Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Boat Tour

Overview

See manatees, alligators, bull sharks, birds and more on an Everglades boat tour! Polarized sunglasses and camera lenses provided for viewing and photos. No waves or fast speeds and on a covered, 6 passenger boat. Multiple boats for large groups. The only company that sees manatees almost every day of the year! Over 1,000 repeat customers annually.

City: Naples

Thu 15 May

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Starting at $64.99

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Thu 15 May

Starting at $64.99

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What's Included

Local guide

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Polarized sunglasses and polarized phone camera lenses

Free parking across the street from firehouse.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is casual
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Parties of 7 or more will be split up between 2 boats that are kept close together-20% gratuity will be collected for parties of 7 or more

What To Expect

Port of the Islands Marina

The 90 minute covered boat Tour departs from Port of the Islands Marina every 45 minutes daily 365 days per year.

Manatee Sightseeing & Wildlife Adventures

Experienced nature loving Coast Guard licensed captains to narrate the tour in a manner that resonates with children/adults of all ages. Manatees in the wild may be in the harbor area, the residential bays, or in the exciting mangrove forest. Manatees come to the boat over 90% of the time. Patrons enjoy matching birds in the trees to the provided Everglades bird Card. There is a max of 6 passengers per boat. Family groups of 7-42 will use multiple boats staying close.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

Eidoriana

Jun 2021

My family has been visiting Naples for years but rarely venture out of the resort for tourist activities. I convinced everyone to try a boat tour and it was honestly better than we expected. Captain Storm knew the area inside and out. He took us to all the manatees’ favorite hangouts and we were able to see mamas with calves and a few big boys too. He knew exactly how to get us close while being exceptionally respectful of them. And we loved that about the tour. Not only was it exciting to see and learn about the native wildlife, just going out for a breezy relaxing boat ride for the afternoon was a treat in itself. This tour was worth every penny of the cost of admission and we were so thrilled by the experience we were happy to tip our Captain well! We can’t wait to go again next year.

Rick_R

Jun 2021

Our captain was fun, informative, and great with our 2 year old. On our trip we didn’t see any manatees until the very end. Captain Paul was undeterred and kept searching till he found 2. Great time.

Angie P

Jun 2021

We thoroughly enjoyed our sightseeing cruise with Captain Storm. He was friendly, funny and taught us quite a bit about the local flora and fauna. My 10-year-old is huge fan of manatees, and the captain taught her some new facts too! We saw two manatees on our tour, which was a testament to Captain Storm's experience and knowledge of the area, because the weather conditions were not conducive to our efforts. The cruise was also quite enjoyable for the scenery in general. From admiring the houses along the sheltered coves to cruising up the river surrounded by the mangrove forest, there was something interesting to see at every point of the journey. The boat itself was comfortable and well maintained. We also saw several fish, including a small shark, at the dock while waiting to board/disembark. The marina was easy to find, and it was just a few minutes away from Marco Island. The *only* reason I didn't give a 5-star rating was because we paid extra for a private tour, but our actual tour wound up not being private. Another guest was allowed to board (even though we'd paid for a private tour). The guest had come on the wrong day, it turns out, but this issue wasn't discovered until after we'd left the marina. The situation was awkward, and it definitely took the shine off an otherwise wonderful outing. Despite the issue with our cruise, I would still recommend the company and its tours.