Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Boat Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

See manatees, alligators, bull sharks, birds and more on an Everglades boat tour! Polarized sunglasses and camera lenses provided for viewing and photos. No waves or fast speeds and on a covered, 6 passenger boat. Multiple boats for large groups. The only company that sees manatees almost every day of the year! Over 1,000 repeat customers annually.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Dress code is casual

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Parties of 7 or more will be split up between 2 boats that are kept close together-20% gratuity will be collected for parties of 7 or more

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Local guide

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Polarized sunglasses and polarized phone camera lenses

Free parking across the street from firehouse.

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Reschedule and late arrival fees

20% Gratuity will be collected by the company directly for parties of 7 or more

What To Expect

Port of the Islands Marina

The 90 minute covered boat Tour departs from Port of the Islands Marina every 45 minutes daily 365 days per year.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Manatee Sightseeing & Wildlife Adventures

Experienced nature loving Coast Guard licensed captains to narrate the tour in a manner that resonates with children/adults of all ages. Manatees in the wild may be in the harbor area, the residential bays, or in the exciting mangrove forest. Manatees come to the boat over 90% of the time. Patrons enjoy matching birds in the trees to the provided Everglades bird Card. There is a max of 6 passengers per boat. Family groups of 7-42 will use multiple boats staying close.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Manatee Sightseeing Eco Tour

Reviews

4.69

2,544 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2114

225

105

Captain Wes the Dolphin Whisperer
377briannat,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the most amazing tour with Captain Wes today, our one wish was to see dolphins and he over delivered. He was extremely attentive, took pictures and videos for us, in addition to finding more dolphins than I could keep count of we saw gators, crabs and so many species of birds. I highly recommend this tour and recommend requesting Captain Wes.
Go to Captain Wes! He grew up in the area!
Trek67691256495,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Don’t leave Naples without taking a Manatee boat at Port of the islands, we toured yesterday with Caption Wes. We saw manatee, bull shark, alligators, heron, egret, ospre and more. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable.
Admiring Manatees in their natural habitat
carolinegoetze,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful tour with our expert Captain Becky, who did everything for us to see the Manatees. We very much enjoyed the time on board and the way the creatures were explained to us. The entire Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Boat team communicated together to make the visit the success it was.
Exceptional drone guided trip
melg228,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Captain Paul made this tour so special with his knowledge of the ecosystem and the drone guidance. We had drone guidance from someone on shore who told us exactly where to go which direction to look and how far from the boat the animals were. Captain Paul knew all about the animals, their history, their lifecycle the house is around. He was fascinating and the best part of the trip. I highly recommend the trip.
Waste of time and money
George T,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
1-1/2 tour, rode for one hour then sat in bay for 1/2 looking for manatees, didn’t see much. Could just sit on pier looking into bay.
Beautiful excursion! Go if you can!
Tammy B,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The day was beautiful. We had a great guide, Paul who was fun and a wealth of knowledge. We saw beautiful birds and alligators. Alas, we didn’t get to see any manatees but we knew going in that that could happen. The great thing is b/c we didn’t see any manatees Paul gave all of us (4) a free trip to go again that never expires. I recommend highly.
Highly recommended
rsl4god,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Andrew was excellent. Great knowledge and shared his experiences while doing these tours. Excellent guide and gentleman! Recommend highly.
Dallas was a very...
Jessie B,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Dallas was a very knowledgeable and friendly Captain, we saw a couple manatee in the first 30 minutes
Fantastic tour!
Sunshine46977554591,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The best tour ever. It was so relaxing and Captain John was fantastic. We got to see 2 manatees close up, gators and birds. Would definitely do it again!
Manatee tour
Michelle K,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Captain was a phenomenal tour guide, one of the best we’ve had on any boat tours. He made the trip enjoyable for everyone on board! Would definitely recommend!