Sunset Cruise: Manatees, Dolphins in Southwest Florida

Experience the ultimate sunset cruise in Southwest Florida, where you can spot manatees, dolphins, alligators, birds, and sharks in their natural habitat. Explore the Everglades and the 10,000 Islands while enjoying a romantic tour with a maximum of 6 passengers per boat. Witness the breathtaking sunset over the Gulf of Mexico!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Port of the Islands Marina - We begin the tour in the Port of the Island’s harbor where we look for manatees, alligators, sharks and birds of the Everglades.
  • Everglades National Park - We take a 45 minute boat ride through the Everglades out to the 10,000 Islands. We hope to see more wildlife along the way including dolphins that love…
What's Included
  • Complimentary parking near the firehouse
  • Guided tour with a local expert
  • Polarized sunglasses and camera equipment included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink (BYOB)
  • Reschedule and late arrival fees
Additional Information

Experience the unique opportunity of spotting manatees on our sunset cruise, the only one of its kind in Southwest Florida! With a limit of six passengers per boat (get in touch for exclusive arrangements!), our enchanting journey takes you on a quest to witness manatees, dolphins, alligators, birds, and sharks in their innate surroundings. Explore…

Location
525 Newport Dr
Newport Drive
Free parking across the street from the fire station/marina store. Meet at the picnic tables behind the fire station/marina store and the captain will call your last name when it is time to board the boat.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lisasdonnelly
Feb 21, 2025
Beautiful sunset and wildlife with captain Brian - On Valentine’s Day my husband and friends did this tour to celebrate valentine’s Day and my husband‘s birthday. We had Captain Brian. He was exceptional. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great trip. We were very fortunate to see a very large alligator within minutes of going out and then finding a manatee and having a really good view of it. And then a few minutes later, seeing some dolphins. This was about in the first 45 minutes of the trip. Phenomenal. Then we went out into the ocean to a sandbank and collected some shells. And then Captain Brian was able to position us in a great position to see a beautiful sunset despite the clouds. this was our second booking with this company, and I am going to be booking another one for a couple weeks from now. Highly recommend!
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Cyndi_o
Feb 19, 2025
Manatees, Dolphins, & More! - Captain John did a wonderful job guiding us through the mangroves. We saw manatees, dolphins and many types of birds. Highly recommend.
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Joey_m
Jan 14, 2025
Simply amazing - Everything it was simply amazing Several Alligators several manatees Variety of birds fish jumping dolphins galore Whitehorse island had amazing shells The sunset was breathtaking and the icing on the cake was as a full moon rising on the way back Captain John was funny informative and was very interactive with us and made everyone feel comfortable throughout the tour
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B_in_penfield
Dec 30, 2024
Beautiful very small group tour on a pontoon boat - First, I hope I'm reviewing the correct trip that I was on. This company seems to go by several names, but I think they are all the same company (Naples Florida Dolphin Tours, Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Adventures, See Manatees). We went on a 3 hour manatee, dolphin, 10,000 Island, sunset tour with Captain John. When we made the reservation, we were given clear directions as to where to park and where to meet our group. Captain John was waiting for us. Our tour was on a pontoon boat that can accommodate up to 6 guests. We were a group of 4. Which was really a great, more personalized experience. There is a cute shop near the docks where one can use the restroom. There is no restroom on the boat. John was great at telling us all about the area, about the wildlife we were seeing, sharing some jokes. We did see some manatee. Just to point out, it kind of reminded me of a whale watch - where you see a fin or tail. With the manatee, we saw the snout popping out of the water, a bit of the body going by. But still exciting! We also saw dolphin, vultures, ibis, osprey, mullets jumping out of the water. We stopped at a beachy island in the midst of the 10,000 Islands and could do some shelling. Then headed into the open waters of the Gulf to watch the beautiful sunset. And two dolphin swam by just as the sun was setting. What a treat! After the sunset, darkness falls quickly. Captain John used a bit of speed to get us back to the docks before it got fully dark. He certainly knows how to navigate these waters. It was a wonderful experience.
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X8713adjamesm
Oct 26, 2024
Fun boat ride, fun captain, and fun friends. - This was a wonderful trip with a terrific captain, John. He kept us entertained and informed about the various wildlife. Saw alligators, dolphins and so many different birds. No manatee this trip. Scenery was beautiful and the sunset amazing. It was a great way to end our vacation and it was so very peaceful out on the water. We loved the small intimate group. Would definitely recommend this adventure.
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John_k
Sep 18, 2024
Phenomenal - This was a great experience. Captain Wes was great. Watching dolphins feed and watching the sunset was phenomenal.
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156majah
Jun 26, 2024
Plenty of dolphins at sunset - This was one of the best boat tours we have done! Saw alligators, manatees and plenty of dolphins. Captain Storm took good care of us, not only explained a lot about the area but also is a great entertainer! We would go again.
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Mikels278
May 19, 2024
Best Guide Ever - John, the tour guide was so attentive. He met us when we were parking, and made the whole experience easy. We got to see Manatees! They were so cool. John was very knowledgeable and accommodating with our needs. A must for anyone who enjoys a beautiful sunset.
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G4920ldmatthewt
Apr 13, 2024
Great sunset and awesome boat ride! - This was so much fun and the best sunset we saw all week! Very knowledgeable and funny captain. Great for any age, out teenager loved it!
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Jeanmanuel_s
Apr 28, 2024
Expensive for what you enjoy !!! - Too expensive for just to go along the mangroves…no dolphin, no gators…one manatee nose ….Captain John was plaisant !
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