FORT MYERS · DOLPHIN WATCHING
The 15 best dolphin watching tours you can book today, with what a seat costs, how long the boat is out and who each one suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Paddle Fort Myers waterways in search of dolphins, manatees, and shells on a beginner-friendly two-hour tour from Bonita Springs.
“Very knowledgeable. Was late getting there and waited for us. Is passionate about his job. Patient with pasdleboard beginners”
Review of Fort Myers’ sunset dolphin cruise, with Sanibel Lighthouse views, drinks, wildlife, timing, value, and practical booking tips.
“It was fabulous! Highly recommend. Saw lots of dolphins and a spectacular sunset! Dan and Deacon, who ran the boat were so great!!”
Explore Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands with dolphins, birds, shelling, and a Florida Master Naturalist guide.
“Fun boat ride: saw different birds, dolphins and went shelling.”
Fort Myers Beach dolphin tour review covering wildlife, Mound Key views, captains, refreshments, accessibility, price, and practical tips.
“We had a great weather day and our captain was fun, knowledgeable, and made our cruise memorable. We will be planning another one in the future.”
Review of Fort Myers Beach’s 3-hour dolphin and shelling cruise, with wildlife, island beach time, guides, pricing, tips, and booking advice.
“Josh and Savanna were fantastic hosts! It was a blast spotting dolphins and they slowed down so we could watch the dolphins jump. We saw no fewer than 6 dolphins and the weather was perfect. Shelling on Big Pine Island was a trip! Someone found a star fish, a big lightning whelk, and many shells. Gorgeous beach and very memorable! Well worth it!”
Review of the Fort Myers Beach Tiki Pub dolphin cruise, with pricing, music, BYOB tips, wildlife, group size, and booking advice.
“My partner and I attended the 3:30pm tour and ended up having the entire boat to ourselves! (We were later told the 3:30pm time is usually less popular, so keep that in mind if you're looking for more of a "party" feel). Our tour guide, mark, did his best to give us a great experience by letting us choose the music, taking our picture, and telling us wildlife facts. We even saw dolphins towards the end of our trip! Super fun time!”
Private Fort Myers dolphin tour with Captain Mike, exploring Estero Bay and the Gulf for dolphins, manatees, turtles, and coastal views.
“What a treat this was. We had to drive 2 hours to the rendezvous and we had the 9AM slot, so it was an early start, but that only added to the air of adventure. I hadn't planned on the 9AM launch but it was all that was available, but we were so glad in the end. The boat ramp area was deserted except for our boat and driver waiting for us at the dock. It was all very clandestine and chill, and there were very few boats on the water for the first hour at least. The guide was just fantastic, going from one venue to another, spotting tons…”
Review of Fort Myers Beach’s private sunset and dolphin cruise, with route details, price, wildlife odds, captain tips, and booking advice.
“Seeing the dolphins! The ride and the history was wonderful! Kate explained alot about the dolphins and boats that were left in the water”
Review of Fort Myers Beach’s private 90-minute dolphin tiki cruise, with wildlife tips, pricing, itinerary details, and booking advice.
“The kindness and capability of Captain Kate. She was very knowledgeable about the area and knew where to find the dolphins which delighted my grandson. The hurricane damage we saw from the water was a real eye opener.”
Review the 90-minute Fort Myers Beach dolphin cruise, with Estero Bay wildlife, practical tips, pricing, guides, parking, and cancellation advice.
“I did not go on the trip. We had a blow out flat tire and could not drive on it. I had to wait for roadside assistance and couldn’t make the trip. I called them about my situation, and they made no offer for a refund or a voucher for a future cruise. They just took my money and basically told me it was tough luck. My daughter was crying because she loves dolphins.”
Review of a private Cape Coral sunset dolphin cruise with Captain Martin, room for six, onboard restroom, wildlife viewing, and clear booking tips.
“I booked this tour with the hopes of going on a boat and possibly see some dolphins. We got an above and beyond experience! We met our captain and his lovely wife at their humble abode and walked through their side yard to check in at the cutest Tiki hut! From there we boarded their boat and took off through the canals to open ocean where we discovered beautiful wildlife and many dolphins!! Rene and Capt Martin are just the kindest souls to show us their world and we cannot wait to do it again!!”
Review of Fort Myers’ private dolphin and sandbar pontoon cruise, with wildlife sightings, Captain Lauren, pricing, itinerary, and practical tips.
“Fun trip. Lauren was fun and knowledgeable saw lots of Dolphins and a manatee came right up to boat.”
Review of Fort Myers’ Pelican Bay kayak tour, with dolphins, manatees, mangroves, pricing, guide tips, timing, and booking advice.
“Ty was a great guide! He was super knowledgeable about the area and we got to see a little bit of everything. Very laidback and very fun!”
Review of Fort Myers’ private dolphin cruise, with Cape Coral canals, Sanibel Lighthouse, wildlife viewing, pricing, tips, and booking advice.
“If you want to take a boat trip along the canals in Cape Coral or look for dolphins, I really recommend Captain Martin and Rene. Super nice people who tell you a lot about the various places we drive past. They are also funny, so there were both laughs and smiles on the trip. If we go back to Cape Coral, we will come back for another trip. If you guys are taking the trip to Norway, get in touch and we can show you around. Greetings from the Norwaycrew 🇳🇴”
Review the Charlotte Harbor Dolphin Discovery cruise, with tiki-boat views, wildlife watching, music, shade, restroom, pricing, and practical tips.
“Fun-but no dolphins Tour guide very knowledgeable and fun”
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