Dolphin And Shelling Cruise Tour At Fort Myers Beach

The crew was absolutely awesome! She knew a lot of details regarding nature and wildlife. We had a great time. This trip is great for all age groups!

Take a towel, even if you don't get in the water you can sit on the beach. No need to take water, they provide it! It's an educational fun, great experience!

My husband and I enjoyed the boat trip and all the dolphin and manatee sightings. The shelling was a little disappointing but overall we found some nice ones.

I would definitely recommend this for a family trip or just a private trip for you and your spouse..

Excellent day! 3 hours of dolphins, Manatees and shells! Captain Mike knows how to get the dolphins to play!

Lots of shells where the crew took us. I could have spent the whole day there. Nice sandbar to explore. Ashley and Ty were great.

As soon as we arrived on hickory Island a storm moving in fast. But Ashley was great - she got us shelter while we waited it out. Afterwards we still had 30 minutes for shelling which was plenty of time. I'm just glad the flying umbrella didnt pummel my husband because it nearly did LOL!

Ty and Ashley were wonderful guides! We saw manatees, dolphins, and lots of birds. The shelling beach went to was great for finding shells. Ashley was well versed in the ecosystem and answered everyone's questions quickly. Ty shared interesting information on the wildlife. Both were on the lookout for wildlife at all times and were quick to share as soon as anything was spotted. The boat ride was comfortable. We were very lucky to have a pod of dolphins play behind the boat on the way back to port.

My wife and I had a wonderful trip. The guides were knowledgeable about the wildlife. We spotted many dolphins along the way.

Great tour! The staff was so friendly! We saw a lot of dolphins, a manatee and different types of birds. Got several great shells! Had an excellent time!

The crew were great I can not remember their names but they were amazing. Highly recommend this for anyone. We saw lots of dolphins and a very fresh baby. Also saw manatees. The shelling was also great!!

Captain Ty and Ashley were our crew. They are informative, knowledgeable and sharing On the way to the island we came across a couple pods of dolphins. Ty is experienced in how not to discourage the dolphins from playing along with the boat. The dolphins followed along I the boat’s wake which was very cool! A couple came completely out of the water I wished I had brought my mask - I didn’t think of it. The shelling was very good. We found several of the types that Ashley talked about Parking was easy too. This a great experience and worth the money!

Ty and Ashley were great guides ,their knowledge about the history and wildlife was 👍🏻.We saw multiple pods of dolphins swimming right alongside the boat, manatees and a surprise sighting of spotted eagle rays . Highly recommend !

It was amazing! Best one I’ve ever gone on! Christina was great! Captain was too! So fun and we saw tons of dolphins. A couple manatees and got a lot of cool shells! 🐚

Well worth the time and money. Team was very knowledgeable and personable. Yhey new where exactly to go to see multiple Dolphins and Manatee.

We took the 3 hour Dolphin and shelling tour out of Ft Meyers Beach on Thursday, July 9, with Savannah and driver (sorry, don't remember his name). It was a very nice experience. I am one of those people curious about everything and Savannah was very knowledgeable, and welcomed questions. Our driver answered several questions I asked him as well, and was very good at operating the boat in a way that wasn't just safe, it was very respectful of the wildlife we saw (Dolphins, Manatees and many kinds of birds). He spotted the aquatic life well before any of us! We had grown kids and grand kids with us, and the tour was fun for each of us, irrespective of our age. Savannah gathered the young kids on the floor of the boat to see and touch many kinds of shells, dried egg clusters, etc., and engaged them so effectively that they were quiet and captivated throughout her talk. She was obviously very well versed in the aquatic life, birds, plants, and trends for each in the area, especially with the post hurricane changes. We saw many Dolphins, a few Manatees, all kinds of birds, small fish that almost glowed (needlefish), plants, and many beautiful homes that were worth more than I will make in my lifetime! Our kids had done this tour before, and wanted to repeat it now that their son (4) was old enough to enjoy it too. We would heartily recommend to tour to anyone, at any age! It was well worth the modest fee.

Savannah and Ryan were friendly right from the start! They took time to answer any questions and we happy to answer them! Ryan was just as engaging as Savannah! We saw dolphins and manatees and snake birds. I found lots of shells on the beach and also a molt of a horseshoe crab that Savannah took the time to show us how it molts and where the soft crab exits its hard shell to grow a new hard shell! It was very cool! Highly recommend this trip!

Was so so neat! We saw so many dolphins and were able to record them and we saw manatees too along with many birds. Shelling was really good on the island and the 2 tour guides were more than knowledge. VERY reasonably priced for 3 hours too!

We booked a three hour tour. We immediately saw dolphins, they even chased our boat. The crew took us to an island where we could shell and swim for an hour. I’m plus size and the ladder was easy to use, which made me feel better. Captain Ty and Savannah were friendly and helpful. They even let my 13 year old drive the boat. We saw manatees on the way back too. It was a great experience.

The viewing of manatee and dolphins were spectacular! Also the various birds in the area. Our crew was very knowledgeable answering all kinds of questions loved the shelling too!. Would definitely recommend this cruise.!

Go prepared to enjoy the experience. Wear beach shoes, sunscreen and bring a shelling bag. Live in the moment.

Knowledgeable and friendly crew. Plenty of room and comfortable travel. Offered free bottled water and soda for a good price. Saw several dolphins in the estuary and had about an hour to go shelling on the island. Great time

We did this cruise as a group of 3 adults on Monday 29 June from 9 - 12. It was beautiful and the water was perfect - clear and calm. We got great pictures of dolphins and manatees as well as a number of birds. The mangroves islands were full of nesting pelicans. We stopped an hour on Big Hickory Island and did some shelling, wading and swimming. It was perfect. Captain Ty and Ashley were perfect hosts. Ashley had an expert level of knowledge about all the flora and fauna including shell identification! We had a wonderful time and would definitely come back to do this again.

We did see a few dolphins and manatees. The shells were great, but we wanted more of a variety. We had fun.

The Captain Ty gave us a smooth boat ride and we got to see dolphins and manatees! Ashley gave us great information along the way without overloading- nice balance of information and quiet to enjoy the ride. The shelling was fun and we got to swim a bit. We had ten in our group from 11yrs to 65yrs and we all had a great time.

Short, but long enough to experience what was promised.

Have taken this cruise 3 times now and have loved it each time!

We loved the boat ride, shelling, and seeing dolphins. Ty and Ashley did a great job! I would definitely do this again.

Great experience great guides! We saw 12 dolphins and a manatee. Tons of birds with great shelling on the island.

We enjoyed the boat ride, the marine biologist, Christina, shared great information about the birds, dolphins, and sea shells. Josh, the captain, was very gentle around the dolphins, I really appreciated his respect for them. I would recommend this to anyone it is not a party atmosphere which is what we were hoping for.

We had an incredible day with Ashley and Captain Ty. They made sure everyone had a great experience and we did. We saw a fantastic aerial performance from dolphins playing and jumping in the boat's wake. We were able to see several Manatees, even momma and baby. The shelling was great and Ashley took the time to tell everyone what kind we could expect to find and afterwards, what kind of shells we found. The boat was very spacious with lots of room for everyone. I highly recommend.

First off, very easy to book with trip adviser. Got to pick the day we wanted. Only booked it 2 days in advance. Directions and expectations were explained very well. Met our guide Christina exactly when and where it was set to be. We didn't have to pay for parking. Very nice comfortable boat. Water was smooth, and calm. Christina's partner driving was as sweet and friendly as she was. Christins was very informative about the ecosystem, trees, birds, wildlife, marine biology and area. Saw some dolphins along the way close to the boat. Stopping at the island was quite refreshing and just gorgeous. Found a bunch of unique shells, well unique to me. Water was like bath water. Couple things, getting off the boat to go on the island may be difficult for an elderly person, if your footing isn't solid. No snacks or water to buy or was provided. Make sure you bring some. In the heat and being 3 hours long, you will need it. Especially for the kiddos. Someone stays on the boat, so if you need to leave your stuff when shelling, it will be fine. Due to safety concerns, I believe small children are required to sit on the seat, not stand on the seat. But they can stand up and move around on the floor. Seems like a no brainer to me, but thought I would mention it. Also, there is a cute little bar/restaurant right as you get off the boat.

We had a great time! 3 dolphins followed us for a good 10 minutes or more, they we so cute, and Lil Hickory Island was a beautiful spot to go shelling. It was 3 hours which is perfect. Would definitely recommend! The Captain and guide were fantastic 👏

Captain Ty and Ashley were amazing, friendly and informative! We learned about the area’s history and saw a lot of wild life. We had a dolphin show like I have never seen before! We gathered a lot of shells and headed back to the marina and saw a manatee! Wonderful trip!

Ashley and Ty were great guides on our trip! We had an awesome time, looking for shells and dolphins! Great girls trip activity!

We had a wonderful time with Captain Josh and First Mate Cristina. We saw dolphins, manatee, sea turtle, and birds. Picked up some shells for our collection we hadn’t yet found. The boat ride was smooth. Complimentary drinks and waters were nice. Cristina was knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. Had specimens to show and handle. Overall relaxing and fun!

Amazing experience. We saw dolphins, manatees, 2 hammerhead sharks (one big one), large variety of birds, cow rays, etc. our tour guide Mike was the absolute best. His experience and knowledge of the area made it an awesome experience. The shelling island had lots to choose from and was beautiful. My 9 year old insists I write “it’s called Good time” charters for a reason!

Great trip, seen a lot and got to go on an island to look for shells. The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area.

Very fun family activity! We saw manatees, dolphins, some birds, and had good shelling.

We had a great cruise with Captain Josh & Naturalist Savannah. Dolphins, sting rays & manatees were seen and many questions were answered. Very knowledgeable guides. Highly recommend!

We enjoyed this dolphin cruise. We saw dolphins and manatees. The naturalist was very knowledgeable. She and the boat operator were very friendly and welcoming. I would recommend this tour to others.

Everything we wanted to see and do! Dolphins, manatees, and shells. Josh and Savanna were so knowledgeable and fun!

This was a great tour. The guides were awesome. They knew where to go and were extremely knowledgeable.

We had a fantastic time. We got to see dolphins, manatees, a crab and hold a star fish! We found all kinds of neat shells and learned about the wildlife in the area. Our kids loved it. Highly reccomend for someone with young kids.

My husband and I did this trip for our 20th Anniversary! We absolutely loved it! We seen quite a few dolphins and were able to find several very cool shells on the Island! Our guides were so much fun and very knowledgeable! We will definitely do it again and highly recommend it!!

The crew was awesome very knowledgeable we saw dolphins went to the beach found lots of seashells the water was amazing on the way back more Dolphins were jumping over the back of the boat would highly recommend this tour

Captain Ty and Savannah were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Me, my husband, and our 2 children had a beautiful experience from start to finish. We got to see and watch a pair of dolphins play in the wake of our boat, learned a ton from Savannah about the wildlife in Florida and the history of Florida, we shelled, saw multiple manatees and stingrays breaching. 1000% worth the money!!!

Captain Ty and Savannah were the best hosts!

We had an amazing time the dolphins were following our boat and we're jumping out of the waves truly best dolphin tour I've ever had