Mangrove Wildlife Tour: Dolphins and Manatees

Explore mangrove tunnels, spot wildlife, and enjoy cheesy dad jokes on a guided kayak tour in Marco Island and Naples. Free photos included.

Duration: 1 hour, 50 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Marco Island - Join our naturalist tour guide as they showcase the stunning surroundings, including the renowned mangrove tunnels! Keep an eye out for wildlife such as dolphins, manatees, birds, crabs, and conch shells. Discover the rich history of Marco Island and Naples, and enjoy a few light-hearted dad jokes along the way. Rest assured, there…
What's Included
  • Use of Tandem Kayak for adult with child under 12
  • Use of Single-Seater kayak for ages 12+
  • Free photos from tour guide on the same day
  • Parking space and bathrooms on site
What's Not Included
  • $10 County Parking Fee not included.
  • Water & SunScreen not Included.
  • Children under age 12 must ride in a tandem kayak with adult.
  • Two adults cannot ride in a tandem kayak unless we have an extra available.
  • Tour guides work for TIPS. Gratuity is not included but is customary, thank you!
Additional Information

Join an engaging biologist tour guide for an exciting 1.5 to 2-hour journey through the mangroves of South Naples and Marco Island. Keep an eye out for dolphins, birds, crabs, fish, conch shells, and manatees! Throughout the tour, the guide will share fascinating information about the mangroves, the area’s history, and highlight any wildlife…

Location
1295 Capri Blvd
Capri Boulevard
Capri Paddlecraft Park is located 1 mile north of Marco Island. It's on the corner of Capri Blvd (County Road 952) and Collier Blvd (County Road 951). It's a gravel parking lot. When you arrive, approach the trucks and trailers. Look for your tour guide named Chandler.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Katy
Nov 10, 2024
Book it - The guide was great, dad jokes too! Trip was exactly as described. Guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend.
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A6454garobertag
Oct 2, 2024
Wonderful. - Our guided tour was fantastic. Our Leader told many jokes and we saw abundant wildlife. This adventure will be treasured forever.
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T1770qdkk
Sep 28, 2024
Best Kayak Adventure! - This was by far the best excursion my family has been on!!!! This was a great way to see the area from the water!!! The guide was extremely knowledgeable & very helpful, especially for us less experienced with kayaks! Glenn provides top knotch service and makes certain everyone has a great time! I highly recommend this for any one visiting the area or looking for something fun to do!!!
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Joeydb460vq
Sep 26, 2024
Unforgettable experience - Such an awesome and immersive tour! Everyone is so friendly and accommodating. They deserve the best and be sure to tip very well!!
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N7974gdjoshuas
Sep 25, 2024
The Best - Great experience! Had a great time and the guide was great! Super knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely book again!
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Lyubovd248
Sep 24, 2024
The best operator - The best operator on Marco Island. Their service is always on top, so easy to deal with. Chandler was exceptionally knowledgeable and patient , answered all our questions. I didnt expect to learn so much about the mangroves and its wildlife. Even my mom loved the tour and she is hard to please. Thank you, guys, we will be back again !
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Davidfz6024ov
Sep 24, 2024
Will definitely go back! - This was a great tour. I would highly recommend it to anyone. Chandler was our guide and he was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about the local marine and plant life. We were so excited to see dolphins while we were kayaking through the mangroves. It was an experience we will never forget.
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Ktp333
Sep 24, 2024
One with nature - I'm so glad my partner sheela and I did this tour. It brought us so close to nature, we felt like we were one with the trees. Chandler was absolutely amazing, so zen and chill. He knew all the facts about birds and stuff. We tipped him really well, he was very thankful. Rock on, chandler.
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Giaw657
Sep 23, 2024
Amazing Kayak Tours! - I recently came to Marco Island on a girls trip! Up a Creek provided us with an amazing experience! We were finally able to see dolphins! The tour guide was cute and told us a lot about the native area! Who knew there was so much to know about mangrove trees?? I definitely recommend going out on a Kayak tour!
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Winternoses
Sep 23, 2024
5 stars! - Friendly. Professional. Tour guide went out of his way to find wildlife and keep us entertained. It was a great time had by all.
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From $59
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).