We had a great trip on the Copacetic! Great music and drinks, friendly captain and staff! Very…read morerelaxing!

This was our second time out with Joel for a sunset sail...this time, his lovely wife Joanne was…read morehis first mate. Our daughter and her friend were visiting for a few days so we went out for the sunset sail. It was only 2 days after Hurricane Milton so we weren't sure if Joel would take us out. He did and the 4 of us were his only passengers! It was a beautiful sail along Fort Myers Beach and we were able to see a few dolphins...unfortunately, they never stayed above water long enough for a picture. Joanne supplied us with beer, wine and hard seltzers as well as sodas and waters. It was a pleasure chatting with them and we were amazed to find out that Joel built the catamaran! Can't wait until our next trip with them!!!

Threat experience overall! Couldn't have asked for a better time. Best night of our vacationread more

Roxanne and Captain Bud were very nice and accommodating! Had great conversations. Took tons of…read morephotos for us. Might not be great for young kids. Very relaxing and beautiful ride, would definitely go back!

We have sailed with Captain Dan for several years. The boat is safe and immaculate, and as an…read moreexperienced sailor I am confident in the captain's abilities. Always a great time!

This was our first ever sail for our engagement shoot. I'll be honest before going I was petrified…read more(have had some scary boating experience). This couple made us feel right at home and comfortable. The boat itself is absolutely stunning, exceeded my expectations honestly. They let us do our thing and helped with anything they could! This was such a cool experience and I can't wait to go back with a group of friends!! Can't thank them enough!

My husband and I were on vacation and wanted to try a sunset cruise. We had never been sailing…read morebefore so didn't know what to expect. This was such a fantastic experience! We enjoyed it so much and will definitely recommend it to all our friends and family. Captain Joe was professional, friendly and went over all the details about the boat before setting out. His friend David and his wife Nanette were the only other ones with us and they were really nice noting points of interest along the trip and giving us some good restaurant recommendations. Seeing the sun set over Sanibel Island while out on a sailboat is something that we will always remember. It was magnificent!

Captain Joe and his First Mate Dave were amazing. We did a 3 hr tour with a party of six. They were…read morevery accommodating and pointed out interesting places along the way. It was perfect!

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 .

I booked a 4-hour afternoon voyage with Classic Sail, and the entire experience - from the first…read morephone call to the docking at dust was a delight. We needed a sailing for 6 passengers with only 2 days notice; they'd had a cancellation & were able accommodate. The boat is simply beautiful.. teak decks & fine lines - I felt like we were on a 'real' sailboat vs. the fiberglass pontoons that so many tourists get loaded onto. What a difference! Capt. David and crew were amazing. Diligently sailing the boat with confidence; impeccably professional while always approachable and eager to answer questions. Capt. David charmed us with a detailed and colorful knowledge of the islands and shores we were sailing past & around, regailed us with local lore and legend of yesteryear.. and as a bonus, he and crew were more than happy to show the ropes of basic sailing to those of us in the group who wanted to learn. (I know what a jib is now!!) The sail proved to be the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation, and was the highlight of our trip. Thank you, Classic Sail, for an amazing afternoon!

From the owner: Private sailing charters aboard a beautiful 45' Classic Sailboat. Sailing Fort Myers, Captiva, and…read moreSanibel Island. BYOB or let us cater.

I forgot who was guiding the tour (Tim, Tom?) but he was fantastic. We opted for the sunset cruise…read moreand right as the two other competitors went back to the marina is when the real show started. We were the only boat with at least a dozen dolphins playing nearby, within 10 ft of the boat at times. We'd definitely go back!

The captain knew just where to take us and we saw many dolphin and a beautiful sunset! They were…read morefriendly and so knowledgeable too. We will for sure book again next time we are visiting sanibel!

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!

Captain Jessica is a wealth of knowledge about local wildlife and history and knows how, when and…read morewhere to find the Dolfins. It was a great thrill to see them playing and leaping in our wake and was definitely the highlight of our vacation! Don't miss It!

Adam and Chris made our family adventure amazing! With a nice clean boat, fun stories, safe ride,…read moreswimming and even chased some dolphins around! This four hour excursion could have lasted all day for me. While the drinks were flowing, this was the perfect getaway! We highly recommend this event!

A peaceful sail at sunset is just what the doctor ordered to wind down from the holidays. Paul…read moremakes you feel at home on his well-kept vessel.