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Dolphin and Manatee Boat Tour in 10,000 Islands NWR

25000 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34114, USA
Duration

3 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

6 people

Languages

English

Overview

Discover Florida's 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge aboard your own private boat during this fun excursion. Join your dedicated captain out on the waters and explore the lush ecosystem of the Florida Everglades. Sail along several waterways and keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife including dolphins, manatees, and alligators.

  • Learn about the local ecosystem from your captain
  • Easily spot wildlife with provided binoculars
  • Enjoy snacks and bottled water while you sail
  • A private boat means a personalized experience

What To Expect

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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 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • 24 Foot Custom Saltwater Pontoon Boat
  • US Coast Guard Licensed Captain
  • Binoculars
  • Cancelations must be made through TripAdvisor or Viator
  • Gratuities

Durations

3 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

25000 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34114, USA
from 89 $

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