The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum offers fun educational programming for all ages! During live Tank Talks, learn about the local mollusks that make the beautiful shells you can find on the beach. Discover insights into shells’ vital role in history, culture, art, and medicine. Create souvenir treasures during Shell Crafts. Or enjoy a Beach Walk led by its shell experts! Read more...

Florida rod and reel fishing started right here in Sanibel and Ft Myers. We carry on that tradition and welcome all anglers to experience first hand a day fishing Sanibel, Captiva, Pine Island and Fort Myers Beach Florida. Our local waters are filled with over 50 different species of sport fish. The fishing options are limitless. San Carlos Bay, Pine Read more...

Experience an authentic view of south west Florida through the eyes of a local islander. Join Captain John Houston on one of his customized guided tours into the heart of Old Florida. Born and raised on Dinkins Bayou of Sanibel Island, John spent his childhood exploring the surrounding waters and educating himself on its ecosystem. Being a fourth generation Floridian, Read more...

PRIVATE BOAT RIDES & SIGHTSEEING- OUTER ISLAND TOURS – LUNCH – SHELLING- BY THE HOUR – ONE GREAT RATE FOR UP TO 6 PEOPLE- Captiva Island Historic Marina Launch. Visit Cabbage Key, N. Captiva, Pine Island & Boca Grande. See Island Nature- Dolphins & much more. Just you – your family & friends up to 6 people. Your Captain is Read more...

Island hopping, shelling, dolphin viewing, birding or lunch with local Captiva Island guide Capt Brian Holaway. Learn about the area’s unique history and people. Trips depart McCarthy’s Marina on Captiva Island to Cayo Costa, Cabbage Key, Useppa, Pine Island or N Captiva. Guests come back year after year for this unforgettable experience! CaptainBrianOnTheWater.com Read more...

Welcome aboard the Hey Mon Sanibel and to the beautiful waters surrounding Sanibel & Captiva Islands! USCG Captain Peter Rogers provides a customized trip just for you. We offer fishing, dolphin & bird watching, sunset cruises, restaurant tours, or just plain shelling. The 25′ Hey Mon Sanibel can hold up to eight people comfortably. Yo Mon, you’ll cruise in style! Read more...

A day on the water with REELentless Pursuit Charters is sure to be a memorable adventure. Whether, going after that bucket list fish or personal best, family fun fishing, wildlife viewing, shelling the remote beaches or lunch or sunset cruises. We cater to ALL experience levels from the whole family to the seasoned angler. We can accomodate up to 6 Read more...

Launching daily, pick a 3, 4 or 6 hour private Dolphin & Shelling Tour for parties up to 6, aboard our brand new 2018 Chaparral deck boat w/electric toilet & fresh H20 shower. Cruise in luxury looking for Dolphins, Manatees & other wildlife while traveling to N. Captiva & Cayo Costa Islands where you can shell & swim on remote Read more...

Paradise Boat Rentals specializes in weekly and monthly rentals right here on Sanibel-Captiva. We have largest boat rental fleet in Southwest Florida and also offer daily rentals. Explore the Sanibel-Captiva Florida’s waterways, watch the dolphins play, fish, swim, have lunch at a waterfront restaurant and enjoy breathtaking beaches and sunsets. For reservations visit our link. ParadiseBoatRentals.net Read more...

Island Time Cruises offers a variety of excursions you can experience on the water. All cruises are private and can be customized to meet your needs. The boat is equip with a bathroom and freshwater shower. Snacks & refreshments are complimentary. Shelling Excursions, Dolphin Tours, Tiki Bar Hopping Cruises, Eco & Historical Tours, Out Island Lunch Trips, Real Estate Tours, Read more...