We Love Our Partners!
As nature enthusiasts, we take conservation and ethical business practices very seriously. It is very easy to guide a boat through the waters surrounding Fort Myers Beach, but it is our duty to do so in a manner that does not disrupt or disturb the natural environment and all the creatures that call this area […]
January on Fort Myers Beach: ‘Tis The Season for Snowbirds
Image: Belted Kingfisher January ushers in more temperate days in southwest Florida, along with the excitement of the holiday season and the return of our snowbird friends – of the feathered variety. Every year starting in November, our skies become full of feathered friends, some who travel thousands of miles to spend winter with us. […]
A Year Of New Discoveries Comes To An End
Another year comes to an end! It was another great year for us on the water, especially when we were able to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Estero Bay preserve last month. We would also like to highlight another great accomplishment made in 2016. The prestigious International Institute for Species Exploration has announced their top […]
Estero Bay celebrates its 50th year anniversary
Our beautiful backyard, Estero Bay is celebrating the big 5-0! Estero Bay was established in 1966 as Florida’s first aquatic preserve. In the 1960s, local fishermen noticed that the local fish population was in decline. To preserve their livelihood, a local group formed to petition to have 10 miles of Estero Bay’s shoreline protected from […]
Is The Fountain of Youth In SW FLorida?
This holiday season brings larger crowds looking to enjoy Fort Myers Beach’s beauty and natural landscapes. The spirit of the Holiday season begins to take over and what better way to get into the Spirit than by a insightful tale about one of Southwest Florida’s most legendary explorers and his search for one of the […]
The Geology of Fort Myers Beach
We really love our subtropical island home here on Fort Myers Beach and hope that while you are our guest here that you enjoy it as well. The environment that surrounds us in Southwest Florida is awe inspiriting, which is why we have dedicated our lives and business to conservation and education with a whole […]
Good Time Charters Receives Awards, Recognition
IMAGE CREDIT: The Fort Myers Beach Bulletin All of us at Good Time Charters have had quite the summer and we are rested and looking forward to getting back at it! This past summer, we were featured in two of our favorite Southwest Florida newspapers and, if that wasn’t enough, we have received a Certificate […]
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 […]
