Water Excursions
We Offer
Shelling the Outer Islands
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Cruise to Outer Islands (accessible only by water) to the most untouched State Parks in FL. Shelling abounds for miles on pristine beaches. Bring your camera, shell bag, shell shoes, & enjoy Dolphins as we cruise among the islands! Box lunches can be provided by Hotel Room Service. Shelling amenity package additional. Adventures in Paradise provides your Captain & Mate on board!
4 Hours / 49 Passengers Per Boat
Beach & Lunch Cruise
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Cruise to the Islands of North Captiva/ Cayo Costa. Watch Dolphins play, shell along pristine beaches or don a mask & snorkel (conditional) to enjoy looking at the fish and shells that make this area unique. We will provide beach chairs, umbrellas and mask & snorkels on board. The hotel can pack box lunches or we can stop in at famous Barnacle Phil’s or Cabbage Key Restaurants. Bring your camera, beach shoes, and a sense of adventure! Captain & Mate on board.
6 Hours/ 49 Passengers Per Boat
Sealife Encounter
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Cruise with our captain and naturalist on this Sealife Encounter enjoying a wonderful trip for all ages with a unique hands-on learning adventure. We will cruise the bay while watching the dolphins at play, stopping at a deserted island for netting—so wear your beach shoes! This cruise includes a natural history narration, sampling of marine animals and on board touch tanks for viewing the catch.
2 ½ Hours/49 Passengers Per Boat
Morning Dolphin Watch
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Wake up & cruise through tranquil waters among the estuary islands while Dolphins play along the way! Learn about the osprey, egrets, & herons! It’s a great start for all days! Breakfast on board can be provided by resort catering.
1 1/2 Half Hour Cruise With Captain & Mate / 49 Passengers Per Boat
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Dolphins Before Dinner
Cruise out along San Carlos Bay & Pine Island Sound, whether it is before lunch, after, or even before dinner!
Sunset Dolphin Cruise
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Departing approximately 40 minutes before sunset, enjoying the best way to end the day! Cruise the tranquil waters of San Carlos Bay & Pine Island Sound out by Bird Island, (where thousands of birds come in to roost at night) and along the coast of Sanibel Island. Enjoy tropical music, dolphins playing, and the best sunset in Southwest Florida.
1 1/2 Hour Cruise With Captain & Mate / 49 Passengers Per Boat
Sailing
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Sailing departs from the Sanibel Harbour Resort Marina. Normal sailing time is four hours, but can be adjusted to meet your needs. Hoist the Sails and man the lines! Catch the wind and sail off into the horizon! Our crewed yacht charters encourage your guest to get involved, take the helm and experience the thrill of Florida sailing or just kick back and enjoy a relaxing sailing experience. The resort will provide food and beverages for the sail! Our 49 passenger, 53 foot Sailing Catamaran is exhilarating!
Sailing Vessels Range From 34 To 53 Feet, Accommodates 18-49 Passengers - Depending On Boat
Matlacha Island Art Cruise
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Enjoy cruising through the Matlacha Pass National Wildlife Refuge & Aquatic Reserve. Step back in time to “old” Florida at its best with colorful, fun art galleries, “The Wild Child Gallery” & “The Matlacha Art Gallery”. A wonderful "spouse trip"!
Lunch can be provided in the art gallery gardens or resort can provide box lunches. (Lunch priced separately.)
49 Passengers Per Boat / Captain & Mate On Board
Canoe / Kayak Interpretive Tours
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Join our naturalist led tour by canoe/kayak while paddling through our mangrove forest & natural estuaries. Natural beauty abounds! Experience the thrill of manatee, herons, egrets, & maybe even an alligator! Learn about the natural “cycle of life” provided by the mangrove system.
2 Hour Tour - Groups Are Best When Kept To Approx. 15 To 20 Doubles Per Tour
Moonlight Paddle
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Enjoy our guided moonlight paddle, departing as the moon rises! It’s a unique way to enjoy the enchantment of the surrounding waters and spirit that led the Calusa Indians to this area hundreds of years ago.