Boating Excursions
10,000 Islands Eco-Adventure
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Join us for a exciting and educational adventure through the coastal waters of the 10,000 Islands. See and photograph wild bottlenose dolphin as they often perform amazing shows in the wake of the boat. Go in search of the endangered manatee while they forage for food along the shallow grassy bottom. Combine your eco-adventure with an amazing shelling excursion and explore uninhabited barrier islands for sand dollars, conchs and tiny little treasures in what is considered the best shell collecting in all of Florida.
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| Wildlife Encounters |
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| Incredible Shelling |
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| Great Photography |
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Are you interested in seeing a particular species of wildlife? When making a reservation, please mention what type(s) of wildlife you want to see. Because all of our excursions are private, we can then schedule your trip according to the behavior patterns of each animal for a better viewing experience. Some animals are seasonal (see chart below).
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In addition, keep your eyes to the skies for over 50 species of birds including osprey, eagles, pelicans and egrets. Migratory birds such as red knots, plovers and white pelicans call the Ten Thousand Islands their winter home. Summertime signals the return of hundreds of sea turtles, spotted stingrays, colonies of pink roseate spoonbills and surprising wildlife.
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| Combine your eco-adventure with a shelling excursion. |
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| Our 22' Tiara Pursuit with comfortable seating for 4 |
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| Spring and summertime sea turtle watching. |
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Ideally designed for parties of 4 or less (we can take up to 6), this trip is perfect for families, friends and nature enthusiasts not interested in the typical tourist attraction. These are well thoughtout excursions, educational, scheduled according to tide cycles and seasonal weather patterns for maximum enjoyment. Interested in a custom charter? Let us know. We have over 10 years of experience guiding the upper 10,000 Islands and Marco area.
Trips Available
2hr - Early Bird Eco-Adventure (departs at 7:30 am) - $225
2hr - Eco-Adventure - $250
3hr - Eco-Adventure - Call for pricing & info.
Ask about our Eco-Adventures/Shelling combination charters!
All charters are exclusive private excursions. Prices are per group not per person. Children under 4 are welcome but not recommended.
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| Manatee |
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| Sea Turtles |
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| Stingrays |
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| Bald Eagle |
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| Osprey |
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| Red Shoudered Hawk |
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| Swallow-Tailed Kite |
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| Peregrine Falcon |
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| Brown Pelican |
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| White Pelican |
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| Maginficent Frigatebird |
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| Roseate Spoonbill |
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| Great Egret |
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| Snowy Egret |
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| Redish Egret |
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| Great Blue Heron |
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| Yellow-Crown Night Heron |
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| Black-Crown Night Heron |
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| Tri-Colored Heron |
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| Green Back Heron |
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| Alligator |
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| Shark |
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* = Infrequent
** = Frequent
*** = Best
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