fort myers Archives - Good Time Charters

Kids of all ages enjoy a stop at a shell island near Fort Myers beach while on a dolphin cruise!

bjs — Sat, 02 Aug 2014 12:16:22 +0000

We never know what we are going to see while at the shell island on our 3 hr Coastal Sealife Dolphin and Shelling cruise! Check out this huge shell that our marine biologist Capt Cristina found near the shore line during a recent cruise. When she picked it up to show all the passengers that were walking the beach with her they all got a funny surprise when a huge hermit crab came out to say hello! Cristina explains that hermit crab, unlike true crab such as stone or blue, lack a hard shell on their “belly” side and so they like to inhabit empty shells they find for protective housing. As the crab grow they need to upgrade and find bigger shells. Well this guy found the mansion of shells, an empty Horse conch shell, and has some wiggle room before he needs to move out. She also explains the importance of empty shells like these near our shorelines not only for hermit crab to use, but juvenile fish also use them as hiding places. Join us for the cruise and learn more about shells and where they come from! Read more about this cruise here: Dolphin and Shelling

The post Kids of all ages enjoy a stop at a shell island near Fort Myers beach while on a dolphin cruise! appeared first on Good Time Charters.

Romantic activities for couples in Fort Myers Beach

bjs — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 13:26:09 +0000

Want to impress your sweetie? Why not take them out on a Good Time Charters Sunset Dolphin Cruise? Southwest Florida is known as the Paradise Coast and what could be more romantic than cruising out to the Gulf with someone you love watching the sunset. During the cruise you will experience the beauty of breathtaking waves and the sky lit with vibrant pinks, yellows and oranges. Have the opportunity to see dolphins playing, maybe see manatees feeding, and view numerous species of birds against this scenic backdrop. Cruises are the best way to see most wildlife. Our captains are Certified Master Naturalists and are well versed in the area’s wildlife and ecosystem. You are bound to take home a wealth of knowledge.

A Sunset Dolphin Cruise is a wonderful activity that you shouldn’t miss. Bring your favorite beverages and enjoy a relaxing cruise on the water with your favorite person. To book a reservation call Captain Cristina at Good Time Charters in Fort Myers Beach at (239) 405 2060 or book online at www.goodtimecharters.com

The post Romantic activities for couples in Fort Myers Beach appeared first on Good Time Charters.

Fort Myers Beach Fishing and Dolphin Charters

bjs — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 17:59:26 +0000

Can you Boogie like a Batfish? Sure you can! Despite the pretty red lips these Batfish are some the strangest looking fish in our bay! With the broad head region they sure look funny when they swim. Their entire front end shakes side to side like a funny dance. Though these fish prefer not to swim around a whole lot, too much work you see, especially since they clearly are not designed for speed. They prefer to sit on the sea floor bottom, maybe use those bottom fins to “walk” around, and wait for something tasty to eat to swim close by. They are pretty sneaky with that great camouflage to blend in. It may seem they lack a dorsal fin but actually it is modified, moveable, and small so they can use it to lure shrimp, crab and other fare. Two new species of batfish were discovered in the Gulf of Mexico as recently as 2010! We recently had this Batfish in our aquarium at Snook Bight marina for a few days to show off before letting him return back to the bay. Stop in and see us and our aquarium! We always have something new in the tank and love to show off our fish friends! Our Dolphin tours around Fort myers Beach have been so fun! Lots of dolphin and still some manatees around as well. Capt Mike is sooo busy with fishing charters and if you haven’t booked with him yet for the holidays you might miss out. We are so thankful for all of our regulars and repeat guests!! We always try harder to make your revisit better than your 1st! Give us a call or better yet stop by and see us and our displays!

The post Fort Myers Beach Fishing and Dolphin Charters appeared first on Good Time Charters.