Want a "thrill" on Sanibel: We Think We Have the Answer

Though a lot of people, maybe most, come to Sanibel Island for rest and relaxation, apparently many don't.

Of the 16 attractions named at TripAdvisor for Sanibel, the Sanibel Thriller came in number 1.

If you have not heard of the Thriller, then let me enlighten.

According to their website, The Sanibel Thriller is "A beautiful, new, fast, safe, diesel powered 55' motor yacht piloted by a 100 ton U.S.C.G. Licensed Merchant Marine Officer.


And, also per the promotional site, "You will cruise the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Pine Island Sound, circumnavigating the shores of both Sanibel and Captiva Islands. During the narrated tour and dolphin watch you will be amazed to see that even the dolphins are thrilled with the Sanibel Thriller. "



Of course one also takes all statements on a website with a grain of salt...or in the case of the Island, a grain of sand..... but it's not just the site that is providing accolades for the Thriller.


TripAdvisor, arguably the largest resource for reviews on vacation destinations on the world wide web, states that The Sanibel Thriller is the number one ranked activity by travelers to Sanibel, beating out Bowman's Beach and the Bailey's Shell Museum which come in as numbers 2 and 3 respectively.



With so many boat trips available on Sanibel, we were curious as to why Thriller enthusiasts were, well, so enthusiastic about this particular ride.



Here are some comments posted by the initiated "Thrillees":



This was the experience of a lifetime - truly the best money I have ever spent.
The crew was fun and knowledgeable - they really knew where to find the dolphins and how to get them to come and play, and play they did. It was like they were waiting for us - we had dolphin playing with us for almost a solid hour - it was very exciting.


And then there was the Thrill rider who wrote this:


...it was also beautiful for sightseeing and learning about the islands of Sanibel and Captiva. It is appropriate for all ages and a must do if you are in Sanibel or nearby.



Yet another lauding the possibilities:


We loved the cruise around Sanibel and Captiva so much we went on the day excursion to Boca Grande, rented golf carts and toured the Island, had lunch, toured the lighthouse and went shopping!!


Sounds like a thrill is just waiting for you in the water if you tire of our beautiful and pristine beaches and lovely shops on island.