We loved the whole experience. It was calm and peaceful out there, meandering through the 10,000 islands in shallow water. The highlights of the trip were, firstly, two osprey chicks in a nest with an adult nearby. Secondly a bald eagle chick, just fledged, in its nest with an adult nearby. Thirdly a small family of dolphins, close to the boat with a baby, a one year old and a mother. They swam around us for twenty minutes or so. Beautiful. Dave, who captained the boat (there were 6 passengers and him), has a master's ticket and his skill showed. He was personally familiar with the wildlife mentioned above. He told interesting tales of the area, including the 2017 hurricane and how the configuration of the islands changes from season to season. It was the best thing we did during our two weeks in Florida. His advice about our upcoming visit to the Keys was handy too.