A really unique and fun experience! We saw a pod of manatees and dolphins. Our captain and first…read moremate were awesome!

3/9/25: We went on the Adventures in Paradise Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise in Fort Myers, Fl…read more These cruises are usually a crapshoot. We did see some dolphins and birds after a while. The narrator of the cruise was friendly and informative about the wildlife. The cruise was a nice way to spend a couple of hours. Parking is available along the dock area. 3.5 Stars.

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!

Capt John is the BEST!!! Ok, I might be biased because he's my husband...hahaha!…read more Seriously though, he's a family guy that loves kids! Especially his 5 grandchildren!! He's ptetty funny, too!!! If you're looking for a safe, personal, and unforgettable experience in the best beaches/waters in SW FL, this is the way to go!!! Whatever you decide, ENJOY!!!

Captain John was a lot of fun and had a great sense of humor. He was knowledgeable of the area and…read morethe impact the hurricanes had on the environment and towns. The boat was comfortable and gave us total views of the area. He provided a cooler for all of drinks which made for a great party on the boat! We all had a great time and made a great memory. Thank you Captain John!!

I got this as a gift for my mom and her boyfriend for Mother's Day. We stayed at the Marriott in…read moreSanibel Harbour so it was super convenient - right in the back dock! The boat wasn't too crowed, maybe 30 people or so, but the boat can hold up to 80. They both had a great time and said the food was good, especially for buffet style.

The view was beautiful, the ride was smooth and the food was very good. There were several items…read morefor a salad bar, but no salad plates. For $60 a person, I didn't want to fill my plate with salad- although salad is my favorite part. They didn't label the buffet dishes so we couldn't tell the difference between the chicken and the fish! The scallop potatoes had some kind of fish (crab maybe) in them but since they weren't labeled- it was an unpleasant surprise. It was a fun night with friends, but doubt if we would do it again. Oh, and did I mention they tack on 23% gratuity!

We had such an amazing experience with Banana Bay tour and highly recommend it to anyone visiting…read morewith kids! We did the dolphin ecological tour with our two toddlers and the team truly went above and beyond to make it special for them. They had little sand baskets ready, let the kids drive the boat, and made them feel so included and excited the entire time. We were lucky enough to see dolphins AND manatees, which was such a cool experience for all of us. Beyond that, everyone was so welcoming, kind, and knowledgeable. You can tell they genuinely care about creating a memorable experience while teaching about the local environment and wildlife. Special shout out to Annie, JR and Dennis for being so amazing! Thanks again!

What a great dolphin cruise! The captain and first mate are awesome! They were extremely…read moreinformative, kind and funny! Highly recommend! Lots of cool dolphin facts! We saw birds, dolphins and a shark.

Big Tiki Tours was an awesome experience! Love that we (Two…read moreCouples) could have the boat all to ourselves and that Captain Craig was happy to do whatever we wanted! We did a simple 90minute tour, would do longer in the future! From booking to docking, everything was easy and as advertised! Well done Big Tiki - well done!

Absolutely wonderful tour and we Highly recommend Captain Craig! We had a wonderful sunset cruise…read moreto "Slipaway" which is a lot of fun, great food trucks and bar! We HIGHLY recommend doing a tour and make sure you ask about the "All Day, Take You Anywhere You Want To Go" full day cruising! You can rent the entire boat with captain Craig for $1,300.00! GREAT TIME to be had by all! BYOB, Great sound system, great time!

Fun relaxing ride with Captain Brian! Our 90 minute tour took us down the inlets and bays on the…read moreback side of Fort Myers Beach. We went as far as Salty Sam's and BowDitch Point and smaller inlets in between. Our captain shared stories about damage from Hurricane Ian and other local residents. We brought our own snacks and drinks. Tour company did provide one cooler and cup holders on the bar. You could sit at the bar or there were two bean bag filled chairs.

Had the most amazing time with my family! The captains were a 10 lots of knowledge about the area…read moreand we saw the hidden gems of the rich and famous! The sunset was a bonus too! The water was calm and we got a dolphin visitor coming right up to the tiki boat! AMAZING! Thx for the tour...we will be back this summer and this tour is at the top of our list!!!

Highly recommend! Great activity here on Fort Myers Beach! Take your family and have a good time!…read moreGreat for kids.

Great experience with Tiny Tiki Tours and Captain Kate! Booked this trip last minute and also had…read moreto change our tour time last minute but they were super accommodating and friendly! We weren't sure if we'd see any dolphins but we saw multiple groups and even a baby and mama. They came super close to the boat and just hung out for a while-amazing! We can't wait to come back in the summer and book another trip - Def longer this time! The price was well worth it for the experience and the privacy - our small group of 5 had the boat to ourselves! Highly recommend!

This was my first time riding on the Sanibel Thriller, after having watched several YouTube videos…read more Overall, it was a great experience. We had good weather, and we were fortunate to have come upon several pods of dolphins along the way. I sat on the left-hand side of the boat near the front, and I did get unexpectedly soaked for the first 10 minutes or so, which subsided after that. One thing I'll mention for the benefit of other first-timers: I was under the false assumption that this boat would be going so fast that we would break the space-time continuum, based on the videos I've seen. However, when you're actually on the boat, it's not really going all that fast. You'll still want to remove or secure your hat, but you needn't worry about entering a wormhole or returning before you started.

I went for a ride on the Sanibel Thriller with some family on a recent visit to the island. The…read moreskies were blue, the water calm, and the sun was shining... a perfect day for boating. The Thriller offers a little something for everyone. Interested in a bit of history about Sanibel? This has it. Looking for a reprieve from the heat on land? Feel the breeze in your hair as you zoom about in water. Love dolphins? You're likely to catch a pod or two swimming along with the boat. Excited most about the possibility of dolphins, my group and I opted to arrive to the dock approximately 1 hour ahead of time to ensure a seat towards the back of the boat. The very last row has the best views but also requires you get up and down out of your seats from time to time to balance out the boat to get up to speed. Though the back has the best views, you're also likely to get wet with spray and won't be able to hear the guide as easily. If you are more interested in the history and views of the island, sit towards the front and find out which way they'll circle the island. We were gifted with several pods of dolphins that stuck with the boat for great periods of time. I had plenty of time to capture some nice shots. We sped by the Hobie World Championships and caught views of some expensive homes on Captiva as we made our way around the island. The ride lasted approximately 2 hours. With its catamaran hull, the ride was smooth and enjoyable. Comfortable seating! Bring sunscreen, a hat you can secure tightly to your head, and some water.

We did a half day trip!! was well worth the money. Pete did an awesome job very knowledgeable about…read moregators and other Florida wildlife!! We probably seen 100-150 gators on the airboat ride( several let us get fairly close so made for good photo opportunity's).. I was little bummed the water was pretty low so we didn't get to really explore the swamp side of the pond but that's way out of his control, we also booked during the dry season so... if we ever make it down this way again we plan to do the all day tour!!

We did a half day tour which included an eco-walk in the beginning, which was very informative with…read moreour tour guide Addison. We learned a lot about the Everglades and even saw deer. From there, we went to the airboat before we got to go on the airboat. Addison showed us some different snakes which we got to hold and taught us more about the animals in the area. We had Captain Fred take us out on the airboat. He was also extremely knowledgeable about the animals and fauna of the area. We did this during off-season so we had the boat to ourselves, which was really awesome. Highly suggest to anyone and everyone that they take this tour. The half-day was plenty to us. The full day would've been cool. Maybe that will happen next time. Make sure to ask for Addison and Fred.