STAYING IN SANIBEL?
Boat Tours, Snorkeling & Jet Ski Adventures Near Sanibel
Staying on Sanibel? Add a day of adventure to your island getaway with Sunset Jet Ski Rental & Boat Tours. Compare free-roam jet ski rentals, all three guided jet ski tours, private dolphin and sunset cruises, island boat trips, snorkeling & shelling, all nine Tiki + Jet Ski packages, GoBoat rentals and the guided GoBoat eco tour.
Every booking departs from Fort Myers Beach. Travel from your Sanibel accommodation to Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort, 17990 San Carlos Blvd. GoBoat outings explore the Fort Myers Beach backbay; they are not rentals for travel to Sanibel.
Choose your day on the water
Start with the kind of day you want: a relaxed private cruise, snorkeling & shelling, a guided ride or time exploring by jet ski. Compare the options below before reserving.
Prices below are base prices. Taxes, fuel charges, booking fees and any other charges shown for your chosen activity are additional. Review the full total before checkout.
Private boat tours
Choose Dolphin, Matanzas Pass, Sunset or Neon Nights for a 2-hour cruise: $225 for 1–3 guests, plus $75 per additional guest, up to 6.
Cabbage Key: 4 hours, $900 per private group, up to 6. Gasparilla–Boca Grande: 8 hours, $1,500 per private group, up to 6. CJ Reef snorkeling & shelling has its own card and price below.
For Sanibel visitors who want time together while the captain handles navigation. Routes, stops and wildlife sightings depend on conditions.
Snorkeling & shelling
Combine time exploring the water with a search for shells on a 4-hour snorkeling & shelling trip. Depart from Fort Myers Beach with a group of up to 6 people.
$360 for 2 guests, plus $180 for each additional guest, up to 6.
Choose this experience if you want to spend more of your getaway in and around the water. The crew determines suitable stops according to weather and sea conditions.
Guided jet ski tours
Follow a guide on one of our three 2-hour tours: Good Morning, Sanibel & San Carlos Bay, or Sunset.
$250 per ski with 1 rider or $275 per ski with 2 riders. A minimum of 2 jet skis is required for a tour to operate.
A good fit for visitors staying in Sanibel who prefer a planned ride with a guide. Review driver eligibility and complete required tests and waivers before arrival.
Free-roam jet ski rentals
Pick the time you want on the water and ride within the crew’s approved area. Rentals depart from our Fort Myers Beach dock.
Per ski: 1 hour $150 · 2 hours $250 · 3 hours $350 · 4 hours $450 · 6 hours $525 · 8 hours $600.
Choose free roam if you want to set your own pace. Driver eligibility, weight limits, weather and riding-area rules apply.
Tiki + Jet Ski packages
Combine a Tiki boat outing with jet ski time. The Tiki boat accommodates up to 12 guests. Choose from all nine combinations: 4, 6 or 8 hours with 2, 3 or 4 jet skis.
- 4 hours: 2 skis $1,325 · 3 skis $1,600 · 4 skis $1,890.
- 6 hours: 2 skis $2,070 · 3 skis $2,655 · 4 skis $3,240.
- 8 hours: 2 skis $2,420 · 3 skis $3,080 · 4 skis $3,740.
Guests staying in Sanibel meet us at the Fort Myers Beach dock. Review driver eligibility and waiver requirements before reserving.
Gasparilla–Boca Grande sandbar tour
Set aside a full day for a private boat adventure toward Gasparilla and Boca Grande. This 8-hour tour accommodates up to 6 guests.
$1,500 per private group, up to 6 people. The captain determines the route and suitable stops according to conditions.
Depart from Fort Myers Beach and arrive 20 minutes early. A longer outing for Sanibel visitors who want a full day on the water.
Go With The FLOAT — GoBoat rentals
Choose a 1, 2, 3 or 4-hour rental to explore the Fort Myers Beach backbay within the approved area.
Per GoBoat: 1 hour $60 · 2 hours $95 · 3 hours $135 · 4 hours $160. Maximum 2 people per GoBoat; combined weight limit 400 lbs.
Guests staying in Sanibel travel to the Fort Myers Beach dock and arrive 30 minutes before departure. Review the rental requirements before booking.
Go With The FLOAT — 2-hour eco tour
Follow a guide through the Fort Myers Beach backbay, with island views and opportunities to look for dolphins, manatees and local birds.
2 hours · $116 per GoBoat · Maximum 2 people per GoBoat. Your guide leads from a separate GoBoat. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
Depart from Fort Myers Beach and arrive 30 minutes early. View the tour page for booking details and check online availability or contact the team to reserve.
Planning your trip from Sanibel
Departure dock: Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort, 17990 San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931. Park in the hotel lot closest to the dock.
Plan your drive from Sanibel via the causeway to our mainland Fort Myers Beach meeting point. Check current directions and traffic before selecting your departure; allow extra time for causeway traffic and check-in. These bookings do not include a Sanibel pickup.
- Boat tours and snorkeling: arrive 20 minutes early.
- Jet ski rentals and tours: arrive 45 minutes early.
- GoBoat rentals and eco tours: arrive 30 minutes early.
- Reserve before arrival and complete the waiver instructions in your confirmation.
Before booking a jet ski
Review the current driver eligibility, boating-safety certificate, passenger and weight requirements on your chosen rental or tour page. Complete any required test and all driver and passenger waivers before arrival. The crew confirms the permitted riding area; do not assume free-roam rentals allow travel anywhere.
Guides for planning your Sanibel getaway
Plan your ride and compare your options before reserving.
Questions from Sanibel visitors
Do these adventures depart from Sanibel?
These adventures depart from our Fort Myers Beach dock at Latitude 26 Waterfront Boutique Resort. Guests staying in Sanibel travel to this meeting point. A Sanibel hotel or marina pickup is not included.
Which activity should our group choose?
Choose a private coastal or island boat tour for a relaxed group outing, snorkeling & shelling for time in and around the water, a guided jet ski tour to follow a guide, or a free-roam rental to set your own pace within the approved riding area. Tiki + Jet Ski packages combine boat and jet ski time. GoBoat rentals offer 1–4-hour outings for up to 2 people per boat; the guided GoBoat eco tour lasts 2 hours. Review each activity’s requirements before booking.
Are dolphins or manatees guaranteed?
No. Wildlife is wild and sightings vary. Conditions also affect routes and stops.
What if our plans change?
Free rescheduling is available with at least 3 days’ notice, subject to availability. Refund terms depend on the activity and notice given. Review the Booking & Cancellation Policy before reserving.
Need help choosing?
Call or text 239-240-6082. Tell us your group size and the kind of experience you want, and we can help you choose an adventure.
