Manatee, Dolphin, and 10,000 Islands Eco Beach Tour by Boat
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the 10,000 Islands' unique ecosystem
- Spot playful dolphins in their natural habitat
- Observe gentle manatees up close
- Enjoy snorkeling at pristine beach locations
- Learn about local wildlife from expert guides
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided boat tour through 10,000 Islands
- Opportunities to observe manatees and dolphins
- Snorkeling equipment for beach exploration
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Check the weather forecast before booking, as tours may be affected by adverse conditions.
- Confirm the tour's departure location and time to ensure timely arrival.
- Review the cancellation policy in case your plans change unexpectedly.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and bring sunscreen to protect against sun exposure.
- Bring a waterproof camera to capture the stunning wildlife and scenery.
- Consider bringing a light jacket, as temperatures can vary during the tour.
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
Captain Dallas is the best!
Captain Dallas was the best. The boat was nice and shaded for the hot weather. We saw three manatees,then went out into the Everglades and saw lots of dolphins. He even got one of them to play with the wake behind the boat. He was kind with my special-needs daughter and explained to her personally the area and the animals. He also gave us valuable information about Marco Island and restaurants and Everglades information. It’s a must do!
Captain was great! Very...
Captain was great! Very knowledgeable. We saw both dolphins and manatees. It was nice that is was a small boat and not a big crowded one.
2 girls n cappy ed!
Captain ed was a nice guy! Down to earth and knowledgeable. We saw beautiful FL Everglades and its’s wildlife…
Mixed
Unfortunately, the tour was not really an eco-tour. I had hoped for much more information and explanations about the Everglades ecosystem. However, nothing has been explained about plants, animals or their habitat. The captain apparently set a completely different focus: driving at very high speed through the island world – sometimes so dense that birds flew up in terror. Afterwards we were dropped off on a small island for about an hour. The captain did not leave his boat, however, so we had to deal there without any explanation or escort. Although we later saw dolphins and even a manati at the very end, the overall experience was not reasonable value for money for us. It's a shame.
A magical moment in time …
Very small group tour - max 6 per boat which is fabulous. Covered boat protection was so valuable in the hot sun. Be sure to have drinks and maybe a snack with you especially if you have kids. Our captain, Joe, was really knowledgeable and knew exactly where to look for alligators - the dolphins and manatees were a little more elusive but he knew exactly when a pair of dolphins were going to play in our wake - and they did! That was a short but magical moment and will stay with me for a long time to come as my first close encounter with dolphins. We did see some manatee “footprints” - circles of bubbles on the water surface but no actual manatees - but that’s nature for you - they don’t come out on command! Plenty of osprey and ibis, as well as a blue heron and an egret. Can highly recommend this trip - went by all too quickly.