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....continue reading
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)....continue reading
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....continue reading
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....continue reading
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....continue reading
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....continue reading
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....continue reading
What to do if you find a stranded or injured dolphin
Fort Myers Beach: Dolphin Discovery & Conservation Dolphins are aquatic mammals that have inhabited the waters of our planet for anywhere from 12 to 65 million years. Images of dolphins appeared in art as....continue reading
What are some reasons to visit Fort Myers Beach this year?
16 Reasons to Spend Time With Us in 2016 A new year means new adventures to be had! As always, all of us at Good Time Charters encourage you to get on the waters of....continue reading
