Visit Sanibel Island in Florida to enjoy sandy beaches and dolphin sightseeing. Sanibel is a barrier island off Florida's southwest coast near Fort Myers. Aside from dolphin tours, other tourist activities include manatee sightseeing, swimming, shelling and fishing. Participate in dolphin encounters on Sanibel Island and its surrounding area to snorkel, swim and play with dolphins.

Reserve a guided trip with dolphin sightseeing charters at Sanibel Island. Charters such as Sunset Ride in Fort Myers Beach dock from Fish-Tale Marina, 18 miles away from Sanibel.

Inquire about private charters for your group or sign up as an individual and join a tour group. Choose from trip packages that depart and return at specific time periods. Many trip packages specialize in Sanibel Island dolphin tours.

Let the charter captain know that you want to sightsee and swim with dolphins. Other services and activities include manatee sightseeing and shelling. A deposit fee is required to book your reservation.

Browse through other options in the surrounding area. Discovery Cove and Dolphin Cove are two facilities that allow guests to interact with dolphins. Dolphin Cove is a dolphin swim facility in Key Largo and Discovery Cove is a resort in Orlando. Dolphin Cove offers guided swim tours and snorkeling with dolphins that includes one-on-one interactions such as belly rubs and handshakes.

Follow the instructions of your dolphin tour guide or trainer. Wear the provided protective gear that may include a wetsuit, goggles, snorkeling gear or a personal flotation device or PFD.

Tip

  • Be aware that dolphins are wild creatures and there could be danger involved in this activity.

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