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!

I was somewhat impressed with the dolphin tour I went on this morning. Captain Steve and First Mate…read moreJoel were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the wildlife that lives in the bay. During the tour, I saw a handful of dolphins, which made it worth it. I have two complaints about the experience. First, the tour was way too crowded. I had gone on this tour once in the past, and there were about ten people on the boat. This time around, there were 32 people. This made it incredibly difficult to move around the boat to try and spot dolphins. Moreover, all of us were practically sitting on top of one another. The bench seating couldn't accommodate all of us. My other issue with this tour was the lack of shade. Only the back third of the boat was covered, so sitting in the front was incredibly hot. Most of the other pontoon boats we passed were shaded completely. If you're going to go on this dolphin tour, I'd recommend going earlier in the morning. My 10:00 a.m. tour was far too hot and far too crowded. Also, I'd suggest that you wear sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and clothing that covers your shoulders. If not, prepare to get some sunburn. A full bottle of water or two is also a necessity. Finally, make sure you bring some cash along to tip the captain and first mate.

Easy to book this & the price is awesome. Confirmation was fast & we got to meet Buddy, the dog…read more Captain Justin & Devon was excellent. They promised dolphins & we saw 7, 2 sea turtles, & lots of birds. They gave us interesting facts about the bay & the wildlife. Boat was extremely clean, the 90 minute trip was smooth. We are booking a sunset cruise next! Highly recommend.

This tour was absolutely AMAZING. Captain dave is knowledgeable, and has love and respect for the…read moredolphins and all other ocean inhabitants! We had SO many dolphin encounters, and being able to be so close to them in a more intimate experience on a small boat is well worth the cost difference from larger dolphin tours! The shelling beach was very private and full of shells. Our group had an amazing time. He is an excellent and entertaining guide. Highly recommend!

Captain Dave was the bomb. We saw a dolphin mother and baby 10 mins out along with a manatee. Saw…read morelots of dolphins in the next 3+ hours. He also knew the history of the area. Tour went down to Bonita Bay. We booked a 4 hour tour and got back in 3 1/2 because we asked to return along the coast instead of the inland waterways. Before we were off the boat he offered to cut the rate without being asked. We stopped in a little cove and took a walk to the ocean which was beautiful. Captain Dave was honest, personable and really funny. Can't recommend him enough

What a fun experience! Our captain was very friendly and knowledgeable. Very informative of the…read morecreation and history of ft Myers beach. This is not a peddle bar. There are 6 stools to accommodate the max of 6 guests on board. There are life jackets on board for everyone if necessary. The captains are coast guards certified. What really great is that you can bring your own beverages and snacks. The provide ice in coolers for your refrigerated items. If you bring alcoholic bevy, please drink responsibly. No one want anyone to fall over board. The tour conduits if 90 minutes in length. My cousin and her hubby were visiting us and wanted to something different and fun. It was different and fun! We enjoyed watching all of the native birds. Iguanas sunning themselves under the warm rays of the sun. Such a fantastic experience. Overall everyone had a great time and it was very affordable. Make sure to check this fun touristy attraction. Locals as well as visitors alike will enjoy this fun motorized tiki tour bar. They are located behind Parrot Key Caribbean Grill at Salty Sams Marina.

I cannot 5 star this place enough. My fiancé and I (who are from Ohio) took the sunset tour and our…read morecaptain was amazing. This company is great and very very budget friendly. Our captain was very knowledgeable, polite and just all around perfect. We will certainly book another tour next time we are down in that area. This is one boat tour company that is doing it right!!

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!!!

Great cruise with an amazing and knowledgeable crew! We saw so many dolphins and several followed…read moreour boat for a couple miles. Definitely worth the price! Great for families, even our teens enjoyed it!

Loved It! We visited Estero Beach for a weekend family get-together. I read great reviews about…read moreGood Time Charters and made reservations for the Sunset Dolphin cruise. The online process was simple and quick and I immediately received a confirmation with instructions on time and where to meet. Captain Steve and Laura were great! My grand-kids were quizzing the adults, after we left of everything we learned. I was amazed by the bird island. I really couldn't believe they all hung out together and there were no issues lol It was so much fun watching the dolphins swim behind the boat and we learned they are actually surfing our wave! I highly recommend the tour!

I liked it!…read more Honestly, buy the souvenir cup with refills...stiffest drinks I had the whole fm trip were on this 90 minute cruise... Only 4 stars since I thought there would be more pirates on the pirate cruise...I also will self admit I should have done the adult cruise...we have an 11 year old...that unfortunate age where everything is geared toward a younger crowd and he's too young for adult cruise...but he was engaged ...the crew adapts the show based on the vibe and age of kid it appeared...our ship just trended younger... I recommend getting on the top level...great views...had fun!

One of the most fun boat experiences yet! The entertainment was fun. I twerked with Lucy the Pirate…read moreand it changed my life!

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!

Capt. Joey was great? Our dolphin encounter was better than could be expected!…read moreWe would use this company again.

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.

I have no idea how these guys don't have five stars. I'm out visiting my dad from San Diego and we…read moredecided to make a last minute reservation. We were able to get in same day and get out for a sunset cruise. I love the BYOB factor. I was able to bring what I wanted and share with our other guests. Captain Robin and First Mate JR were unbelievably accommodating. Great conversation and they knew where to go to see wildlife. We saw dolphins, sting rays, a bunch of sea birds and, A BALD EAGLE (America!). We had a fantastic time and the scenery was perfect! Than you to the whole crew and we are coming back for round two when I get back here again!

Absolutely perfect! I did the sunset cruise with my service dog and they were Very accommodating!…read moreThe cruise itself was very enjoyable but the company from the captain and first mate was the best!!!