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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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
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Teri H.
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Awesome!

VERIFIED   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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Kelly C.
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Wonderful

VERIFIED   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
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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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The perfect day

VERIFIED   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.
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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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