Captain
Austin Wheeler

Member since August 2025 Marco Island, United States
Background
Capt. Michael Wheeler is an experienced captain based in Marco Island, Florida, who helms the Starcraft SCX 250. He specializes in unforgettable boat tours and dolphin-watching adventures, sharing the beauty of the Gulf waters with every guest. With a passion for the sea, Capt. Michael ensures every trip is fun, safe, and full of memorable moments.

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Marco Island, United States
Background
Capt. Michael Wheeler is an experienced captain based in Marco Island, Florida, who helms the Starcraft SCX 250. He specializes in unforgettable boat tours and dolphin-watching adventures, sharing the beauty of the Gulf waters with every guest. With a passion for the sea, Capt. Michael ensures every trip is fun, safe, and full of memorable moments.
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My Listing

Banyan Charters Private Boat Tours

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(10 reviews)
Marco Island
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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trips from US $450

Customer reviews

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Peter S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Loved this tour!

VERIFIED   NEW  Billion Dollar Private Sunset Cruis on January 9, 2026
Austin was an excellent Captain. Very knowledgeable and fun to talk with. He spotted dolphins and had them chasing the boat...
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Nicholas R.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Great way to see the island

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour – Private Dolphin Tour on January 2, 2026
Amazing way to see the island and learn about the history of the area. We were also able to see dolphins and a manatee. We...
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Tracy B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Beautiful sunset cruise - must do on Marco Island

VERIFIED   Billion Dollar Private Sunset Cruis on November 12, 2025
Captain Austin took our group of 4 out for the sunset cruise and to watch the dolphins. We saw plenty of dolphins, he knew...
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Scott J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fun & Relaxing

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hr Private Shelling&Dolphin Tour on January 10, 2026
We had a wonderful day on the water with Capt Austin and his first mate Arie! Austin is so laid back and knowledgeable. He...
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A S.
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Experience:
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Crew
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Saw the dolphins!!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour – Private Dolphin Tour on December 23, 2025
Well, my family saw dolphins. I was trying to get pictures!  Captain Austin was great. LOTS of local knowledge & made sure...
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