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
2,653 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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!
Ride with the expert
carolyns567,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time with Captain Storm! He was informative and entertaining. We saw manatees, gators, and many different Florida birds.
Great experience.
Deborah P,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Educational anout wildlife and area. nice size boat. We saw manatees and alligators. It was a fun experience for the family.
Great manatee and alligator sightseeing tour
Juliana b,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great manatee sightseeing tour. Friendly and knowledgeable guide. Comfortable boat and seating small groups of 6 people per boat. Guide provided polarized lenses to help with photos and sightseeing. Saw plenty of manatees and gators.
Something unique and exceptional
yoas266,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00excellent and sensational walk we could see manaties and crocodiles
Well worth doing! Will be taking all our visitors here.
Robert S,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative. Had a great viewing. Just an all around great experience. .
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.
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