Just Add Water And Sun

Specialties

Dolphin, shelling and sunset tours for private parties up to six people. Our custom designed tour boat Jaybird II allows you to get up close and personal with dolphins, manatees and a myriad of other wildlife that call Estero Bay home. We always have kayaks and stand up paddle boards on Jaybird II and offer excursions designed for someone just trying it out for the first time to the more advanced paddler.

Experience Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve and the Gulf of Mexico with Captain Joe and Just Add Water and Sun.

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History

Established in 2007.

After several years in the charter and tour boat business we launched Jaybird II in October of 2014. Jaybird II was custom designed to be a very comfortable platform for dolphin, shell and sunset excursions with a very unique twist.

After years on the water and observing kayakers and paddle boarders fighting wind, current and boat traffic we designed Jaybird II to safely transport kayaks and paddle boards deep into the mangrove forest of Estero Bay. Once anchored paddlers can experience any number of activities depending on their skill level.

Meet the Business Owner

Joe G.

Business Owner

Captain Joe moved to Ft Myers Beach from Savannah, Ga by way of the Florida Keys. He began boating at age nine on «Jaybird», a fishing boat he built with his father’s help. His experience includes 18 yrs. as owner/​operator of a retail marine business in Atlanta, Ga. More recently he has captained tour boats for the number one tour business on Ft Myers Beach.

Joe and his wife and first mate, Glenda have logged more than 25,000 miles on their trawler, Phase IV, including several voyages to the Bahamas, Chesapeake Bay, Washington DC along with extended stays in the Florida Keys. His sense of humor along with love of the local waterways is sure to keep you entertained on your voyage aboard «Jaybird II».