Manatee, Dolphin and 10,000 Islands Sunset Cruise!
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Manatee, Dolphin and 10,000 Islands Sunset Cruise!

By Manatee Sightseeing & Wildlife Adventures
Recommended by 92% of travelers
92% of reviewers gave this product a bubble rating of 4 or higher.
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Ages 0-100, max of 18 per group
Duration: 3h
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Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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Highlights

  • Polarized sunglasses and camera lenses
  • Local tour guide
  • Free parking across the street from the firehouse
  • Entry/Admission - Port of the Islands Marina
  • Entry/Admission - Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink (BYOB)
  • Reschedule and late arrival fees


Start:
  • 525 Newport Dr, Naples, FL 34114, USA
    Free parking across the street from the fire station/marina store. Meet at the picnic tables behind the fire station/marina store and the captain will call your last name when it is time to board the boat.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 64829P5

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travelers can participate
    • 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
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 64829P5

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    • 525 Newport Dr, Naples, FL 34114, USA
      Free parking across the street from the fire station/marina store. Meet at the picnic tables behind the fire station/marina store and the captain will call your last name when it is time to board the boat.
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    • Manatee Sightseeing & Wildlife Adventures
      4.7 of 5 bubbles3,094
      Naples, Florida
    • eileent725
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful And Educational
      Andrew was so informative about the animals and area. Relaxing and enjoyable ride. 2 hours flew by and I would have enjoyed extending to see more alligators. I would recommend this tour and the directions were spot on.
      Written March 26, 2025
    • elizabethmD1185FH
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Manatee and dolphin tour
      Captain Ed was funny and knowledgeable. We saw all sorts of wildlife and had a wonderful time. Fortunately Mother Nature cooperated for this trip.
      Written March 25, 2025
    • I6986UMfrancinem
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      2.0 of 5 bubbles
      Underwhelming excursion
      I should have read the reviews before going. It was an underwhelming excursion and not worth the money. Captain Storm talked up a storm. He never stopped talking! We would ask questions which he brushed off and said he would answer later and never did. It was painful. We saw part of one manatee briefly and two alligators during the 1.5 hour trip. I know there are no guarantees of seeing wildlife but it just wasn’t worth $$ and time. I think we would have seen the same had we stayed at the marina on our own.
      Written March 24, 2025
    • A9245NUanthonyc
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience. Txs Captain Wes!
      Amazing experience! Went to Naples with family and couldn’t have asked for better experience, especially for my kids. Truly recommend if you have younger kids. Saw multiple manatees, dolphins, and alligators. Captain Wes was fantastic. So friendly and knowledgeable! If you are into nature and are torn between an airboat tour or this, I would definitely choose this! Amazing
      Written March 24, 2025
    • JGD51
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      This was a fun family experience.
      What a wonderful and fun experience. We took our daughter, her husband and our two granddaughters ages 6 and 3. It was very enjoyable. Captain Storm was great. Very informative and fun. We saw multiple manatees and a big gator. We’d recommend this tour. It would be a good experience even if you weren’t lucky enough to see amy manatees.
      Written March 23, 2025
    • 709annettex
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Manatees
      Paul was a great captain . We saw several manatees. Thank you What a great day and learned so much weather was also perfect
      Written March 22, 2025
    • Fran T
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      So much Fun
      We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Our captain, Captain Andrew, was a Navy Veteran. He was fantastic! He took us to spots to view manatees, alligators and LOTS of birds. He also explained the environmental function of mangroves and the consequences of removing them. I truly enjoyed his conversation and he has so much patience. He shared polarized sunglasses with us. We left and returned promptly.
      Written March 21, 2025
    • stosullivan1
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dallas and the Manatees were great!
      Dallas was our captain and he was great! He had a great sense of humor and we also learned so much about the manatees and the wildlife in the area. We saw some manatees and gators an enjoyed the boat trip, as well! Would definitely recommend!
      Written March 20, 2025
    • D3783KAaimeeb
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great trip with Captain Storm!
      We had a great time spotting wildlife with Captain Storm! He found all the best sports for manatee and gator viewing. We all learned so many new, interesting facts. It was great for our whole family.
      Written March 19, 2025
    • Guide34390312139
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great adventure
      We had a great time Captain Dallas was very knowledgeable. Saw lots of manatees, alligators and dolphins . The time on Horseshoe Key shelling was our granddaughter’s favourite part of trip Done trip with all our grandchildren and always a highlight for them Highly recommend
      Written March 19, 2025
    • Barbara S
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great time for all
      Andrew was great very knowledgeable. We saw alligators and manatee and lots of beautiful birds. He also told us about the mangroves
      Written March 18, 2025
    • hbhakh
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Well done
      We took this tour on our way to Naples. The location is easy to find and a tour representative was waiting for us. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour with Capt. Storm. The boats are small but fit the 6 people on our tour very comfortably. Within a short distance from the marina, Capt. Storm found us 2 manatees who were very active, surfacing numerous times while we watched. We went to a couple more locations seeing 1 more manatee and an alligator. Capt. Storm's commentary was very good. We recommend this tour.
      Written March 16, 2025
    • Sightseer47420598953
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Afternoon on the River!
      The views were amazing and we spotted two manatees, an alligator, and several birds. Captain Storm was knowledgeable about the animals and the region.
      Written March 15, 2025
    • Dan E
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great manatee viewing with Captain Storm!
      We had a wonderful and personal tour with Captain Storm! He knew right where to find the manatees and they were active that day. Captain Storm was very experienced and knowledgeable on the wildlife and habitats of the manatee and other local animals. His wit and humor added fun to our trip. Thanks Captain Storm
      Written March 15, 2025
    • katherinesQ4382AA
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Lovely boat tour
      We loved our tour with Paul. He was an excellent guide, very personable, telling us interesting facts about the wildlife. The boat was very comfortable and the ride, smooth. We saw birds, alligators and manatees. Note: manatees only put their snouts out of the water to breathe so you don’t see the entire manatee, just the snout and back.
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    B_in_Penfield
    Penfield, NY383 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2024 • Couples
    First, I hope I'm reviewing the correct trip that I was on. This company seems to go by several names, but I think they are all the same company (Naples Florida Dolphin Tours, Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Adventures, See Manatees).

    We went on a 3 hour manatee, dolphin, 10,000 Island, sunset tour with Captain John. When we made the reservation, we were given clear directions as to where to park and where to meet our group. Captain John was waiting for us.

    Our tour was on a pontoon boat that can accommodate up to 6 guests. We were a group of 4. Which was really a great, more personalized experience.

    There is a cute shop near the docks where one can use the restroom. There is no restroom on the boat.

    John was great at telling us all about the area, about the wildlife we were seeing, sharing some jokes. We did see some manatee. Just to point out, it kind of reminded me of a whale watch - where you see a fin or tail. With the manatee, we saw the snout popping out of the water, a bit of the body going by. But still exciting!

    We also saw dolphin, vultures, ibis, osprey, mullets jumping out of the water. We stopped at a beachy island in the midst of the 10,000 Islands and could do some shelling. Then headed into the open waters of the Gulf to watch the beautiful sunset. And two dolphin swam by just as the sun was setting. What a treat!

    After the sunset, darkness falls quickly. Captain John used a bit of speed to get us back to the docks before it got fully dark. He certainly knows how to navigate these waters.

    It was a wonderful experience.
    Written December 30, 2024
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    nikolasberendt
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2024 • Family
    It was just my three year old daughter and I on the boat, so we basically ended up with our own own private cruise. My daughter (being a normal toddler) had an absolute fit for the first 30 to 45 minutes of the cruise and Captain Brian was absolutely amazing about it. He was patient and kind the whole time and never once seen annoyed about the situation. He was an amazing guide all around! He provided excellent commentary the entire time and did everything he could for us to find wildlife, even though the conditions were not ideal given the tides and the lighting. We were mostly successful thanks to him! Would definitely recommend the tour, and I cant say enough good things about Captain Brian. Thanks again!
    Written January 13, 2024
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    LIsaSDonnelly
    Caledon, Canada2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    On Valentine’s Day my husband and friends did this tour to celebrate valentine’s Day and my husband‘s birthday. We had Captain Brian. He was exceptional. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great trip. We were very fortunate to see a very large alligator within minutes of going out and then finding a manatee and having a really good view of it. And then a few minutes later, seeing some dolphins. This was about in the first 45 minutes of the trip. Phenomenal. Then we went out into the ocean to a sandbank and collected some shells. And then Captain Brian was able to position us in a great position to see a beautiful sunset despite the clouds. this was our second booking with this company, and I am going to be booking another one for a couple weeks from now. Highly recommend!
    Written February 21, 2025
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    Marion S
    7 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2022
    Unfortunately the whether was bad, but the captain left nevertheless. We saw alligators, but neither dolphins nor manatees. It started to rain heavily and there were blizzards, so I did not feel comfortable on our way back with the family.
    Written August 19, 2022
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    mikel s
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Family
    John, the tour guide was so attentive. He met us when we were parking, and made the whole experience easy. We got to see Manatees! They were so cool. John was very knowledgeable and accommodating with our needs. A must for anyone who enjoys a beautiful sunset.
    Written May 19, 2024
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    James M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Friends
    This was a wonderful trip with a terrific captain, John. He kept us entertained and informed about the various wildlife. Saw alligators, dolphins and so many different birds. No manatee this trip. Scenery was beautiful and the sunset amazing. It was a great way to end our vacation and it was so very peaceful out on the water. We loved the small intimate group. Would definitely recommend this adventure.
    Written October 26, 2024
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    Amy A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2025 • Family
    We did the 2.5 hour fishing trip with Jimmy and Virginia! It was fabulous. Our grandkids had a blast. We all caught fish. 3 Goliath grouper, red snapper, jack, catfish and even a hammerhead shark. It was a blast. We saw a bobcat swimming from one island to another and saw a gator. It was perfect!
    Written March 8, 2025
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    Maja H
    Naples, FL5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Friends
    This was one of the best boat tours we have done! Saw alligators, manatees and plenty of dolphins. Captain Storm took good care of us, not only explained a lot about the area but also is a great entertainer! We would go again.
    Written June 26, 2024
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    Matthew T
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Family
    This was so much fun and the best sunset we saw all week! Very knowledgeable and funny captain. Great for any age, out teenager loved it!
    Written April 13, 2024
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    Nancy G
    21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2024 • Family
    Absolutely incredible experience!!! Wes was an amazing captain! Found six pods of dolphins, a manatee and alligators.
    Written February 29, 2024
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