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
(13 reviews)
Islamorada
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trips from US $325

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
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Judy L.
Excellent
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Friendly captain. Clean boat

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Jocasta M.
Excellent
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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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Dave M.
Excellent
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Captain James is Awesome!

VERIFIED   3 Hour โ€“ Snorkeling Trip on December 25, 2025
The boat is large, smooth riding and has a bathroom!ย  Captain James took great care of us on our 1/2 day trip!ย  We were able...
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Susan B.
Excellent
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Great sandbar trip with Captain Jim!

VERIFIED   2 Hour โ€“ Sandbar Trip on June 19, 2025
We booked a two hour sandbar trip with Captain Jim for our family of five with three kids under 12. The boat was extremely...
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Jeff U.
Excellent
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Great experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour โ€“ Custom Boat Adventure on December 4, 2025
We wanted to do several activities and the captain was flexible and knowledgeable. We could not be happier and look forward...
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