Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands in Naples booking from $130.00

Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands

Overview

Operate your own 2 person catamaran through the winding and breathtaking waterways of the 10,000 Islands. Excitement, tranquility, thrill, and intimacy bundled in to one adventure. Although it is never guaranteed, it is likely that you will see an abundance of wildlife and marine life that inhabit the area at a closeness you've never experienced before! With over 12 years in operation, we promise to give you a tour you'll never forget!

City: Naples

Mon 18 Nov

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Mon 18 Nov

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What's Included

All USCG Required Equipment

Knowledgeable Tour Guide

Complimentary Cooler With Bottled Water and Ice

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Must be 5 years of age or older to be a passenger. Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid drivers license to operate.
It is required that there is 2 people on each craft (excluding the guide boat). One person must ride with the guide for groups with an odd number of participants
Weight Limit is 250lbs per person (2 persons per boat) with no exceptions. This is not our policy but the weight capacity for the vessel. No refunds will be given to those who show up for their tour not meeting the vessel weight requirements.
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Guests are not required to wear face coverings for their activity, as the tour provides a semi-personal and semi-private experience using individual vessels that are adequately spaced away from each other.

What To Expect

TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR

Marco Island

Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (395)

Gardencook

Jan 2016

We are not real boat people but we had a great time on this tour of the backwaters of Marco Island-- 10,000 islands. Jeff and Christina helped us board and taught us the basics of operating the small catamaran. In no time, we were able to move around safely in the small harbor. Then we were off for our 3 hour tour-- just following Jeff. Having the guides took away any worry of finding our way and let us just have fun. We loved being close to the water and the wildlife. It was a thrill to zip over the open water after clearing the no wake zone in the marina. We loved the private island stop and being able to search for shells on our own. Our day was sunny, warm, and calm -- just perfect for this tour, but weather would definitely be a factor in this activity.

392janicem

Jan 2016

This excursion is on a two person catamaran-like boat powered with a motor. Speeds max out at 30mph and the learning portion of boat operation is so easy that it takes 10 minutes. The tour is 3 hours exploring the 10,000 islands where you travel through the mangroves in some of the calmest water ever seen. You are flat on the water so when you see wildlife, they are up close and personal. I was so close to a dolphin I could hear it blowing out the water as it surfaced very close to our boat. We saw white Pelicans, many schools of dolphins and rare birds. The scenery is beautiful and during part of the ride there are no other boats in sight. We pulled into a small island for a short break and there was time for shelling and general exploring before cutting across the Gulf to take the shortcut back as the sun was setting. Jeff and Christina were our guides and they were great and a lot of fun. If you book this trip you will not be greeted with a fancy boat dock or a tour building with any amenities. It's a simple operation in Goodland with nothing more than the boats and a porta potty. When we first arrived, I admit I had second thoughts. But many people arrived and I thought it was worth a try. I am SO glad we did. I loved every minute. Tips: bring a small towel and a jacket if you're on the sunset trip that begins at 3pm. There is a very small storage area in the boat for these items. You need sunscreen, sunglasses and bug spray too if you're in the later trip because when you get back to the dock it will be dark. Bring small snacks and drinks. There is a small cooler on board each boat. The ride is steady enough for you to take pictures, and you definitely will want to. Great time! Highly recommend!

martha n

Jul 2015

What a beautiful day in the 10,000 islands, These little Cats were so fun and easy to drive. I have never driven a boat before but after a short briefing I felt very comfortable. we stopped at a beautiful island and saw many dolphin and a manatee. Our guide Doug was very knowledgeable about the area and was a lot of fun, we even had lunch with him after the tour. We will definitely be returning to do this again.

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