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
2,641 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome Manatee Tour
V1568DHjohnr,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Storm gave us an educational and entertaining tour, but most importantly he had the boating and wildlife experience to find the elusive mammals! Definitely recommend.
Just ok
zfdemorest,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We saw manatees and alligators from a distance. They don't swim up to the boat like you see in the photos. It wasn't out in the wilderness, rather a tour around the residential docks of the houses in the back channel. Wes, our guide, was friendly and knowledgeable but we had much higher expectations for this tour.
It is apparently off...
edwardd c,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00It is apparently off season in March. We finally saw one breech for maybe 2 seconds and that was all. Nice guide. Would not recommend.
Fun manatee tour!
5HappyTraveler1989,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Glenn! He showed us alligators, manatees, and other wildlife and was very knowledgeable and friendly. The manatees were a little shy, but Glenn was able to find some for us! It was a fun time on the water seeing the marine life!
We only saw one manatee...
Joe U,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We only saw one manatee but was a nice boat ride and saw several alligators and some birds and mangrove trees.
Manatee Mama
juliacK1756NW,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Storm was a jolly good time and very considerate. He had polarized glasses for anyone who needed them and clips for our phone cameras too! The trip was great and we saw a mama manatee and her babies. I wish it was a little longer but from the time we were out there, I had a blast. It felt like a private tour because there were just a few of us, so the experience was personalized. If you like to laugh and want an experienced captain, Captain Storm's the one for you. 10/10 would recommend.
Nice 90 minutes on the...
Catherine H,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice 90 minutes on the water. Capt Storm is very knowledgeable and knows where to look for the manatees even on a warm day like we had.
Great time!
Melissa A,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This is an easy boat ride around the marina and close by. Our Capt. Wes B. Was super fun and knowledgeable - he made it really enjoyable. We saw lots of manatees and alligators!
Nice boat trip
M3704VGkarenb,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Andrew was great! It was a nice trip and very relaxing.
Rolled the dice
Joy D,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00It’s always a chance, but did’t see many manatee. Very educational however.
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