Captiva Boat Tours

Gulf Coast Aqua Adventures offers personalized adventure tours across the islands of Sanibel, Captiva, Useppa, North Captiva, Pine Island, Cabbage Key. We offer private boat charter services for guests also visiting Cape Coral, Boca Grande, and Fort Myers Beach Areas. All private boat tours are Led by Captain JW, a fully licensed mariner with years of local knowledge, every trip is tailored to your group – whether it’s shelling, dolphin watching, island hopping, or a sunset cruise. Our commitment is simple: to create memories on the water you’ll never forget. Please contact JW if you’re looking to reserve your next Cape Coral Dolphin Tour and private boat charter if you’re going to be in the area and are looking for an amazing day on the water. There’s no better way to see Southwest Florida than from the water.

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With a lifetime on the water, Captain JW and Gulf Coast Aqua Adventures promise to deliver unforgettable private cruises throughout Southwest Florida.

Gulf Coast Aqua Adventures offers personalized boating experiences across the islands of Sanibel, Captiva, Useppa, North Captiva, Pine Island, Cabbage Key, and Fort Myers Beach. Led by Captain JW, a fully licensed mariner with years of local knowledge, every trip is tailored to your group—whether it’s shelling, dolphin watching, island hopping, or a sunset cruise. Our commitment is simple: to create memories on the water you’ll never forget.

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Adventures

Discover world-famous shelling spots on Sanibel, Captiva, and nearby barrier islands. Walk untouched beaches and collect treasures of the Gulf Coast.

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Wildlife

See dolphins play alongside the boat, spot manatees, and enjoy Southwest Florida’s incredible marine life in their natural environment.

Learn moreSunset &
Sightseeing

Unwind with a golden sunset cruise or explore waterfront shops and bars. The perfect way to relax, celebrate, and take in the beauty of the Gulf Coast.

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Cruises

Your trip, your way. From shelling to shopping, bar hopping, dolphin watching, or just relaxing—Captain JW creates an experience tailored to your group.

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We had such a blast touring the waters with Captain JW. He was very knowledgeable about surroundings, where to go, what to see and history of so much! He has a fun personality and easy to get along with! Added bonus, he’s a Parrothead 🦜🤙 We will definitely come back and spend time with him again on our next trip and fully recommend you book one with him too!

Kiersten Cannizzaro March 2025

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Captain JW was amazing to work with from the initial outreach all the way through to the end of our trip today. He was so friendly, taught us a LOT about the area, took pictures for us, and even took us to areas where we saw dolphins and manatees. This was the best part of our trip to North Captiva so far!

Audrey Schnelker Spring 2025

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We had a wonderful day with Captain JW! We appreciated his local knowledge, his fun playlists and his professionalism. We visited a fun bar in North Captiva and then went to Cabbage Key for lunch. Along the way, we saw dolphins and enjoyed the beautiful Florida waters. Such a fun day! We have had the pleasure of going out with several captains and Captain JW was by far the best!

Julie Powers Spring 2025

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