What to do and see in Captiva Island, Florida (FL): The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

Come and explore the beauty of Southwest Florida on one of our Fishing / Eco-Charters through the Pine Island Sound and its surrounding areas with a local native at the helm. Owned and operated by Captain John Houston, a Sanibel native, we provide guests the opportunity to create everlasting memories while strolling the waters on the Gulf of Mexico and Old Florida. Captain John is a self-taught naturalist who is passionate about sharing his knowledge of the local ecosystem. He is a fourth-generation Floridian whose unique upbringing has provided him the platform to share his knowledge of the area’s rugged history and events the shaped our area into what it has become today. We offer a variety of charter services including private fishing trips, snorkeling adventures, eco-charters for sightseeing, birding, and shelling. Private lunch tours to waterfront restaurants in the surrounding areas and water-taxi services are also available. Open year-round!

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.

Fishing Charters for Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, and North Captiva Island. USGC Licensed and Insured. Fishing, Shelling or sight seeing, the family is welcome.

Customer parking at the marnia with clean restrooms,drinks and snacks available in marina office also Pelicans Roost clothing store with a great selection of women and mens resort wear,poolbar grill,spa and resturants are open to the public and can be used before or after a charter.

We offer professional, fully guided fishing charters for the beginner and experienced anglers. Let us show you the beautiful water surrounding our areas that can only be seen by boat. We also offer shelling, sight seeing, dolphin cruises and luncheon trips to restaurants only accessible by boat. Great family fun for everyone!

Santiva Saltwater Fishing is owned and operated Captain Jim Burnsed and his family. Capt. Jim is a 3rd generation Floridian who began fishing the Sanibel-Captiva waters as a professional guide 40 years ago. The Santiva Saltwater Fishing Team offers guided fishing, shelling, snorkeling, and wildlife/eco - tours for every age and level of experience. Santiva Saltwater Fishing is located at the Tween Waters Marina on Captiva.

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.

Explore the outer islands and warm Gulf waters of Sanibel and Captiva Islands. Captiva Watersports is a family owned and operated business offering waverunner rentals, guided wildlife tours, boat rentals, and parasail rides. We have options for everyone! Captain your own rental boat and explore the outers islands of Captiva or enjoy a guided wildlife excursion on one of our an exciting waverunner tours. Captiva Watersports has something for everyone! In addition to boat rentals and guided tours, we also offer half hour and full hour waverunner rentals, exciting parasail rides, fishing gear rentals, and live bait sales.

My name is Captain Shawn Kelly. I’ve been a Professional USCG registered Captain for more than 16 years. For the last 10+ years, I have dedicated my career to the waters of Pine Island Sound with a special focus on Sanibel and Captiva. I am proud to call the historic Jensen’s Twin Palms Marina home, however we can pick you up wherever you’d like from Captiva, Sanibel, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Pine Island or North Captiva. I’m an avid fisherman, a husband and a father who has experienced the great opportunity to teach my son, but also hundreds of other kids how to fish. We fish year-round from Ft. Myers Beach to the famed Boca Grand Pass and everything in between. With more than a decade on these waters, we know when and where to find fish. Our goal is to make your trip as memorable as can be for you, your family and your friends.

Sanibel Dolphin Tours offers two hour private guided Dolphin Eco Tours. If you are looking for an up close and personal encounter with Dolphins, Manatee, Sea Turtles, Eagles, Roseate Spoonbills, Osprey and other tropical wildlife then look no further. Come prepared for an amazing experience. Our tours are customized for your group. If two hours seems rushed you can always add additional time. We also offer Shelling Trips to the outer Islands, Fishing Charters and Cabbage Key lunch Trips. Not sure what tour is right for your group, we will be happy to offer suggestions when you book. The waters in and around Sanibel Island, Captiva Island and Fort Myers are teaming with life. There is no better way to experience this amazing place than by boat. So come aboard and let the adventure begin, don't forget your camera .