Captiva Cruises Sightseeing Eco-Tours
Captiva Cruises has been transporting passengers to fun and exciting Southwest Florida out-island destinations since 1986. The crew aboard Captiva Cruises’ vessels share their in-depth knowledge and passion for the area while passengers marvel at native Florida wildlife.
They offer a full range of sightseeing cruises, excursions to the upper islands, and naturalist-led wildlife tours, and sunset cruises sure to please the entire family.
Seasonal day trips from Captiva Island include special expeditions to the Tarpon Lodge and Randell Research Center on nearby Pine Island.
Captiva Cruises sightseeing, eco-tours, and Upper Island Cruises depart from McCarthy’s Marina on beautiful Captiva Island, Florida.
Captiva Island Outer Island Cruises and Tours
Cabbage Key is a favorite stop for boaters in search of fresh seafood, a Jimmy Buffet “cheeseburger in paradise,” and Florida’s famous Key Lime pie. Visit Cabbage Key’s website (cabbagekey.com).
Useppa Island is an exclusive and legendary private island club. Passengers enjoy a casual lunch on the waterfront at the Collier Inn and a visit to the island’s charming history museum. Historic, elegant and charming Useppa is an extraordinary port of call.
Cayo Costa is a Florida state treasure offering a nine-mile long wilderness preserve with pristine beaches and shelling. Nature lovers adore Cayo Costa State Park. Visit Cayo Costa’s website: www.floridastateparks.org
Gasparilla Island’s Boca Grande is a charming seaside village with cozy restaurants, lovely island boutiques, classic cottages and historic churches. It has long been the winter destination of “high society,” such as the Vanderbilts, DuPonts and Bush’s.
McCarthy’s Marina is located at 11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva Island, Florida.
Reservations are REQUIRED for all cruises and may be made online or by phone.