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.

Cedrick piloted our family to a great sunset cruise out of Marco. Our granddaughters got to see a…read morefew dolphin as well as the beautiful homes of Marco from the water. A very enjoyable and affordable cruise!

Capt. Sondi was great! It was a beautiful night for sunset and she gave out interesting info along…read morethe way

Visiting relatives that took us on the sunset cruise we went out to the gulf and saw dolphins and…read moregators and birds etc really cute fun boat ride! Not too long and simple which was nice! Would do again.

This was our 2nd time booking with all water excursions and will use this company again as they…read morewere knowledgeable about the wildlife and waters in the area. Highly recommend!

This was our first experience doing a shelling tour and chose Sand Dollar Shelling because of…read morefamily members who have taken tours with them. We are so happy that we went with this company because they deliver above and beyond the expectations. Our tour guides were Joey and Taylor Nadotti who were very knowledgeable about the area and what to expect and look for while we were on the boat. I really enjoyed both of them and we will definitely be back to tour again and will definitely be requesting them for our tours. Taylor walked the islands with us and found us all kinds of unique shells, sand dollars, and conch's. Joey turned the boat around so that the dolphins would play in the wake. He also kept us all informed about any weather conditions that might have affected our trip and diverted us to another location while the storm passed by and then finished our excursion. We got to watch the sunset over the Gulf and then a beautiful ride back to the dock. If you're looking for something that is very exciting and informative, then you have to book with them. Our granddaughters fell in love with them both.

I chose this particular boat tour due to the rave reviews…read more First of all there was no stand or building where they are located, so we walked around the parking lot and shopping center until we could get in touch with the driver. Turns out you just have to look for their truck in the parking lot. That wasn't made clear at the time of booking. It was a fine boat ride, but felt more like a water taxi than a tour. We saw dolphins on the way to go shelling which was neat... but so did every other boat in the vicinity. We only had about 1.5 hours to go shelling which wasn't nearly enough time. Keewaydin Island was beautiful but we didn't have time to enjoy it. After our boat taxi ride was over we tipped the driver $30. Mind you this ride didn't include food, drinks (other than water) or snacks. A day later we got an automated email asking us for a tip (if we hadn't already). Mind you we did NOT take a private tour- it was two groups of 3 people. The email said: "If you have not tipped * Boat captains often rely on tips as a significant part of their income, particularly in the tourism industry where tipping is customary. A 20% gratuity or Minimum of $100 per Captain on Private tours is customary for this type of tour. If the captain was amazing feel free to tip more." Excuse me? We paid $370 for 2 adults and 1 child for a less than 3 hour excursion to Keewaydin Island. They were expecting an additional $50-$75 in tips? This was by far the most expensive boat "tour" we've been on, and we've done many- Italy, Mexico, Zimbabwe, Hawaii, California, Maine, and three others in Florida. I wrote the company an email bc they send out 2-3 emails afterwards asking you to leave a review... and if it's not 5 stars to email them directly. They never responded. Two sets of my in-laws were wanting to go on a tour in the coming weeks and we told them both not to waste their money on Sand Dollar Shelling. So now I'm telling you too.

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!

Love Off the hook! Cory is very knowledgeable and very…read moregenerous with his time and snacks!! The kids love this part of our trip and we make sure to include OFF THE HOOK in our plans every trip to Marco Island

Captain was knowledgeable and accommodating to scheduling and requests to see specific features of…read morethe island, would highly recommend this for your special occasion as a must do on Marco Island.

I went to this place today. Thursday, February 18, 2021, at 10:30 AM. There was not a soul in…read moresight. Looks like 3 boats tied up there: a center console, a pontoon, and 1other boat. There was nobody selling bait!! There was no available fishing tackle!! It may be that if you send smoke signals, they might rent boats or do charters, but this place looked closed to me. As in--they do not appear to be a going concern??

Amazing experience!! Don't pass this up! Justin, the charter captain is calm, focused and very…read moreknowledgeable. Great guide too! He's very passionate about what he does and takes pride in his work. Boat was immaculate. Bathroom was very clean. No weird smells. I've been on many boats for fishing before and this one was perfect. It was a perfect day. He knows his way around and where to catch the best fish. We went in a group & had a great time. I even caught a Cobia! It was huge! Must've been 20lbs! Don't miss out ! Hidden gem!

Booking My High Tide was 100% the right call during my trip to Florida. My wife and I along with…read moresome other couples decided to go on a trip to Fort Myers and wanted book a charter for a fun afternoon on the water. I could not be happier about my experience with My High Tide! First off booking the Yacht was incredibly easy. I was able to quickly book online which was easy to do. I did have a few questions and called them directly and they answered right away and were very helpful. They had a few great options to choose from but with the size of our group we decided to go with the Azimut 72. IT IS GORGEOUS! The observation deck up top gives you amazing views of the water. The stern has so much room to relax and is incredibly luxurious. My wife loved the front of the vessel where she could get some sun and just relax. This yacht seemed brand new and was awesome. What made the experience over the top was the staff on board. Captain Joe was incredibly knowledgeable and professional. No doubt in my mind that he knew exactly what he was doing the whole time. We also had Wayne on the boat who was the First Mate. He was great and always willing to answer all the questions we had. You could tell that both of these gentleman loved what they did and took care of all the guests. These two made the experience unforgettable! Everyone is already wondering when we are going to go back to Florida and a lot of that is because of the 5 Star experience we had with My Tide Luxury Charters!

I was in town visiting with some family and we have always wanted to take a charter out, so we…read morefinally made it happen. it was a little windy but we decided to go for it and no regrets with My High Tide. We went for a half day ride on the Sea Ray 280. The boat was clean and comfortably sat 10 of us. Captain Wayne was great, I was a little nervous it'd be too choppy but he assured me with his seasoned spirit. This will be a day to remember!!! I think we may try to make a tradition out of this.

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!