Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands
Overview
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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 To Expect
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Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
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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!
Options
1.5 Hour Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
2.5 Hour Tour
Reviews
926 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun Experience
KHiatt,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This late afternoon excursion was a lot of fun. We had never seen these "boats" before. Andrew did a great job as guide through the mangroves. We did see a few dolphins out for a late afternoon. We did get a little wet, especially our feet, so be prepared.
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michellerA7113RP,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time and our guide was great. Saw dolphins playing in the water
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karensR73EW,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience, lots of fun. We got to see several dolphins. Andrew was a great tour guide making sure everyone was safe, having fun and providing some history of the area along the way. We took the 2 1/2 hour tour . Definitely recommend this tour with Backwater Adventures!
Boating Blast
R3320YHkimh,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Unique experience! More comfortable than a jet ski. Stay mostly dry. Andrew made it fun. More info on the ecosystem of mangrove would have been helpful. We did see dolphins. Would do it again!
Absolute adventure
Edward B,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an absolute blast! Didn’t originally feel like 2.5 hrs was going to be enough time. It was. We saw dolphins in a couple area and our guide was great at stopping and pointing them out. They don’t surface much and move pretty fast. The guide helping figure out the direction they moving helped seeing them more. By far the best is just out cruising the catarmaran’s. They are a blast to drive. Very comfortable seats. Not a lot of storage so pack accordingly. They provide a cooler with ice and water you can throw a couple bottle of pop in. Overall great experience and will definitely tour again with them!
Nothing but fun
247marcib,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andrew was the best! This was such a good time!
Needed a better guide
christinasK1272NM,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The actual boating was super fun. However the guide was awful.
One of the greatest experiences!
L8643DKpauld,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well, what can we say? This adventure trip is unmissable! Everything about it is sheer exhilarating fun! The safety instructions were very clear and we were made extremely welcome by Andrew. Yes, from the first minute, Andrew was a class act… professional, articulate regarding history of the area and funny to make us all at ease. The boats are out of this world- so fun and powerful yet easy to control. We felt very safe. We saw all kinds of wildlife : dolphins, gators, Ospreys and even a leaping Spotted Eagle Ray that startled the hell out of us! We cannot fault this trip at all and will definitely do this again, that’s how great it is! Once again, Andrew was an absolute star and an absolute gent to us!
Almost to much fun!
Robert S,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00These little water craft are loads of fun! We are both near 80 years old and had a great time. Andrew was very informative and helpful also patient with our group. The tour was great , Dolphins up close at times so close you could o most touch them. The trip itself was Through open water and narrow passages. You go from slow times of enjoying wildlife and fabulous scenery , to zipping along at 30 mph. This is the person and place to go with (Backwater adventure ) Thank you Andrew Bob.s and Ann.M PS the guide makes the trip!
Backwater Craig Cat Tour
Joseph K,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide Andrew was amazing! This was a wonderful experience. Awesome, awesome, awesome! Thank you
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