Love Boat Ice Cream is a great Sanibel Island ice cream shop located in the Jerry's shopping center next to the grocery store. They have been serving ice cream for over 50 years in Southwest Florida.
Love Boat Ice Cream
Love Boat Ice Cream on Sanibel Island has been scooping homemade ice cream since 1967, when it got its start as Loves Ice Cream Farm in Fort Myers.
The Sanibel location opened in 2015 and quickly became a favorite stop for locals and vacationers looking to cool off with over 85 flavors of homemade ice cream, sorbet, and sundaes.
They have a mix of classic ice cream flavors along with great seasonal flavors.
Indoor Seating
The shop has a cute, comfortable indoor seating area, perfect for cooling off on a hot Sanibel afternoon.
Love Boat Ice Cream Menu
Love Boat Ice Creams menu features over 85 homemade ice cream flavors, including local favorites like Salty Jack, Turtle Sundae, Dirty Turtle, Gator Tracks, Maple Walnut, Oatmeal Cream Pie, and Coconut Almond Fudge
Super Sundaes like the Hot Fudge, Hawaiian, and the indulgent Fudgy Banana
Refreshing sorbets, including Watermelon, Red Raspberry, Mango, and "Jemon" Waffle cones
Shakes, malts, and floats
They also have multiple flavors of sugar-free ice cream, including butter pecan, caramel swirl, cinnamon caramel pecan, gator tracks, and vanilla fudge.
Kids Menu - A "kid" scoop comes with two smaller scoops, and you can choose two different flavors.
Gluten-Free - Gluten-free is easily done, just check to see what flavor mix-ins may be in the ice cream.
Vegan - they have multiple flavors of sorbet including lemon, mango, orange, red raspberry, and watermelon.
Vegetarian - Yes, the full ice cream and sorbet menu is vegetarian-friendly.
Why you will love Love Boat Ice Cream
- Over 85 homemade flavors mean there's always something new to try
- Fun, playful decor that both kids and adults enjoy
- Conveniently located next to Jerry's Grocery and Deli, easy to grab a treat after a day of shelling
Things to know when planning a visit
Address - 1700 Periwinkle Way #9, Sanibel, FL 33957 in the Jerry's Shopping Center
They also have locations in Cape Coral, Downtown Fort Myers, and 2 in Fort Myers.
Phone - 239-312-4356
Hours - Open Thursday through Sunday 2 pm - 8 pm
Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that the hours have not changed.
Accessibility - There is a paved ramp leading up from the Jerry's Parking area to the shopping level.
Plus Size Seating - The chairs are comfortable with padding and no arms
Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual
Pets - Pets are not allowed inside the Sanibel Ice Cream Shop
Parking - There is a large parking area for Jerry's Shopping Center
Sanibel Restaurants and Attractions nearby
Sanibel Cafe - A beloved breakfast and lunch spot on Periwinkle Way since 1984, known for its fossilized shell tables.
Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant - Voted Best New Restaurant of Sanibel and Captiva, serving breakfast through dinner.
Over Easy Cafe - Voted Best Breakfast and Best Lunch on Sanibel Island.
Sanibel Sprout - A healthy option with acai bowls, smoothies, and fresh juice.
Lighthouse Beach - A great sandy beach close to the Sanibel Causeway and Periwinkle Way.
Gulfside City Park Beach - Also known as Algiers Beach, a gorgeous stretch of sand with great shelling.
The Shack of Sanibel Island - Fresh frozen custard on the East End of Sanibel, right off the bike path.
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Pinocchio's Original Italian Ice Cream - A Sanibel Island icon known for topping every treat with an animal cracker.
The Magic Bus Sanibel Island - A fun ice cream and espresso stop with a bright yellow VW bus theme.
Causeway Islands Park - A free beach park next to the causeway bridge with great sunrise and sunset views.
Bowman's Beach - A gorgeous, less crowded Sanibel beach popular for shelling.
Sanibel & Captiva Long Weekend Trip Journal - A full trip itinerary with favorite restaurants, beaches, and things to do on both islands
Sanibel & Captiva Island Tours
Sunset Dolphin Cruise with Sanibel Lighthouse Views Rated 4.9 with over 370 reviews. A 1.5-hour cruise that passes the Sanibel Lighthouse at sunset with dolphin sightings along the way. One of the most consistently well-reviewed tours in the area.
Daytime Dolphin Cruise Near Sanibel Rated 4.9. Passes the Sanibel Lighthouse and Twin Sister Key, a secluded island only reachable by boat.
Private Boat Tour - Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel A private option for groups or families who want a more personal experience on the water.
Sanibel Captiva Island Moke Adventure Day Trip Rental Rated 4.9 with 16 reviews. A self-guided day trip around Sanibel and Captiva in a vintage electric Moke vehicle. A genuinely fun and different way to see the islands.
Check out all of the nearby tours here
Sanibel & Captiva Island Lodging
If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations.
Residence Inn Ft Myers Sanibel - Located right off the island is a great hotel with outdoor pool. Book here
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort - Right off the Sanibel Causeway this Marriott has great rooms, an epic pool and easy access to the island. Book here
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