captiva island dolphin tours

• Cayo Costa Beach & Shelling Cruise

Cabbage Key Cruise

Useppa island cruise.

• Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island
• Tarpon Lodge on Pine Island

Dolphin and Wildlife Cruises

Sunset cruises, private charters.

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• (239) 472-5300

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WHY CHOOSE CAPTIVA CRUISES

Embark from Captiva Island, Florida to a nearby island destination, relax watching the sunset or follow a pod of dolphins at play. Whatever cruise you choose, you’ll enjoy a beautiful adventure and take home memories that will last a lifetime. With over 30 years of experience navigating Southwest Florida waters and barrier islands, our accommodating team makes your time with us comfortable, safe and fun!

Cabbage Key • Useppa • Boca Grande • Tarpon Lodge Dolphin & Wildlife Cruises • Sunset Cruises • Private Charters for Special Events

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Choose your adventure.

Explore paradise in comfort with Captiva Cruises! Choose from experiences like dolphin and wildlife cruises as well as sunset cruises and island destination cruises to Cabbage Key, Useppa Island, Boca Grande and more! Select one of the cruise options below to book your cruise adventure today!

Satisfy your curiosity

“Great ride, lots of dolphins. Kids love it!”

Neil , Facebook Reviewer

CRUISE WITH CAPTIVA CRUISES

Exclusive private island club community

The ultimate cheeseburger in paradise

Boca Grande Cruise SEASONAL

A picturesque and quaint seaside village

Tarpon Lodge Cruise SEASONAL

An island immersed in luxury

Cayo Costa State Park Cruises

Nature, shelling and 9 miles of unspoiled island beaches

Half Day Cruise

Full Day Cruise

Adventure is on the horizon

“Excellent way to spend an afternoon or sunset.”

Darren , Google Local Guide Reviewer

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MOMENTS IN THE SUN

A few glowing reviews from our most satisfied guests.

“This is was one of the finest boat tours we’ve ever taken. It was a great value and our tour guide Captain George was over the top, it is one of Captiva’s best attractions.”

“We had a great trip to Cayo Costa to shell! Our captain and crew were very knowledgeable and fun! Icing on the cake was seeing dolphins! Highly recommend this company!”

“Took the sunset cruise departing from south seas plantation – crew was awesome. Great tour and history. Ensured kids had easy viewing to dolphins and other wildlife. Highly recommend!”

“Nice cruise. The staff is very accommodating, polite and knowledgeable. The Cayo Costa Beach was gorgeous, and the trip was the perfect amount of time.”

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Are you planning a vacation or staycation? Do you like to indulge in daydreaming about sunset escapes and wonderful days on the water? If so, follow us on social media for a preview of the fun adventures and views we experience every day! When you join us for a trip, be sure to tag your photos and videos with @CaptivaCruises and #CaptivaCruises .

DADS CRUISE FREE SATURDAY, JUNE 15th

Gift Dad an adventure and enjoy a day on the water! Dads cruise FREE on SATURDAY, June 15 with accompanying full-price ticket (child or adult). Use code DADS143 when booking. Please note, we are closed on Sunday, June 16.

JULY 4th SUNSET & FIREWORKS CRUISE

Celebrate Independence Day aboard the Lady Chadwick with a sunset cruise followed by a front-row seat an incredible fireworks display on Thursday, July 4. 

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Come Aboard And Meet The Locals

Why share the boat book a private tour with us, ​and have the dolphins to yourself, online booking is currently unavailable due to hurricane ian damage to our departure location. please text us. 239-240-1128 please leave your name, phone number, tour you wish to book and your preferred dates for your tour. we will contact you to confirm your trip.  , dolphin tour ​ $350.00 per boat 6 passenger max per boat tour duration 2 hours, dolphin & wildlife tour $475.00  per boat ​ six passenger max per boat tour duration 3 hours, 4 hour dolphin tour + lunch stop $600.00  per boat ​ six passenger max per boat tour duration 4 hours , reservations and information please call or text  239-240-1128 (please note in high season online booking is highly  recommended. call volume can exceed our our ability to return your calls)   , tour departure location, ​ punta rassa boat ramp 15001 punta rassa rd fort myers fl 33908, follow us and come along for the ride.

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  sanibel island dolphins facts .

• The Bottlenose Dolphins That Live In And Around Sanibel Island, Captiva Island  ​ A nd Fort Myers Beach A re Typically In Groups Of 30-40 Members Called Pods But Dolphin Pod  Size Varies From 10-30 To More Than 100. Their Diets ​ C onsist Mainly Of Forage Fish. Dolphins Often Work As A Team To Harvest Fish ​ S chools, But They Also Hunt As Individually. Dolphins Search For Prey Primarily ​ U sing Echolocation, Which Is Similar To Sonar. They Emit Clicking Sounds And ​ L isten For The Return Echos To Determine The Location And Shape Of Nearby Items, I ncluding Potential Prey. Bottlenose Dolphins Also Use Sound For Communication, I ncluding Squeaks And Whistles Emitted From The Blowhole And Sounds Emitted T hrough Body Language, Such As Leaping From The Water And Slapping Their Tails . 

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Located on beautiful Captiva Island, Captiva Cruises has shared shelling, island-destination, dolphin-watch and sunset cruises with Southwest Florida for over 35 years. Join us as we explore the fabulous outer islands of Cabbage Key and Boca Grande or come aboard for dolphin and wildlife adventures, sunset cruises and private charters. Captiva Cruises is sure to be the highlight of your trip!

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11401 Andy Rosse Ln. Captiva Island , FL 33924 United States

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Sanibel Dolphin Tours Two Hour Tour = $250 All Tours Are Private Rates Are For Vessel Six Passengers Maximum 

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NATURE & SHELLING TRIP

Depart McCarthy’s Marina on Captiva Island by boat to islands only accessible by boat in search of dolphin, shells, birds and experience the islands of Southwest Florida.

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Testimonials

Having traveled with Captain Brian on several excursions, I can enthusiastically recommend his half day or day long boat trips! They are always a highlight of our annual trips to Sanibel.

my friends and I booked a 4 hour tour with Captain Brian last week and we had so much fun! He brought us to Cayo Casto, showed us the Manatees, took us to Cabbage Key and Barnacles as well as showing us many other spots on Captiva. I will definitely book another tour with Captain Brian

A day on the water with Captain Brian is a day you'll always remember! He has been taking people to the islands around Captiva for over 20 years, and his experience and wisdom are what makes him so great!

As far as I'm concerned, he saved our vacation from a disastrous end. So even if you are on a large boat, it is still worth it to charter with Capt. Brian. He can take you places the big boats can't go and he can give you excellent navigational advice.

Captain Brian more than delivered. His clear affinity for the area and it's wildlife was evident and we learned so much. It felt like an adventure instead of a tour. What a great way to experience the area around Captiva and see some unforgettable wildlife!

Jen Krick Bischoff

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