On this trip, Guests will be exploring the local Islands around Fort Myers and Naples area. The Islands are well known for their excellent shells. Shells typically found on this trip include: Florida fighting conchs, Lightning Whelks, Sand dollars and much more. Guests can walk the beach, wade in the water or snorkel for their shells. The longer...Read more
On this trip, guests will explore the Bay waters and the Gulf of Mexico in search of Dolphin, Manatee and Turtles. These encounters happen on a regular basis. The Dolphin are extremely playful and can be seen jumping in the wake less than 10 feet from the...Read more
Our three-hour Barrier island shelling tour is the perfect tour if you want to spend a little more time looking for a really special shell. Captains are always US Coast accredited master captains with decades of experience to ensure safe passage even in rough weather. Your guide is a certified Florida Master Naturalist with a wealth of knowledge...Read more
See manatees, dolphins, bull sharks, alligators and birds in their natural habitat on this exciting boat tour exploring the Everglades and 10,000 Islands! Enjoy beach time and shelling on an uninhabited island. Our 3 hour eco tour is fun for all ages with no rough waters on a covered, 6 passenger boat. (Multiple boats for large...Read more
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime tour as you safely glide through Everglades mangrove tunnels and cypress ponds flush with exotic wildlife like American alligators, osprey, bald eagles, and other rare...Read more
Our Cape Romano Sightseeing and Shelling Tour departs from Caxambas Park Marina, on the south end of Marco Island. On our two hour ecotour you will experience one of the most popular adventures we are known for, we will take a fifteen minute boat ride from our launch location to Cape Romano, where our Captains will explain the amazing story of...Read more
Operate your own 2 person catamaran through the winding and breathtaking waterways of the 10,000 Islands. Excitement, tranquility, thrill, and intimacy bundled in to one adventure. Although it is never guaranteed, it is likely that you will see an abundance of wildlife and marine life that inhabit the area at a closeness you've never experienced...Read more
In comfortable captain's style seating an, you will be safely brought deep into the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge for a two-hour interpretive tour of the area led by a Florida Master Naturalist. Depending on the season, you can expect to encounter manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles, ospreys, herons, egrets, pelicans, rosette spoonbills,...Read more
Experience the beauty of Naples, Florida while cruising on the iconic Double Sunshine. This 90-minute sightseeing cruise takes you from historic Tin City Waterside Shops out to the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way you will see southwest Florida wildlife, Keewaydin Island, enjoy historical narration provided by our Pure Florida Captains and see...Read more
Experience the magical Naples sunset while cruising on the iconic Double Sunshine. This 90-minute sunset cruise takes you from historic Tin City Waterside Shops out to the Gulf of Mexico. Along the way, you will see the southwest Florida wildlife, Keewaydin Island and also enjoy the historical narration provided by expert Captains. Admire some of...Read more
Set sail on this beautifully appointed Catamaran, "Cool Beans", and start making lasting memories! Cool Beans Cruises is the perfect way to see SW Florida, By Water! Choose from a 2.45 hr. Day-Sail or a 2.5 hr. Champagne Sunset Cruise. With quick access to the Gulf of Mexico, you will experience true sailing with limited motoring. A stop for a...Read more
Mangroves exist in special locations where saltwater and freshwater meet and invite all sorts of wildlife to live and roam between the deep and complex root systems. Experience the magic of untouched nature as you weave your paddleboard through and under the branches, find coves of natural habitats and learn about the bird and fauna from your...Read more
Over 1000 patrons yearly repeat this precious, quiet, slow 90-minute of a guided group and are delighted with this Manatee Nature Boat Tour. Enjoy and look for Manatees, alligators, dolphins, and birds of the Everglades. High Tech water sunglasses are provided. This is a group of 6 passengers per...Read more
See the mangrove estuary near Marco Island by boat! Explore the complex and diverse ecosystem full of beauty and wildlife on our ecotour. Wildlife sightings may include dolphins and many species of birds such as osprey, bald eagle, pelican, tern, gull, skimmer, plover, egret, heron, and roseate spoonbill amongst others. Seasonally wildlife...Read more
Take a short ride into the 10,000 islands and see Florida as it once was. Dolphins are very prevalent in this area, which is why we can guarantee that we will see dolphins! On the way, your captain will teach you about the complex maze of mangroves that make up the Ten Thousand Islands and its inhabitants. Many shorebirds will be seen and...Read more
CLEAR KAYAKS! We'll get you checked in right when you arrive to allow for the most possible time on the water! Once you're all checked in, we'll give some basic paddle instructions and information about the tour ahead. We'll get you loaded up into your clear kayak and off we go! The paddle will last about 2.5 hours depending on the speed of the...Read more
The exclusive Go Cat Boat is a luxury catamaran. This is the newest and coolest way to explore the 10,000 islands around beautiful Marco Island! Check us out on the web gocatsonthewater dot com. Super comfortable and super easy to drive; great for first time boaters or experienced mariners. It is real fiberglass boat (unlike those plastic boats)...Read more
(Price shown is a group price and not per adult - absolutely no extra/hidden fees.) Enjoy a private 2h45min long Sightseeing/ Eco Tour on the Mangroveman Charters. South West Florida has a vibrant ecosystem, and a variety of birds can be often viewed including blue herons, roseate spoonbills, and egrets. In the wintertime, ospreys are often seen...Read more
This is a wonderful alternative to an airboat ride … quiet, peaceful and surreal. It is a leisurely paddle experience with a naturalist guide who throughout the tour will be interpreting and explaining what you are seeing. It is a great learning experience in a very unique part of the Everglades. The Everglades is a vast and varied ecosystem...Read more
Not only will you be introduced to the great birding and wildlife in the area by your naturalists guide, you will also learn about the eco-systems, it rich heritage and long history. Our tours are never "canned", so each tour is different. The area's wildlife move around in order to exist in their world and so must we. Many species are seasonal...Read more