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Estero Bay Express and Fish-Tale Marina

7225 Estero Blvd., Behind Santini Marina Plaza, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
239-463-3600
Ranked #6 of 26 tours in Fort Myers Beach
5.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Tours
Traveler Description: Enjoy a Narrated Tour of Estero Bay's Aquatic Preserve  A great chance to see: *Dolphins *Manatees *Exotic birds and other wildlife in their natural... more »
Useful Information: Stroller parking, Activities for young children, Activities for older children
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MoroILtraveler
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012 NEW

We took the dolphin cruise at 2 pm. We arrived early - and the guys were Super! Capt. Bill , Bob, and Jay were over the top EXCELLENT! Before the cruise they were pointing out the manatees and the food they ate. Also we're teaching us about the different birds. All before the cruise! Lol Then we went in search... More

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GeorgeDe
GeorgeDe
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

We say tons of Dolphins and the crew was excellent. Next best thing to swimming with Dolphins for which I recommend the center in Marathon Key http://www.dolphins.org/ More

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andrew_branham
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Top Contributor
78 reviews
109 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2011

We rented a boat from Fish Tales in FMB and had a very fun and exciting day. We did a half day pontoon for the purpose of fishing and general leisure. The staff was very friendly, the prices were reasonable, and the boat was in perfect condition. We can't wait to return for a full day on our next trip.... More

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NrsSteph99
North Carolina
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10 reviews
9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2011
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For the price, you can't find anything better. The Captain, Jay, was informative and took the time to point out the natural habitat from the Eggrets to the Manatees. Jay spent extra time finding Dolphins and Manatees to please his out of state guests. Estero Bay is beautiful and the sunsets purely magical! The Fish Tale staff are extremely helpful,... More

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Soccermom1268
Ann Arbor, Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2011
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person found this review helpful

Captain Jay and First Mate Bill took us out on a pontoon boat to look for Dolphin and Manatee. The trip was well worth the price. The boat was very clean. They made the trip very fun and educational. The best part of the trip for me was when they got 6 dolphins jumping in the wake of the boat. More

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debonita01
Burnsville, Minnesota
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2011

Was so thrilled with this excursion!!!! We made reservations for a sunset boat ride and got so much more!!! The forecast was possible storms, so there were only 4 of us that showed up for this boat tour and two captains. Sorry guys, I don't recall your names, but this was a most memorable ride! They took us out on... More

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blplagge
Lakeville, Minnesota
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2011

Captain Jay and Randy were awesome!!! We were able to see a few dolphins frolicking in the wake of the boat. We also got to see some inquisitive manatees. The price of our ticket was well worth it. With the captain's amazing eyesight, they were able to bring aboard a Spanish Dancer for us to look at and pet. Those... More

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Sars229
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2011

Fun and enjoyable! We saw many dolphins and manatees and the captain and tour guide were both entertaining and knowledgable!We would definetly so this again! More

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OhioJib
ohio
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2011

Estero Bay Express is a fun and informative cruise on the Estero backbay onboard a clean and spacious catamaran. There is shade as well as sunny spots to suntan, a bathroom, snacks which can be brought aboard from the Ship's store, plenty of photo opportunities of marine life and birds from pelicans to bald eagles. Of course, a delight for... More

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familyfun4_11
Elkhorn, Wisconsin
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2011

We took our kids out on this tour last week during our vacation in Fort Myers, Florida. They had a great time watching the dolphins. We were able to see a few manatees in the bay and a couple later on. The captain of the boat and the gentleman who gave the tour were just great. They made it a... More

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