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
(35 reviews)
Islamorada
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trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Colby C.
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Outstanding Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour โ€“ Snorkeling Trip on August 15, 2026
It was an awesome experience! The weather was a little windier than we had hoped for but our captain made it work! He suggested...
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Gretchen H.
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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Theresa B.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Family Fun

VERIFIED   3 Hour โ€“ Snorkeling Trip on June 19, 2026
We had a wonderful snorkel experience with Captain Jim! Our kids had so much fun that the first thing they asked when we got...
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James C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Dolphins

VERIFIED   8 Hour โ€“ Custom Boat Adventure on April 19, 2026
Captain Jim customized our trip to what we wanted and used his 40 years of experience of the keys to beat are expectations....
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Richard H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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Awesome family snorkeling adventure

VERIFIED   4 Hour โ€“ Sandbar Trip on June 22, 2026
Captain Butler lead our family on a very memorable snorkeling trip to offshore reefs which were teaming with sea life. We were...
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