Absolutely an amazing experience! Well worth the money. We would do this again…read more The dolphins following along the boat on the way out was worth the price before we ever saw the sunset. A must do for anyone in the area. You won't regret it.

i took my son fishing. 6hour trip. It was a failure. We started at 8. We stopped at 9:45 to fish…read more 1h45min later. Rods are schmootz. I fish w regular rods. I hold w right hand and reel w left. Here u gotta switch hands. No options on this boat when i asked. So if you are a fisherman,bring your own. Kids running the show seemed like they wanted to get home asap. This is a good charter for older people or tourists. If you are a fisherman,dont waste your time. 6hours trip was 104 min of total fishing. The rest is boating. 1h44min out of 6hours was effective fishing. We changed spots so many times. As soon you get comfortable,they go "reel them up". We caught some fish. Nothing huge Waste of money. We could do that 20 min offshore,not 1h45.

Timely, great price and great Captain! The boat was perfect with great seating for 6. Front and…read moreback area for fun in the sun!

From the owner: Bonita Boat Tours is suited for any occasion. Passing through mangrove protected areas and into the…read morebeautiful Gulf of Mexico (weather permitting.) Dolphins, birdwatching, shelling, sunsets, dip in the Gulf or enjoy the waterfront restaurants for lunch or dinner. Private tours are available now - come experience nature's beauty and have fun in the sun!

Great spot for non motorized sports rentals on Marco island! I forgot the guys name that runs the…read moreshop but he was so friendly and accommodating! You could really tell how much he loved being there everyday! Relaxed attitude about going over on rental time if you are out there having a good time! Beautiful & safe place to paddle with lots of wildlife

They cancelled a sunset tour by email which was not received. No call or message to my phone and…read morethen were unreachable as we sat at the docks waiting. A call would have been all it took to save us paying transportation to there location and back. Edit: they contacted me and paid for transportation. Mistakes happen but they put the effort in to make it righ

I took my sons out fishing with Captain Phil. We started off with high spirits on a nice, new, and…read morefast boat. Unfortunately, we didn't catch a single fish, despite the lovely weather. Captain Phil attributed our lack of luck to the time of year, mentioning that it has been happening more often lately. When we reached the reef, which is usually his go-to spot, things took a turn. There were other boats out there, and I was taken aback by the cursing and arguments that erupted among the captains. It was quite distressing to have my young boys hear such language; it definitely wasn't a family-friendly environment. Overall, it was a less enjoyable experience than I had hoped for.

One of the classiest and funnest excursions I've done on any vacation…read more We were in town from Fort Worth Texas for a week. I had been looking for a 1/2 day fishing charter for the last two weeks. No luck until I talked to Christine at Paradise last night. We happened to get lucky and they weren't booked up today. She was very friendly and helpful on the phone. Gave us directions and what we would need for our charter at 8am. I have to add they beat everyone else's 1/2 day charter rates. We got there ( my wife and three kids ) and were met by Captain Ryan. He had our boat all prepped and ready to head out right at 8am. Ryan was extremely polite and friendly. Hard to do with three teenagers that we thought about throwing over several times. LOL Captain Ryan must have changed fishing spots at least a dozen times trying his hardest to get us on fish. We all caught several. We only walked away with three keepers ( all good size Mackerel ) but caught a lot more than that. We caught a squirrel fish, lizard fish, blow fish, catfish just to name a few. One of our daughters caught a big fish and it gave her a run for her money. It was a juvenile and even though it was big we had to throw it back. Captain Ryan was very knowledgeable about his fishing. This was an outstanding trip and I will come back here every time we are back in Fort Myers. Our youngest ( 11 years old ) said ....."I think today was the best day I've had as a child". That was worth a million bucks and says a lot about this company. Well done Paradise. We are customers for life!

Best day in a while! Contacted this charter the day before we decided we wanted to go out fishing…read more A last minute business trip/relative visit and impromptu day off. Fishing sounded like a great way to spend it. Contacted charter via phone ( although you could book online) because I wanted to know about access to boat/ what was needed. Christine called me back a few hours later had all of he information. She was polite and accommodating. I confirmed at 7:30pm for next day afternoon slot. That's customer service! Headed to Snook Bight marina and had a fantastic margarita made by Sandy. Met up with captain Ryan at 1. Boarded the 24 ft fishing boat with my hubby, a cooler, sandwiches, maybe some beer and 2 senior citizens ( parents). Had a great 4 Hour trip. Captain Ryan was professional, patient and knew everything about the area wildlife and fish. We got to fish at a few spots. We caught catfish, trout, whiting, baby hammerheads. He somehow arranged for us to see dolphins too! It might seem pricey($400), but honestly because you are able to go at your own pace, not being elbow to elbow with others and having an experienced captain as your guide made the day priceless. Will go again when we are back in town .

Our family of 5 had an absolutely wonderful experience with Captain Jessica and the Island Time…read moreDolphin & Shelling Cruise! Our four-hour trip was the perfect mix of relaxation, wildlife, and adventure. Captain Jessica and her crew went above and beyond, providing iced drinks, snacks, and buckets for collecting shells. They took us to Old Hickory Island, where we found some amazing shells, a Pygmy octopus, conch, and a sand dollar. Throughout the trip, Captain Jessica shared her knowledge about the local ecosystem, answering all of our questions about the dolphins, manatees, mangroves, and the area. One of the highlights was when she spotted a pod of dolphins. She carefully brought the boat alongside them, and we got to watch them swim and jump in our boat's wake--it was unforgettable! Communication was outstanding from start to finish. We had to reschedule twice due to weather. Captain Jessica made the process incredibly easy and stress-free. She is friendly, welcoming, and shared lots of great local recommendations for places to visit and things to do. If you're looking to support a fantastic local business while having an unforgettable day on the water, I can't recommend Captain Jessica and Island Time Dolphin & Shelling Cruise enough. It was truly one of the highlights of our trip!

Had an amazing private dolphin and shelling tour this week with Jessica & Rob. Jessica was…read morefantastic to work with throughout the booking process and was communicative, prompt, and helpful! Our day on the water was wonderful - we saw 4 dolphins (including one baby!), white pelicans, and enjoyed shelling at the end of Lover's Key State park! Jessica and Rob made the experience memorable, fun, and safe. Highly recommend for your charter needs!

My family and I have taken multiple charters with Captain Ty without complaints - however, you…read moreshould only book him if you are a male, not a female. His wife will find your phone number and harass you if you are a female and book charters with him. Unfortunately, I have the screenshots to prove it. Please find another charter.

Everything was perfect! Tyler is very professional (and after witnessing some of the others out…read morethere I don't say this lightly!) and very knowledgeable about everything Florida!!! Will be back again! Will tell all my friends that Captain Ty is the only place to go!