Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Boat Tour
Overview
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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 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.
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.
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
Options
Manatee Sightseeing Eco Tour
Reviews
2,661 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Florida Fun
SDShorewood,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Tom was great at finding manatees, gators and a baby bull shark.
Captain Christmas was...
Christal J,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Chriswas very knowledgeable about the local wildlife. We saw manatees, stingrays, alligators and tons of birds. I would recommend this tour.
Great Experience
Janet H,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Paul was terrific. He was very knowledgeable and happy to communicate with children. He answered a million questions!
Fun time & saw lots of wildlife!
GlobeTrotting823719,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We saw a mother & calf manatee, several alligators and lots of birds (eagle, ibis, blue heron). It was a beautiful, sunny day and Captain John was a delight, telling jokes and sharing info on the area and the wildlife. We would go on this trip again!
You probly won’t see a mandatée expensive ponton ride
Tracy P,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Our captain was rude when I only had 10 on me I didn’t bring my purse on the boat wasn’t sure what to expect as far as getting wet ect I figured the $300 was plénty for me an my 3 grandkids I didn’t know about gratuity I told him I didn’t bring my purse he followed me an kept saying rude stuff about wow 10$ for 4 ppl ? Well 300 for a hour ride an 2 lil siteings is crazy also .
Great experience, Captain...
Allison C,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, Captain Dallas was knowledgeable and fun, weather was beautiful and we saw manatees, alligators and even a crocodile! Highly recommend.
Great tour - saw a baby manatees
treehugtraveler,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved it all around. The boat has a fabric shade, was an intimate size with 6 passengers, and the tour was 90min. We went on 3/30/26 and saw manatees within the first 5 minutes, including a baby. The company has several boats so they communicate with each other on where the wildlife is. Captain John was very knowledgeable and had fabulous dad jokes. He took us around the mangroves and we spotted alligators and loads of birds. The visitor center does not have anything for sale but is comfortable and has decent restrooms. Check in and parking was easy. Would recommend!
Plenty of manatees
Mary G,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable captain. Saw quite a few manatees He was very interesting to listen to. Also saw alligators.
Easy way to see manatees!
Kathryn L,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our guide was friendly, funny and knew where to find manatees. The boat and group size is small enough so that everyone can easily see everything. While it is technically in the Everglades, the tour takes place mostly in the canals of the town. As a result, there is not a lot of wildlife or birds, other than the manatees and alligators that hang along the edges of the canal. (You do get good views of the beautiful homes with expansive lanais along the canals!) And if manatees are on your bucket list, this is a cost-effective, comfortable and easy-going way to see them.
Fun trip!
carissab380,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice relaxing boat ride with the bonus of seeing manitee. Captain storm was very informative and did not give up looking until we spotted a manitee!
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