How to Identify Living Shells in Fort Myers Shelling Guide

How to Identify Living Shells (and Why You Shouldn’t Take Them) A Guide for Ethical Shelling in Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, and Estero Bay. Fort Myers shelling guide. By Good Time Charters – Fort Myers Shelling Tourshttps://goodtimecharters.com Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Captiva, Ten Thousand islands and Estero Bay are some of the best shelling locations […]

What to look for in a dolphin tour company in Fort myers beach

best dolphin tour boat Fort Myers Beach

Why Smaller Boats See More Wildlife: The Science of Estero Bay Encounters When it comes to spotting dolphins, manatees, and the incredible birdlife of Estero Bay and water surrounding Fort Myers Beach, size really does matter — and smaller is better. Many guests are surprised to learn there’s actual science behind why intimate, small-group tours […]

Algae Bloom in Florida 2025

seaweed on the coast of Florida

Algae in Florida 2025 The Great Seaweed Invasion: What Southwest Florida Locals & Visitors Should Know About the 2025 Sargassum Bloom If you’ve visited Southwest Florida’s stunning coastline lately, you may have noticed something a little…fishy. That thick, golden-brown seaweed washing ashore? It’s called sargassum, and in 2025, it’s making quite the splash—literally and figuratively. […]

Are Dolphins More Active During the Day or at Night?

Dolphin at night Fort Myers Beach If you’ve ever seen dolphins gracefully jumping through waves during the day—or playfully splashing under a starlit sky—you might wonder: When are dolphins most active? The answer may surprise you! Dolphins don’t follow our human routines of daytime productivity and nighttime rest. Instead, their activity levels vary throughout the […]

Why are dolphins important?

Dolphin fort Myers beach Dolphins: Guardians of Florida’s Estuaries Florida’s estuaries, like the breathtaking Estero Bay near Fort Myers Beach, are among the most dynamic and vital ecosystems in the world. These coastal habitats, where freshwater from rivers meets the saltwater of the ocean, provide rich feeding grounds and nurseries for countless marine species. Dolphins, […]

Fort Myers Beach Fishing Charter | Nov 2023

A happy fishing client

A recent client with her catch. I’d like to turn your attention to the powerful black drum, known for their brute strength and challenging fights. These bottom-dwelling giants (some over 90lbs!) can be found near structures like oyster beds or deep channels. These fish are often mistaken as sheepshead but there are subtle differences that set […]

We find interesting relationships near Fort Myers Beach shorelines

It has been a long while since we posted on here. I think we lost our momentum like the rest of the world. But we are back and getting busier as we head into spring break season. We finally have strengthened our crew and are ready to rock n roll! We have 3 new crew […]

A morning tour around Fort myers Beach with our Master Florida Naturalist Zack

Zachary Diamond is a Naturalist Narrator representing Good Time Charters, a well-established eco-tourism and fishing outfit on Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Since 2013, he has connected and educated people to the natural beauty and history of Florida. On a typical morning in April, the captain and I are preparing to disembark on a three-hour dolphin […]

Oysters in Estero Bay

Oysters in Estero Bay   It was Jonathan Swift (author of Gulliver’s Travels) who first said – “He was a bold man that first ate an oyster.”   When you really think about it, was he wrong? Sure, we know now that they’re delicious, salty morsels from the sea but the first person to have […]

Social Distancing in Nature

Have you seen the new challenge on Facebook to post a picture of the beach? The challenge is promoting positive pictures and news when we have been inundated with negative news.  Looking at your newsfeed flooded with beautiful pictures of the beach is a great way to spend some of your time while you are shut […]

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Tina Maria

Backwater fishing on our 31′ custom-built fishing cat, Tina Maria, is the most stable vessel around, perfect for the expert angler to the newest linesiders. She is a smooth ride and boasts twin 200 hp engines.

Aventura

She’s our super spacious power cat, equipped with everything you need for a memorable day on the water.