Captiva Cruises’ Sunset, Shelling, & Sailing Cruises

Get out on the water with a narrated cruise by Captiva Cruises! Since 1986, their crew has been sharing their in-depth knowledge and passion for the Captiva Island, Florida area with passengers. Captiva Cruises offers a wide variety of cruise options that are fun for the whole family, including sunset, sailing, wildlife spotting, and shelling cruises.

Cruises to Islands Near Captiva

Cruise to the outer islands around Captiva Island, including Cabbage Key, Useppa Island, Cayo Costa, and more. Cabbage Key is a favorite stop for boaters in search of fresh seafood, a “cheeseburger in paradise,” and amazing key lime pie. Useppa Island is an exclusive and legendary private island club. Passengers enjoy lunch at the Collier Inn and a visit to the island’s charming history museum. A trip to Cayo Costa State Park is sure to wow! The pristine beaches on the island are only accessible by boat and make for an ideal shelling location. Boca Grande is a charming seaside village with cozy restaurants, lovely island boutiques, classic cottages, and historic churches.

Dolphin and Wildlife Cruise

Each afternoon, Captiva Cruises offers an informative and exciting Dolphin and Wildlife Adventure Cruise that is narrated by docents from the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. This fascinating, family-friendly cruise is an excellent opportunity to spot native Florida wildlife.

Captiva Island Sunset Cruises

Watch a magnificent Gulf of Mexico sunset on a relaxing Wildlife Sunset Cruise. Watch for dolphins, birds, and other wildlife in the Pine Island Sound as the sun sets into the Gulf of Mexico for this 90-minute Sunset Cruise for all ages!

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Seasonal and Private Cruise Options

In addition to Captiva Cruises’ regularly scheduled tours, they offer seasonal special expeditions to the Tarpon Lodge and Randell Research Center on nearby Pine Island. Private charters are popular, where passengers can customize their cruise experience. Fishing, shelling, island hopping, lunch, cocktail, and dinner cruises can all be arranged for 2 to 148 passengers. Reservations are recommended for all cruises and may be made online or by phone. Captiva Cruises departs from McCarthy’s Marina, located at 11401 Andy Rosse Lane Captiva Island, Florida 33924. Read Captiva Cruises featured blog article.