Fort Myers tours, things to do and tickets

Come join us for a once in a lifetime experience that is great for all skill levels. There are only a few places on earth to see the West Indian Manatees and Fort Myers is one of them! Everyone from 6 year old children to 84 year old couples have completed our tours with ease, making these adventures fun for all ages.
Over the last 12 years our tours have been featured on many nationally televised shows, including recently being featured on the Travel Channel as one of the Top Tour Operators on the entire East Coast of America! Our tours fill up fast, so book your Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour today!

Float down narrow lakes and creeks and even through incredible mangrove tunnels as you keep an eye out for a variety of unique birds, fish, and reptiles. Experience the mangrove jungle of Everglades National Park from your kayak seat on this eco-tour.

This is a 2 hour and 15 minute tour with Lovers Key Adventures master naturalist guide, Stephen, who expertly guides our guests through the mangrove canopied estuary explaining the importance of the southwest Florida eco-system -the history of the area- from the Calusa Indians, Conquistadors, and Ponce De Leon..on. He finds wildlife and introduces our guests to the various birds, vegetation, dolphins, and manatee (if they’re around that day;) This is one of the unique experiences available in southwest Florida. No tour is ever the same there is no script and many guests return year after year to enjoy Stephen's expertise and the beauty of Lovers Key
Our guests also often take advantage of the beaches and hiking trails offered inside the state park. There are many photo opportunities available to capture the memories of this incredible experience within the natural surroundings of the untouched Florida landscape.

SWFL sunsets are the best, and there is no better place to watch them than from the deck of our 36ft. Sailing Catamaran, "Copacetic". The sunset hours are a magical time to be out on the water. With the winds calm, the sun turns golden and paints the sky in a palette of hues and colors that seem almost unreal. There is no way you cannot be taken by it. The clean ocean air, vast sky and unbelievable sunset colors will connect you with nature and give you a feeling of relaxation and happiness that most people don't get to experience anymore. A sunset sail will help you calm your mind and let you breath again. So come join us and reset your senses!

Have fun with the whole family on this sightseeing cruise with a naturalist guide from Marco island. Collect shells and sand dollars after encountering dolphins playing by your boat.

Spend a full day exploring the wilderness of the Everglades on this adventure from the Greater Fort Myers/Naples area. With your naturalist guide, take an exciting airboat ride in the Western Everglades, see wildlife on a drive through Big Cypress National Preserve, admire towering cypress trees on a nature walk, and enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along mangrove-lined waters to see manatees, dolphins and osprey. Your guide will teach you all about the Everglades and accompany you to lunch.

Explore the haunted side of Fort Myers on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Visit buildings with unwanted visitors and hear their tales from your professional guide. See Fort Myers at night and maybe something more on this fun and informative tour.

Enjoy paddling through the mangrove tunnels on Estero bay. Our kayak tours are available for all ages. If anyone wants to bring their own SUP or kayak they are welcome to join. Dogs are permitted as well.
Growing up in Southwest Florida contributed to his love of the beach life. He is extremely knowledgeable about the area and is passionate about sharing this love with you by kayaking through the beautiful mangroves, where you can see pelicans, herons, dolphins, and perhaps a manatee. Just 15 minutes of easy paddling, you will find the most gorgeous and relaxing private beach with an abundance of shells. All of the equipment (kayaks and paddleboards) are of high quality and new!

Come sail with us in the mid morning or afternoon and take in the serenity that our pristine emerald waters can provide! Dolphins, Manatees, Sea Turtles, and our abundant bird life are frequent guests on this relaxing daytime sail. Weather it's animal watching you're looking for, or just a relaxing cruise around Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel, this activity provides both and will not disappoint!

Paddle through mangrove tunnels, explore shallow bays, and cruise along the beach, all while taking in the wide variety of wildlife that makes this part of Florida unique. Frequent sightings include Dolphins, Manatee, Turtles, Rays, Bald Eagles, Osprey, Roseate Spoonbills, Egrets, Herons, Plovers, and many more. This is an experience you won't soon forget!

Soak in the sun and the entertaining history about the city of Fort Myers on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Stroll through and enjoy learning about the town's founders and how they grew from a frontier fort to a city that has become an international destination for sun-seekers.  Acquaint yourself with their colorful personalities and the city of Fort Myers on this charming tour.

Explore Everglades with a biologist. Learn about wild flora and fauna on Florida’s wildest eco-tour. Every tour includes a wildlife drive, nature walk, delicious lunch, airboat ride and boat cruise.

While enjoying limited complementary alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverage we will cruise the backbay of Fort Myers Beach. During the cruise you may spot various species of wildlife including Dolphins, Manatee, Iguanas and various species of birds. Cruising by FMB landmarks like the famous shrimp fleet, unlikely you will spot Forest or LT. Dan, and the Mound House. Towards the end of your tour we will pass by Bowditch Point to view the Famous Fort Myers Beach Sunset with the Sanibel Light House in the background.

Paddle through the unique Florida Everglades on a guided kayak trip through mangrove tunnels and cypress ponds. Admire native wildlife like alligators, osprey, bald eagles, and other birds.

it's a MAGICAL HISTORY TOUR!!! history, magic and of course the hauntings of this beautiful (and soon to be restored) island town. Stories of the mysterious Calusa Indians, the Koreshan "cult" and the ghosts of those that tragically past to the other side add to the bar hopping experience. Our tour guide is a professional magician who tells the haunted stories and history of the beach with a touch of magical entertainment at each location. It is advised to book well in advance.

There is no better way to get a birds eye view of this tropical paradise, with a family owned and operated staff with your safety and enjoyment as their highest priority! Take off and land from a custom parasail boat, and enjoy the cruise while the other parties take their turn!

During these trips, Guests will have the option to fish the back bays or offshore. In the bays, guests can target Snook, Redfish, Trout and more. Offshore we target Snapper, Grouper, Shark, Mackerel and much more. Trips range from 4 to 6 hours. The longer the trip, the more options you have and the better your chances for catching the fish of a lifetime. The vessel used on this Trip is a 22' Nauticstar with a 150hp Yamaha. Perfectly suited to operate in both the back bays and offshore waters of SW Florida. It is always kept in tip top shape by Captain Mike, a US Coast Guard Veteran of 20 years.

Collect beautiful shells and sand dollars on uninhabited, remote barrier island beaches in Florida’s 10,000 Islands archipelago on this speedboat tour from Marco Island.

Capt. Steve emphasizes a quality, real feel for the mysterious Florida Everglades. He was the first to commercially guide Swamp Buggy Adventures Tours within the Big Cypress National Preserve. BCNP is a division of The Everglades Nation Park.

Capt. Steve’s is never to be confused with one of the typical 30 minute roadside attractions. For starters, you’ll never have to wait in line. There are none. This personal tour caters to your family and is both exciting and educational. Enjoyed by people of all ages.

National Geographic lists Captain Steve’s Swamp Buggy Adventures a “Must Do“ when visiting Florida’s Big Cypress National Preserve.

On this trip, guests will explore the Bay waters and the Gulf of Mexico in search of Dolphin, Manatee and Turtles. These encounters happen on a regular basis. The Dolphin are extremely playful and can be seen jumping in the wake less than 10 feet from the boat.