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Dolphin and Manatee Boat Tour in 10,000 Islands NWR

Dolphin and Manatee Boat Tour in 10,000 Islands NWR

Overview

A small group 10,000 Islands boat tour. Join our friendly, US Coast Guard Licensed Captains as we cruise through one of the most extensive intact Mangrove Forests in the World! This boat tour focused on three core subjects; Wildlife, Conservation, and family-friendly fun! Bring your whole family and expose the younger generation to the country's most unique eco-system, the Everglades of South West Florida!

Guests can expect close-up encounters with Dolphins, Manatees, and Alligators, providing you with tons of excitement throughout this 3-hour Adventure. With each wildlife encounter or exciting topic, guests can expect an open and candid conversation with their Florida Naturalist Captain. Mangrove Ecology, Manatee protection, and fishing techniques always seem to be top subjects throughout the trip.

As a proud member of 1% for the Planet, this tour donates 1% of the total cost to the Everglades Foundation. Thank you for choosing a proper Eco-minded company!

City: Naples

Mon 25 Aug

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Starting at $111.87

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Mon 25 Aug

Starting at $111.87

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What's Included

24 Foot Custom Saltwater Pontoon Boat

Binoculars

US Coast Guard Licensed Captain

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge

This tour will cruise through the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife refuge immediately after leaving the Port of the Islands Marina and the Fakaunion Canal. Following a 20 minute idle through the Manatee Protection zone, guests will explore the western portion of the Ten Thousand Islands NWR.

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

About an hour into this tour, guests will enter the Rookery Bay Research Reserve. The outer islands of the Ten Thousand Islands NWR enters into the Rookery Bay Reserve. During this portion of the tour, guests are able to explore an uninhabited, outer island on foot. Here guests will see the vastness of the Greater Everglades Area

Everglades National Park

On the tail end of the boat tour, guests will skirt the northwestern portion of the Everglades National Park. This portion of the park is accessible only by boat. Here guests will enjoy large views of the Everglades National Park Outer Islands from the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge.

Port of the Islands Marina

Guests will meet their USGC licensed Captain at the Port of the Islands Hotel. After guests have used the restrooms and have stocked up on supplies inside the hotel guests will walk to the marina from the hotel

Marco Island

After cruising through the Ten Thousand Islands NWR and the Rookery Bay Research reserve guests will be treated with an expanded view of Marco Island from the south. At this portion of the boat tour guests can snap a few photos of Marco Island from a distance

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (187)

Sandra_S

Sep 2024

Loved that we had sightings of everything expected and then some, manatees, alligators, dolphins and even a rare crocodile! Ty was a great captain with engaging knowledgeable narration and a smooth ride!

Journey797794

Sep 2024

We had a great day on the water! Ty was an excellent captain and guide. Wear your swimsuit to take a dip in the Gulf. We'll be back!

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thanks so much for joining us!

Tbolling1250

Aug 2024

Awesome trip! Tye was our captain and he was amazing! very helpful and informative and made sure that we were able to see dolphins, alligators and we finally got to see a manatee. He gave us great tips on local restaurants and things to do which was wonderful. Highly recommend!