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TOURS BY WATER
All Water
Excursions
allwaterexcursions.com
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12345 Tamiami Trail N., Naples,
239-594-0213
SWFL's number one destination for fun on the water.
Located on the Cocohatchee River with direct Gulf
access. Offshore and backcountry fishing charters,
kayak and paddleboard rentals and guided tours,
shelling, dolphin and sightseeing tours. Group charters,
special events, weddings.
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Backwater
Adventure
backwateradventure.com
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205 Harbor Pl. N, Marco Island,
239-877-4531
This is an interactive adventure which seeks wildlife,
sea life, adventure and beauty. Not your everyday
guided tour at all because you are driving your own
boat with your guide in his boat. Winding through the
Mangroves around the 10,000 Islands on the water
is as beautiful as it comes. We also offer relaxing
uncrowded tour on a luxury 24 ft. pontoon boat. We
will only seat 6 passengers for your comfort. This tour
includes a trip around the entire islands of Goodland
and Marco Island. We will visit the dome houses of
Cape Romano and a beach stop for shelling (weather
permitting). Complimentary champagne will be
provided.
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Billie Swamp
Safari
swampsafari.com
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30000 Gator Tail Trl., Clewiston,
800-949-6101, 863-983-6101
A 2,200-acre wildlife park. Swamp buggy and airboat
rides, snake and wildlife critter shows. Animal Exhibits.
Day and night packages, stay overnight.
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Captain Bob's
Excellent Adventure
ecosafari.com
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Convenient pick-up locations, Fort Myers,
800-472-3069, 239-472-1559
Everglades's adventure that takes patrons on an
airboat deep into the swamps surrounded by alligators
and birds. Interactive reptile show included.
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Captain Jack's
Airboat Tours
captainjacksairboattours.com
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200 Collier Ave., Everglades City,
844-326-2628, 239-695-4400
Go on a thrilling adventure through mangrove
tunnels on our Everglades airboat tour. You'll learn
about Everglades plants, animals and folklore.
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Captain Mitch's
Everglades Private
Airboat Tours
captainmitchs.com
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31000 E. Tamiami Trl., Everglades City,
800-368-0065, 239-695-4637
Travel through miles of privately-preserved grasslands,
hardwood hammocks and mangrove wilderness on
airboats. Be photographed holding a live alligator.
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Captain Ron's Awesome
Everglades Adventures
evergladesjetskitours.com
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909 Collier Ct., Marco Island,
239-777-9975
Rated No. 1 of 34 Marco Island attractions and
Rated No. 2 of over 250 attractions in SW Florida on
TripAdvisor.com. Dolphin encounters are their specialty.
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Collier-Seminole Nature Tours
collierseminole.com
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2200 Tamiami Trl., Naples, 800-719-8160
Collier-Seminole Nature Tours offers guided
eco-tours and rental opportunities at Collier-Seminole
State Park.
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Cool Beans
Cruises
coolbeanscruises.com
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377 Capri Blvd., Naples, 239-777-0020
Set sail with Cool Beans Cruises on a catamaran for
a three-hour sightseeing trip or a 2.5-hour champagne
sunset cruise. Spot dolphins and birds, swim to a
white-sand beach and hunt for shells.
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Corey Billie's
Airboat Rides
cbairboatrides.com
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20610 Tamiami Trl. E., Naples, 239-389-7433
Experienced airboat guides will take riders deep
into the 200-acre preserve to see exotic animal
and plant life, rare species of birds and alligators.
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Cross Cruises
sailingmarcoisland.com
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Beach pickup at Eagle's Nest, 410 Collier Blvd.,
Marco Island, 239-580-8765
Reach deserted island beaches for the best shelling in
the area. Spot dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and other
wildlife. Join them for daytime or sunset cruises.
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Dolphin Explorer
dolphin-explorer.com
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951 Bald Eagle Dr., Marco Island,
239-642-6899
Be a citizen scientist on board, assisting by spotting
dolphins, collecting data and logging photos as part
of the 10,000 Islands Dolphin Project. Recognized in
the National Geographic book "100 Places That Can
Change Your Child's Life."
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Double R's Fishing
and Tour Co.
doublersfishingandtours.com
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25000 Tamiami Trl. E., Naples,
239-642-9779
3-hour manatee eco-tour/shelling adventure.
Stop at a deserted island called Whitehorse Key
for 30 minutes of shelling and exploring.
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Down South Airboat Tours
downsouthairboattours.com
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209 Collier Ave, Everglades City,
239-331-6613
We show you the fresh water side of the Everglades,
also known as "The River of Grass." We're the only tour
company that operates in this part of the Everglades.
We have two way communication headsets that allow
us to narrate your tour while we continue to travel. We
strive to show you the Everglades the way we saw it
as a local growing up in this area. We want you to say
OUR tour was the highlight of your vacation.
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Eco Everglades
ecoeverglades.com
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32016 Tamiami Trl. E., Everglades,
239-719-0565
Guided kayak, hiking and wildlife eco-tours led
by a former park ranger in the heart of the Everglades.
Experience majestic mangrove tunnels and
subtropical fish, birds and orchids.
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Dreamlander Tours
dreamlandertours.com
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750 Palm Point Dr.., Marco Island, 239-331-3775
Small boat tours for dolphin watching, shelling, fishing
and exploring the Ten Thousand Islands waters around
Marco Island. We also offer a guided Everglades tour
including an airboat ride, and water sports including
wake surfing, tubing and water skiing.
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Everglades Adventure Tours
evergladesadventuretours.net
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40904 Tamiami Trl., Ochopee,
800-504-6554, 561-985-8207
Experience eco-tourism and Florida culture at its
best. Offering pole boat tours, kayak tours, swamp
hikes and backcountry camping excursions.
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Everglades Adventures
& Eco Rentals
evergladesadventures.com
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107 Camellia St., Everglades City,
877-567-0679, 239-695-3299
Kayak with a guide through an environment found
nowhere else in the world. Travel through mangrove
tunnels spotting alligators, orchids, birds and plants.
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Everglades Area Tours
evergladesareatours.com
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238 Mamie St., Chokoloskee,
800-860-1472, 239-695-3633
Eco-educational experiences in Everglades National
Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, Marco Island
and Naples. Birding, wildlife and photo tours. Motor
boat-assisted kayak tours, kayak camping and fishing
expeditions, shelling tour and more. Florida Society for
Ethical Ecotourism Silver-Certified eco-tours. An eco-
alternative to airboats!
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Everglades City Airboat Tours
evergladescity-airboattours.com
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907 Dupont St., Everglades City,
877-222-6400, 239-695-2400
The only airboat tour company to use unique two-way
headphone communication. Customized, personal
tours by Everglades City native guides.
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Everglades National
Park Boat Tours
evergladesnationalparkboattoursgulfcoast.com
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815 Oyster Bar Ln., Everglades City,
866-628-7275, 239-695-2591
Offering the only tour provided through the National
Park. Wildlife can be viewed in natural settings, fully
narrated by national park-trained naturalists.
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Extreme Family Fun Spot
extremefamilyfunspot.com
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423 Bayfront Pl., U.S. 41 & Goodlette-Frank Rds.,
Naples, 239-774-0061
Rent your own boat for the day, book a private fishing
charter or jump on board our fishing cruise, or rent a
bike, kayak or paddleboard.
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