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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Jeff U.
Excellent
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Great experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour – Custom Boat Adventure on December 4, 2025
We wanted to do several activities and the captain was flexible and knowledgeable. We could not be happier and look forward...
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Sarah M.
Excellent
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April boating trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour – Snorkeling Trip on April 9, 2026
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Anne A.
Excellent
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   Sunset cruise, departure time varie on January 9, 2026
Captain Jim Butler was fantastic. He was very flexible and accomodating.  We were able to snorkel and see sunset.  Highly...
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Michael K.
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Perfect

VERIFIED   6 Hour – 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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Aundrea S.
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Boating with James

VERIFIED   6 Hour – Custom Boat Adventure on June 25, 2025
The captain Jim was very accommodating. He did he best to keep us out of the storms! We were able to see dolphins, fish, and...
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