We thoroughly enjoyed our sightseeing cruise with Captain Storm. He was friendly, funny and taught us quite a bit about the local flora and fauna. My 10-year-old is huge fan of manatees, and the captain taught her some new facts too!
We saw two manatees on our tour, which was a testament to Captain Storm's experience and knowledge of the area, because the weather conditions were not conducive to our efforts.
The cruise was also quite enjoyable for the scenery in general. From admiring the houses along the sheltered coves to cruising up the river surrounded by the mangrove forest, there was something interesting to see at every point of the journey. The boat itself was comfortable and well maintained.
We also saw several fish, including a small shark, at the dock while waiting to board/disembark.
The marina was easy to find, and it was just a few minutes away from Marco Island.
The *only* reason I didn't give a 5-star rating was because we paid extra for a private tour, but our actual tour wound up not being private.
Another guest was allowed to board (even though we'd paid for a private tour). The guest had come on the wrong day, it turns out, but this issue wasn't discovered until after we'd left the marina. The situation was awkward, and it definitely took the shine off an otherwise wonderful outing.
Despite the issue with our cruise, I would still recommend the company and its tours.