King Fisher Fleet Sightseeing Cruises

Experience a sunset cruise that might just be the best in Florida with King Fisher Fleet! Enjoy a glorious sunset over Charlotte Harbor while you tour the waterfront and relax at the end of yet another perfect day, explore the Peace River & Charlotte Harbor nature & wildlife, or book a private cruise. 

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Sunset Cruise

Enjoy a glorious Florida sunset over Charlotte Harbor while you tour the waterfront and relax at the end of yet another perfect day in SW Florida. 

  • Departure time varies throughout the year based on the time of sunset
  • Cruise duration is 90 minutes
  • Check-in 30 minutes before departure at Fisherman's Village 

Charlotte Harbor Tour

A great introduction to Charlotte Harbor! This narrated tour will take you on a ride down some of the same waters that were exploed by Ponce de Leon over 500 years ago, cruising by the developed waterfront of Punta Gorda & Port Charlotte and spend time in the opens waters  looking for dolphins, seabirds, and other native wildlife in the rich and productive estuary. 

  • Departure time varies
  • Cruise duration is 90 minutes
  • Check-in 30 minutes before departure at Fisherman's Village 

Cabbage Key

Experience a full-day adventure to famous Cabbage Key on a 2-2.5 hour narrated cruise to the island through Charlotte Harbor onto the Intercoastal Waterway and among the islands of Pine Island Sound, looking out for dolphins and native wildlife on the way. Cabbage Key is home to the Cabbage Key Inn, a stop for lunch, former home of mystery writer Mary Roberts Rinehart and current home of "Cheeseburger in Paradise," and open air restaruant with panoramic views atop a 38 foot Indian shell mound. The island has no cars, not even a paved road!

  • Departs 9:00 a.m. & returns 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
  • Cruise duration is a full day
  • Check-in 30 minutes before departure at Fisherman's Village 

Boca Grande

Enjoy a visit to historic Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island, beginning the day with a delightful two-hour narrated cruise across Charlotte Harbor. Enjoy three hours to explore the island to shop, dine, visit the beach, or the Boca Grande Lighthouse. 

  • Departs 9:30 a.m. & returns 5:00 p.m.
  • Cruise duration is a full day
  • Check-in 30 minutes before departure at Fisherman's Village 

Peace River Nature Cruise

Experience the flora and fauna of four ecosystems while traveling up the widning Peace River banks full of overhanging trees, native grassses, basking alligators, and more! From approximately January - April, nesting birds on rookery iuslands are an extra special attention and species of birds often seen include bald eagles, osprey, herons, storks, and more. Cameras & binoculars are in order on this trip!

  • Departure times vary throughout the year based on tide 
  • Cruise duration is 3.5 hours
  • Check-in 30 minutes before departure at Fisherman's Village 

 

Private Boat Tour

Enjoy a custom private tour for your family or group and our captain, and we'll work to create the iteinerary you want! Cruise our 29-foot Twin Vee catamaran in comfort and style, with a cooler full of ice available for your drinks and snacks. There is a bathroom onboard. Max capacity is 6 passengers. 

Popular cruise options include:

  • Charlotte Harbor sightseeing
  • Peace River scenery & wildlife
  • Canal Cruises
  • Sunset Cruises
  • Island Cruising (Cabbage Key, Boca Grande, & Cayo Costa - 5 hour minimum)

About the Boat

King Fisher Fleet sightseeing boats are 55' - 65' double-deck, custom-built excursion vessels designed to cruise local waters. The lower deck is an enclosed cabin with walls, doors & windows. The top has a hard cover top and open-air sides. 

  • The boats have bathrooms.
  • Cocktails, beer, wine, sodam water, and coffee along with snacks such as chips, crackers, and cookies are available for purchase. 
  • Alcohol may not be brought onboard.
  • Alert King Fisher Fleet at time of booking if you have any special mobility requirements so they can properly prepare for your arrival and ensure a smooth boarding process. 

Does not apply to the private cruise tour vessel. 

Important Information

Meeting Location

Cruises depart from Fisherman's Village: 1200 W. Retta Espl. Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Things to Know

  • Only credit cards, debit cards, and contactless payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted as forms of payment aboard our boats.
  • All participants are required to have tickets for this event. According to U.S. Coast Guard capacity rules, all passengers including infants and toddlers must be ticketed.