What’s the “porpoise” of a dolphin cruise?

Okay. It’s a corny joke. While the terms are often used synonymously, dolphins and porpoises are not the same species. Dolphins that show up in Gulf of Mexico shores and estuaries are Bottle­nose Dolphins. Porpoises are....continue reading

Fishing Frenzy on Fort Myers Beach

For sportsmen, newbies and the kid in all of us, there’s nothing like feeling the telltale tug on your fishing line and the anticipation of what would-be whopper could be on the other end. We....continue reading

Visitors and locals all enjoy seeing wild dolphins around Fort Myers beach

Good Time Charters: Better than a marine theme park If you’re looking for an authentic, wild and up-close animal encounter, you’ve come to the right place. Many choose to head to theme parks or zoos....continue reading

We love our Gulf Pink Shrimp and these easy recipes here in South West Florida.

If you are looking for an easy and tasty shrimp recipe, let this be the one! Are you stuck up North remembering your days in the sun, or just in a recipe rut? All of....continue reading

When is the best time to visit Florida?

Floridian Winter Wonderland After the excitement of the holiday season ends, and the bone chilling cold of winter sets in, many northerners begin to look south, and where else better to look than The Sunshine....continue reading

Local communities and businesses are working to Protect Southwest Florida’s Endangered Species

Southwest Florida is world renowned for its natural, untouched beauty reminiscent of a time before widespread human civilization. It was during that time that all animals simply followed the natural cycle of life. Since humans....continue reading

What is Stand up Paddleboarding and why should you try it?

Good Time Charters: 3 Reasons Why You Should Go Paddle Boarding A paddleboard is basically a board that you stand on and paddle yourself around. There are many different styles of boards designed for different types....continue reading

What are those prehistoric looking sea critters?

Horseshoe Crab Central! When Kayaking or boating on the Estero Bay near Fort Myers Beach with Good Time Charters, keep an eye out for the prehistoric looking critter known as the Horseshoe crab.  Horseshoe crabs....continue reading

Visitors and Locals Explore the Wonders of Estero Bay with a Kayaking Tour Fort Myers Beach

Good Time Charters kayaking tours were recently featured as the centerpiece article in the September 18, News-Press Go Coastal section. The article was written by our own Captain Cristina who is a biologist, master naturalist....continue reading