Hybrid Herons and rare bird sightings in Southwest Florida
The sub-tropical environment of southwest Florida allows our plant and animal diversity to thrive. Fort Myers Beach is home to not only bottlenose dolphins, fish, and mangrove trees but we also boast a lot of different species of birds. Some of my personal favorites are the magnificent Frigates, black skimmers, and oyster catchers. Every now […]
How to gender a blue crab? It is so Crabtastic!
Blue Crab are a common crab found in our estuaries and near shore waters and we find them so crabtivating! They are a commercially important part of our seafood industry here at Fort Myers Beach and while out on our tours you will see many buoys floating on the water that are tied to blue […]
Looking for something to do on Fort Myers Beach?
Fort Myers Beach Things To Do Sand, sun, and warmth…. now what? You’ve arrived in one of the most beautiful destinations in Florida, it’s time to take advantage of the beautiful landscapes, and the wildlife that calls Southwest Florida home. Join us on a comprehensive eco tour, we guarantee that you’ll enjoy your […]
Are manatees near Fort Myers Beach yet?
Manatee Migration: They’re On The Move! Florida’s most famous gentle giant, the Florida Manatee, is on the move! Colder temperatures like those we experience in January and February on Fort Myers Beach bring these creatures out of their normal routine and into shallower, warm waters all across Southwest Florida, including Fort Myers Beach. Manatees […]
Estero Bay Keys
Estero Bay Islands The collection of mangrove islands that dot the landscape of our area, also known as Estero Bay, are more than gnarled masses of roots. Each island within the Estero Bay habitat is unique and serves an important environmental purpose for our ecosystem. Out of a total of 120 islands in this […]
Fort Myers Beach New Year
Fort Myers Beach: 2017 Review Every end is just another beginning and 2017 was a year for the books! Thank you for being a part of the Good Time Charters family. This year we welcomed many old friends, and were also provided the opportunity to showcase Fort Myers Beach to plenty of new faces. We […]
What to do for the holidays on Fort Myers Beach
Another year is wrapping up at Good Time Charters! The holiday season brings in both locals and visitors who are all seeking fun and interesting outdoor activities, especially during the most beautiful months to be outside in Southwest Florida. From visiting grandparents, to holiday honeymooners, our expert guides are always prepared to show you, your […]
Fort myers Beach cruising
The Gulf of Mexico: Our Playground and Yours! Good Time Charters is so lucky to have the Gulf of Mexico as not only our home, but our workplace as well. The Gulf of Mexico is the ninth largest body of water in the world and is known for it’s shallow warm waters that teem with […]
Strange sealife on Fort Myers Beach
Strange Items you find on the beach! The beaches in Southwest Florida are a wonderland for the ardent sheller and also for the novice just discovering this fascinating hobby. As a visitor to our area, you are in the enviable position of being able to simply stroll down our shell-filled beaches with the […]
Snakes in Southwest Florida
“Snakes!” Say that in a crowd and most might run for cover and ask questions later. In Florida, we offer habitat to 46 species of native snakes. 34 of these native snakes can be found in Southwest Florida including 4-6 venomous breeds. The Pygmy Rattlesnake is the most common venomous snake in urbanized areas. […]