From inshore trips for beginners to world-class offshore fishing, Florida Excursions provides it all. Explore Southwest Florida from a different perspective and take one of the many trips listed below.

Your guide for this adventure is Captain Mark, who’s been fishing these waters for years, be it as a tournament competitor, an instructor, or an angler looking for relaxation. By taking a trip with this captain, you get an advantage other people don’t - as Mark is a certified diver, he examines the underwater spots on a weekly basis. That way, he doesn’t guess where the fish are - he knows it!

You’ll be fishing on a 24’ Key West Tournament Edition boat that accommodates up to 6 guests. She’s powered by twin 300 HP Suzuki engines that can reach a maximum speed of 45 knots. You’ll also find professional fishing equipment, such as rods, reels, spearfishing gear, and outriggers.

There’s a variety of fish species you can target, and most of it depends on what fishing grounds you visit. Some of the fish you can catch are Snook, Grouper, Redfish, Snapper, Cobia, Barracuda, Tripletail, and various types of Shark.

Your fishing equipment and licenses are covered, so you only need to bring some snacks and drinks.

Florida Excursions is at your service, whenever you feel the need to have a fun and exciting day on the water!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Back Bay (AM) MAX 4
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $600
    Target Tarpon, Snook, Tripletail, and other tasty species of backcountry spots. This trip is perfect if you're just learning to use a rod and hoping to catch your first fish. Bring your family along and enjoy this trip together. If you have 4 or more guests, it is recommended to book a Nearshore/Offshore Fishing Experience. We recommend letting us pick the best departure location for what is the best quality fishing for the dates you request.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Targeted fish
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Speckled Trout
    Speckled Trout
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Back Bay (PM) MAX 4
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $700
    Visit the calm backcountry waters and target some of the tastiest fish you'll ever catch. You only need to bring some snacks, since the captain covers everything else. This trip is perfect for beginners or families with children. If you have 4 or more guests, it is recommended to book a Nearshore/Offshore Fishing Experience. We recommend letting us pick the best departure location for what is the best quality fishing for the dates you request.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Redfish
    Redfish
    Ladyfish
    Ladyfish
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Combo (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $800
    Explore Florida's wildlife and catch some tasty fish on the way. Captain Mark knows how to find schools of dolphins and get them to interact with the boat. This is a great adventure for anglers who want to battle the fish with a rod, and for those who simply enjoy the nature.
  • Private trip
    Shark Fishing Trips AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $975
    Join Cruise Fish Dive for an amazing day of shark fishing along the neashore reefs. Start out of Cape Coral from Tarpon Pointe Marina with Capt. Nate Wider, where tou will pursue a variety of sharks. These trips are best suited for small parties under 4 people when fishing for sharks. These fights can last hours, so be prepared for a major battle!
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Combo
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $1,000
    This combo trip is a great way to sample fishing and Florida's wildlife in one charter. Enjoy seeing schools of Dolphins and have fun catching other fish species. Your Captain is not only a professional fisherman but also is well versed in the flora and fauna of SWFLA and will focus on finding the dolphins and getting them to interact with the boat. A perfect trip to satisfy surely everyone in the group.
  • Private trip
    Night Snook, Tarpon & Other
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    US $1,000
    Join Cruise Fish Dive  for an amazing day of fishing along the mangrove estuaries. Start out of Cape Coral from Safe Harbor Marina with Capt. Chris Fanelli, and fish the back bays, oyster beds, mangrove shorelines, passes, and docks for a wide variety of fish. These trips are best suited for small parties under 4 people when fishing in the back bays. You’ll have an excellent choice of inshore, river, flats, and backcountry destinations to go to.
    Targeted fish
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Night Shark
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    US $1,175
    On this trip, you'l target specifically Sharks with a variety of techniques from a blend of homemade chum. These chums have ingredients that attract Sharks which they can't resist. You'll also use live and cut baits of various sizes. If you are looking for big runs and potentially a long fight with lots of excitement, then this is the trip.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
  • Private trip
    6hr Shark Fishing AM Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,175
    Join Cruise Fish Dive for an amazing day of shark fishing along the neashore reefs. Start out of Cape Coral from Tarpon Pointe Marina with Capt. Nate Wider, where tou will pursue a variety of sharks. These trips are best suited for small parties under 4 people when fishing for sharks. These fights can last hours, so be prepared for a major battle!
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    Shark Fishing Trips PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    US $1,400
    Join Cruise Fish Dive for an amazing day of shark fishing along the neashore reefs. Start out of Cape Coral from Tarpon Pointe Marina with Capt. Nate Wider, where tou will pursue a variety of sharks. These trips are best suited for small parties under 4 people when fishing for sharks. These fights can last hours, so be prepared for a major battle!
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Hammerhead)
    Hammerhead Shark
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Tiger)
    Tiger Shark
    Shark (Nurse)
    Nurse Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
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FAQs about Florida Excursions

Florida Excursions offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Back Bay (AM) MAX 4 (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Back Bay (PM) MAX 4 (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Combo (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $975 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - Shark Fishing Trips AM (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Combo (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $150 per person after 2 guests - Night Snook, Tarpon & Other (4 hours)
  • US $1,175 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Night Shark (5 hours)
  • US $1,175 per group, additional US $250 per person after 3 guests - 6hr Shark Fishing AM Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group, additional US $250 per person after 3 guests - Shark Fishing Trips PM (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Florida Excursions, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Florida Excursions include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Drinks (Water provided)
  • Fishing License

Florida Excursions offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 9 miles)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Florida Excursions offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Spearfishing

Top targeted fish species with Florida Excursions include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Tripletail

Meet the Charter Operator

CruiseFishDive
Bonita Springs, Florida, United States
5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
182 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2015
CruiseFishDive is operated by Captain Mark Garcy and his staff of top professional guides. He has over 30 years of experience fishing the waters from Alaska to the Great Lakes, and the West and East Coasts of Florida. He is also a salvage diver, with years of salvage and recovery experience.
Our Team
Capt Mark G.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper

Boat specs

Key West Tournament Edition (Center console) originally built in 2015. Powered by a 300HP Suzuki engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 45 knots.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 9 miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Spearfishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Spearfishing Equipment
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Drinks
Water provided
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No Smoking
No Alcohol
Beer and wine is welcome.
You Keep Catch
Only Migratory species allowed for harvest.
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (40)
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+37
Angler rating
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2
2
1
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
89%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
85%
Caught fish
67%
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Joe N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Back Bay (AM) MAX 4 on July 4, 2023
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Aaron R.
Tulsa, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day trip with Capt Brian was awesome.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Offshore (Late PM) on July 23, 2023
Capt Brian was very knowledgeable and made sure we had a great time.
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Ken G.
Grasonville, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day in shore with captain Bryan

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Back Bay (AM) MAX 4 on January 27, 2023
We fished for and caught snook near sanabel island with the expert guide Captain Bryan.  Despite adverse conditions on a cold...
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Thresa G.
Ash Grove, MO
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Capt Mark

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Back Bay (AM) MAX 4 on June 22, 2021
Capt Mark and Anthony his mate were very pleasant and spending the day with them was most enjoyable. Capt Mark knows his business...
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William K.
Fort Myers, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Had a day with Captain Brian

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Back Bay (PM) MAX 4 on April 16, 2022
Our experience with Captain Brian was great.  Brian was great with my kids, ages 6 and 9. He took helped show them how to...
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