Things to do in Fort Myers
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Dolphin and Manatee Paddling Tour Fort Myers: SUP or Kayak★ 4.90 (2,954) · 2h
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Fort Myers: Sunset Sail on 36ft Catamaran & Drinks★ 4.93 (513) · 2h
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Fort Myers: Big Hickory Pass Kayak Tour & Mangrove Paddling★ 4.92 (595) · 2h–2h 30m
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Big Hickory Island Kayaking: Premium Crescent Fleet★ 4.94 (482) · 2hUS$ 65View ›
Bonita Springs: Hobie Kayak EcoTour & Private Shelling Beach★ 4.98 (468) · 2h 30mUS$ 79View ›
Sunset Dolphin Cruise Fort Myers Beach: Sanibel Lighthouse Views★ 4.78 (453) · 1h 30mUS$ 70View ›
Everglades Day Safari: Airboat, Big Cypress, manatees★ 4.75 (350) · 9h 30mUS$ 250View ›
Fort Myers: Haunted History Walking Tour & Night Stories★ 4.62 (333) · 1h 30mUS$ 30View ›
Fort Myers Beach: Dolphin Sightseeing Tour with Refreshments★ 4.79 (305) · 1h 30mUS$ 65View ›
Fort Myers Beach Sunset Cruise: Dolphins and Gulf Views★ 4.90 (304) · 1h 30mUS$ 70View ›Top rated (10)
Fort Myers fishing charters: Back bay and offshore tripsFort Myers fishing charters operate in the back bays and offshore waters of southwest Florida, where you target Snook, Redfish and Trout inshore or Snapper, Grouper and Shark in deeper water. Trips run 4 to 6 hours; the longer the outing, the more fishing grounds you can cover and the better your odds of landing something substantial. A live English-speaking guide, fishing poles, bait and fish cleaning are included.Is it for me?You land fish because the boat reaches both the shallow bays where Snook and Redfish hold and the deeper channels where Snapper and Grouper bite -- and Captain Mike knows which grounds are producing on the day you go out.
Fort Myers Beach: Dolphin & Shelling Cruise with NaturalistYou board at Fort Myers Beach, cruise through Estero Bay and the Gulf with a certified naturalist, spend an hour shelling and wading at a barrier island, and hunt for dolphins and manatees the entire time. The boat holds 28 max, so sightlines stay clear. Plan for three hours total, and bring sunscreen — the water reflects hard.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see what actually lives in Fort Myers waters without arranging your own boat or guide — the naturalist handles the route and the knowledge, and the small group size means you can actually see when something shows up. Plan for three hours on the water, which is what lets you cover the bay, the island, and have time to hunt.
Fort Myers: Don Pedro Island Kayak & Mangrove Eco TourYou kayak narrow mangrove channels and seagrass flats on Don Pedro Island with a certified naturalist who explains how the ecosystem connects — from the roots that trap sediment to the dolphins that hunt here. The tour includes your kayak, safety gear, and a guide trained to spot wildlife and read the water. You launch from the state park land base and return the same way, no separate transport needed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the real Florida ecosystem — dolphins, manatees, birds, and small marine life — without figuring out which channels are safe or what you're actually looking at; the naturalist guide handles both the navigation and the education, which is what makes a kayak tour different from paddling on your own.
Bonita Springs: Clear Kayak Island EcoTour & Shelling BagsYou’ll paddle through Bonita Springs’ mangrove tunnels in a clear kayak, following easy-to-read maps with top-notch gear at your side. Expect salty air, quiet moments on hidden beaches perfect for shelling, and maybe even dolphins or manatees if you’re lucky. It’s self-guided but never lonely—the little details stick with you long after you’re dry.
Fort Myers Beach Dolphin Cruise: 2-hour floating party with BYOBYou bring your drinks, the boat brings the cooler and ice. Spend two hours on the water from Excursions Marina playing games, sunbathing, and talking to whoever else is aboard — or book it private for your own group. The captain handles the navigation; you handle the fun. Small enough that it never feels like a cattle call, affordable enough that it doesn't wreck the day's budget.Is it for me?Right for travelers with a free afternoon who want to be on the water without planning a full excursion, or groups looking for a party vibe that doesn't require a big budget or advance logistics. Expect a casual, social atmosphere — this is floating and talking, not sightseeing or instruction.
Fort Myers: Tiki Pub Dolphin Sunset Cruise BYOB & Adults OnlyYou’ll share laughs with fellow travelers as dolphins surface near your tiki boat, sip your favorite drink chilled in an onboard cooler, and watch Fort Myers’ sky turn gold at sunset—all with a friendly local captain guiding you through hidden corners of these waterways. It’s casual, warm, and leaves you with more than just photos.
Historic Walking Tour of Fort Myers: Founders & Frontier FortThis 1.5-hour walking tour of Fort Myers starts at Franklin Shops in downtown and follows a local guide through the historic avenues where the city's founders built their legacies. You'll hear the stories behind the original fort, the first settlements, and the personalities who turned a frontier outpost into a modern destination. The tour includes shaded stops along the way and passes the Florida Repertory Theatre and a 1933 historic building.Is it for me?Start downtown at Franklin Shops without needing a car or arranging transport—the meeting point is walkable from most downtown hotels and near public transit, so the tour fits easily into a morning whether you're staying nearby or passing through.
Dolphin Wildlife Cruise Fort Myers Estero Bay TourYou board a small boat at Fort Myers Beach and spend ninety minutes drifting through Estero Bay with a biologist-owner and certified naturalists, watching for dolphins and manatees while spotting seabirds and learning the ecosystem. The boat has a restroom, fits small groups, and is fully wheelchair accessible. You're back on the dock before lunch, with or without a dolphin sighting — but the bay itself is the real draw.Is it for me?Right choice if you want to see Fort Myers Beach wildlife without arranging a full-day excursion — ninety minutes is enough to explore Estero Bay and spot dolphins or manatees if they're active, and short enough to fit around the rest of your day.
Kayaking Bunche Beach: Mangrove tunnels & wildlifeGuided kayaking through mangrove tunnels and shallow bays at Bunche Beach in Florida, with kayak and lifejacket included. You paddle yourself through narrow waterways where dolphins, manatees, turtles, rays and wading birds congregate, then beach to search for shells and photograph wildlife. The outing runs 2.5 to 3 hours with a live English-speaking guide. Choose between single and tandem kayaks depending on whether you want to paddle solo or share the boat.Is it for me?Choose a single kayak to paddle solo, or a tandem kayak if you're sharing with a partner or family member; the guide-led route with set stops lets you focus on spotting dolphins, manatees, and birds rather than navigating yourself.
Fort Myers: Dolphin & Manatee Sailing Tour with Soda & WaterYou board a sailboat in Fort Myers and spend the morning or afternoon drifting past mangroves and shallow bays where dolphins, manatees and sea turtles surface regularly. Refreshments are included, and the pace is set by wind and wildlife sightings rather than a clock. No experience needed; all fitness levels work.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a few hours on the water without planning stops or timing yourself around a schedule; the sail moves at the pace of wind and wildlife, which is exactly what makes it feel like a break instead of another thing to manage.
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Fort Myers: Single Kayak Rental Big Hickory Pass & BeachYou paddle through mangroves for 15 minutes, then spend your rental time on a quiet private beach collecting shells and watching for dolphins and manatees. The rental includes kayak, paddle, and life vest; you choose between 2, 4, or 8 hours. Departures are daily at 9am and 1pm from Hickory Island.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to paddle and beach-comb without planning a full guided tour—the rental window is flexible enough to move at your own pace, and the 15-minute paddle means you're not fighting currents or distance to reach calm water and sand.
Fort Myers Ghost Tour: 7 Haunted Locations in 1 HourA guided ghost tour through Fort Myers' River District covering seven haunted locations in one hour, starting at 8 PM at the Flame Red Fire Dance Sculpture. The guide shares researched local stories about spectral apparitions, tragic deaths, Al Capone's connections, and executed prisoners. Minimum age 13; a professional guide leads the mile-long walk through Centennial Park, McGregor Boulevard, and the Old Lee County Courthouse.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want Fort Myers' documented ghost stories and dark history told by someone who knows the city—the guide shares researched accounts tied to real events (executions, accidents, disappearances) rather than invented tales, and the one-hour evening walk keeps the experience focused on the most haunted district without a full-night commitment.
Fort Myers: Bunche Beach Kayak & SUP Rental 3hr with MapsYou’ll slip into a kayak or SUP at Bunche Beach and paddle through peaceful mangroves or out to where tidal creeks meet the Gulf waves. With maps, gear, and an easy beginner lesson included, you’re free to explore at your own pace—and maybe even laugh at yourself if you fall in (I did). It’s simple but kind of unforgettable.
Kayaking in Pelican Bay: Dolphins and MangrovesKayak through Pelican Bay's mangrove-lined canals, creeks and tunnels near Fort Myers, paddling calm protected waters where dolphins and manatees appear regularly. The tour runs 2.5 to 3 hours with a live English-speaking guide; lifejacket and kayak are included. You choose between a single kayak or a tandem option, and all surfaces and transportation are wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Choose a single kayak if you want to paddle independently; pick a tandem kayak if you're bringing a partner or want to share the paddling effort. The calm, protected waters and 2.5 to 3 hour duration work for families with older children and for anyone new to kayaking who doesn't want to fight current or waves.
Venice City Sightseeing Trolley Tour: History & LandmarksThe Venice City Sightseeing Trolley Tour is a 90-minute guided tour departing Tuesdays from the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce at 597 S Tamiami Trail. You'll travel by air-conditioned trolley through Venice's history, landmarks, neighborhoods and natural areas with a live English-speaking guide. The tour runs January through April at 10 AM; bottled water and free parking are included, and all guests must be ages 10 and up.Is it for me?At 90 minutes, the tour fits into a morning or early afternoon without consuming your whole day, which works if you want to see the neighborhoods but still have time for lunch or other stops. The fixed 10 AM departure on Tuesdays means you'll need to plan around that schedule, and the minimum age of 10 rules it out for families with younger children.
Fort Myers Beach: Parasailing Adventure 400ft FlightYou’ll feel nerves melt into pure calm as you lift off from a custom boat for a 400-foot parasailing flight above Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy real laughs with the local crew, spot dolphins if you’re lucky, and see Florida’s coast from a whole new angle—with all equipment included and no worries about logistics.
Fort Myers sailboat tour: 2.5 hours aboard Orion's ChildA 2.5-hour sailing tour from Fort Myers aboard Orion's Child, a well-maintained sailboat operated by a husband-and-wife team since 2009. You depart Salty Sam's Marina, pass the shrimp boat fleet and waterfront homes, then raise the sails and cut the engine once in open water. The route takes you toward Fort Myers Beach and within sight of Sanibel Lighthouse, with chances to spot dolphins, sea turtles and birds. Parking is free; restrooms are on board. Children under 6 must wear a life vest; infants sit on an adult's lap. Shoes come off before boarding and are locked in a box.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to sail under canvas with the motor off, not motor-sail with sails as decoration. The husband-and-wife operation keeps the group small (maximum six), so you get a relaxed pace and a well-maintained boat—but departure is fixed regardless of traffic, and shoes stay locked in a box for the entire 2.5 hours.
Fort Myers & Naples: Island Shelling Boat Tour with Dolphin SightingYou’ll search for rare shells on quiet islands near Fort Myers and Naples, ride a boat with chances to see dolphins or maybe manatees, and have time to walk, wade, or swim along the shore. With a local guide sharing stories and bottled water included, you’ll end up with sandy feet and probably more than one unexpected treasure.
Dolphin Tours Fort Myers Beach: Gulf of Mexico WildlifeA two-hour guided boat tour from Fort Myers Beach explores Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico in search of dolphins, manatees and sea turtles, which are regularly encountered on these trips. The tour includes a live guide speaking English and bottled water. Infants sit on an adult's lap; service animals are welcome, and the trip suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Small groups and families with children work well here since infants can sit on a lap and the boat stays on the water the whole time—no transfers, no walking, just two hours watching wildlife from the deck. If you want dolphins close enough to see them jump, this regular-encounter trip delivers that without a full-day commitment.
Private Dolphin Cruise Fort Myers Beach: 25 ft Tiki PontoonA private 90-minute cruise on the Tiny Tiki, a 25 ft custom tiki pontoon, carries up to 6 people through the intracoastal waterways around Fort Myers Beach with USCG-licensed Captain Kate. You start at the north end of the island, cruise past waterfront restaurants and other boaters, then head south into the mangroves where dolphins, manatees and wading birds are most active, turning around at Big Carlos Pass before heading back. The boat has shaded and unshaded seating, coolers with ice, and a Bluetooth speaker so you can play your own music; bring your own beverages and snacks.Is it for me?Book this cruise if your group is six people or fewer and you want the boat to yourself—the flat rate means no strangers, no schedule built around other groups, and the whole afternoon shaped around what your group wants to do and where you want to linger. The 90-minute window is long enough to reach the mangroves and back without feeling rushed.
