10,000 Islands Tour: Dolphin, Manatee Encounters

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: 24 hours
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…
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
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!…

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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M8449vtstephanieb
Sep 13, 2024
Gorgeous Day - Tye was an awesome tour guide and showed us Florida’s best. Our group had the boat to ourselves and the tour was so fun. Such an amazing ecosystem
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Sandra_s
Sep 8, 2024
Saw it all! - Loved that we had sightings of everything expected and then some, manatees, alligators, dolphins and even a rare crocodile! Ty was a great captain with engaging knowledgeable narration and a smooth ride!
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Journey797794
Sep 6, 2024
Don't miss it!! - We had a great day on the water! Ty was an excellent captain and guide. Wear your swimsuit to take a dip in the Gulf. We'll be back!
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Tbolling1250
Aug 17, 2024
Amazing! - Awesome trip! Tye was our captain and he was amazing! very helpful and informative and made sure that we were able to see dolphins, alligators and we finally got to see a manatee. He gave us great tips on local restaurants and things to do which was wonderful. Highly recommend!
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Jenniferjd2081ud
Aug 10, 2024
August heat is hard to beat so go on a boat ride with Ty - It was a wonderful boat ride! Ty is a great guide. He took us to some of the best places to get shells. We seen some beautiful birds and a manatee.
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Jtp9151ve
Jul 11, 2024
Great tour of 10,000 Islands - Ty was a great guide, knowledgeable, friendly. We learned about the ecosystem and saw wildlife up close - alligators, heron, and a manatee that swam alongside our boat. Great experience!
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202kraigs
Jul 8, 2024
We saw about everything! - Ty was a great captain. We saw 8 Manatees, several dolphins, found some neat shells, and eagle ray, alligators.. all kinds of stuff. I would highly recommend it.
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Sightseer08915715879
Jul 1, 2024
Very satisfied - Ty did an excellent job today. He was very good to my granddaughter telling her about the marine life. We were able to see a few dolphins, a small shark, one big alligator, fiddler crabs and lots of birds. It was recovering from lots of rain so we did not see any manatees. I would recommend this charter to all who have families. I would do this again.
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Cindybl9491my
Jul 18, 2024
Nice, but disappointing - It was relaxing and very pretty, but we didn't see a single dolphin or manatee or really anything except a few birds. Our guide was great.
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Ana_chia10
Jun 25, 2024
We saw a floating potato!! so ExCiTiNg! - My daughter and I had such a relaxing ride with Ty on June 22nd. Right away we saw an alligator hanging out. A little ways into the tour he spotted a dolphin and we were able to see her up close. Enjoyed watching her surface a few times. For the boat ride itself we were thankful that we could enjoy some shade. With the winds and shade it was quite comfortable and so relaxing. Waters were a little murky for us so we didn't think we would get to see any manatee but... on the way back we did. So very cool to see them just swimming around. With the motor turned off you could hear there little sighs when they surfaced. First time seeing a manatee and our hope for the trip. I was thankful the tour wasn't cancelled since it was just the two of us. Ty also gave of some of his recommendations for things to do and see while in the area. I always appreciate the input of someone who lives there. We choose his spot for lunch and it did not disappoint. Thank you for a memorable experience.
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From $112
up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).