We selected the cruise to Cabbage Key on 6/21 with the King Fisher Fleet. It was fantastic. The crew Alan, Glen, and Jill provided safety instructions and shared lots of history about the Punta Gorda area. They are very knowledgeable and answered any questions. I learned that this fleet is family owned which shows the investment and support to the area and to Fisherman's Village. Our crew was 5 star and certainly gave us reason to return and go on another cruise with this company. Cudos to our crew, the KingFisher Fleet, and Fisherman's Village for rebuilding the Wharf to enhance the community and give visitors and locals a place to eat, shop, take cruises that is part of Florida vacation destinations. read more

A perfect way to start the holiday season. No better way to see Punta Gorda's excellent canal side Christmas decorations, while enjoying their popular holiday concoction, "Jingle Juice". Kingfisher had three boats operating and the coordination between departures and returns was very efficient and accommodating. The boarding process could not have been easier or better. Capt. Glenn and mates, Susanne and Robbie were excellent hosts. Money well spent. read more

King Fisher Fleet - Father & daughter enjoying their "Jingle Juice" - Boating Near Me - Punta Gorda, Florida

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We Do This Every Year What a great way to spend an evening at the holidays. We have made this an annual family event. The cruise departs from the docks at Fishermens Village. They have two different cruises at night. Both go through some canals in Punta Gorda to view the waterfront homes that are really decorated. One cruise also takes you out into the bay to watch the sunset. The Xmas lights only cruise is about an hour long and the sunset cruise adds another hour. Right after the boat leaves the dock, the on-board bar opens with wine, soda, cocktails, beer, water, coffee and snacks. The captain, we had Sam, tells passengers about some local history, what we're looking at, etc. The mates, Kathy and Sue, are very willing to take photos for you and are fast to serve drinks and snacks. As is usually the case, we did see some dolphins race along with us for a bit as we travel out in the bay. The captain 'parks' and slowly spins the boat around as the sun sets so everyone has a good view and can snap great pics. Then he starts back to the canals and times it just right so it's dark enough to appreciate the lights. We think the price is fair for a cruise and will do it again in years to come. read more

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We had a pleasant time taking mom for sight seeing around PG for a holiday show of lights. Wish more people had lights up, but overall a nice time . read more

A lovely and beautiful cruise! We were able to join the sunset cruise and had a wonderful time. Our Captain Sam, Robbie, and Suzanne were very helpful and attentive. They were able to alert us when dolphins were visible and direct us to the best locations. Robbie was very helpful with taking a bunch of pictures!! read more

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There were four of us and what a fantastic time we had!!! It was GREAT we are planning on another local cruise.

Easy to use website to book our sunset cruise. Easy to find the check in. Staff was very friendly and engaging. The Captain let some people drive the boat along the bay. It was my daughter's bday coming up and they gave her nice bday card along with letting her ring the bell at sunset. Able to purchase snacks and drinks on board. Not much for seeing any ocean wildlife but sunset was very pretty. Relaxing ride. read more

Had such an amazing experience on the boat with captain Alan, Jill and Boston Mike! They're such a fun crew and treated us very well! Their enthusiasm for the cruise was infectious and made the experience so much better! We came around Christmas time so the canal tour consisted of admiring the Christmas decorations of all the beautiful homes! Will definitely come back again in the summer to experience the Sunset Cruise at a different time of the year! read more

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My husband and I did a sunset cruise for our anniversary & we couldn't have enjoyed our experience any more than we did! They announced our anniversary to the entire boat and presented us with a card. The staff (Captain Rick, Lindsey, and Vince) were phenomenal. Lindsey made great drinks and went around to all passengers asking if they'd like any photos taken. Very personable! Captain Rick offered to play whatever music we'd like to hear, offered riders to drive the boat, and steered us safely through storms that popped up while we were out. Vince was very nice, personable and made himself available for anything we needed. The price was very affordable as well! We will be back!! read more

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Went to Cabbage Key on Easter Sunday. The highlight of the trip was the voyage to and from Cabbage Key thanks to Capt.Glen as well as crew members Michael and Mike! They were a wealth of information on history and pointing out areas of interest. I most likely will not return to Cabbage Key, but will book King Fisher Fleet for other destinations. read more

Had the best day with Captain Ricky, Robbie & Boston Mike on our day cruise to Cabbage Key. Especially appreciate the care and thoughtfulness in helping with my 80+ mom and her walker. Highly recommend - so many "repeat cruisers" on our excursion, describing it as their "always do" when guests come to town. read more

King Fisher Fleet - Our boat - Boating Near Me - Punta Gorda, Florida

Staff was amazing did amazing job, the cruise was peaceful, temperatures were just right. We finished it off with an amazing dolphin show. read more

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Captain Rickey, Jill, and Vince were the best crew for our Fireworks cruise last night! It was a little pricey when we booked, but it was WELL WORTH IT! We had the best time and can't wait to do it again! read more

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Captain Ricky and Boston Mike made our group trip special. A lovely Christmas treat. The price is right, plenty of free parking, many restaurants and shops here in Fisherman's Village. read more

King Fisher Fleet - Christmas lights tour - Boating Near Me - Punta Gorda, Florida

Such a fun time. Captain Rick and Mike were great. Will definitely do again and great way to see Punta Gorda

Took the 90-minute harbor cruise. Captain Rick gave us a nice history of Punta Gorda and Charlotte Harbor. Mates Brenda and Suzanne kept the libations flowing at the bar (a double vodka and soda with a splash of oj was $14.98). All kids, and adults who had a birthday got a chance to navigate at the ship's wheel. Not a bad way to spend 90 minutes on a sunny 70-degree day on a winter's vacation. read more

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had a great time! captain sam, michael and vince were spot on. saw dolphins and just relaxed with drink in hand!

A small group of 6 friends from our neighborhood took the Cabbage Key excursion. Great time on the boat traveling to and from the island. Our captain and crew were fantastic and we couldn't say more good things about them. The restaurant on Cabbage Key was very expensive for 2-people (burger with a small taste of potato salad, ice tea / soup and garden salad, ice tea) . If we take this excursion again we'll plan to stay on the anchored boat with the captain & crew and drink at their bar. read more

Online reservation was easy and they even accommodated my changes easily. The boat was easy to get to and the staff was friendly. The music on the boat was good but there wasn't a lot of interaction with the crew- if you ask a question they'll answer it was otherwise we were on our own. It was a cloudy night so we didn't see the sunset but the view was ok. The best part was definitely the dolphins swimming along side the boat. The highlight for sure. read more

Staff was amazing and let us ask any questions we liked and had great service to all of the guests! Plus I got to drive the boat so I say it is worth it. read more

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Our large group booked this trip to see the Christmas lights. I was concerned there would be few lights after Helene and Milton pounded this area. Not to worry! Still lots of lights to see. It was lovely. My only complaint is we seemed to spend as much time waiting to board as we spent on the actual tour. It was too short! Also, heads up...they only take credit at the bar on board. Don't show up with cash, they can't take it. read more

Captain Rick, Suzanne and Ken were amazing. We got to see dolphins and had a great historical lesson from Captain Rick about the area. Captain Rick was very knowledgeable and they treated my daughter like she was royalty because she was the only child on board. read more

King Fisher Fleet - My daughter driving the boat - Boating Near Me - Punta Gorda, Florida

A great cruise and a historical destination make for a nice day on vacation. I took the Kingfisher Fleet's traditional Thanksgiving Day cruise to Cabbage Key for my Thanksgiving feast. Cabbage Key is about a hundred acre island between Cayo Costa and the northern tip of Pine Island in Lee County Florida. The island is the home to the world famous Cabbage Key Inn. This is the reputed home of Jimmy Buffet's "Cheese Burger in Paradise". The cruise leaves from Fisherman's Village in Punta Gorda. Parking is free and convenient. The double decker cruise ship was immaculately clean. The crew was extremely friendly and helpful. The drink menu was surprisingly extensive for a smaller cruise boat. Drink prices were moderate. The seas were calm for our trip. A boat this size fairs well in any weather conditions that are not canceled on the count of weather. Dolphins played by the boat a good portion of the trip to and from. The trip was about two and a half hours each way. We left the dock punctually on time. Access on and off the boat was safe and level. The Cabbage Key Inn is an experience in itself. Step back into a simpler time. This rustic open air restaurant recently withstood the relentless bartering of Hurricane Ian. The staff is a testament to Florida fortitude. The Dollar Bill Bar and Restaurant located on the grounds are truly the best that old Florida has to offer. The southern style ole fashion turkey dinner was served hot. Portions were ample. The wait staff was great! You cannot put a price on someone cooking a delicious holiday meal for you and then worrying about all the dishes! This may likely turn into an annual holiday tradition. read more

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My g/f and I took the Charlotte Harbor tour a week ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. The weather was absolutely perfect and a highlight was when our boat caught up to several dolphins rapidly swimming just ahead of the bow. The crew, which included Captain Rick and mates Robbie and Ray, were all very friendly and personable. They even allowed each of the guests aboard to take the helm for a bit! In short, the tour was thoroughly enjoyable. I'm planning to be back for the Cabbage Key tour! read more

Very professional and educational. We took a harbor cruise tour from Punta Gorda and it was 1.5 hrs in duration. Captain Glenn and his mates Alan and Jill rocked. They were all super friendly and I learned a ton about the history of the area. They offer alcoholic drinks on the boat too. I loved that Alan kept looking in the water to spot dolphins. We saw a dolphin. Highly recommended. read more

A delightful experience for anyone looking to disconnect from the world for a few hours. We took our teenage boys on the trip and they were really entertained by the pod of dolphins that the captain found. They were literally jumping in front of the boat, five feet away from us. Truly a once in a lifetime experience. All of the crew were professional and worked hard to make sure everyone had a good time. Note: there is a full bar on board. Note 2: We went on a very hot day. Dress appropriately. read more

A great trip to take while in the village. Captain Sam was very educational and knowledgeable about the area. Mates Jill and Kathy were great too. Book a trip soon!!! read more

My wife and I booked the sunset cruise. It goes for an hour and half. We really enjoyed our time. They take you out into the harbor and even took us under the main bridge that connects Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda. We enjoyed the views, we saw some dolphins and some pelicans fishing. The sunset was beautiful. The staff were very friendly and professional. They allow the opportunity for kids to take a picture in the captain seat and even steer the boat a little bit (under close supervision by the captain of course). I thought that was really fun. They also have a bar where you can buy some snacks and drinks. They have alcoholic and non alcoholic options. They also have a signature cocktail that was fun too. I highly recommend this experience. The cruise sets sail from Fisherman's Village which is a shopping center with restaurants and lots of shops. Just visiting Fishermans Village is worth going for too even if you can't make it on the sunset cruise. read more

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Capt Rick, Penny and Lindsey were great guides and assistants during the 5 hrs of cruising in Charlotte Harbor to Cabbage Key. We were delighted to watch dolphins that played alongside the boat. Plenty of room to interact with friends and to enjoy the breezes off the gulf waters. read more

From the moment we picked up our passes to the time we pulled back in to the dock; our tour to Cabbage Key was awesome. Our Captain Rick greeted us; gave us the run down of do's & dont's while aboard the Charlotte Lady. Introduced the crew. The crew, Vince & Ray greeted everyone & engaged guest including children. The drink of the day (adult beverage was tasty! As we headed to Cabbage Key Captain Rick gave us info about Charlotte Harbor, Peace River & Hurricane Ian. He pointed out land marks along the way.. the various islands, burnt store marina etc. then he alerted us to the Dolphins! We got some great pics! After lunch at Cabbage Key & brief walk about; we reboarded the Charlotte Lady, a lone dolphin was in the waiting for us! He followed us out to open water . Then Captain Rick gave us a little treat by taking us by Boca Lighthouse & giving us some local info about the area. As we headed back to Fishermen's; the girls were getting bored so Vince pulled out some activity books & pencils for them. Then the kids highlight, Captain Rick said come on up to the helm & let's see you drive the boat! A little more than halfway back, the Captain told us we had a rescue to make; A balloon floating in the water. He then kindly explained to all the kids why it is important that we don't pollute our harbor & river. Then it was more dolphin watching! Great trip ! Great crew! We love Kingfisher & always try to do a cruise with our family when they come to visit! read more

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Had amazing time doing the 90 minute tour. Took my family on and they had a great time. Got to see dolphins swim next to the boat and there was a nice history story that was told during the tour. Highly recommend taking a tour with King Fisher and will definitely be taking any visitors on a tour with them in the future. read more

We took the 2:00 cruise through the bay. Such a fun way to see Punta Gorda! Captain Sam was great - told us all about the history of the island. Stewards Ken and Penny were awesome. We saw a dolphin, too! Definitely recommend. read more

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Captain was very knowledgeable! He let our 2 year old drive the boat, which was a huge hit!

Got to take one of their boats out to enjoy a wonderful day out in Boca Grande. The team was very polite and funny. They certainly tried to push their drinks but I can understand why and it was never too overbearing. Best part of the cruise is watching the dolphins swim with the ship. Very interesting experience. It's a pretty fun way to spend the day if you're looking for some place new to explore. read more

We took the sunset cruise with Captain Sam, Ken and Jill. They were all great, taking pictures, making drinks and navigating our ship. We were able to see a few dolphins. We picked a cloudy evening so the sunset was just ok, but it was a great time anyway. We will definitely book with them again! read more

King Fisher Fleet - View pulling out of the marina. - Boating Near Me - Punta Gorda, Florida

We went on the sunset dolphin cruise and the staff were very nice. I recommend getting a seat in the front of the boat. After the sunset, there weee two dolphins that swan in front of the boat. It was really cool. They have alcohol, soft drinks and snacks on the boat. It was a nice activity before dinner. read more

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Captain Rickey, Brenda, and Boston Mike were incredible- very helpful with questions and well informed. Did the trip to Cabbage key- highly recommended! Will be going again. Also drinks were delicious on the boat read more

King Fisher Fleet - Dolphin - Boating Near Me - Punta Gorda, Florida

We loved our time on this! We got to see dolphins and the staff was amazing. Even if the weather isn't clear, the atmosphere was good. We didn't get to see a sunset but we still loved it. read more

My husband and I took a sunset cruise. We had a great time. Captain Rickey and mates Robbie and Suzanne were informative and entertaining. I loved watching the kids take the wheel to steer the boat. Must have been a great thrill for them . We're going back in 2 weeks with family and friends to do the Holiday lights tour . I look forward to taking other tours with them. read more

Captain Alan, Boston Mike and Brad provided a superb tour of the Christmas lights in the canals around Charlotte Harbor in Port Charlotte, Florida. The cruise is 2 hours long and entails a very leisurely voyage around the harbor and canals. Just a heads up, they have a very good bar but they only accept credit/debit cards and Apple Pay as forms of payment. However, tips in cash are always appreciated. The crew is very courteous and friendly. My family had a thoroughly enjoyable time. read more