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
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (16)
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Jocasta M.
Excellent
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Great afternoon

VERIFIED   NEW  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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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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Dave M.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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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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Michael K.
Excellent
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Perfect

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour โ€“ Custom Boat Adventure on February 13, 2026
Jim was patient, polite, and very helpful with helping plan our day. We hope others find his business and we cant wait to come...
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Stacy H.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Boating with James

VERIFIED   NEW  Sunset cruise, departure time varie on February 13, 2026
Great trip out on the water and Jim was the best ! Jim provided us a great sightseeing cruise
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