Special Tours

This is a premier learning experience in the Everglades Area and is superb for the entire family - from grandparents to the toddlers.   Limited to just six guests, it is a personalized, hands-on eco-adventure.

Everyday is different in the Everglades and the 10,000 Islands, so we try be very flexible and dynamic. This allows us to adapt to the day's circumstances in order to provide you the best experience that we can.  The tour may/will include a bit of birding, photography, strolling thru tidal pools, shelling, fishing, walking on remote islands, beach seine-netting and, if you wish, even some kayaking.  The seine activity will have you in thigh deep waters if you actively participate! Your guide will discuss the day's possibilities with you.  However, if there is something that you specifically wish to do or NOT to do, please let your guide know.

Your licensed US Coast Guard Captain and Florida Master Naturalist Guide, in a very comfortable power boat, will take you through the mangrove estuary of the coastal Everglades and 10,000 Islands.  You will learn about the area as a whole - its unique ecosystems, as well as, it's rich heritage and culture.  You may to encounter manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles, ospreys, herons, egrets, pelicans, alligators, roseate spoonbills and/or numerous species of fish and shore birds.

Once we reach a remote barrier island destination, you will leave the power boat for a hands-on experience in the island's inter-tidal zone.  With your assistance, we use supple seine nets to temporarily and humanely capture samples of the wonderfully diverse critters that call this zone home.  Magnifying viewing devices are used to view, examine and identify the various species before they are carefully released.  For parents and grandparents wanting an active role as educators, our naturalists guides will facilitate the experience and help you be the instructor.

This tour was developed from our experiential student courses for high schools and colleges, as well as, our work with home school groups.  This is a learning adventure for the entire family. Departing at 9:00 and 1:30, please expect to the excursion to be approximately 3 ½ hours in duration.  The cost is $129 per adult with children under twelve, ½ price.   Reservations are required, so please call us at (239)-695-3633 for more information or to make your reservation. This tour departs from two locations - Marco Island (Goodland) from the Calusa Island Marina & Everglades City (Chokoloskee) from JT's Island Café and Gallery.

Kayaking is not offered on the Marco Island/Goodland Tours. Seine netting is not offered on the Everglades City/Chokoloskee tours.  You can also book this experience securely online.

CLICK HERE for a Marco Island/Goodland Reservation.

CLICK HERE for an Everglades City/Chokoloskee Reservation.

Take Your Kids Fishing! - Two Hour Introduction to Fishing.
The outdoors is healthy for all families and fishing is an activity you all can share.  Kids interested in the outdoors and fishing tend not to be as attracted to the bad influences as others.

We have found that the typical fishing charter, however, is not the best introduction to the sport.  The time on the boat and be too long for beginners, particularly youngsters.  While most fishing guides enjoy fishing kids and families, they tend to  focus on more experienced anglers.  This is totally understandable.

However, we are dedicated to education and so is this two hour fishing experience. We focus on the youngsters and beginners with a simple goal. On this trip we have to hours to inspire their enthusiasm in the sport and the outdoor world as a whole.

All bait, licenses and gear are included.  We can take up to six family members on the trip, although, all cannot be fishing at the same time.  (It is about the kids!).  The cost is $250.  Please bring whatever you wish to eat or drink.

Call us to make your reservation&239-695-3633
or email Tours@EvergladesAreaTours.com