10,000 Islands Tour: Dolphin, Manatee Encounters
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174 Ratings
Naples
Embark on a thrilling 10,000 Islands boat tour in the Everglades of South West Florida. Encounter dolphins, manatees, and alligators while learning about wildlife conservation. Book now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
- Rookery 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
- Everglades 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.
- Port 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.
- Marco 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
What's Included
- Cruise in comfort on a 24-foot custom saltwater pontoon boat
- Use of binoculars for enhanced sightseeing
- Polarized sunglasses provided to better spot wildlife underwater
- Expert navigation by a US Coast Guard licensed captain
What's Not Included
- Cancelations must be made through TripAdvisor or Viator
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on an exciting boat journey around the 10,000 Islands led by our friendly skippers, all licensed by the US Coast Guard. Experience one of the world’s largest untouched Mangrove Forests! The trip encompasses the three main areas of interest; encountering Wildlife, supporting Conservation efforts, and providing family-oriented entertainment! Involve your entire family and introduce the next generation to one of America’s most extraordinary ecosystems, the Everglades in the South West of Florida!
During this 3-hour adventure, guests are in for a treat with close-up encounters with Dolphins, Manatees, and Alligators to electrify the journey. Whenever we spot wildlife or discuss a fascinating topic, our Florida Naturalist Captain will engage in straightforward dialogues with the guests. Topics like Mangrove Ecology, Manatee conservation, and fishing strategies are always popular during the journey.
Being a honorable member of the 1% for the Planet initiative, we donate 1% of the tour’s total cost to the Everglades Foundation. We appreciate your support in choosing a genuinely environmental-friendly company!
Location
25000 Tamiami Trail E
Tamiami Trail East
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(174 Ratings)
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Roam689733
Mar 6, 2024
Ask for Ty to be your guide - Ty is a great tour guide. He is knowledgeable and the pace was great for people of all ages. The kayaks were very comfortable. Highly recommend.
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Steve
Feb 29, 2024
Fantastic Scenery - The 3 hour boat trip was really special it felt so good to be out in fantastic scenery with wonderful wildlife and a fantastic guide.
Justin showed us so many lovely places and was quick to spot lots of wildlife,
manatees, dolphins, alligators and lots of beautiful birds.
When we beached the boat on this tiny island and walked about looking at the views it was very unexpected and much appreciated. Our guide couldn't have been more kind and helpful. It was obvious Justin was really enjoying the trip too which was lovely.
A really special experience loved it so much.
A five star trip from us definitely.
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Dickfromnaples
Feb 27, 2024
Gra day on he water - It was a beautiful day. The boat was great. The scenery was fantastic and we did see Maatee's and Dolphin's. Very enjoyabe day.
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Bkc
Feb 22, 2024
Excellent tour - This tour was great! The views were beautiful, we saw some manatees, dolphins, alligators and many birds. Justin was an excellent guide, he is so knowledgeable and personable and presented all the information in a very accessible and interesting way. Even if we had not seen any wildlife at all, this tour would have been well worth it. It was a lovely 3 hours.
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Andy
Feb 19, 2024
Perfect setup for an in-depth tour in a small group - Outstanding!! Our guide was phenomenal. He introduced us to the amazing area and wildlife in such a great way. While nothing is guaranteed, he was able to get us to see all the amazing animals we hoped to, and then some! My 8 year old, his grandparents, and I had a perfect day. We will be back next year for sure!
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R4666xgdonaldd
Feb 17, 2024
Manatee, dolphin and 10,000 island tour. - My family had an amazing time! Justin was an awesome guide and very informative. He answered all our questions and more. I would definitely recommend taking the tour with him! Thanks again guys!!
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Z5970rudianem
Feb 17, 2024
Fun, educational and beautiful trip - Fantastic guide and beautiful trip ! Justin provided interesting and fun facts along the way. Great to see gators, dolphins, manatees and many birds too.
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Bonniemr2935pl
Feb 15, 2024
Wonderful day on the water. - Justin was very knowledgeable about the area, history and wildlife. He is an excellent captain and made our tour exceptional!
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Gan8tive
Feb 13, 2024
Super tour/super guide - Justin was about as good of a tour guide as I've ever seen. He is super knowledgeable on the area and he expertly weaved some personal experience to keep the conversation flowing and engaging. I wholeheartedly recommend Justin and Paddle Tours to anyone looking for a good experience.
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Y9519wzheatherm
Feb 12, 2024
Fantastic boat tour! - Our boat tour of 10,000 Islands was fantastic. Our captain, Justin, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot and enjoyed the scenery and wildlife. We saw many gators and several dolphins as well as a few manatee noses. We got to see the dolphins hunting for fish and swat one into the air. My son loved getting a chance to hunt for shells on a white sand deserted island. It was a truly wonderful experience! I highly recommend it for the whole family!
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