On the Great Calusa Blueway on Florida’s west coast, conditions range from the Gulf of Mexico’s open water, through the bays of Sanibel and Captiva, and into sheltered mangrove creeks. The bird-watching is sublime, with dolphin and manatee sightings common.
The state’s first aquatic preserve
A subtropical playground
Make your adventure last longer than a day trip
80+ highlights and access points along the 190-mile trail
1,200-pound manatees to elegant roseate spoonbills
Island hop to beaches accessible by boat with Award Winning Guide Captain Brian Holaway. Trips depart McCarthy's Marina - Captiva
Whether you’re visiting us from Fort Myers, Cape Coral, or Pine Island, you will enjoy close viewing of birds and marine life
Get intimate with nature. Go where few can go. Travel with a professional naturalist in quiet, easy to handle kayaks. Miles of
