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Why should I book a tour with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer private tours trips, and the most popular trips are Coastal Bend Live Action! guided by Mark, Fort Myers Fishing Charters guided by Richard, and Cast And Blast Cape Coral guided by Christopher.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for private kid friendly tours trips? Check out our beginner and family friendly tours trips.

What types of tours are common?

Boat Cruise hunting is the most popular type of fishing for tours as well as eco tour hunting, sunset cruise hunting, and dolphin watching hunting.

The most commonly sought after species for tours are: 1. bottlenose dolphin, 2. manatee, 3. green sea turtle, 4. humpback whale, and 5. loggerhead sea turtle.

How much does a private trip cost?

Prices can range anywhere from about $500 to $3,400, but the average price for a half day trip is $1,179. The average price for a full day trip is $2,602.

What month is best for tours?

The most popular season for tours is summer, and most people book their trips 23 days in advance.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Very knowledgeable

    Mike H. | August 7, 2026

    Trip: Coastal Bend Live Action!

  • ★★★★★
    Brad was very communicative and made the best of bad weather. Would recommend

    Danny G. | August 7, 2026

    Trip: 4 Hour – Lobster Snorkeling

  • ★★★★★
    Sean was a knowledgeable captain. Even in high seas he made the job look easy and we all caught fish out on the reef. As a local native of Spanish wells I would recommend Sean to anyone who would like to fish that area. The grouper fishing was awesome.

    Christopher S. | August 7, 2026

    Trip: Spanish Wells Reef Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time fishing with Captain Mark, he had some great spots for us to try, we caught a lot of fish, and two good sized reds. Highly recommend!

    Levi H. | August 7, 2026

    Trip: Coastal Bend Live Action!

  • ★★★★★
    Our trip with Captain Wes was perfect! We highly recommend him for any of your boating needs. Our trip was to scatter my mom’s ashes into the ocean and it could not have been any better. Next time we’ll just hire him for a day time trip or sunset cruise. Thank you so very much for your hospitality and for also allowing our dog Jackson to be your Co-Captain 😊😎

    Sonia D. | August 2, 2026

    Trip: Ash Scattering/Burial At Sea

  • ★★★★★
    We had a fantastic time seeing the dolphins come right up to the boat. And watching my grandson and granddaughter in their glory catching some sharks and other fish. Cory really knew his stuff… we couldn’t have asked for a better guide.

    Barbara T. | August 1, 2026

    Trip: Family Fishing & Dolphin Trip

  • ★★★★★
    JT got us the fish we were looking for: California Sheephead, Lingcod & Rockfish. JT is knowledgeable & knew exactly where to look.

    Ryan J. | July 30, 2026

    Trip: Santa Cruz Island Run

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Sam was great.. we caught some fish and he worked hard to make sure we did. It was very hot but he powered through it and got the job done! Thanks Captain Sam!

    Christopher M. | July 29, 2026

    Trip: Okaloosa Island Reef & Wreck Trips

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time! Elio did an amazing job!

    Daniel C. | July 29, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Fishing & Scenic Cruise

  • ★★★★★
    Best fishing guide ever! He was very nice, took us to where the fish were, we were throwing and hooking! Got our limit with pretty big fish ! I recommend him! If I go back, it will be with him!

    Edgar G. | July 28, 2026

    Trip: Baffin / Laguna Madre Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Wes was professional, kind and gracious as he took us to scatter the ashes of our loved one. He gave us notification of the weather conditions, made some suggestions a head of time and was punctual. Thank you for your kindness, Captain Wes!

    Lucy G. | July 28, 2026

    Trip: Ash Scattering/Burial At Sea

  • ★★★★★
    First class guide service!! Great time and a great captain!

    Travis M. | July 27, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Adventure Starts Here

  • ★★★★★
    We had a blast with Micah and Jennifer, great people!! Highly recommend taking a trip with them!!

    Jeff B. | July 27, 2026

    Trip: Manistee Salmon & Trout

  • ★★★★★
    We had the BEST time fishing with Marc and Brandy! From start to finish, they made the entire experience so much fun for our family. We caught tons of fish, saw dolphins and turtles, and made memories we’ll never forget! Marc and Brandy are incredibly knowledgeable and true experts when it comes to fishing, but what made the day even better was how wonderful they were to be around. They made us feel comfortable, welcomed, and like we were fishing with friends. We will absolutely be back to fish with them again! We came for a fishing trip and left with some amazing memories and new friends in Texas! Highly recommend Marc and Brandy to anyone looking for an unforgettable day on the water!

    Nathan A. | July 27, 2026

    Trip: 5 Hour Fun Trip

  • ★★★★★
    The trip was swesone!! Captain Todd took o is to the right spots and we scored BIG TIME!!

    Victor R. | July 26, 2026

    Trip: Crabbing And Casting Adventure!

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent charter. We caught so many fish and the captain was very knowledgeable.

    Jennifer T. | July 24, 2026

    Trip: Half Day Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    We did a sunset boat trip, had a great time with a beautiful view. Capt. Bob was informative, funny and friendly.

    Tiffany M. | July 19, 2026

    Trip: Sunset Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Elio did a great job with our family and he has a passion for fishing! Looking forward to more trips in the future!

    Sidney W. | July 19, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Fishing & Scenic Cruise

  • ★★★★★
    After a long week, I was looking forward to a nice, relaxing night on the sunset cruise. I could tell from Captain Bob’s texts prior to the cruise that he had a good sense of humor and was a great guy. He did not disappoint. He was good company, and we have a very relaxing evening. Very grateful that I was able to do this, and will definitely book Captain Bob next time that I’m in OBX.

    Michael M. | July 19, 2026

    Trip: Sunset Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Larry took our Girls’ Trip ladies out for an afternoon cruise. We spent time leisurely snorkeling beautiful reefs then relaxing on the sand bar. The time went too quickly but we never felt rushed. Larry was very friendly and accommodating to our group.

    Renee P. | July 18, 2026

    Trip: Boating Adventure

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