• 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 enjoy large views of the Everglades National Park Outer Islands from the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge.
• Port of the Islands Marina - 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
• Marco Island - 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

• 24 Foot Custom Saltwater Pontoon Boat
• Binoculars
• US Coast Guard Licensed Captain

• Cancelations must be made through TripAdvisor or Viator
• Gratuities

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!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.