5.0Everglades Boat Tours(345 reviews) - Great location, great giude, nice folks all-around. Boat Tours
My wife and I took the 3 1/2 hour eco-tour by boat with our son and his fiancee, which included a couple of stops at shoals and beaches to walk around. Capt. Dan was a great guide with deep knowledge of the wildlife in the area and a willingness to share. He clearly knew some very good spots, even mid-day in a period where wildlife might be scarce. We certainly got our fill. In addition, his knowledge of local history and his perspective as a "northern emigree" made for some fun conversations on the boat between sites. Small group meant he had time for all of us. It was a wonderful morning out and we recommend it highly,See more..
5.0Smallwood Store Boat Tour(230 reviews) - Stop thinking about it and sign up! Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Boat Tours • Eco Tours • Fishing Charters & Tours • Dolphin & Whale Watching • Nature & Wildlife Tours
I took a 2-hour sunset cruise with Captain Gary and it was a wonderful experience. I was traveling solo and one advantage of going through Smallwood Store was that visiting the museum offered an opportunity to meet and team up with another solo traveler (so we could share the minimum cost). Gary is patient, kind, knowledgeable, skilled, funny, and great company. He's part of a historic family in the area, which adds a lot to the experience, and he knows a lot about wildlife. He also takes great joy in wildlife, which adds to everyone's enjoyment. Do it! Sign up!See more..
This is a not-to-be-missed experience! Capt Craig, 7th generation native of this rarest of areas, opened the curtains to let us experience a disappearing life. Dark clouds departed as we stepped inside Capt Craig’s boat, his eye missing nothing and rich history fascinating. Meandering through the group of manatees we headed out toward open water and a lush green islands. Past a rookery of egrets and cormorants we found a roseate spoonbill sifting and feeding. At Calusa Indian mounds of oyster shells we disembarked to explore the layers of centuries, noting pottery and primitive tools. Capt Craig’s family were forced to leave their own island home in 1960’s but we explored the graveyard, exotic plants, snails, and paths. Shelling just before sunset we found so many treasures. As sunset arrived we raced around and through the maze of islands full speed to beat the departing tide. Fascinating, fulfilling and a true adventure. Don’t miss it!See more..
5.0Captain Ray Culver Fishing Charters(38 reviews) - Fishing the 10,000 Islands out of Chokoloskee, Everglades National Park Sunday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM Boat Tours • Fishing Charters & Tours
What a day of fishing! Capt Ray knows his stuff and put us on fish. Reds, drum, snook, tarpon and seatrout. Capt Ray kept us in stitches too with his jokes and stories. Not a dull moment to the day. What a place too! if you've never been to the 10,000 Islands you haven't fished. We saw dolphins, manatees, sharks, jumping eagle rays and hundreds species of shore birds. This place is alive and crawling with wildlife! Great boat and excellent tackle.See more..
I was not very hopeful the fish would be hungry on such a crisp morning. Starting off the ride out to the fishing grounds through the mangroves was amazing with sparkly waters, thousands of birds on sand bars, and in the air, it was magical. (and cold) zipping along at 30 mph... brrrr We released most fish only keeping a few fish for the table. On the way back in we stopped at an oyster bar where there were many white pelicans, cormorants, and oyster catchers, Gosh what can I say it was a wonderful day on the water in the 10,000 islandsSee more..
My wife, father and myself had a fantastic experience. Caught many different species of fish And saw lots of wild life. Professional and friendly. See more..
We would like to thank Capt. Bert for a wonderful 3 hour eco tour. We saw Alligators, Dolphins, and many Shore Birds. We had a wonderful time exploring the out islands with a beach walk and lunch. Thanks Capt.BertSee more..
