Fort Myers Jet Boats & Speed Boats

Five Stars for Coastal Friends Boat Tours! Amazing day with Amazing people! I booked an all day trip with my boyfriend, Rob it was hands down the best day of our Florida vacation! Captain Aldo and First Mate Damaris are the nicest couple to tour the islands with. They are incredibly knowledgeable about the area and wonderful people, making the conversation just as fantastic as the views! The day was absolutely perfect. We saw tons of dolphins and distinct Florida birds, stopped at a few different islands, and had a terrific time lounging in the ocean. To top it all off, we stopped for some delicious cocktails and appetizers. If you want an unforgettable day on the water, book with Coastal Friends Boat Tours!!!Happy Vermonters, Kelly & Rob :)

What an incredible experience! We had such a wonderful time on this boat tour with our family. The crew was friendly, professional, and made the trip even more enjoyable. We were treated to beautiful views of the Gulf Coast, watched dolphins 🐬 swimming right alongside us, and ended the evening with a spectacular sunset. Everything was absolutely stunning. We can’t wait to come back and do it again with family and friends. A big thank you to the crew for making us feel safe, comfortable, and welcome throughout the entire trip! 👍👍

Fantastic experience. We had a great day, including a swim in the clear waters of North Captiva. Aldo knows the coast perfectly and how to attract dolphins, which joyfully jump around the boat. Dámaris, with her sweetness and kindness, makes the journey extremely pleasant. They are true professionals who ensure you enjoy the day to the fullest in the beautiful waters of Western Florida.

Where to start?I reached out to Aldo and Damaris a couple of months before our trip to Florida, to enquire about a special boat trip, to celebrate my husband’s 50th birthday in style.I knew as soon as we started chatting by email that we had found our people!We agreed on a flexible itinerary, that could tweak on the day depending on what we fancied- but we all agreed that our top priorities were seeing dolphins in their natural environment, and a trip to an unspoiled , quiet Floridian beach (we don’t do crowds!)On the day, the moment we met Aldo and Damaris and saw their beautiful boat, we knew this was going to be special. They are the most warm, welcoming and kind people. We were immediately at ease and felt so safe with Captain Aldo’s exquisite knowledge. His sense of humour was pretty epic too 😂Within 45 mins of our sail, we were accompanied by the most incredible pod of dolphins who danced and played alongside the boat for quite some time! It was incredible!We enjoyed a truly stunning, peaceful spot for the beach stop and again Aldo and Damaris had thought of everything for our comfort- beach set up, floats, snorkels, cold drinks and some pretty delicious pink fizz too! 🍾🩷After a stop for some Key Lime pie (recommended) it was back onto the water where Aldo gave both of our teens the opportunity to drive the boat! His guidance and teaching was just outstanding and they were both truly thrilled!Damaris provided beautiful snacks for us, before we stopped for an incredible jump in the sea, ahead of sunset. The music was brilliant and even included our wedding song, by chance! All you need is love, by The Beatles. It could not have been more perfect. That was until we sailed back in and were joined again by a huge pod of dolphins! 😍 Truly, incredible that they came to bid us farewell.What Aldo and Damaris do is truly special. We honestly feel like we have made true friends, and no boat trip will ever compare. We cannot wait to spend time with our new coastal friends on our next trip to Florida. We enjoyed hearing about their lives, their family and equally they enjoyed hearing about ours!Thankyou to both of you- until next time 🐬🩵🧡🐬Kate, Andrew, Zack and Ella

Aldo and Damaris gave us such a beautiful day! They personalized our trip so nicely! They are so knowledgeable of the area and even the creatures we see! I would recommend them 1000%! Coastal Friends is an awesome experience!

They know all the best spots! Relaxed atmosphere. Lots of marine life to see.

Finding a boat tour that keeps both parents and kids happy is a gamble, but this private beach trip was a total win. Usually, these things can feel a bit "touristy" or rushed, but having a private boat meant we could actually set the pace. The real highlight was our host. They were incredibly personable and were able to keep the kids engaged without being over-the-top. Instead of just pointing at landmarks, they were pointing out sea life, telling stories, and making the kids feel like they were part of the crew. We spent the afternoon hopping between quiet, secluded beaches that we never would have found on our own. Having a home base on the sand where the kids could run wild while we actually relaxed for a second was exactly what we needed. If you’re looking for a day on the water that’s low-stress and high-fun this is it.

Book this experience!! We had THE BEST day out on the boat. Everyone was so lovely, kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. Would definitely book again!!

We had a great evening with Aldo and his wife on the boat. Sunset, dolphins and pelicans included! We felt super comfortable and were well looked after 🥰

This was one of the most memorable days ever! I expected a pleasant day but was rewarded with wonderful experiences seeing dolphins, a hammerhead shark (very rare), an osprey nest with nestlings, plenty of birds, shells and snorkeling. The captain and his first mate (his lovely wife) gave us a day to always remember, anticipating all our wants and needs. I can’t recommend this trip enough!

I was expecting a pleasant day, but was totally blown away by this couple’s determination to give us the very best day ever. We saw osprey nests, dolphins, a hammerhead shark (a very rare site), snorkeled and hunted for shells. It really was one of the best vacation days of my life.

My family and I had the most amazing time with Aldo and Damaris. We saw so many dolphins, manatee, and a jumping sting ray. Spent time at an island that is just forming. The shelling is the best I have ever seen, as it is a brand new island. Aldo and Damaris share their incredible knowledge of the area. They were so patient and kind with the grandkids. Such a beautiful day that will that will be a lasting memory. After taking many excursions, this has been the best. Out of 1-10, they get a 15.

Stingrays, dolphins, shells, good friends, new friends and beautiful waters, great music. What an amazing day. Could not ask for a more wonderful day. 5 star doesn’t even come close to the rating I would give these 2 for this tour. Can’t wait to come back and do it again next year.

An amazing day 20 out of 10 for this tour. The captain and his wife were way past amazing Highly recommend

We just came back from our tour and it was absolutely amazing. Aldo and Dimarus (sp?) we the best captain and first mate you could ask for. We went to a beach in the middle of the channel with millions of shells. During our tour everywhere we turned we dolphins. They were even playing in our wake. We also saw the largest stingray we have ever seen. Stopped and had a late lunch at Cabbage Key where we saw a manatee at the docks. The tour was amazing but it was our crew that made it the best trip ever. So friendly and down to earth and the music choices were right in the mark. 5 stars doesn’t seem like a high enough rating for these 2. Can’t wait to comeback and do it again next year.

We had a great time with Aldo! We saw many dolphins and Aldo and his wife are great people!