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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Custom Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(20 reviews)
Islamorada
 2 bookings in the past week.
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trips from US $325

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Excellent
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Marshall S.
Excellent
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5+ Star Experience | Highly Recommend!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour – Sandbar Trip on April 2, 2026
We booked (2 adults, 3 kids) on a whim and struck gold! Captain James was a generous and kind man. The boat was great and the...
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Gareth D.
Excellent
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Great Day

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour – Sandbar Trip on April 8, 2026
we are a family pf 4, we booked the 4hr sandbar trip. Captain James was great. Very knowledgeable about the area and waters.
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Dave M.
Excellent
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Captain James is Awesome!

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

VERIFIED   2 Hour – 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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RAYMOND J.
Excellent
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March boating trip

VERIFIED   Sunset cruise, departure time varie on March 25, 2026
Captain Jim is the best . Took us out reef fishing and followed up with a sunset cruise at night . Treats you like family ....
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