2.5 hr Sailboat Tour aboard Orion's Child
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
TripAdvisor Special Sail. SEE OUR WEBSITE for other options and availability. Since 2009, we offer the cleanest, safest, and best maintained sailing vessel. Multiple daily sails that include a quarter day and sunset sail aboard a real sailboat. Owned/operated by husband and wife, we immediately reduce the "Creepy Captain and Crew" factor making for a relaxed and comfortable experience for all guests. Our vessel looks like new due to rigorous daily maintenance. You'll feel a sense of pride sailing aboard our vessel as we depart Salty Sam's Marina heading for the Gulf of Mexico. We will pass the shrimp boat fleet and beautiful homes on the way to the Gulf. Once out of the marked channel, we raise our sails and shut the motor off. Wildlife such as dolphins, sea turtles, and various birds can appear at anytime. If the wind allows, we will sail towards the Sanibel lighthouse or along the shores of Fort Myers Beach. Book 6 seats for a private tour. Welcome aboard!
Inclusions
What's included
- Landing and facility fees
- Free Parking
- Restroom on board
Itinerary
We will sail along or near the shores of Fort Myers Beach
We will sail near or withing sight of the historic Sanibel Lighthouse.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 92 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Fantastic experience
Always a great sail with Orions Child. Captain Dan and Diane are the best. We have been several times and will be back.
5First Sailing Trip
Amazing first sailing trip with Captain Dan and Captain Diane! Going out on a sailboat was a bucket list item for me and it did not disappoint. Very smooth and peaceful day on the water - Even got to see some dolphins as an added bonus. We loved the small size of the tour and thought it was an incredible value for the price! Crew gave great recommendations for how to best enjoy the boat and then also tips on the area for the rest of our trip. They have some great stories about their adventures here as well! We had a blast and can't wait to sail again!
5Wonderful and Relaxing Saling Adventure
This was the best sailing adventure ever. Captain Dan and Captain Dianne were very gracious to share the Orion's Child with us. They are very acknowledgeable sailors. The weather was beautiful and the water was blue as can be. If in Ft Myers Beach and you want to sail and just relax call them up. Will call again next time we are in the area. Thank you guys.
5A must do sailing experience
May 2026: This was my third time sailing with Captains Dan and Dianne. First time on Orion's Child (other two on the Star of Orion). Oh my! What a wonderful experience - each time! So relaxing! And the best way to enjoy the Gulf. The sailing experience itself is incredible, but Dan and Dianne make the experience even that much better. Providing info on the trip, telling stories. It's just amazing! I hadn't been to Florida for the past three years, but when invited by my family, my first thought was: sailing with Captains Dan and Dianne! I highly recommend this adventure - more than highly recommend: it's a must do!
5The captain and his wife...
The captain and his wife (crew) were friendly and engaging during our sailing adventure. We really enjoyed our experience.
5Great sailboat ride!!
Captain Dan and his wife Dianne were very gracious hosts and very knowledgeable on the FMB area. Would book another tour if and when we are back in the area. Had lots of fun and interacting with the other guests.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Currently located on C-dock at slip C-18. Park in front of Parrot Key Caribbean Grill or Marina Cantina.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Magic Wind Adventure Sailing
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- BYOB. Bottles/cans ok. No glass stemware. No red wine or items that stain.
- All children no matter their age count towards our capacity of 6 and are full price.
- Shoes will be removed prior to boarding and stored in a locked box. Non negotiable.
- Beach Traffic both directions during high volume can add over 1 hour to normal drive time. We can not hold the boat for you. No refunds for no show. We will depart on time.
- Gratuity NOT included in price of admission. Charter Industry Standard Gratuity 10-20%.
- We cannot guarantee perfect weather, cloudless days, perfectly calm seas, other guest behavior, or your general happiness. Captain makes all weather decisions the day of the sail.
How it compares in Fort Myers
- Its from-price is 53% above the median of the 187 experiences we list in Fort Myers.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 22 of 187.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Fort Myers
Fort Myers is a Gulf Coast city on Florida's Caloosahatchee River, with palm-lined avenues, Edison's winter home and island beaches nearby.
Fort Myers stands on the Caloosahatchee River in south-west Florida, inland from the Gulf of Mexico, and is known as the City of Palms. Thomas Edison built a winter home and laboratory here in 1886, and Henry Ford later bought the house next door; the two estates are now open as a museum with a botanical garden. Royal palms line McGregor Boulevard.
Top-ranked sights in Fort Myers: Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Bowditch Point Park, Florida Repertory Theatre.
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