Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Boat Tour

Itinerary

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.

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Food and drinks
• Reschedule and late arrival fees
• 20% Gratuity will be collected by the company directly for parties of 7 or more

Additional Information

• 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.

This experience may be cancelled due to bad weather. This experience may be cancelled if there are not enough travelers.

Important Information

Please make note that nature changes daily & even though it's high percentage, manatee & wildlife sightings are not guaranteed!

Please go to Port of the Islands Marina located at 525 Newport Drive, Naples & arrive 10 minutes early. Tours depart on time & you will not be entitled to a refund if you are late or miss the boat.

Parking instructions: When you enter the community off of highway 41, continue straight. On your right hand side you will see a large parking lot with no buildings around. There are signs saying tow away zone but you are an authorized user to park here. This is the only free place you are authorized to park. Parking right next to the ship store is Collier County property and they will charge you $10 to park there. The one exemption is handicap parking. When you’re parked, you should see the fire station across the street. The ship store is attached to the fire station.

Restrooms are located inside the ship store 9 am-1 pm. After 1 pm, please visit the Aqua Lodge on Dock D. Please meet around back of the ship store at the picnic tables. The captain will call your last name when it is time to board the boat.

As of April 6, 2026 the Port of the Island’s Ship’s store has nothing for sale. Please bring your own snacks and drinks

Gratuity is between you and the captain. Cash and card is accepted. If you’d like to leave a tip by card, you will have to call the company directly at (239) 642-8818. They do not have your card on file.

Weather can play a major factor on your tour. Make sure to be up to date with weather reports before your trip. The tour continues to depart on rainy days with no thunder or lightning. The boats are covered. If lightning is in the area, tours may be suspended temporarily. If your entire tour is cancelled due to unsafe conditions, full refunds will be issued. Weather calls will be made at the dock at time of tour departure.

Minimum number of 2 guests is required. A reschedule or refund will be offered if not met.

Age Policy

Infant: 0–2 years · Child: 3–12 years · Adult: 13–99 years