King Fisher Fleet currently offers seven different sightseeing cruises. Two are full day trips, two are half day trips, and two are short trips. Reservations are recommended.

Current Cruise Schedule

Cruise #1: Cabbage Key Day Cruise
Sails 9:00 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays

Cruise #2: Cayo Costa Day Cruise
Sails 9:00 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays

Cruise #3: Half Day Harbor Cruise
Sails at 10:00 a.m. on Fridays

Cruise #4: Half Day Peace River Nature Cruise
Sails Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m.

Cruise #5: Sunset Cruise
Sails at 7:00 p.m. every night

Cruise #6: Afternoon Harbor Cruise
Sails at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays and Mondays, and sails at 3:00 p.m. on Fridays

Cruise #7: Christmas Light Canal Cruises Now booking for 2010! Cruises begin on December 3


Cruise #1: Out Island Day Cruise to Cabbage Key, departs 9:00 am. Begin your trip with a 2-1/2 hour narrated cruise on the Charlotte Harbor aquatic preserve from the mouth of the Peace River down the length of the harbor, onto the Intracoastal Waterway and among the islands of Pine Island Sound. Warning: Charlotte Harbor is home to many, many playful dolphins who love to swim with the boat on all our cruises. This will increase your heart rate and deplete your film supply! Our destination for lunch:


Relax for lunch at the historic inn (former home of mystery writer Mary Roberts Reinhart), visit the gift shop for yes, another t-shirt, snap a few more photos and join us back aboard for the return trip, arriving approximately 4:30pm. Cost: $26.95 adults, half price for kids 3-11, free under 3. (plus sales tax) The cost of lunch is not included.

Cruise #2: Out Island Day Cruise to Cayo Costa State Park, departs 9:00 am. Begin your trip with a two hour narrated cruise (similar to that on the Cabbage Key Cruise above) and then hit the beach! Cayo Costa State Park lies on an eight mile long barrier island with a pristine beach. The park service maintains a picnic area with shelter houses, restrooms and outdoor showers adjacent to the beach but there is little other development on the island and no stores, hotels or condominiums anywhere in sight. If you enjoy sun, sand, shells and the sea this is the trip for you. Pack your picnic cooler, bring the camera and sun block and enjoy three hours on the island on your own. Return to the real world with us on a dolphin-filled cruise home, arriving back in port approximately 4:30 pm. Cost: $26.95 adults, half price for kids 3-11, free under 3. (plus sales tax) Note: There is a State Park Admission fee of $2.00 per person that is not included in the cruise ticket price.

Cruise #3: Half Day Harbor Cruise, departs 10:00 am. Begin this trip with a narrated cruise lasting 1-1/2 hours on the Charlotte Harbor aquatic preserve, watching for the dolphins, fish, birds and other marine life that's so abundant here, then go ashore for lunch at "Porto Bellos" restaurant located at Burnt Store Marina on the eastern shore of the harbor. After lunch join us aboard once again for the return trip, arriving back at our home port approximately 3:00 pm. Cost: $22.95 adults, half price for kids 3-11, free under 3. (plus sales tax) The cost of lunch is not included.

Cruise #4: Half Day Peace River Nature Cruise. A true eco tour with interpretation by naturalists from the well known Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center. On this cruise we depart from our dock near the mouth of the Peace River and travel upriver towards the center of the state. Experience the flora and fauna of four different eco systems as we journey from the open waters of Charlotte Harbor into the scenic, winding Peace River. The banks are lined with overhanging trees, native grasses and other vegetation, and alligators please the photographers. We also see many species of birds often including bald eagles, ospreys, endangered wood storks, egrets, herons and others. Cameras and binoculars are definitely in order on this trip. Departure time on this 3 1/2 hour cruise depends on the time of high tide so call us for current scheduling. Cost: $22.95 adults, half price for kids 3-11, free under age 3. (plus sales tax)

Cruise #5: Sunset Cruise. The best bargain in Florida. This one hour cruise costs only $11.95 for adults, half price for kids under 12, free for kids under 3. (plus sales tax) Enjoy a glorious Florida sunset over Charlotte Harbor while you tour the waterfront and relax at the end of another perfect day.

Cruise #6: Afternoon Harbor Tour. A great introduction to beautiful Charlotte Harbor. This one-and-a-half hour narrated cruise tours the waterfront of Punta Gorda and Charlotte Harbor, then circles the bay looking for dolphins. Cost: $14.95 adults, half price for kids 3-11, Free under age 3. (plus sales tax)

Cruise #7: These extremely popular evening cruise run from December 4 through December 31. The hour-long trips are scheduled to depart three times each evening at 6:00, 7:30 and at 9:00. Cost is only $13 for adults and $6.00 for children under age 12! Cruise the canals of Punta Gorda to view waterfront Christmas lights, decorations and displays installed by the residents in a tradition dating back more than 40 years. Reservations are a must since many of these trips will sell out.

Reservations are recommended on all our sightseeing cruises.

We offer group rate discounts on all the above cruises for groups as small as 15 people. King Fisher Fleet tour boats are also available for hire privately by the hour, half day or full day and can handle weddings, parties, meetings, catered dinners or just about any other event you can imagine. We also have seasonal cruises including July Fourth fireworks cruises, New Years Eve Cruises and our very popular Christmas Light Canal Cruises.

Private Harbor and River Cruises
Looking for some time on the water in a more intimate setting? Parties of six or fewer passengers can charter a cabin cruiser and captain for private tours around the bay. Great for families or groups of friends, and is a perfect tool for realtors to show waterfront property.

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