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‘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!

What To Expect

Admission Not Applicable

Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge

Admission Not Applicable

Options

1.5 Hour Tour

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

2.5 Hour Tour

Reviews

4.90

883 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

833

Tons of fun!
MicNo,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Took the Backwater CraigCat tour of the 1,000 islands and had a blast! Great guide, informative and had an eagle eye for spotting wildlife. We saw birds, multiple dolphins, a sting ray, jumping fish and even a swimming raccoon. It was both peaceful and exciting.
Fun day
Tonya H,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A fun tour and a very engaging tour guide. We started 30min late but didn’t take away from the event. Loved the Craigcat as they make it easy to talk with your partner and control where your going in both open water and narrow canals through the islands
Fantastic time! Boats were fun. Plenty fast! I wave run and still liked it. Saw dolphin and many native birds of prey
Paul C,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Guide was great. Boats were great. Wildlife was great. Just a great time!!! I honestly did jot want it to be over. Well worth the price!
Fun
Roxann B,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A very fun experience with a lot of knowledge given. Devin was awesome and very helpful. We saw dolphins and spoonbills.
Fun fun fun !!!!!! 😁
KellamJ,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I had a fantastic trip out with our guide Andrew - he was so knowledgeable personable and fun taking us effortlessly through the waterways it was such fun !!!!!
Fun Boat Ride
S4917DMdalem,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Riding/driving around for 2 hours was fun, but a wildlife adventure not really. We were in open water practically all the time. We didn't go in some of the small channels in the mangroves which I think a lot of birds would be. We did see a family of dolphins. Andrew was a fun guide. The boats were fun to drive, but my wife was not a fan of going over other boats wake. Do I think it was worth the money...No.
Best tour ever!
retiredn2025,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was one of the best tours I have been on. The guide was out standing! The afternoon temp around 100F but was able to keep cool from the waves that would periodically spray the CraigCat. The CraigCat is the ATV of the swamp.
Fantastic
S2206ENphillipg,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Andrew was great spent a lot finding dolphins and letting us know about environment and showing us a shipwreck 😃we saw atleast a dozen dolphins. Boats were easy and fun to handle . We will come back for sure .
CraigCat water tour
LeAnn B,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Started the day with some clouds and smiling faces. Andrew and Devon were spectacular instructors and guides. They gave some history of the mangroves destruction of past hurricanes and Calusa people of the 10,000 islands which was interesting - know your history! Zoom-a zoomed through the waters, we watched local birds nesting in trees and flying overhead, dolphins hunting and a ray jumping from the water to catch a snack. Skies opened up and the sun came out for a pleasant journey back to the docks. Would highly recommend and would return for another adventure!
Mucho Fun
stevebU2508VX,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome day out and excellent value for money, tour guide was a credit to the organization. Highly recommend this activity when visiting SW FL.