Fort Myers Beach is built for the water, and you have more options than you might think. This is the complete local guide to every water sport on the sand at Margaritaville, what each one is best for, and how to turn it into the perfect day.
Guided jet ski dolphin tours
The signature experience. A local guide leads you out on your own jet ski to find wild dolphins, about 90 minutes, daily at 9 and 11 AM. It is the tour people plan their trip around. Full details are in our dolphin tour guide.
Jet ski rentals
Rent by the half-hour or hour and open it up on the open Gulf. Florida requires a quick, one-time 10 dollar boater safety cert handled at the dock, no full license needed. Our jet ski rental guide covers pricing, the license rule, and what to bring.
The JetCar
A Lamborghini-styled supercar you actually drive on the water. It is rare, it is a blast, and Fort Myers Beach is one of the only places you can ride one. Curious how it works or thinking about owning one? See what a JetCar is.
Banana boats, kayaks and paddleboards
For groups and families, the banana boat is pure towable fun for a wide range of ages. For a calmer pace, kayaks and paddleboards let you explore the shallows and mangroves on your own time. All of it is available right off the sand.
The All-Inclusive Beach Day (best value)
The easiest way to do it all is the All-Inclusive Beach Day for 180 dollars, plus gas and tax. It includes a one-hour jet ski, paddleboards and kayaks, an umbrella with a table and chairs for your home base, and the beachfront restaurant. One price for the whole day, no upsells. If you visit Fort Myers Beach often, an annual Gold Membership includes a jet ski every week for a year plus free chairs, umbrellas, kayaks, and paddleboards.
Where to find everything and how to book
It is all on the sand at Margaritaville, 1170 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, with the Adventure Water Sports crew, a 4.9 star operation across more than 600 reviews. Mornings are calmest, weekends and winter fill up fast, so book online ahead or call (239) 765-6933. Bringing kids? Start with our family guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
On the sand at Margaritaville you can do guided jet ski dolphin tours, jet ski rentals, drive a JetCar, ride a banana boat, and rent kayaks and paddleboards. The All-Inclusive Beach Day bundles several of these into one price.
For 180 dollars plus gas and tax, the All-Inclusive Beach Day includes a one-hour jet ski, paddleboards and kayaks, an umbrella with a table and chairs, and the beachfront restaurant. One price for the whole day with no upsells.
For jet skis and the JetCar, Florida requires a quick, one-time 10 dollar boater safety cert handled at the dock, not a full boating license. Guided tours include a briefing, and kayaks and paddleboards need no cert.
Adventure Water Sports operates right on the sand at Margaritaville, 1170 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, with a 4.9 star rating across more than 600 reviews. You can book online or call (239) 765-6933.
Mornings are calmest and coolest, which is why dolphin tours leave at 9 and 11 AM. Weekends and the winter high season book up fast, so reserve ahead when you can.