Fort Myers Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Fort Myers tours and things to do on Florida’s Gulf Coast: cruise for dolphins off the beach, glide the Everglades on an airboat, hunt for shells on Sanibel Island, paddle mangrove tunnels by kayak, and watch the sun set over the water. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Fort Myers by interest
Whatever brings you to Fort Myers — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Fort Myers
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Fort Myers Beach
Gulf coast.
Dolphin Cruise
Gulf wildlife.
Everglades
Airboat rides.
Sanibel Island
Shell beaches.
Shelling Islands
Sandbars.
Sunset Cruise
Golden hour.
Mangroves
Kayak tunnels.
Gulf Fishing
Charters.
East awayEverglades
Airboat rides.
Causeway awaySanibel Island
Shell beaches.
Boat awayShelling Islands
Sandbars.
Beach awayDolphin Cruise
Gulf wildlife.
Beach awaySunset Cruise
Golden hour.
Coast awayMangroves
Kayak tunnels.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Fort Myers visitor asks before booking.
Winter (Dec–Mar)
Warm, dry and sunny — the peak season.
Spring (Apr–May)
Warm and pleasant before the summer heat.
Summer (Jun–Sep)
Hot and humid with afternoon storms.
Autumn (Oct–Nov)
Warm and quieter as the season cools.
For cruises
Winter and spring for calm, clear Gulf waters.
Best overall
December to April for warm, dry weather.
One day
A dolphin cruise and Sanibel Island.
Two days
Add an Everglades airboat ride.
Three days
Add shelling, kayaking and fishing.
For wildlife
The dolphin cruise and Everglades.
For beaches
Sanibel and the shelling islands.
For couples
A sunset cruise on the Gulf.
By car
A car is handy for the beaches and Everglades.
By boat
Cruises reach the islands and sandbars.
Tours & transfers
Tours reach the Everglades and Sanibel.
On foot
The beach and Times Square area are walkable.
Where to stay
Stay on Fort Myers Beach or near the river.
US dollar
The USA uses the dollar; cards widely accepted.
Dolphin cruises
Morning trips are calmest for spotting dolphins.
Sanibel shelling
Low tide is best for finding shells.
Everglades
Winter is best for spotting alligators.
Sunset cruise
Check the sunset time and book around it.
Kayaking
Bring a dry bag for phones and cameras.
Combo tours
Some tours combine dolphins and shelling.
Dolphin cruises
Cruises fill up — book ahead.
Airboat tours
Everglades trips fill up — reserve early.
Shelling cruises
Island trips fill up — book ahead.
Sunset cruises
Evening trips fill up — reserve early.
Fishing charters
Charters fill up — book ahead.
Winter peak
December to April is busiest — book well ahead.
Dolphin cruise
Around $27–50 for a dolphin cruise.
Airboat tour
About $62–100 for an Everglades airboat tour.
Sanibel tour
Roughly $58–90 for a Sanibel Island tour.
Shelling cruise
Around $93–140 for a shelling cruise.
Fishing charter
About $66–150 for a Gulf fishing charter.
How to save
Join group cruises to save over private charters.
Fort Myers through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Warm & dry.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Warm days.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Beach days.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Humid.
- Best for
- Fewer crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Warm.