Choose a 3, 5, or 8-hour private boat trip with your own captain
3-8 hours
Captain, cooler with ice, shade
Full refund with at least 24 hours’ notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
Bring a camera, close-toed shoes, water shoes, snacks, sunscreen, and towels.
You get a private boat with a personal captain, a cooler with ice and water, a T-top and Bimini for shade, and buckets and bags for shells.
Arrive 15 minutes before your trip.
750 palm point dr. Goodland Fl, 34140
Captains Matt, Derek, Kasey, and Tyler have built a seriously impressive reputation around Marco Island, and it's easy to see why. Reviewers consistently rave about their deep knowledge of the local ecosystem, from identifying sea shells to spotting dolphins, sharks, manatees, and a wide variety of birds. The tours blend wildlife watching with shelling stops on remote sandbars and islands that aren't accessible any other way, and the captains clearly know exactly where to go depending on tides and conditions. Families with young kids come up again and again in these reviews, and the captains seem genuinely great with children, keeping them engaged and making sure everyone on board is having a good time. Dolphin encounters appear to be a near-guarantee, with many guests describing dolphins riding the boat's wake at close range. The overall sentiment across a large volume of reviews is overwhelmingly positive, with repeat visitors and strong recommendations being the norm rather than the exception.
Matt was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a blast. Thank you, Matt, for an excellent day!
shannon pugh
June 23, 2026
Matt was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a blast. Thank you, Matt, for an excellent day!
shannon pugh
June 23, 2026