PRIVATE Eco Boat Trip out of Naples Bay, FL , island stop incl.
Overview
(Price shown is a group price and not per adult – absolutely no extra/hidden fees.) Enjoy a private 2h45min long Sightseeing/ Eco Tour on the Mangroveman Charters. South West Florida has a vibrant ecosystem, and a variety of birds can be often viewed including blue herons, roseate spoonbills, and egrets. In the wintertime, ospreys are often seen nesting on the channel markers. Mammals like bottlenose dolphins and manatees can be spotted, usually very close to the boat. Dolphins love to follow the vessel and play in its wake. Sometimes you can even encounter deer jumping in the shallow water areas close to the mangroves.
Dogs can be brought too. Contact us to let us know – we should be listed in the contact details. But for small dogs, you do not need any approval at all.
Itinerary
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2 hours ✓ Admission included
We will visit the northern part of the 10,000 Islands and Gordon Pass.
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2
45 min
We stop at a beautiful, serene, secluded part of the long Keewaydin Island beach, which stretches into the Horizon.nnThe sandy white beach offers a lot of beautiful intact seashells, which we can collect. We can also go swimming or explore some of the hidden off-the-beaten-path trails. Often there is interesting wildlife to see like turtles, lizards and different species of birds. A small picknick is also a possible at the beach. You can bring your own food but we do have small snacks and a variety of sodas.nnYou can choose if you want to stay longer on the island or leave earlier to enjoy more from the viewpoint on the boat. Since this is a private trip it is up to you. You can tell the captain what you would rather like to do.
What's included
- Life vests for adults and children of all ages and weights
- Local guide
- Local U.S.C.G. licensed Captain
- National Park fees
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Landing and facility fees
- A t-top is providing some shade to the area over the center of the boat
- Ponchos in case of rain (but we will try to reschedule when heavy rain is forecasted)
- Sugar-free sodas always provided as well
- May-Oct or at customers request additional shade is provided in form of a bimini over seating.
- Marina's public restrooms at the departure/returning location
- Bluetooth radio for streaming music of your choice
- Cooler with ice for storage for personal snacks and drinks
- Bottled water
- Small snacks like granola bars, peanut butter crackers etc.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
What's not included
- Gratuities are not included, it is recommended to tip the Captain/Guide (industry standard 10-20%)
- No On-board restrooms. ( but marina restrooms are available)
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult
- Refunds will not be issued if tour is missed due to late or non-arrival
- A maximum of 5 people per booking.
- Recommended to bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Please wear only flat, comfortable shoes (preferably non-slip)
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Guests can use their wheelchair up to the boat and have an option on the boat to be transferred into a comfortable chair with backrest. But the wheelchair cannot be used on the boat.
- We welcome people with disabilities and do anything we can to keep them comfortable and safe. Call if you have any questions or concerns or let us know what we can do to help/prepare.
- The boat is a 22' open motorboat with cushioned seating for all 5 guests
- We welcome your family dog as well.
- Please wait in the Pavillion area next to the parks restrooms for the Captain to pick you up around departure time. The parks restroom area is next to the parking lot.
- If you happen to run late please let us know right away by calling us.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- ✓ 100% refund24 hours or more before the start time
- ✕ 0% refundLess than 24 hours before the start time