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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Experience
Excellent
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Faye P.
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Perfect boat day

VERIFIED   4 hour tour on June 13, 2026
Captain Jim was great and we had an incredible day out on the water!
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John F.
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour โ€“ Custom Boat Adventure on June 11, 2026
We had a geeat trip with Capt. Jim.ย  Highly reccomend!
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Jim A.
Excellent
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Great snorkeling trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour โ€“ Custom Boat Adventure on June 25, 2026
Capt Jim is very nice and knowledgeable.
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Jeff U.
Excellent
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Great experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour โ€“ 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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Maggie P.
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Boating with James

VERIFIED   2 Hour โ€“ Sandbar Trip on July 21, 2026
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