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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 $1,174. The average price for a full day trip is $2,608.

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

  • ★★★★★
    Mark was a knowledgeable Captain and kept the whole crew engaged. It was hot but both our little boys hooked fish so they were glad to go! It was nice to be on the water with a friendly guide

    Stephen B. | August 25, 2026

    Trip: Coastal Bend Live Action!

  • ★★★★★
    Captain James was great 5-5 stars great knowledge of local area and experience.

    Jaime N. | August 25, 2026

    Trip: 3 Hour Quick Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Absolutely amazing!

    Ashley J. | August 24, 2026

    Trip: 2 Hr, Jacksonville Sunset Boat Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Chris was amazing! He provided great communication before our iguana hunting trip and during. Captain Chris was great with his instructions for our 10-year old and 8-year old. He was also very considerate and had a great approach to dealing with kids. We saw quite a few iguanas, shot quite a few, and recovered quite a bit. Overall, it was a great experience and I'd highly recommend Captain Chris! Very knowledgeable and experienced!

    Jonathan D. | August 24, 2026

    Trip: Iguana Hunts

  • ★★★★★
    Great captain with lots of knowledge and high quality equipment.

    Levi H. | August 24, 2026

    Trip: 3hr Quick Trip PM

  • ★★★★★
    It was a perfect trip out 3 miles to scatter my mom’s ashes. Wes was kind and a great captain. Thank you.

    Erica D. | August 24, 2026

    Trip: Ash Scattering/Burial At Sea

  • ★★★★★
    Marc was very helpful from baiting our our hooks and cleaning our fish to laughing at my hilarious jokes. Thanks Marc. See you soon.

    Atticus B. | August 23, 2026

    Trip: 5 Hour Fun Trip PM

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Charlie is a great guide and very knowledgeable! He put us on the fish!

    Shuntel S. | August 23, 2026

    Trip: JACKSONVILLE OFFSHORE FISHING

  • ★★★★★
    We had such a great time on our fishing charter with Dillon! My kids and I had an absolute blast. We caught tons of great fish and learned a few fishing tricks too. The whole experience was so much fun & Dillon made it a great time from start to finish. It was the perfect way to have fun family time, and we would definitely do it again. Highly recommend this charter!

    Jessica M. | August 21, 2026

    Trip: 2 Hour Trip AM-PM

  • ★★★★★
    Courteous, friendly, smooth trip, zero complaints

    David W. | August 19, 2026

    Trip: Ash Scattering/Burial At Sea

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience! Went in family and had a great time with Captain Tim. We caught plenty of flounders and few blue crabs.

    Marc H. | August 18, 2026

    Trip: Bow Fishing & Gigging

  • ★★★★★
    We had an absolutely amazing day on the water! Captain Charlie was the best—he put us on some really big fish and made the whole experience one we’ll never forget. made lots of wonderful memories, and truly enjoyed every minute of the day. His Southern hospitality, manners, and professionalism were spot on. You can tell he genuinely cares about his customers having a great time. If you’re looking for an incredible fishing experience with a great captain, I highly recommend him. We’ll definitely be back!

    Ingra R. | August 17, 2026

    Trip: JACKSONVILLE OFFSHORE FISHING

  • ★★★★★
    Shane was my captain for a 3 hour saltwater farewell. The overall experience could not have been any better. Shane was easy to be with and very considerate. His boat was comfortable and clean. I was impressed with how important it was to Shane to learn about my family member being honored. By talking about my mom's life and the area, we were able to choose a meaningful place to release the biodegradable urn. I highly recommend Shane for a saltwater farewell and I bet he is a lot of fun to fish with!

    Sandra L. | August 13, 2026

    Trip: Saltwater Farewell

  • ★★★★★
    The ceremony was amazing as well as Captain Dan. We cried, we laughed and took a little trip around St. Augustine. Thank you captain Dan

    Robin R. | August 13, 2026

    Trip: Spreading Ashes In Saint Augstine

  • ★★★★★
    Rough conditions but Captain Sam still made it fun

    Scott Z. | August 13, 2026

    Trip: Okaloosa Island Reef & Wreck Trips

  • ★★★★★
    We booked a trip to scatter ashes and Wes was very helpful. He was very available to field questions ahead of time, and the actual trip was a breeze thanks to his expertise.

    Chris K. | August 10, 2026

    Trip: Ash Scattering/Burial At Sea

  • ★★★★★
    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!

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