Tours and Trips in Fort Myers

If you've never fished the waters off Fort Myers, you probably don't know the secret spots where the fish are always biting. Go with a guide who does. This half-day private backwater fishing charter accommodates up to five passengers aboard a 24-foot (7 meter) Tidewater 200hp boat. With all bait, light tackle, and license included, you'll fish off Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Springs. You may catch redfish, snapper, snook, trout, and sheepshead as well as the occasional pompano and shark.

You can watch the sunset in Fort Myers from the land, but one of the best ways to see it is from the water. During this sunset cruise along the Caloosahatchee River, your captain stops your boat at a place known for its stunning sunset views. You can also purchase drinks on board (own expense), or just relax as you cruise.

Discover Florida's wild Everglades on an exciting full-day tour from the Greater Fort Myers/Naples area. You'll travel by airboat deep into the secluded Western Everglades, explore Big Cypress National Preserve by van and foot, and take a leisurely cruise through a mangrove forest. Enjoy commentary from your naturalist guide as you spot manatees, dolphins and native birds and lunch featuring exotic alligator appetizers!

The waters of Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve are famously home to populations of manatees, dolphins, seabirds, and more. See these wild animals in their beautiful natural habitat on this 90-minute boat tour of Estero Bay and Fort Myers, including guided commentary from a certified Florida Master Naturalist for a fully educational experience.

Book your IMAG History and Science Center admission ticket in advance and avoid waiting in the long ticket lines. Perfect for families, this center houses more than 60 hands-on exhibits that make learning fun. See tropical fish, turtles, snakes, frogs, a bearded dragon, prairie dogs, and other ocean life and wildlife as you explore at your own pace during hours of operation.

See dolphins and other typical Florida marine life during a 3-hour cruise from Fort Meyers. The marine biologist and naturalist guides lead a sightseeing cruise to a secluded shelling beach that can only be reached by boat, passing by dolphins and bird rookeries along the way. Includes time for swimming and lounging at the pristine beach on a small island.

Learn about the history and ecology of the Caloosahatchee River during a relaxing cruise aboard the M/V Edison Explorer in Fort Myers. Your guide, certified by Pure Florida Captains, shares interesting details about the sights you'll see from the water, including The Edison & Ford Winter Estates and Downtown Fort Myers as well as the bird rookeries, mangroves, and river islands that make the river so compelling.