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!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
24 Foot Custom Saltwater Pontoon Boat
Binoculars
US Coast Guard Licensed Captain
Cancelations must be made through TripAdvisor or Viator
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We meet all guests inside the Port of the Islands Everglades Resort. It is the main hotel building on your left as soon as you turn on to Newport Drive off of highway 41.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
No need to print this confirmation. Simply show your captain the confirmation email at the time of arrival.
What to expect
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TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR
1 hour 20 min
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.
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Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
20 min
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
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Everglades National Park
20 min
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.
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Port of the Islands Marina
15 min
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.
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Marco Island
20 min
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Dolphin and Manatee Boat Tour in 10,000 Islands NWR
Can I cancel Dolphin and Manatee Boat Tour in 10,000 Islands NWR for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
We meet all guests inside the Port of the Islands Everglades Resort.
What's included?
- 24 Foot Custom Saltwater Pontoon Boat
- Binoculars
- US Coast Guard Licensed Captain
What's not included?
- Cancelations must be made through TripAdvisor or Viator
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Everglades National Park, Port of the Islands Marina, Marco Island.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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