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Family Fun Charters

Salty Sam’s Pirate Cruise

Pieces of Eight is a magnificent 65ft replica Spanish galleon pirate ship pillaging and plundering the Gulf of Mexico from the shores of Fort Myers Beach. Our authentic pirate themed cruise is looking for buccaneers young and old to experience a real-life pirate voyage back through the Golden Age of Piracy. Private charters are available. Your “Lil Pirates” will enjoy face painting, interactive pirate history, games, a limbo dance party and aye matey’s, secret maps and treasure! Parents, sit back, relax and enjoy watching your child’s excitement while enjoying a little pirate grog & grub. We offer both family friendly and adults only cruises!

Sight Sea-R

From the moment you climb aboard our spacious, comfortable catamaran, you will see Fort Myers Beach at its best! Join us for sightseeing, dolphin spotting, sunsets, and island excursions! Share drinks with friends from our fully stocked bar while taking in the incredible views Fort Myers has to offer. The boat can hold approximately 50 people and has a bathroom on board while speakers can pump the tunes of any genre you prefer. This is a great way to entertain a crowd in a unique ambience. Private charters are available.

Friendly Waves Charters

a small boat in a body of water

Explore the waters of Southwest Florida on a high performance luxury boat. The boat is a 38′ 2015 Formula with an extended swim platform for easy in and out of the water. The deck is fitted with multiple arrangements of luxury padded seating and dining options. The cabin area is used as a private lockable clothes changing area and storage for passenger belongings. The cabin also has a sink,  microwave, small refrigerator and toilet area.

Captain Steve Simard is a Licensed Master that initially began his seagoing career at the age of 17 upon enrollment to Maine Maritime Academy and successfully graduated 4 years later. Captain Steve spent the following 10 years as a licensed officer aboard the various US flagged merchant ships on worldwide trade routes. Captain Steve was also a Naval Reserve Officer during that period and beyond. Captain Steve never was far from the water and has always owned waterfront property with personal motor and sailboats docked nearby. Over the years, Captain Steve has accumulated thousands of event free days at sea on ships and personal boats.

Just Add Water and Sun

Dolphin – Shelling – Sunset – Kayaks – Paddleboard – Excursions

Imagine combining the best features of a dolphin or shelling tour with the rental of kayaks and stand up paddleboards. Explore the most beautiful and natural areas of the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve, not reachable from conventional kayak launch sites. At “Just Add Water & Sun” we transport you, your family and friends along with our kayaks and paddleboards aboard the Jaybird II, our custom designed power vessel, to some of the least visited and most beautiful areas of Estero Bay and Fort Myers Beach.

Your Day On The Water

You don’t have to know how to drive a boat. You get a friendly, experienced boat captain to share knowledge and experience of Southwest Florida waterways. It’s your boat, your captain, its your day on the water!

Captain Chris is no stranger to the waters of Southwest Florida from Marco Island, Naples, Ft Myers to Sanibel Captiva Island. Chris Glaser is US Coast Guard licensed captain. His 11 years experience, knowledge and passion for the waters of Southwest Florida will ensure you will have the best possible experience. My goal is to make you feel like the boat is yours for the day. It is your day on the water!