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Estero Bay Express Dolphin & Sunset Boat Tours

7225 Estero Blvd., Behind Santini Marina Plaza, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
239-463-3600
Ranked #8 of 30 tours in Fort Myers Beach
5.0 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Tours
Traveller Description: Enjoy a Narrated Tour of Estero Bay's Aquatic Preserve  A great chance to see: *Dolphins *Manatees *Exotic birds and other wildlife in their natural... more »
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Margate, New Jersey
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Great place to rent pontoon boats or experience eco tours. Courteous, efficient and boats and equipment are in A-1 condition. Saw lots of wildlife on the eco tour (manatees, dolphins, many birds, turtles). Great experience for kids, great experience for anyone! More

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Indianapolis
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

All the boat rides were booked up on Sanibel Island so we found the 1 1/2 hour boat tour on Ft Myers beach at the Fish Tale Marina. Bill and Jay were our captains for our guided tour of Estero Bay. They showed us the sights and found some dolphins. It was amazing. They had everyone get to the back... More

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Fort Myers
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Recently became a customer of the marina (storage/mechanical) and have become a walking billboard for them. The level of friendly professional service is a rarity these days. Highly recommend them for all of your marine needs. More

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Indiana
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012

Four of us went on the 2:00 P.M. dolphin tour. The captain was humorous and knowledgeable. He found some manitees right away and then went out in the bay insearch of dolphins. We found a couple, and Captain Jay then started playing with them. He created a wake and the two dolphins started surfing the wake. It was unbelievable. We've... More

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Jackson, Michigan, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

I booked a fishing trip with "Fish N Tales" (Boat) with Captain Greg Smith on February 7th. The boat had five other fisherman and I called and asked if there was just one opening the week I was in FMB because my girlfriend did not want to go. He found me a spot on that Tuesday. Arrived at the boat... More

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Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

We took the dolphin cruise at 2 pm. We arrived early - and the guys were Super! Capt. Bill , Bob, and Jay were over the top EXCELLENT! Before the cruise they were pointing out the manatees and the food they ate. Also we're teaching us about the different birds. All before the cruise! Lol Then we went in search... More

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GeorgeDe
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

We say tons of Dolphins and the crew was excellent. Next best thing to swimming with Dolphins for which I recommend the center in Marathon Key http://www.dolphins.org/ More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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92 reviews 92 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
125 helpful votes 125 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

We rented a boat from Fish Tales in FMB and had a very fun and exciting day. We did a half day pontoon for the purpose of fishing and general leisure. The staff was very friendly, the prices were reasonable, and the boat was in perfect condition. We can't wait to return for a full day on our next trip.... More

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North Carolina
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2011
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For the price, you can't find anything better. The Captain, Jay, was informative and took the time to point out the natural habitat from the Eggrets to the Manatees. Jay spent extra time finding Dolphins and Manatees to please his out of state guests. Estero Bay is beautiful and the sunsets purely magical! The Fish Tale staff are extremely helpful,... More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Captain Jay and First Mate Bill took us out on a pontoon boat to look for Dolphin and Manatee. The trip was well worth the price. The boat was very clean. They made the trip very fun and educational. The best part of the trip for me was when they got 6 dolphins jumping in the wake of the boat. More

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