Cruise to downtown stops with time to linger or visit several venues
3-4 Hours
Up to 6 people
Bottled water, cooler with ice
Cruise north from Snook Bight Marina toward Matanzas Harbor, passing bayfront homes and views of the Estero Aquatic Preserve. Choose how long to spend at downtown stops, whether you linger at one venue or visit several.
Full refund of deposit when you cancel more than 14 days before the trip. No refund within 7 days of the trip. No refund for cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows. Full refund if the operator cancels before leaving the dock due to weather or sea conditions.
Yes. You must be able to swim and climb the boarding ladder to join the Bar Hopper Cruise.
Bring sunscreen, a hat, and food or drinks if you like. A jacket or sweatshirt can be useful during winter months on breezy days or gulf trips. Bottled water and a cooler with ice are provided.
You may bring beer, wine, or mixed drinks, but do not bring excessive amounts of alcohol. Smoking and vaping are prohibited onboard.
Snook Bight Marina, 4765 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Captain Ray has built a genuinely loyal following in the Fort Myers area, with many guests returning multiple times and booking him whenever friends or family visit. His dolphin tours are the standout offering, and reviewers consistently rave about how close they get to the dolphins, the informative commentary, and Ray's obvious passion for the local waters. He even has names for some of the dolphins he regularly encounters, which speaks to how well he knows the area. Beyond dolphin cruises, Ray offers fishing charters, shell collecting trips, sunrise cruises, and even sea burial ceremonies, handling each with the same level of care and flexibility. Guests appreciate his willingness to accommodate special requests, whether that means adjusting departure times or tailoring the experience to kids. For small groups especially, the private charter option is considered well worth it compared to larger tour boats.
So happy we booked- best day of our vacation. Ray was great on communication- comfortable boat..we only had 4 passengers, but still the cost was not much more than if we went with one of the larger tour boats. Not sure why anyone with a group of 5 or 6 would ever consider not hiring Ray. In addition to Dolphins and Manatees, first time we saw large pelican groups in trees.
Catherine S
April 30, 2026
So happy we booked- best day of our vacation. Ray was great on communication- comfortable boat..we only had 4 passengers, but still the cost was not much more than if we went with one of the larger tour boats. Not sure why anyone with a group of 5 or 6 would ever consider not hiring Ray. In addition to Dolphins and Manatees, first time we saw large pelican groups in trees.
Catherine S
April 30, 2026