One of the best things about living in Naples is all of the unique wildlife. From dolphins to alligators, spotting these animals in the wild is quite the thrill. Our real estate agents recommend going on one of these wildlife tours if you want to see and learn more.
- Dolphin Research Tours: 740 Palm Point Dr., Goodland, FL 34140
On these Dolphin Research Tours, guests accompany a guide on a 3-hour boat ride. Included is a tour of the 10,000 Island Wilderness Preserve. The tour guide will not only point out dolphins along the way but also teach about the local eco-systems and how dolphins interact with them.
These tours depart daily at 8:00 am slightly south of the Naples area. The cost is $70 for adults and $45 for children, including a complimentary souvenir photo. Each tour includes 6 or fewer passengers, so participants have plenty of opportunities to ask questions. - Rookery Bay Estuary Research Reserve: 300 Tower Road, Naples, FL 34113
Rookery Bay Estuary Research Reserve is one of only 29 Protected Reserves in the United States. It is home to different wildlife, including herons, roseate spoonbills, and loggerhead turtles.
The Friends of Rookery Bay offers various tours of the Preserve. Most mornings, they offer a kayak tour through the mangrove tunnels and mudflats. They also offer eco-cruises through the estuary on larger boats. You can search for and book available tour dates here. - Avi's Watersports: 909 Collier Court, Marco Island, FL 34145
If you'd rather take a faster-paced, adrenaline-fueled tour, then Avi's Watersports is the place to go. They offer jet ski tours of the waters surrounding Marco Island. Each group is limited to 5 or fewer, so you get plenty of personalized attention from the tour guide.
As you jet about, you can expect to see mangrove trees, colorful birds, and dolphins. Sometimes the dolphins come to the surface mere feet from the jet skis! Tours depart from Caxambas Park near Marco Island homes for sale. The cost is $259 per person, which includes bottled water and photos of your tour experience. - Everglades Adventures: 605 Buckner Ave. N, Everglades City, FL 34139
Everglades Adventures is one of the top tour companies in the Western Everglades. They take participants out in either kayaks or canoes, putting them up close and personal with the region's wondrous plants and animals. Each tour is led by a trained naturalist. You'll spot rare birds like osprey and bald eagles, American alligators, and more.
Most tours last between 2 and 3 hours, and groups are limited to a maximum of 11 guests. Both afternoon and twilight tours are available. Tours are open to adults and children ages 6 and older. - Marco Pedal Boat: 3620 Collier Blvd., Naples, FL 34114
Marco Pedal Boat offers fun group tours around Marco Island. You'll be on a mid-sized pedal boat with other participants, and you'll all pedal to help move the boat. (There is a motor for backup!)
This tour is excellent for seeing manatees, dolphins, and various seabirds. There will be restroom stops along the way and even a stop where you can buy cocktails or snacks from a local shop. Tickets range from $25 to $35 per person, and you can choose between daytime and sunset tours.
The Paradise Coast is teeming with wildlife, and these tours are all great ways to see them in their natural habitat. This is just one more reason to look at Naples homes for sale! Contact us if you're looking for a real estate agent in the area.
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