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Sunset Ride Private Dolphin Charters

18400 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
239-839-2109
Ranked #1 of 30 tours in Fort Myers Beach
5.0 of 5 stars 173 Reviews
Type: Boat Tours
Owner description: BETTER THAN DISNEY!!! We had the best day of our vacation! The boat was lovely, Captain Steve and Terresa were so gracious, and we got to see dolphins...... more » Owner description: BETTER THAN DISNEY!!! We had the best day of our vacation! The boat was lovely, Captain Steve and Terresa were so gracious, and we got to see dolphins swimming, twirling, and leaping right along side of us. I thought they were going to jump into the boat with us! It's an amazing day of sun, dolphins, manatees, collecting seashells, taking in nature, and relaxing. The dolphin guarantee was comforting and I would definitely do it again! « less
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mayville
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Steve and Theresa were awesome and made you feel welcomed and like a friend. We saw a manatee right along boat side, saw a sea turtle swimming by and ...the dolphins!! Amazing...jumping and turning and surfing in our wake...they put on quite a show and followed us for two long periods of time. We also went out to an island... More

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Fairfield
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

What a great boat ride! We went out on the afternoon trip on a perfect day! Steve and Theresa couldn't have been nicer! Made us feel like long time friends! Theresa is the ultimate tour guide!! She also takes great pics, she emailed me a few great shots the next morning. Much thanks to Steve for showing us how to... More

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Ann Arbor
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

This by far was the most amazing day we have ever had on a vacation! Steve and Theresa were are captain and hosts of the wonderful and comfortable boat, they were fun and informative and made you feel like you were "friends" aboard their boat! We took the 4 hour afternoon cruise and saw many dolphins and manatees!! The side... More

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Wyoming, Michigan
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

We took a tour with Steve and Teresa on the last day of our vacation. Our kids (ages 4,6,9) mention this as one of the best parts of the whole week! We have seen dolphin shows before, but seeing a group of them in the wild, playing and jumping in the wake right behind the boat was amazing!! We also... More

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Chicago, Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012
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My mom, uncle, boyfriend, and I went out with Steve and Terresa last week and had a great time! We got to see a manatee, dolphins and even a shark! We've been to FT Myers Beach a few times and this was by far the most fun thing we have done. It was worth every penny and we will for... More

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YYZ
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2012
1
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I would echo other reviewers and say that this is highly worth the cost. Teresa and Steve were our crew and they were wonderful: knowledgeable, funny and great company. The boat was comfortable; the catamaran hulls ensured a fairly smooth ride. We got to see the surfing dolphins a couple of times. My kids declared it the absolute best bit... More

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012
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person found this review helpful

Wow, this was a once in a life time experience. My mother, her husband, my husband and I and our 2 kids (ages 4 and 6) went out on this cruise at 1pm. I was a little worried about the 4 hr time period but it went fast and the kids were fine. Theresa and Steve are like your long... More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 27, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We were a little hesitant to book this charter because of the price, but based on the reviews here my husband and I decided to go for it. Was it ever the right decision!!! Theresa and Steve could not have been more hospitable, knowledgable and friendly. We enjoyed every moment, from leaving the dock and seeing the pelicans in the... More

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Rochester, New York
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Thank you!!!! Mom, dad, grandma and two girls ages 8 and 11 had the ride and shelling experience of their lives! If Steve is your captain, you won't be dissappointed!!! He is also very knowledgeable regarding the area's history, sealife, shells, fishing, etc. An amazing smooth ride, even for our little one who does not do well with motion. Great... More

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Israel
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011
3
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This was simply an incredible experience. Teresa and Steve were very nice and friendly, the boat was comfortable, fast, fastidiously clean, and- important for those who tend toward seasickness- a catamaran, so it was also swift and stable. The whole experience was beautiful and eminently worthwhile. We went out into Estero Bay to try to find some dolphins with whom... More

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