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
(20 reviews)
Islamorada
 2 bookings in the past week.
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trips from US $325

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 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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Perfect Outing

VERIFIED   NEW  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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James C.
Excellent
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Dolphins

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Kelly C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wonderful

VERIFIED   NEW  4 hour tour on April 1, 2026
We had the best day!! Captain Jim tailored the charter to our group. We saw dolphin, swam at a sandbar, and toured the area....
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Jocasta M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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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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Judy L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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