Dolphin and Manatee Boat Tour in 10,000 Islands NWR
Dolphin and Manatee Boat Tour in 10,000 Islands NWR
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.
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TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR
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.
1 hour 20 minutesRookery 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
20 minutesEverglades 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 cruise through a less-visited part of the National Park.
20 minutesPort of the Islands Marina
Guests will meet their USGC licensed Captain at the Port of the Islands Marina. After guests have used the restrooms and have stocked up on supplies the tour will depart for the Ten Thousand Islands NWR.
15 minutesMarco Island
After cruising through the Ten Thousand Islands NWR and the Rookery Bay Research reserve guests will be treated with an amazing view of Marco Island. At this portion of the boat tour guests are able to snap a few photos of Marco Island the expansive Gulf of Mexico
20 minutesIncluded
- 24 Foot Custom Saltwater Pontoon Boat
- US Coast Guard Licensed Captain
- Polarized Sunglasses - used to spot wildlife underwater
- Binoculars
- Entry/Admission - Port of the Islands Marina
Not Included
- Cancelations must be made through TripAdvisor or Viator
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.