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1 hour 30 minutes
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Depart Moss Marina on our spacious and comfortable Tiki themed catamaran and travel through the back waters of Fort Myers Beach towards the historical Mound House. Enjoy shoreline views of beautiful homes and mangrove islands. Keep watch for dolphins, manatee, iguanas and various species of birds.
Pelican Bay Charters limits the number of passengers to a maximum of 16 to ensure a more personalized experience.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Mound Key Archeological State Park
We will travel the back bay waters of Fort Myers Beach towards the Historical Mound Key. Along the way we will be looking for wildlife Dolphins, Manatee and various species of birds.
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Parking Fees
269 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cathy K,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
We had a lot of fun, the captain or captains went out of their way to make sure that we all saw what we were looking for whether it be a dolphin or manatee. They had a great sense of humor and made the trip really fun.
D1731QXamyr,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
What a great time with Captain Dan. Saw quite a few dolphins and manatees. And got a first hand account how bad things were with hurricane Ian. Learned alot!!!! Will be back!!!
Scott B,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
You get to have a great time with your captain and enjoy all wildlife in their own habitat I would recommend this charter/captain to everyone
Jennifer H,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
We recently took the Fort Myers Beach Dolphin and Sightseeing Tour and unfortunately it did not live up to our expectations. Compared to other dolphin tours we have been on, this one felt underwhelming and not quite worth the price. There is was no action where you are going higher speeds seeing dolphins following the boats and jumping in the wakes since the boat just did a big circle going extremely slow. The pontoon boat never left the bay where we saw 3 dolphin fins briefly, which you can see on your own along the beaches. We actually saw more activity directly after the boat ride right outside our condo where dolphins here jumping and feeding right next to shore. That said, Ryan who drove the boat, was very kind and did his best to make the trip enjoyable. The other couples who were on our trip who we spoke with afterwards felt the same as us that is was basically a waste of our time and money. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience, just disappointed and I would not recommend to others. The pictures included are from the boat except for the jumping dolphin that was taken outside on the beach from the condo on the opposite side of water where they took you out in the boat and approximately 20 mins after we returned from this trip. In the pictures with the birds you can see what dolphin activity was witnessed on board the boat.




Karen B,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
Saw many active dolphins and manatees. Weather was perfect! Parking lot right on the dock. Beautiful ride over to Sanibel lighthouse.
Scott G,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
Went on a daytime dolphin and manatee tour with captains Forest and Blake and had a blast! They’re excellent guides and entertainment. I highly recommend Dolphin Bay Charters
Derek Z,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
We got to see dolphins and a manatee right next to the boat coming up for air which was a awesome video 👍
ghebson,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour! We saw a lot of dolphins & manatees. Our guide Forest did a great job & made it fun!
Al G,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
Our tour guide / captain was great! But very limited activity on the water with dolphins, manatees, etc. We toured around the harbor and saw some nice homes on the”millionaire row,” but fairly uneventful, Ryan had some great restaurant/bar recommendations,
MAUREEN D,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
We were able to get close to dolphins and get some good pictures. The kids on board loved it. The guide/captain did a great job of finding the dolphins and keeping boat in good position for viewing.
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