so much fun and saw so many dolphins that we decided to book a second trip 2 days later and we saw even more dolphins that time. This tour was different than other dolphin tours I’ve done before. The boat is covered which was very nice. They also make sure to seat you with your group. Every group has their own table and space. Other tours I’ve done cram as many people as they can onto the boat and you’re elbow to elbow with strangers. We really enjoyed learning about the dolphins and they were very kind and listened to all of my kid’s questions and answered them all. We really enjoyed this tour and will book again next time we travel that way.
Becky Winston
August 3, 2025