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Arie runs the show

VERIFIED The Great Loop Private 2.5-3 hours on March 31, 2026

Ray C.

5.0 / 5

Arie runs the show

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Ray C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Austin was great; the girls loved his co-pilot, Arie. Manatees, ospreys, and plenty of dolphins chased the boat. Good time.

Ray C. recommends Banyan Charters Private Boat Tours

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Austin Wheeler (The Captain)

Replied on April 1, 2026

had a great time with everyone, thanks again for choosing to join us on the water! Glad everyone had a good time and enjoyed Ari too! thank you, Capt. Austin

Austin Wheeler (The Captain)

Replied on April 1, 2026

had a great time with everyone, thanks again for choosing to join us on the water! Glad everyone had a good time and enjoyed Ari too!

thank you,
Capt. Austin

Captain replied

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5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 20 reviews

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4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Heidi M.

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Gorgeous sunset and dolphins!

VERIFIED Billion Dollar Private Sunset Cruis on April 3, 2026

Heidi M.

5.0 / 5

Apr 3, 2026

Billion Dollar Private Sunset Cruis

We had a wonderful sunset boat ride with Captain Austin! Highly recommend during your stay in Marco Island. The ride was complete with dolphins chasing the boat in the wake. We had a truly fantastic evening. No need to look anywhere else. Captain Austin has lived on the island for 20+ years and is a wealth of information about the area, the water, and the wildlife.

We had a wonderful sunset boat ride with Captain Austin! Highly recommend during your stay in Marco Island. The ride was complete...

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Austin Wheeler (The Captain)

Replied on April 5, 2026

Thank you for choosing Banyan Charters. Glad everyone enjoyed the sunset trip with us! Hopefully some of the sunset photos worked out. I enjoyed being out on the water with everyone. thanks again, Capt. Austin & Ari too

Austin Wheeler (The Captain)

Replied on April 5, 2026

Thank you for choosing Banyan Charters. Glad everyone enjoyed the sunset trip with us! Hopefully some of the sunset photos worked out. I enjoyed being out on the water with everyone.

thanks again,
Capt. Austin & Ari too

Captain replied

Morgan D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Wonderful Experience

VERIFIED 2 Hour – Private Dolphin Tour on May 1, 2026

Morgan D.

5.0 / 5

May 1, 2026

2 Hour – Private Dolphin Tour

Wonderful Experience

VERIFIED

Austin was a great captain, very knowledgeable about the area including history, wildlife and boating areas. He customized the tour to our requests, found lots of dolphins and pulled a wake that the dolphins played in for over 5 minutes. It was a very cool and fun experience! Would use his services again. Thank you Austin!

Austin was a great captain, very knowledgeable about the area including history, wildlife and boating areas. He customized...

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Austin Wheeler (The Captain)

Replied on May 3, 2026

Thank you again for choosing Banyan Charters for your private boat tour. Happy to hear that everyone enjoyed the trip! Getting the dolphins jumping plus that crystal clear water that we found them in was awesome, glad everyone thought so too. Hooe the rest of your time on Marco Island was just as enjoyable. Looking forward to future trips. Thanks again, Capt. Austin and Ari too

Austin Wheeler (The Captain)

Replied on May 3, 2026

Thanks again,
Capt. Austin and Ari too

Captain replied

Peter S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Loved this tour!

VERIFIED Billion Dollar Private Sunset Cruis on January 9, 2026

Peter S.

5.0 / 5

Jan 9, 2026

Billion Dollar Private Sunset Cruis

Loved this tour!

VERIFIED

Austin was an excellent Captain. Very knowledgeable and fun to talk with. He spotted dolphins and had them chasing the boat and playing in the wake right up close to us. It was incredible! Totally recommend it to everyone. And his First Mate, Ari was an added bonus!

Austin was an excellent Captain. Very knowledgeable and fun to talk with. He spotted dolphins and had them chasing the boat...

Peter S. recommends Banyan Charters Private Boat Tours

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Austin Wheeler (The Captain)

Replied on January 10, 2026

I had a great time with everyone. Those are great pictures! Thank you for choosing Banyan Charters to be a part of your time in Maco. thanks again, Capt Austin & Ari too

Austin Wheeler (The Captain)

Replied on January 10, 2026

I had a great time with everyone. Those are great pictures! Thank you for choosing Banyan Charters to be a part of your time in Maco.

thanks again,
Capt Austin & Ari too

Captain replied

Nicholas R.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great way to see the island

VERIFIED 2 Hour – Private Dolphin Tour on January 2, 2026

Nicholas R.

5.0 / 5

Jan 2, 2026

2 Hour – Private Dolphin Tour

Great way to see the island

VERIFIED

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 are new to the area and it was a great way to learn about other things to do and places to go. Highly recommended.

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...

Nicholas R. recommends Banyan Charters Private Boat Tours

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Austin Wheeler (The Captain)

Replied on January 2, 2026

thank you for joining us for some time on the water. The Great Loop tour as a good way to see it all and learn some of the area’s history. We appreciate you sharing your experience with others too. thanks again, Capt Austin

Austin Wheeler (The Captain)

Replied on January 2, 2026

thank you for joining us for some time on the water. The Great Loop tour as a good way to see it all and learn some of the area’s history. We appreciate you sharing your experience with others too.

thanks again,
Capt Austin

Captain replied

Tracy B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Beautiful sunset cruise - must do on Marco Island

VERIFIED Billion Dollar Private Sunset Cruis on November 12, 2025

Tracy B.

5.0 / 5

Nov 12, 2025

Billion Dollar Private Sunset Cruis

Beautiful sunset cruise - must do on Marco Island

VERIFIED

Captain Austin took our group of 4 out for the sunset cruise and to watch the dolphins. We saw plenty of dolphins, he knew right where to find them. He explained the area, a bit of the history, and details on the wildlife. The sunset was gorgeous. The boat ride was comfortable and relaxing. We had a great time. Highly recommend if you’re visiting Marco Island. Thank you, Capt. Austin!

Captain Austin took our group of 4 out for the sunset cruise and to watch the dolphins. We saw plenty of dolphins, he knew...

Tracy B. recommends Banyan Charters Private Boat Tours

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Austin Wheeler (The Captain)

Replied on November 13, 2025

Your welcome and thank you for the kind words! I’m thrilled everyone enjoyed the sunset cruise. It’s always a joy sharing Marco Island’s history and beauty. Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip! Thank you, Capt. Austin

Austin Wheeler (The Captain)

Replied on November 13, 2025

Thank you,
Capt. Austin

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Gorgeous sunset and dolphins!

Gorgeous sunset and dolphins!

Wonderful Experience

Wonderful Experience

Loved this tour!

Loved this tour!

Great way to see the island

Great way to see the island

Beautiful sunset cruise - must do on Marco Island

Beautiful sunset cruise - must do on Marco Island

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Gorgeous sunset and dolphins!

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Wonderful Experience

Wonderful Experience

Loved this tour!

Loved this tour!

Great way to see the island

Great way to see the island

Beautiful sunset cruise - must do on Marco Island

Beautiful sunset cruise - must do on Marco Island

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