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Sanibel Thriller

634 N Yachtsman Dr, Sanibel Island, FL
239 472 2328
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columbia, md
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28 reviews 28 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

My family had so much fun on the Sanibel Thriller! We saw tons of dolphins, and even some manatees. The ride is very informative and enjoyable.

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Westfield, New York
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Went on the Sanibel Thriller, due to one man on a hotel elevator, who told us about the boat ride said it was the best thing to do on Sanibel. Went on the Thriller the next day and it was the good real good. This is a must due. When we go back to Ft MYERS we will go on... More

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

We had so much fun on the Thriller! The captain and 1st mate made the trip so much fun! Yes, it's a little costly, but worth the money! The whole boat ride took 1.5 hours!!! Not only did we see tons of dolphins, but we also learned about Sanibel and Captiva Islands. A definite must see!!!

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Canton, MI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

We had a great time on the Thriller. We were the first to arrive so our group of six got to sit in the back row of the boat. We had the best view and got some great pictures. The only downside of the back row was having trouble hearing the narrator talk about the island, but we knew that... More

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Arlington Heights, Illinois
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Last week I went on the Thriller Cruise in Sanibel. It was disappointing! It went so fast and my face and eyes were so wet that I could barely see the scenery whizzing by! The only time we slowed down at all was when we attracted the dolphins. The boat slowed a little at this point and that was definitely... More

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Deerfield, New Hampshire
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14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013 via mobile

Okay, maybe THRILLER isn't exactly an appropriate name. It isn't an amusement park ride... It's a boat! For the most part it went at a quick pace. There was no heart pounding excitement. Nobody was in danger of going overboard. Hair was blown back. We all survived. I don't think this trip could ever be called boring. The guide was... More

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Atlantic City, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

Captain did a great job finding dolphins, 1st Mate was very informative, but sometimes hard to understand. Got a great view of Sanibel and Captiva. Dolphins were great...we all enjoyed the ride. Would do it again. Prior discontented reviews should not be taken seriously. It was worth the money, especially if you can afford to be on Sanibel,

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Parrish, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

While this attraction may need a different name - Thriller it really isn't - the ride was very pleasurable. We toured Sanibel and Captiva from the Gulf and saw quite a few dolphins along the way. Our guide gave us a great history of the islands and it's residents, past and present. The waiting area could possibly use some misters... More

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Chesterfield, Missouri
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

This cruise had nothing to do with thrills.... I was lead to believe ud be "thrilled" possibly by going fast, making fun sharp turns, like a fun coaster. Not anything like that. This ride is more for children and older adults. Not worth the $180 we spent for 4 adults. The whole time we were waiting for them to push... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013 via mobile

My fiance and I are in our late 20s and we brought her mom and sister. We were disappointed we spent almost 200$ for a dolphin pleasure cruise in an animal of a boat that never went fast. Why have a 1000 hp boat and do that. If your older or a ten year old kid you'll be glad to... More

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