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

Tue 19 Nov

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Tue 19 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)

worleybird98

Aug 2022

We were spending a week in Bonita Springs, and pretty much intended to spend our days at either the beach or the pool. We always like to do one new thing each time we visit, and this tour caught our eye. I went with my boyfriend and my two young adult children. They warn you that there are not restrooms at the launch site, so they tell you to go to the nearby boat yard to use restrooms before arriving. I used my GPS to get to the boat yard, then when I tried to use it to find the launch site, NOTHING. No GPS signal at all. I was freaking out, and without cell service I couldn't even look up their phone number to call for directions. We just started driving down the street from the boat yard (you can only go in one direction) and then we saw some people walking and drove down to ask them for help when we realized they were in the parking lot of the launch site (big sign indicated where we were). So we got really lucky - but definitely plan for this if you go. Learning to steer the boat was a little tricky for my BF, but my son picked it up pretty easily. We were sunburned already from some overexposure earlier in the week, so we immediately put the shade screen into place before leaving which was really appreciated! You are still fairly exposed, so bring sunscreen, but it definitely helped keep your head and shoulders pretty covered. You start out slow in a no-wake zone, then you start picking up speed. That wasn't a problem until we started zig-zagging through mangroves - that made us pretty nervous and we definitely were lagging behind the others as we weren't brave enough to go full speed. Out in the open water we came across a pod of dolphins that were playing and jumping which was so cool to watch. Then we headed to the small island where we could get off our boats. We were given about 20 minutes to check out the beach (got a few awesome shells!), saw a ton of tiny little crabs, and managed to go into the water to cool off before getting back on our boats. Then the drive back to the launch area was pretty straightforward, but due to other boat traffic, we were bouncing around on others' wakes which added a little thrill to the experience! We loved every minute - it was fun to be on the water, you did get to see some things (but this is not a nature tour, so don't plan on it), and it was fun speeding along. Definitely plan to wear things that can get wet (those wakes sprayed us good), plus you might want to dip into the water to cool off the way we did on the island. Leave the towels in the car - they aren't really useful on the boat unless you are using them as a sun shield. There is a dry box for your phone if you need it, and I brought a small Ziploc bag to carry shells in. They give a small cooler with bottled water and ice to every boat, so you don't need to bring drinks. We really enjoyed it - you will too!

Pam_B

Jul 2022

Loved experiencing the Florida backwaters. We were well taken care of, had a great guide, and enjoyed the solitude of the uninhabited islands.

Jason_S

Jul 2022

Loved driving the CraigCat watercraft, a lot of fun. Tyler was a friendly and helpful guide. We will likely do it again some time when back in Naples. Great activity for the whole family.

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