Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands

Overview

Available languages

English

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Operate your own 2 person catamaran through the winding and breathtaking waterways of the 10,000 Islands. Excitement, tranquility, thrill, and intimacy bundled in to one adventure. Although it is never guaranteed, it is likely that you will see an abundance of wildlife and marine life that inhabit the area at a closeness you've never experienced before! With over 14 years in operation, we promise to give you a tour you'll never forget!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Must be 5 years of age or older to be a passenger. Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid drivers license to operate.

It is required that there is 2 people on each craft (excluding the guide boat). One person must ride with the guide for groups with an odd number of participants

Weight Limit is 250lbs per person (2 persons per boat) with no exceptions. This is not our policy but the weight capacity for the vessel. No refunds will be given to those who show up for their tour not meeting the vessel weight requirements.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Admission Not Applicable

Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Knowledgeable Tour Guide

Safety and Instruction Briefing prior to departure

All USCG Required Equipment

Complimentary Cooler With Bottled Water and Ice

Required to drive! Boaters Certificate if born after Jan 1, 1988. It is not required if born before!

Options

2.5 Hour Tour

1.5 Hour Tour

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Reviews

4.90

900 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

850

Nice boat tour
B3133HProbertb,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nice boat tour. Boats easy to maneuver. Scenery was great and had several close encounters with dolphins. Our guide was great as well. Only downside was a 30 min stop at a beach. Nothing there to see so basically a waste of time. Happy to have kept moving and shorten the tour.
Fun in the sun!!
garyrX5337XB,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful day for the Craigcats!! Andrew was our tour guide and he did not disappoint. He took us through some skinnier mangroves and then out to some wider mangroves. Also stopped at an island and did some shell hunting. Amazing how many islands there actually are out there!! We definitely will do the Craigcats again and hopefully Andrew is still here to guide us again!! Thank You for a fantastic day!!
Incredible open ocean experience
Roadtripgal5,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing! Recommend for families with older teens with adventurous side! We saw several dolphins that swam up to our boats!
Fun, relaxing and...
Kathi M,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fun, relaxing and beautiful! Andrew was organized, informative and very friendly as our tour guide. Highly recommend
Very Fun!
Pam W,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was very fun! It was a beautiful day and so nice to be out on the water. The tour was great and we got to see dolphins.!
A must ! So much fun!
jenb3401,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Andrew did a great job! So much fun and so interesting, I would definitely go again. Great for adults and kids. Can’t say enough, loved it!
Best fun on Marco Island.
lisa c,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing fun. Going 20 mph on water in a chair with an engine attached! White Horse Island alone was worth the trip. Finding dolphins & letting them show off for us was too much fun. Would do it again tomorrow. This kind of stuff doesn't get old.
Very Fun Adventure
OnAir12928854432,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Devin took us out. He made sure we knew how to drive the boats, but let us have fun too. We saw several dolphins and as we approached them, they frolicked within a few feet of the boats for 15 minutes or so.
This is a must.
paulbM4769DF,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is very enjoyable. Well worth it! We saw many dolphins! The guides were terrific! This was our second time and will go again. Shared the experience with 2 other couples that we did not know prior and we all had a good time.
Fun family excursion!
Jay C,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an amazing, fun day! Andrew was the Best! Very fun and knowledgeable! Super Fun family excursion! Seeing all the dolphins was icing on the cake!