Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Boat Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Spot manatees in their natural habitat
- Learn about local ecosystems from expert guides
- Enjoy a comfortable boat ride with shaded seating
- Capture memorable photos of wildlife encounters
- Experience the serene waters of the Everglades
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided boat tour led by experienced naturalists
- Opportunities to observe manatees and other local wildlife
- Use of binoculars and safety equipment
- Food and beverages (available for purchase)
Itinerary
The 90 minute covered boat Tour departs from Port of the Islands Marina every 45 minutes daily 365 days per year.
Experienced nature loving Coast Guard licensed captains to narrate the tour in a manner that resonates with children/adults of all ages. Manatees in the wild may be in the harbor area, the residential bays, or in the exciting mangrove forest. Manatees come to the boat over 90% of the time. Patrons enjoy matching birds in the trees to the provided Everglades bird Card. There is a max of 6 passengers per boat. Family groups of 7-42 will use multiple boats staying close.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tours operate rain or shine; cancellations are rare
- Children under 3 can join for free if seated on a parent's lap
- Pets are not permitted on the tour
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and bring sunscreen
- Arrive at the departure point 15 minutes early
- Parking is available on-site
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Dress code is casual
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- 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
Wonderful manatee sighting trip
Captain Glen was so knowledgeable and caring. We are visiting from California with our grandchildren. He made sure to tell us the tricks on how to spot a manatee. This time of the year they are harder to spot. But we saw 5 of them. Big and beautiful. Definitely will recommend this trip.
Paul was great! We saw...
Paul was great! We saw manatees and a baby shark. History and information was shared throughout the tour. The boat was relaxed and accommodating.
Everglades Tour
We had a great time with Paul. He knew loads of detail of the surrounding area and the animals we were there to see. We would definitely do this again.
An excellent wildlife experience with Captain Becky
An excellent wildlife experience with Captain Becky. The commentary was just enough to retain interest and be entertaining. Viewed manatee, gators, crocs and bull sharks at close quarters as well as numerous birds and mangrove landscapes. Comfortable boat with room to move around for that excellent wildlife view. Good value.
Awesome Vaptain, Awesome 90-Minute Tour
We had a great time on the 5/29 2:30 trip. The captain was extremely knowledgeable and really cared about the manatees, their environment, and took care to take us to good places to see them, and experience them where he knew we would likely find them. Beautiful and relaxing trip. Boat was wonderful and clean. We really appreciated the experience, and would do this again with this Company!