Stand up Paddleboarding is a popular water sport most physical levels can enjoy around Fort Myers Beach!

History of Stand up Paddle Boarding At Good Time Charters, we offer fantastic stand up paddleboarding opportunities, ranging from a relaxing tour of our local islands for sun and fun, to the educational eco-tour, and finally our highly popular paddleboard yoga! Within the last decade, stand up paddleboarding has exploded onto the water […]
Visitors and residents to South west Florida can enjoy seeing many different species of birds.

Good Time Charters: The Wonderous Wood Stork Summertime stirs up lots of sizzlin’ outdoor adventures in Southwest Florida, especially when you’re out on one of Good Time Charters fishing charters, cruises or tours. Whether it’s our Coastal Sealife, Shelling and Dolphin Cruise or Stand Up Paddleboarding Tour, you are guaranteed a memory that’ll be […]
Are there sharks in Fort Myers beach?

Are there sharks near Fort Myers beach? I’m sure that you’ve heard quite a bit about sharks in the past few weeks on television! This is one of the most fascinating marine species that we see in our waters. Contrary to most conversations, they are not the terror of the seas, but merely one […]
Everyone can enjoy fishing Florida waters all year around in Fort Myers Beach

Fishing Days and Fun Rays July brings longer, hotter days to Southwest Florida, but it also brings the fish! What better day could be had to celebrate with Dad, or hang with the usual suspects, than on a fishing trip of a lifetime with Good Time Charters! Barracuda, Jack Crevalle, Lane and Mangrove Snapper, […]
Birders from far and wide visit south Florida because of our bird diversity

Amazing Anhingas The Anhinga is one of my favorite birds. One of the most amazing birds that you will ever encounter on one of our tours is the Anhinga. This bird has a few intriguing names such as snakebird, darter and secret crow. I grew up calling them the swamp turkey. If you happen […]
Florida Fish and Wildlife Announces Seasonal Close of Snook Harvest

Here’s the latest message about the season for harvesting Snook in Gulf and adjacent waters: “Snook will close to all harvest in Gulf state, federal and inland waters, including all of Monroe County and Everglades National Park, starting May 1. Seasonal harvest closures conserve Florida’s valuable snook populations and help sustain and improve the fishery […]
May is a great time to visit Fort Myers Beach!

May brings life to the shores of Fort Myers Beach, Florida and there is no better way to experience all the excitement than on an adventure with Good Time Charters. The beaches begin to brighten as the days get longer (and warmer!), leading way to the best time to catch a ride on one of […]
We have been seeing more and more manatees on our dolphin wildlife cruises and charters near Fort Myers beach!

Manatees, the Gentle Sea Cow When you book your tour with us, you know you are in good hands. You will be in the company of the best water guides in our area! The vast knowledge and love of nature that our captains possess will make your adventure educational and fun! As you cruise […]
Our Feathered Friend, The Brown Pelican

Whichever fantastic tour you take with us you will, no doubt, run into our wonderful friend the Pelican! They are found everywhere you can go on our coastline and in no time, you become acquainted with them. You see them flying in formation off for a day of hunting in the early morning hours to […]
We Love our Guests!
This year is speeding by, faster than ever. We have been working non-stop since January to make sure all of our seasonal visitors can get out on the water and soak up all that Fort Myers Beach has to offer. We have met lots of fantastic people and seen lots of amazing wildlife, but we […]








