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There is nothing more exciting than to see these beautiful marine mammals jumping in the wake of our comfortable vessel. We see dolphins on about 95% of our cruises. You will also spot many of the birds that make Southwest Florida so special. | |
| The dolphin watch and wildlife cruise is the perfect family cruise. The narration on board the cruise is provided by volunteers from the Sanibel and Captiva Conservation Foundation. |
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| Dolphin Watch & Wildlife Adventure Cruise Web Site: www.sccf.org |
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The Sunset Serenade Cruise is the perfect way to end the day on Captiva. Enjoy a cocktail from our full service cash bar while watching the sun slip into the Gulf of Mexico/ | |
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| Live music is featured on this cruise. Most evenings, island music legend Danny Morgan is the featured performer. Danny offers his own unique island sounds as well as popular island favorites |
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| Departure times vary with sunset Call for daily departure days & times Adults: $20.00 Child: $12.50 Visit Danny Morgan's web Site: www dannymorgan.com |
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Visit the secluded Florida state park beaches that are only accessible by boat. The cruise will take you to the quiet beaches on the islands of North Captiva or Cayo Costa. You will have two to four hours to shell, swim, bird watch, and explore these undeveloped state park beaches. | |
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| The half hour cruise back to Captiva is the perfect time to compare your finds while looking for dolphins surfacing in Pine Island Sound. Be sure to pack your beach bag and bring along anything you would like to eat or drink, as there are no facilities on these state park islands |
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| Beach & Shelling Cruise HALF DAY: 9:00AM to 12:00PM & 1:00PM – 4:00PM |
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Cabbage Key is a true "Old
Florida" island hideaway. The main house which is now the inn
and restaurant, was built in 1938 by playwright and novelist Mary
Roberts Rinehart. You will find the wallpaper at Cabbage Key quite
interesting. It is made up of autographed dollar bills that are taped to the wall and ceilings. |
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| Your narrated cruise to Cabbage Key will take just over an hour, leaving you just over two hours to purchase your lunch and enjoy the scenery. It is said that Jimmy Buffet was inspired to write the song "Cheeseburger in Paradise" while visiting this rustic fishermans pub type setting. |
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Your cruise back to Captiva will take just over an hour and is the perfect time to relax and enjoy the waters of Southwest Florida. Cabbage Key offers a short nature trail and a water tower on which you can climb to the top for some fantastic snapshots. Sorry there are no beaches on Cabbage Key, so swimming and shelling are not available. |
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| Useppa is a storybook setting with picturesque white cottages, pink pathways and lush vegetation. In the 1920's Useppa was the sport fishing Mecca for the rich and famous. Publishing magnate Barron Collier built a large home on the island to accommodate his wealthy and infuential friends for their tarpon fishing trips to the area. Names such as Rockefeller, Dupont, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford were all visitors to the island. |
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Today the Collier Inn serves as the main clubhouse for this private island. The only way to visit Useppa is to be a member, guest of a member or ride with us at Captiva Cruises. During summer and fall guests have the opportunity to purchase lunch at the Collier Inn. During the winter and spring, lunch can be purchased at the fishing themed Tarpon Bar Restaurant. |
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| You will also want to visit the History Museum on the island. This superbly done museum goes back in history to early man up to the present day on Useppa. The museum is available for a nominal charge. |
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| Your narrated cruise to Useppa will take just over an hour, leaving you just over two hours on the island to dine and see the sights. The hour cruise back to Captiva is the perfect time to relax and take it all in. Sorry there are no beaches on Useppa, so swimming and shelling are not available. | ||
| Useppa Island Cruise Time: 10:00am to 3:30pm Adults: $30.00 Child: $15.00 Visit Useppa Web Site: www.useppa.com |
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If your looking to spend a relaxed day at a quaint seaside village then Boca Grande is a destination that should not be missed. Numerous restaurants shops and art galleries are available to visit. | |
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| Your hour and a half narrated cruise to Boca Grande Marina on Gasparilla Island will arrive approximately 11:30 a.m. giving you about three hours to explore this fascinating island. You may enjoy the 10 minute walk to downtown Boca Grande or golf cart rentals are available at Boca Grande Marina |
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| The "Adventure", our 30' high performance sailing sloop, is available for private charter for up to 6 guests. You might choose two hour, half day, full day, or sunset sail. The choice is yours. The "Adventure" is great for all ages. Our guests just
relax and enjoy tropical breezes and the peaceful sound of water
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| Adventure Sailing Charters Price: $95.00 per hour (2 hour minimum) for up to 6 guests call us at 239-472-5300 to book your private charter. |
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