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A Star-Spangled Celebration on the Water – Our 2026 Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise

A Star-Spangled Celebration on the Water – Our 2026 Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise

What an unforgettable way to celebrate America's 250th Independence Day! On the evening of July 4th, guests boarded our Fireworks Cruise from three convenient locations—Port Sanibel Marina in..

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Manatees and the Magic of the Water: Discovering Southwest Florida with Adventures in Paradise Cruises

Manatees and the Magic of the Water: Discovering Southwest Florida with Adventures in Paradise Cruises

.celebrating-div h2{ font-size: 30px; text-align: left; margin-bottom: 0;}There’s something quietly magical about Southwest Florida’s waterways. The sunlight dances on gentle waves, m..

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Sanibel Island’s Point Ybel Lighthouse: History, Heritage & a View from the Water

Sanibel Island’s Point Ybel Lighthouse:  History, Heritage & a View from the Water

Standing proudly along the eastern shoreline of Sanibel Island, the Point Ybel Lighthouse is one of Southwest Flordia’s most historic and recognizble landmarks. Built to guide mariners through t..

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FIRST MATE THOMAS JOINS THE “J” CLUB

FIRST MATE THOMAS JOINS THE “J” CLUB

The “J” Club is reserved for a very special group – eagle-eyed shellers who discover the prized and elusive Junonia shell. For anyone who has searched fro one, you know this is no sm..

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Bottlenose Dolphins of San Carlos Bay & Pine Island Sound | Adventures in Paradise Cruises

Bottlenose Dolphins of San Carlos Bay & Pine Island Sound | Adventures in Paradise Cruises

The coastal waters of San Carlos Bay and Pine Island Sound, flowing into the Gulf of America, are home to a thriving population of bottlenose dolphins. These intelligent marine mammals are one of the ..

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Santa’s Dolphin Cruise on December 24th Was a Christmas Eve to Remember ….and that’s a wrap!

Santa’s Dolphin Cruise on December 24th Was a Christmas Eve to Remember ….and that’s a wrap!

The annual Santa’s Dolphin Cruise on December 24th was once again a huge success, creating unforgettable Christmas Eve memories for families aboard Adventures in Paradise Cruises. From the moment ou..

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Adventures in Paradise December 2025 Christmas Photos

Adventures in Paradise December 2025 Christmas Photos

We’ve captured special moments from our December adventures, and we’re excited to share them with you. Guests are welcome to browse, download, and enjoy these photos as a keepsake from your holida..

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Fort Myers Beach Christmas Lights Boat Parade: A Magical 37-Year Tradition on the Water

Fort Myers Beach Christmas Lights Boat Parade: A Magical 37-Year Tradition on the Water

The Fort Myers Beach Christmas Lights Boat Parade has been lighting up Southwest Florida for 37 unforgettable years—and 2025 was no exception. This treasured annual event brought ..

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Preserving Paradise

Preserving Paradise

On Wednesday, September 16, 2025, we set out on an unforgettable excursion through Southwest Florida’s stunning waters—cruising across San Carlos Bay and Pine Island Sound to Tarpon Bay Marina on ..

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Shelling the Gulf of America in Southwest Florida Jingle Shells

Shelling the Gulf of America in Southwest Florida Jingle Shells

Shelling is a passion, a crazy expression of the thrill of the find and the warm solace of discovery. Sanibel Island is known as the Shelling Capital of the world, especially if you live or visit her..

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