Private ONLY Dolphin Boat Tours
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Private ONLY Dolphin Boat Tours
By Dolphin Boat Tours LLC
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-100
Duration: 3–4 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: German, English
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- Boat
- Restroom on board
- Fuel surcharge
- Landing and facility fees
What's not included- Alcoholic Beverages
- Start:
- 2109 SW 29th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33914, USAPrivate boat dock
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 343022P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- You have to be able to walk down 4 steps and board a somewhat moving vessel docked at a private boat dock.
- We love to have kids of all ages on board!!! Infants, toddlers, kids and youth have to be booked as "Adult" or "Travelers"
- Standard Liability waiver has to be signed by all travelers and guardians before boarding
- You cannot board our ships with flip-flops for safety reasons
- This is an evening tour, returning after sunset
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 343022P2
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Itinerary
- 2109 SW 29th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33914, USAPrivate boat dock
- 1Our USCG licensed Master Captain and crew will take you through the San Carlos Bay to see Dolphins playing right before Sunset. After breathtaking views and plenty of picture opportunities, you will head back to port with your hearts full of appreciation for the marine life. Boat in style with amenities on board our fleet that are unmatched by many.
About the operator
Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- marisQ9341TT0 contributionsFantastic experienceIf you want to take a boat trip along the canals in Cape Coral or look for dolphins, I really recommend Captain Martin and Rene. Super nice people who tell you a lot about the various places we drive past. They are also funny, so there were both laughs and smiles on the trip. If we go back to Cape Coral, we will come back for another trip. If you guys are taking the trip to Norway, get in touch and we can show you around. Greetings from the Norwaycrew 🇳🇴Written July 10, 2024
- J8185IOangelr0 contributionsAwesome experienceThe experience was amazing, the attention from the crew was excellent. My family and I loved the experience. I had choices and I am glad we went with you guys.Written May 30, 2024
- tressac20170 contributionsSit back and relax and let Martin do the driving!Absolutely wonderful tour! Martin did a fantastic job of showing us beautiful canal homes on the way to spectacular ocean views. We were fortunate enough to see several dolphins as we took in the gorgeous turquoise waters off Sanibel Island. Would definitely recommend, as it was much more relaxing than renting a boat on our own. Thank you, Martin!Written May 6, 2024
- Flyer005915354380 contributionsAmazing boat cruise in cape coralMartin and Renee are amazing! The boat cruise was lovely, we saw lots of dolphins! Martin made the boat cruise super fun, especially for the 2 year old we had with us! Martin and Renee gave us lots of recommendations for things to do in the area. They are extremely nice and accommodating to their guests. We brought drinks and lunch onto the boat and had a truly spectacular experience. You will not regret booking with them!Written April 18, 2024
- O8878PIdereks0 contributionsGreat experience seeing many dolphins!Great experience! Amazing hosts that were so kind and fun to spend 4 hours with! We saw many dolphins which made the trip so worth it! Would highly recommend this tour!Written March 26, 2024
- helenscheinrealtor0 contributionsFun time on the water with Captain Martin!Beautiful day on the water with Captain Martin and his First Mate! The boat ride was fantastic! We enjoyed seeing dolphins , beautiful homes , enjoyed seeing the Sanibel Lighthouse~~the bridge~~~Fort Myers Beach! What a great way to explore the area with an experienced friendly Captain🐬Written March 12, 2024
- Adventurer6291930 contributionsPrivate sunset dolphin cruiseGreat boats cruise. We saw many dolphins and the sunset was wonderful too.. Martin and his lovely wife Rene made it an unforgettable experience. Definitely will recommend them.Written February 15, 2024
- matthewsI3033CR0 contributionsWonderful up close dolphin viewingExcellent experience! Martin and Renee were fabulous hosts. They were courteous and even advised our group to change our booking date for a better experience and better likelihood of seeing dolphins up close, and we were successful. We would recommend taking this more personal tour over a large group tour, if able!Written February 7, 2024
- Paradise6297230 contributionsFun Time had by all!What a fantastic tour! Martin and his wife were so nice and accommodating! We went with friends and the trip was perfect for the short time we had available. Their attention to detail, knowledge of the area and fun dolphin sightings were what made the day so special! Sighting of a baby dolphin with its mother was a bonus!Written December 4, 2023
- PeterP61180 contributionsHighlight of our vacation!This was the highlight of our family trip! We had a great time with Captain Martin and Rene. We were able to see a beautiful sunset and enjoy.a peaceful, fun private boat ride. We saw bottlenose dolphins jumping, playing and having dinner and we even saw a smaller baby dolphin! Thank you again for helping us make a great family memory while here in Cape Coral.Written November 10, 2023
- darcim6320 contributionsDolphin tourMy family and I had an amazing time dolphin watching with this company! The crew was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we had a great experience. We were lucky enough to see several dolphins swimming and jumping near the boat, which was truly unforgettable. Thank you for providing such a fun and memorable activity for our family! We highly recommend this dolphin watching tour to anyone visiting the area.Written June 20, 2023
- rachelwL8198SZ0 contributionsAmazing Sunset Dolphin TourAbsolutely amazing experience!! Captain Martin & Rene have a great knowledge and love for the area. We saw all kinds of animals, had great conversation, and even jammed to some music. I would recommend this experience to anyone who loves nature, wants to learn more about Southwest Florida, or is just looking to have a fun time on the water!Written June 13, 2023
- TravelingEngles0 contributionsYou'll be so glad you went!A truly amazing adventure my whole family loved! Captain Martin and his wife, Rene, were so welcoming and knowledgeable. Everything from booking the trip to disembarking was fun and easy. I still can't believe we got to experience seeing dolphins that close! My kids are still talking about how much fun it was. Definitely a highlight of our vacation.Written June 30, 2022
- M2375FNkimberlym0 contributionsWe saw dolphinsMartin and Rene are very accommodating for three generations. Lovely tour and couple. Very quick to respond as well.Written May 24, 2022
- Makenzi M0 contributionsTeaching young boatersCaptain Martin taught me about coastal boating & let me operate his fishing boat (I have my license). His wife (first mate) said that I’m such “a good boater” & “an awesome Captain”. I belong on the water. Thank you Martin & Rene for strengthening my love for water, boating, sunshine & everything involved. Such a lovely couple. We saw dolphins and a beautiful sunset!Written May 24, 2022
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Claude P
3 contributions
Jun 2022
The excursion was amazing. The dolphins were following our boat and jumping out of the water for a spectacular display.
This was an experience of a lifetime.
Captain Martin and his beautiful first mate, Rene, went out of their way to make our experience unique.
They knew exactly where to go to find the dolphins.
Definitely an experience that should not be missed.
This was an experience of a lifetime.
Captain Martin and his beautiful first mate, Rene, went out of their way to make our experience unique.
They knew exactly where to go to find the dolphins.
Definitely an experience that should not be missed.
Written June 30, 2022
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Thank you Claude, we also had so much fun with you and your Family. See you hopefully soon in wonderful Cape Coral again.
Written July 19, 2022
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Karen
North Carolina1 contribution
The Captain did his best to keep us informed, but despite his efforts to recover his boat, our trip with him wasn't to be. Not his fault and our
payments were refunded. We took the Copacetic catamaran tour and were delighted with the half dozen dolphins of varying sizes that put on a show for us as a consolation prize 😀
payments were refunded. We took the Copacetic catamaran tour and were delighted with the half dozen dolphins of varying sizes that put on a show for us as a consolation prize 😀
Written December 31, 2022
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Thank you for your review. Safety is our priority and the hurricane damaged Chiquita boat lock unfortunately caused this cancellation. Maybe next time Karen, really would love to show you our great experience and earn your 5-Stars.
Written February 10, 2023
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Barbara T
2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
This sunset tour was so enjoyable. Capt. Martin and his first mate ( his wife, Renee) made every effort to provide a safe and thoroughly enjoyable cruise. They were very welcoming and fun to cruise with. Very knowledgeable about the wildlife we saw which included dolphins, various birds and even a manatee which was unexpected. The sunset was spectacular and during the evening cruise back to dock it was fun to see many of the homes and docks along the canal lit up.
Written March 18, 2023
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Weather was great and so was the company, thank you for sailing on our ship, we would love to have you back next time!
Written April 29, 2023
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Timothy V
1 contribution
Mar 2023
We enjoyed an amazing sunset excursion and had close encounters with many different pods of dolphins. Captain Martin and his wife knew just where to go and when to see the active dolphins. Definitely would recommend!
Written March 5, 2023
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Thank you for your review and supporting our business, we loved having you aboard!
Written April 29, 2023
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rlb2013
Anchorage, AK2 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
Martin is the best ! We had an absolutely amazing time and can’t recommend him enough. We took this tour as part of our girls trip and saw so many dolphins - our private boat was so serene - would highly recommend going with Martin.
Written June 8, 2024
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It was my pleasure having such a nice group on board my ship. I loved showing you the Gulf of Mexico and my Dolphin friends.
Written June 9, 2024
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Christina S
4 contributions
What an amazing experience. Rene and Martin are incredible hosts! First, we saw dolphins everywhere we went. We even had a manatee sighting! It was a little cool and breezy at the beginning of our trip and Rene so kindly gave us a blanket and some towels (and cookies!) to keep us comfortable. We had two young kids - ages 5 and 6 - and they loved it! Martin and Rene were so kind and informative. They know a lot about the area and shared some great stories with us. I would highly recommend this tour! I can’t say enough great things about the experience or Rene and Martin. Genuinely great humans providing a really wonderful experience.
Written March 11, 2024
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Thank you so much for boating with us and thank you for your kind review
Written March 22, 2024
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Emily Q
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Family
Captain Martin and his wife Renee were so nice! Renee welcomed us with freshly baked cookies. We had a great ride through the canals and into the open water where we saw dolphins and the Sanibel lighthouse. Martin had great tunes, especially the German music that the dolphins love! He took great pictures throughout the trip and sent them to us too!
Written April 18, 2024
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Thank you so much for the nice review, I enjoyed being your captain for the day and loved having you aboard!
Written April 18, 2024
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Global38112587943
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Friends
This is the ABSOLUTE BEST dolphin tour in Cape Coral. Don't waste your time with the over crowded big boat tours, take a private cruise with Master Captain Martin. The dolphins love to swim right next to the smaller boat, and we were within just a few feet of them at some points. This was a truly magical experience with a great sunset to end the cruise. We would love to go again.
Written March 25, 2023
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Thank you for riding with us, this was a great spring break experience.
Written April 29, 2023
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Judith
Giessen, Germany1 contribution
Apr 2023
We had a wonderful time on the boattour. Martin and Rene were wonderful hosts and we enjoyed every moment. We were very lucky and saw a lot of dolphins making a show for us. Our kids were fascinated. We highly recommend going on board to this stunning adventure.
Written April 21, 2023
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Thank you so much for boating with us, we enjoyed your company and hope that the dolphins made memories for years to come!
Written April 29, 2023
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Natalie
3 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
Captain Martin and Rene were *fabulous* guides. My family took a trip on Spring Break from Wisconsin and were looking to see dolphins. This boat tour delivered beyond our expectations. We were able to see and follow multiple pods, and saw up to two dozen different dolphins! Both Rene and Captain Martin were exceptionally accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable. Truly a fantastic experience worth an infinite amount of stars! Highly recommend.
Written March 5, 2023
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Thank you so much for your review, we also had a great time and the dolphins loved the attention!
Written April 29, 2023
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