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    Fort Myers Beach Dolphin Cruise with Certified Guide

    Spot playful dolphins and diverse birds on a relaxed 90-minute cruise led by certified naturalists

    From$67/ personincl. taxes and fees

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    Duration

    90 Minutes

    Ideal For

    Up to 28 people

    Includes

    Narrated cruise, certified guide

    Highlights

    Cruise the calm waters of Estero Bay on a 90 minute excursion led by certified naturalists. Watch for playful dolphins, gentle manatees, and vibrant birdlife from a spacious 28 passenger catamaran.

    • Glide aboard a comfortable 28 passenger power cat
    • Learn local ecology from certified naturalists
    • Capture unobstructed views of dolphins and manatees
    • Relax on cushioned seating with partial shade
    • Enjoy onboard restroom and freshwater sink

    What's Included

    • 90 minute narrated cruise
    • Licensed master captain and certified guides
    • Cushioned seating, shade, and restroom

    Things to know

    Arrive 30 minutes early and meet at the dolphin statue by the patio bar 15 minutes before departure. Bring your own food and drinks; small coolers are welcome. Smoking or vaping is not permitted on board.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with at least 48 hours notice or if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Late cancellations or no-shows within 48 hours are charged the full price.

    Meeting details

    Snook Bight Marina, 4765 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach 33931

    Experience provided by Good Time Charters
    Experience provided by Good Time Charters

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    Adult

    $67.50

    Ages 13+

    0

    Child

    $39.38

    Ages 3-12

    0

    Infant

    $11.25

    Ages 2 and under

    0

    Why book through Greetwell?

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      This experience meets our quality and safety standards

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    4.8 stars• 460 reviews

    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
    460 reviews•Google Maps

    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    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!

    Photo of Ashley Atkinson

    Ashley Atkinson

    April 3, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    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!

    Photo of Ashley Atkinson

    Ashley Atkinson

    April 3, 2026

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