The 5 Best Nature & Wildlife Tours in Captiva Island, Florida (FL)

Adventure Sea Kayak & SUP is a family owned and operated adventure guide service that is now in its second generation. Owned and operated by Captain John Houston, we offer a variety of water activities including kayak / SUP board rentals, wildlife tours, and SUP yoga sessions. Open year-round, kayak rentals are offered on an hourly, daily, or weekly basis. Delivery is available upon request. Our Buck Key Mangrove Kayak Tours are offered daily four times a day. Each guided tour allows guests the opportunity to experience and explore nature while gaining educational information and having fun in and around the waters of Pine Island Sound and the Gulf of Mexico. We can accommodate large or small groups. Private tours are also available upon request. All trips depart from the Tween Waters Inn Marina on Captiva Island, located at 15951 Captiva Dr. - Captiva, Florida 33924. As a family of old Florida, we truly enjoy sharing stories of the Barrier Island Life and surroundings.

Private boat ECO-tours with award winning guide Captain Brian Holaway at McCarthy's Marina on Captiva Island. Guests of Fort Myers, Sanibel & Captiva Islands explore natural surroundings by boat with this specialized trip. You will have an opportunity to view birds, collect shells, see dolphins, take photos, relax, learn and explore islands only accessible by boat. Brian is a Certified Florida Master Naturalist and has been guiding for over 25 years to the islands surrounding Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Destinations may include North Captiva, Cayo Costa State Park, Cabbage Key, Useppa or Pine Island. Adventure for couples, families, friends or a sole getaway.

South Florida Outfitters//Captiva Island Charters offers a variety of outdoor activities such as Inshore/Back fishing as well as Offshore/Deep Sea Fishing for numerous species of game fish that South Florida has to offer. Most common inshore/back bay species pursued: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon and Trout. Most Common offshore/deep sea species pursued: Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Yellow Tail Snapper, American Red Snapper, Amberjack, Permit, and Cobia. Inshore trip duration: 4 hour, 6 hour, and 8 hour. Offshore trip duration: 6 hour, 9 hour *extended trips also available. Inshore charters are run on a Pathfinder 23 HPS powered by a Yamaha 250 SHO. The boat has tons of dry storage, cooler space and shade is provided by a T-top. Offshore charters are run on a 36' Contender powered by triple Mercury Verado outboards with top of the line electronics, ample dry storage and cooler space.

Daily eco-based charters and tours. New Wave is a cut above the rest. With marine naturalist and biologist led charters and tours, we offer a fresh spin on traditional wildlife cruises and shelling. We treat you to a day of enjoyment and education both environmentally and historically pertaining to our barrier islands and their surrounding estuary.

Southwest Florida's all inclusive inshore charters Go & Get it charters offers an adventure on the water for the whole family and angler(s) whether it's reeling in an unforgettable catch or a private eco tour of the barrier islands Captain Andre Luttana runs all trips!