Small Group Motorboat Eco Tour of the Everglades
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
You will have the opportunity to see: bottlenose dolphin, five of the worlds seven different species of sea turtles, along with manatee, sting ray, and a variety of fish and birds in this shallow water eco system. you will also have an opportunity to stop along an island to: explore, and possibly even find an ancient calusa Indian Relic, beautiful shells, and peace that’s rarely experienced elsewhere!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Chokoloskee Bay
Historic Smallwood's Store
Eco Tours and Fishing Charters in the beautiful 10,000 Islands.
What‘s Included
insect repellent
Safety Equipment
Bottled water
Snacks
Ponchos
Options
Motorboat Eco Tour
Reviews
419 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Saved the day! Great tour!!
David S,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day was very cold (high 50s) and overcast. My small photo workshop was ready to cancel the trip. I talked them into terrified that it would be a bust. Captain Josh thoughtfully kept the windchill as low as he could,‘a He found birds, dolphins and managed a perfect tour. My group had a great time and would go again tomorrow if I’d let them!
You will love it!!!!!
IndyVicky,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have been thinking for the past 48 hours the exact words to describe this experience! It was absolutely excellent! Captain Josh is very knowledgeable. He was a native of the area and still lives there. He studied marine biology in college. His guided tour was simply like having a conversation, not some memorized monologue. My friends and I have been talking about this trip ever since we got back on shore. Highly recommend! We will definitely be doing this trip again. I chose this particular adventure because it was a small boat with capacity only for six people. However, this day, we were fortunate enough it was just our party of four. I have included a list of the different birds we saw that day. Captain Josh even got dolphins to play in our wake! You gotta take this tour!!!!!
Great nature, fantastic guide, outstanding experience
Freedom68345360887,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Josh is great guide, customer and nature focused. Dolphins are just chasing his boat and birds follow him. We were with family, everyone loved Josh explaining the nature and animals. Trip took even a bit longer than expected but time doesnt matter when you are there with nature. It was easy to book trip online and all information came quickly on mail. I advise trips with Josh. We will do it again one day!
Gladly again
oliviaaV192VI,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great, Josh knows a lot about nature and the animals. We learned a lot, it was great and we can only recommend the tour. Thank you Josh for this beautiful experience!
A highlight on our Florida trip
Knorpelkramer,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful and relaxing tour away from the tourist crowds. Josh shared his impressive knowledge (not only) of the local flora and fauna. You can feel his dedication and respect in dealing with nature and also in how it changes. And dolphins have accompanied us too 🥰 Highly recommended.
Outstanding Tour and Guide
Expedition818826,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour and the guide Josh are outstanding. My husband and I learned so much from him about the eco systems and wildlife in the area. He also told interesting stories about the Native American culture and other history from that area. The highlight was the the dolphins who would come near the boat to ride in the wake. Since the boat has a low profile in the water, you can get very close to the dolphins, and they'll even turn on their sides to make eye contact with you. This tour was definitely the highlight of our vacation and we'll plan on taking it again whenever we come back to this area.
Can’t go wrong with this tour.
O8773HMwilliamt,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited the Everglades, KeyWest and Dry Tortugas island Florida. The trip with Josh was by far the highlight of our vacation. Josh is a walking encyclopedia and knows the Everglades like the back of his hand. If you have an opportunity book a tour with Josh you won’t be disappointed.
Amazing Tour
L6319LTgregs,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience. Dolphins played in our boat wake for minutes! Josh is extremely knowledgable and great story teller. I learned more on this excursion than any other eco tour I've been on.
An amazing trip of a lifetime
stephengreen64,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a trip. We are visiting Florida for the first time and this trip was a highlight. Peter was amazing. So friendly and genuinely happy to show us his part of the world where he has lived all his life and knows like to back of his hand. The three of us were the only ones on the boat which meant Peter was happy to devote his time and knowledge sharing all the time directly to us novices. The enthusiasm and efforts Peter made to share his love and knowledge of the Everglades was infectious and a delight. Thank you Peter for giving us a magical day. We will return the courtesy if you ever make it to west Cork Ireland to see our amazing coastline and sea life. One last bit of advise to potential future folks looking at this trip. "Do it!" It is the best money we spent in Florida. 4+ hours of amazement with a true gentleman.
Can’t wait to go again!
davidsK4088EY,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour! We couldn’t rate Josh highly enough! His knowledge of marine life and habitat made the difference. Hope to go again when we have the chance.
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