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Beyond Fort Myers

Fort Myers Beach Sunset and Dolphin Watching Cruise

Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Fort Myers, USA
Popular pick
Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Rebecca_P ·
Jul 2026
This experience had an awesome captain, beverages, music, lighthouse, sunset, and a glimpse of 2 dolphins. We were given 2 different opportunities to take pictures with the sunset and the lighthouse. We all had a great time.
· Melissa_C ·
Sep 2026
It was an amazing experience! A must do unforgettable experience. Both Capt Dan and Deacon were attentive and knowledgeable. Loved the boat ride, the dolphin sightings, Sanibel lighthouse and the beautiful sunset!

Overview

Gaze over the calm waters of Fort Myers as the water dances with the golden reflection of the setting sun on this family-friendly evening boat trip. Get a unique perspective on the area and keep an eye out for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins leaping from the ocean, as you glide through the waves, with a glass of soda in hand.
  • Evening boat trip of the waters outside Fort Myers
  • A chance to see the Sanibel Island Lighthouse from the water
  • Great for animal lovers: You might spot dolphins and various seabird species
  • Enjoy a complimentary glass of soda as you travel

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Soda/Pop
  • Restroom on board
  • Parking Fees

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 450 Harbor Ct, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, USA

    450 Harbor Court is located at Moss Marina where there is plenty of parking. There are a couple of picnic tables along the seawall by A dock on the north end of the property. We will check everyone in at that location. Please allow plenty of time to arrive at the Marina as traffic can be very heavy.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Bowditch Point Park (Pass By)

Sanibel Causeway (Pass By)

Sanibel Island Lighthouse (Pass By)

Picnic Island (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Debra_A
Captain Forrest and Captain were great! Very informative, friendly, knowledgeable and fun!! We were well taken care of and the cruise was great fun. For a fun and relaxing evening, I would highly recommend this cruise.

Reviews

4.9
based on 304 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Unforgettable!

Melissa_C, Sep 2026
It was an amazing experience! A must do unforgettable experience. Both Capt Dan and Deacon were attentive and knowledgeable. Loved the boat ride, the dolphin sightings, Sanibel lighthouse and the beautiful sunset!

Lovely boat tour

Summer_M, Sep 2026
Deacon was a great captain and knew lots of history to share while we cruised. He also had the best restaurant recommendations. The sunset was beautiful!

Loved this tour!

Patricia_P, Aug 2026
Excellent experience! Prompt, courteous, and overall fun! As a local who lives here, it was better than we thought it would be!

Response from Host, Sep 2026

We love it when we get the locals out with us and exceed their expectations. Thank you for the review, hope to see you again in the future!

Beautiful evening!

Thomas_K, Aug 2026
We really enjoyed the sunset cruise! Captain Dan and his helper were great, we were able to see two groups of dolphins on our way out of the bay and the sunset was just stunning. Would definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for the recommendation and 5 stars!

Nice and relaxing slow...

Karen_G, Aug 2026
Nice and relaxing slow cruise, Duncan was extremely knowledgeable about the area and we saw manatees and dolphins at a distance. Really enjoyed it.

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for the nice review!

Awesome experience

Mariia_Z, Aug 2026
Great service!! Saw many dolphins! The sunset was really pretty! Was a fun experience to do with family

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Glad to hear you and your family enjoyed your time with us!

A must-do activity

KIM_c, Aug 2026
Amazing tour with great captains. They went all out looking for dolphins and giving us the best views.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you we do our best to accommodate everyone!

8/11/2026 Sunset Cruise

Scott_E, Aug 2026
Everything was amazing! The captains were fantastic and the sunset was amazing! We were a party of 5 and everyone had a blast!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for the amazing review!

Great Experience!!

Stacy_W, Aug 2026
Great experience, saw manatees and dolphins. Nice boat ride and Captain Dan and Deacon were very knowledgeable, entertaining, and attentive to their guests needs. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for the High Recommendation!

Sunset cruise

Amy_H, Aug 2026
Everything was perfect! The captain and his assistant were the nicest! We saw many dolphins, and a gorgeous sunset. The ticket for a drink was an extra surprise! The hour and a half cruise is just the right amount of time!!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for the perfect review!

Best Sunset and Dolphin watch cruise

Dianna_D, Aug 2026
I've been on many Sunset and dolphin cruises but by far this one is the best! You actually did see dolphins and what an amazing Cruise to Sanibel Island to see the lighthouse very relaxing and what an amazing sunset! ☺️😎🐬

Response from Host, Aug 2026

We are flattered to hear we are the best sunset cruise you have been on!

Nice guides. Very helpful. Very attentive.

Christine_E, Aug 2026
The guys were great. Great information. Hard bench seating. High sides. So hard to see over for shorter people like me. Saw dolphins which was great. There is a bathroom but not easily accessible. Meaning it has a chain across it and you need to inform and ask to use it. Only an hour and half ride so not an issue just clarifying the bathroom situation.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for the review. The reason for the height of the railing is because any USCG inspected passenger vessel is required to have a minimum height for safety.

We loved this boat tour!...

Teagen_M, Aug 2026
We loved this boat tour! Our captain was fun and friendly, we got rained on quite a bit but still loved the experience. We saw dolphins and learned more about the area. Would definitely recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for the recommendation! sorry mother nature didn't full cooperate.

Fun even with the rain

Kim_M, Aug 2026
It was so much fun and you also get a history lesson about Sanibel Island and the Lighthouse. We had a great time!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us on our Sunset Cruise!

Beautiful sunset. Lots of...

Ana_R, Jul 2026
Beautiful sunset. Lots of dolphins. Captain Dan really made an effort to find dolphins and it was an amazing experience.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for the amazing review!

Best Dolphin and Sunset tour!

Jasmina_M, Jul 2026
We had an amazing time on this tour. Everything ran smoothly from the moment we arrived all 13 of us felt comfortable. The boat captain and his skipper made us feel welcomed and very well accommodate with drinks for adults and kids. I was especially satisfied with all the pictures stops and pictures they took of all of us as many as we wanted. I absolutely recommend taking this tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for the recommendation and 5 stars!

10/10 Recommend

Christina_A, Jul 2026
Captain Dan and Captain Deacon were great! The sunset was unmatched not to mention the dolphins and wildlife that showed out. Literally teared up when the dolphins made their reveal. Very relaxing and well worth the trip!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for the 10/10!

Grateful

Crystal_V, Jul 2026
Awesome tour! Even with the overcast the trip was very good! The sunset was great and the people were amazing! Dolphins were fun and active!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for the awesome review!

Great experience! Don’t...

Kawa_T, Jul 2026
Great experience! Don’t miss it. Highly recommend it. We saw dolphins and great cruise around with some history. Boat is safe clean and friendly staff

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for the great review and High Recommendation!

Great cruise

Charley_M, Jul 2026
The captain found dolphins and got them to play in his wake he knew how to coax them in great job was impressed we rewarded them nicely for a job well done.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for the 5 stars!

It was a fun trip the...

andy_K, Jul 2026
It was a fun trip the captains were very friendly and answered lots of questions. Our kids enjoyed it to

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us. Thank you for the great review!

Sunset on the pontoon

Rebecca_P, Jul 2026
This experience had an awesome captain, beverages, music, lighthouse, sunset, and a glimpse of 2 dolphins. We were given 2 different opportunities to take pictures with the sunset and the lighthouse. We all had a great time.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for the great review!

We ended up getting...

Madison_B, Jul 2026
We ended up getting rained out but the time we did have on the boat was great! The captain was nice and the crew was amazing. I will definitely try and do this my next visit!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Sorry mother nature did not cooperate, hope to see you again!

Sunset cruise

James_H, Jun 2026
The captain Dan was funny and Dalayna was very helpful with pictures and drinks! They really cared about making sure you have a good experience.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you, our crew does their best to make everyone feel welcome.

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Allison_H, Jun 2026
Our captains did a great job with island history, wildlife information, good music, complimentary drinks, and make sure we got to see the sunset!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for the 5 stars!

Sunset, drinks & Dolphins can’t go wrong

laura_k, Jun 2026
It was exactly what was described in Viator. It met all our expectations, pleasant, accommodating staff. Relaxing, beautiful scenery that all ages in our group from 4 up to grandma enjoyed.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for the great review!

Phenomenal!

Alexandra_H, Jun 2026
Dan and Deacon were awesome, experienced captains/guides! Not only were they knowledgeable and entertaining, but they also so gracefully handled and responded to my 9 month old’s chatter while they were addressing the group. My partner, my daughter, and I had an amazing dolphin sunset tour, 100% a highlight of our vacation. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for the high recommendation! We are flattered to hear our tour was the highlight of your vacation.

lauren

lauren_t, Jun 2026
we are from england had the best time would highly recommend best thing we did all trip and trust we did a lot travelling so far can’t falt the staff, they kept us safe and ensured a smooth journey ps we saw about 9 dolphins so they are lying they did their best to ensure we all got a front row seat

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for the High Recommendation!

What an Amazing sunset cruise!

Kelly_A, Jun 2026
The boat ride was fun! Seen alot of dolphins! Our Captains were fun and knowledgeable! I would recommend this to anyone

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for the recommendation!

Great Experience! Sunset...

Ronald_K, Jun 2026
Great Experience! Sunset was fantastic and the Dolphins were playful. Captain Dan and Deacon were knowledgeable and entertaining. We very much appreciated the adventure.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for the great review!
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