Captain
James Butler

Member since May 2025 Islamorada, United States
Background
I started enjoying these beautiful waters mid 1980's. I've been active Captain with experience fishing,certified diver, snorkeling, lobstering ,spearfishing metal detecting. I can help you get the most out of your time on the water!
Techniques
I enjoy every aspect of the water around the keys! Having explored them for 40 years I'm sure I'll be able to get you the experience you want.

Hey, I'm Captain James Butler

Islamorada, United States
Background
I started enjoying these beautiful waters mid 1980's. I've been active Captain with experience fishing,certified diver, snorkeling, lobstering ,spearfishing metal detecting. I can help you get the most out of your time on the water!
Techniques
I enjoy every aspect of the water around the keys! Having explored them for 40 years I'm sure I'll be able to get you the experience you want.
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My Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(24 reviews)
Islamorada
 Last booking: 1 hour ago
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trips from US $325

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Gretchen H.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Perfect Outing

VERIFIED   3 Hour โ€“ Snorkeling Trip on April 17, 2026
Captain Jim was wonderful-my family and I booked a 3-hour snorkel tour. Unfortunately a member of our party got seasick (through...
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Teri H.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Awesome!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour โ€“ Sandbar Trip on April 27, 2026
Perfect day with Captain Jim! He is super friendly, super knowledgable, and always on the lookout for wildlife, dolphin, and...
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Jocasta M.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great afternoon

VERIFIED   3 Hour โ€“ Snorkeling Trip on February 12, 2026
Very clean and comfortable boat. Captain Jim was great and amended the outing to our preferences. We went to a great snorkelling...
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Debbie K.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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The perfect day

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour โ€“ Custom Boat Adventure on May 6, 2026
What a perfect day on the water. Captain Jim was an amazing host and his boat is pristine. He was super flexible with us in...
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Judy L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Friendly captain. Clean boat

VERIFIED   Sunset cruise, departure time varie on February 21, 2026
Captain Jim was super.ย  Very professional, caring and friendly.ย  Made sure to ask what we wanted from the trip.ย  His boat...
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