Dolphin and Manatee Boat Tour in 10,000 Islands NWR
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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!
Departure 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.
Return Details
- 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.
Duration
3 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
3860 Tollgate Blvd Ste 300, , Naples, Florida
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.
Duration: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Stop At: Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
300 Tower Rd, , Naples, Florida
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
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Everglades National Park
Florida
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 enjoy large views of the Everglades National Park Outer Islands from the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Port of the Islands Marina
Naples, Florida
Guests will meet their USGC licensed Captain at the Port of the Islands Hotel. After guests have used the restrooms and have stocked up on supplies inside the hotel guests will walk to the marina from the hotel
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Marco Island
Marco Island, Florida
After cruising through the Ten Thousand Islands NWR and the Rookery Bay Research reserve guests will be treated with an expanded view of Marco Island from the south. At this portion of the boat tour guests can snap a few photos of Marco Island from a distance
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 24 Foot Custom Saltwater Pontoon Boat
- Binoculars
- US Coast Guard Licensed Captain
Exclusions
- Cancelations must be made through TripAdvisor or Viator
Redemption Instructions
No need to print this confirmation. Simply show your captain the confirmation email at the time of arrival.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Adventure Paddle Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
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