Manatee, Dolphin & 10,000 Islands Sunset Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Spot manatees and dolphins in their natural habitat
- Cruise through the scenic 10,000 Islands
- Enjoy a breathtaking Gulf Coast sunset
- Learn from an expert naturalist guide
- Relax with complimentary snacks and beverages
Full description
Included / Excluded
- 3-hour guided boat tour
- Expert naturalist guide
- Complimentary snacks and beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Reservations are required; book in advance to secure your spot.
- Cruise operates weather permitting; check the forecast before booking.
- Children under 5 may not be suitable for this tour; contact the operator for more details.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and bring a light jacket for cooler evenings.
- Bring a camera to capture wildlife and sunset moments.
- Arrive at the departure point 15 minutes early to ensure timely boarding.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
Good to know
- Parties of 7 or more will be split up between 2 boats that are kept close together-20% gratuity will be collected for parties of 7 or more
Traveler reviews
Ok
Only saw birds. Our guide tried to find manatees and dolphins but no luck.
False advertisement
I searched for a place near Fort Lauderdale, viator shows results of places that are hours away with no indication how far away it is. I selected a place not knowing that they showed results 2 hours away . This was not evident on the booking confirmation until i called for location. Unfortunately, it wS within 24 hour no refund window and thus wasted $250. I talked to.viator and business owner they were unwilling to acknowledge that the distance away from my search area should’ve been provided and thus did not give a refund.
(Went in July) would...
(Went in July) would recommend bringing some mosquito or bug spray which I wasn’t aware of. There was a lot of mosquitos out on the beach we went to the for the sunset cruise, and picking shells, as well as quite a few mosquitoes once dusk hit and we would make various stops or go slower on the boat. Every booking experience is different. This trip we did not see any manatees, but did see a couple dolphins and various birds around the area, also a lot of aligators. Captain John made it a great experience. He was very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife, and had a great sense of humor which made it a very fun experience. I would definetly recommend going on sunset cruise and requesting it with captain John if possible.
Fun family trip
Dallas was a great and very knowledgeable guide. We got to see 2 manatees. It was fun!
Captain Wes was great!
Captain Wes was great! Fun and knowledgeable! He added to our trip and really went out of his way to make sure we saw every possible thing we could!