Fort Myers Beach: Then and Now
Fort Myers Beach has been a vacation destination that sun seekers and adventurers have flocked to for years. Though time has passed and things have changed since the early days of the beach, one thing does not change— the natural beauty and bounty of our Island and her surrounding waters. As far back as 1900, […]
Good Time Charters: Scavenging the Shore
As you walk down the shoreline of Fort Myers Beach or Sanibel, you may find a number of unidentifiable items amongst the shells and driftwood. We’re here to help you identify these strange looking creatures. Spread the knowledge and impress your friends and family with just how much you know about the beaches of Southwest […]
Southwest Florida Birds
Regardless if you’re on the sand, on the road, at home or out and about, there is no denying that birds are everywhere in Southwest Florida. During our tours, we are likely to come across a variety of winged friends as we travel across Estero Bay. Birdwatching enthusiasts come to Fort Myers Beach and her […]
Let’s go on an eco tour by kayaks or boat around Fort Myers Beach and explore the estuary!
Local Island Engineered by Calusa Indians Our big backyard, Estero Bay, has been the location of exploration for thousands of years—and now it’s waiting for you. Travel back in time as we cruise by hundreds of acres of preserved estuaries, entire ecosystems that look just as they did when the area was inhabited by the […]
Hurricane Season in Florida
Hurricane Season As we enter into the Summer Months here in Fort Myers Beach, we are also entering into Hurricane Season. Hurricane Season refers to a period of months (June 1- November 30) in which the waters in the Atlantic Ocean heat to their warmest temperatures and can spawn large-scale tropical weather disturbances. […]
Who loves to find shells on Fort Myers beach??
Strombus Alatus: The Florida Fighting Conch One of the most common of the live shells that you will see on our shelling tours is the Florida Fighting Conch or Strombus alatus. They are related to the Strombus pugilis or West Indian Fighting Conch which is found in the Caribbean Seas down to Brazil. […]
What are those weird spider looking creatures in the mangroves around Fort Myers Beach?
Mangrove Crabs On the water’s edge, along the twisted roots of South Florida’s mangrove habitat lives an otherworldly creature… the Mangrove Crab. Looking eerily like a large spider, our local mangrove crab, species Aratus pisonii, can be found along the mangrove-lined shores of Fort Myers Beach and her surrounding areas. Full grown, these […]
Are there reefs near Fort Myers Beach and Southwest Florida?
Reefs in Fort Myers and Southwest Florida Marine conservation is one of the most important aspects of our work here at Good Time Charters. We strive through education, fantastic tours and fun to create an atmosphere that encourages a deeper look into the natural world around us here on Fort Myers Beach. The waters […]
Stand up paddleboard yoga Fort Myers Beach is great for any level
SUP: A Flexible and Fun Way To Relax and Realign (Image Credit: The News-Press) One of our most unique tours is our stand up paddleboard tour (SUP), perfect for those who are just starting to learn yoga or those who have been doing it for years. There is nothing more relaxing than being […]
There are some unusual looking but tasty fish in the Gulf of Mexico near Fort Myers Beach
Fish on Fort Myers Beach: Hogfish Image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogfish#/media/File:Hogfish.JPG We have a lot of unusual and rare fish living within our Gulf of Mexico waters off the coast of Southwest Florida. The hogfish, also known as the hog snapper, takes top standing as one of the most unique within these waters. This fish […]
