Fish nearshore with Capt. Mike on a 4-hour private charter for up to 6
4 hours
Up to 6 people
Captain, gear, bait
Fish nearshore waters off Fort Myers Beach on a 4-hour charter with Capt. Mike, targeting seasonal species within 3 miles of shore. Bring your own food and drinks and settle in on a stable 31-foot fishing cat with partial shade and a small bathroom.
Trips are limited to 6 passengers and the boat is handicap accessible. No smoking or vaping on board. Gratuity is not included.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 6 guests.
Cancel more than 48 hours before tour time for a full refund to original form of payment. Less than 48 hours, no-shows, same-day cancellations, or missing the boat: no refund or rescheduling. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Arrive 15 minutes before departure. If you miss the boat, you won’t get a refund or a reschedule.
Bring your own food and drinks. You can use the onboard cooler with ice or bring your own cooler. Alcohol is allowed if you drink responsibly.
No. Smoking and vaping aren’t allowed on board.
Snook Bight Marina, 4765 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach
With a stellar reputation built over 15+ years, this outfit clearly knows how to deliver memorable dolphin encounters and eco-tours. Captain Ty, Josh, and Mike lead tours alongside knowledgeable naturalists like Ashley, Christina, and Savannah, who bring the local wildlife and ecosystem to life with fascinating details about dolphins, birds, manatees, and mangrove habitats. Guests consistently rave about seeing multiple dolphin pods, often playing in the boat's wake, plus spotting ospreys, bald eagles, and other wildlife. The shelling island stops are a particular hit with families. The crew's friendly, professional approach stands out across reviews. They take time to answer questions, accommodate special requests (like hunting down manatees for an eager kid), and create a relaxed atmosphere on clean, spacious pontoon boats. Parking can get tight, so arriving early helps. While one tour had exceptionally abundant dolphin activity, the captain honestly noted that experiences vary, though every review suggests wildlife sightings are reliably impressive regardless.
We went on the Dolphin & Shelling Cruise at 9 a.m. and it was amazing!! Saw probably 15-20 dolphins and stopped at an island for shelling. We had Josh and Savannah on ours, Josh was driving the boat and Savannah was the naturalist and gave a shell presentation, told us about the dolphins, birds, mangroves, and some fun facts about the shell mounds from when indigenous people lived here thousands of years ago. Savannah was super friendly and knowledgeable and I chatted with her for a little bit about shells, and she even gave me one to keep that she had found earlier that day at the end of the tour! I would 100% book again, this was an awesome experience! Highlight of our trip to Sanibel/Fort Myers for sure!
Ashley Atkinson
April 3, 2026
We went on the Dolphin & Shelling Cruise at 9 a.m. and it was amazing!! Saw probably 15-20 dolphins and stopped at an island for shelling. We had Josh and Savannah on ours, Josh was driving the boat and Savannah was the naturalist and gave a shell presentation, told us about the dolphins, birds, mangroves, and some fun facts about the shell mounds from when indigenous people lived here thousands of years ago. Savannah was super friendly and knowledgeable and I chatted with her for a little bit about shells, and she even gave me one to keep that she had found earlier that day at the end of the tour! I would 100% book again, this was an awesome experience! Highlight of our trip to Sanibel/Fort Myers for sure!
Ashley Atkinson
April 3, 2026