Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Fort Myers
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Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Fort Myers
By Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Fort Myers
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Ages 4-90, max of 25 per group
Duration: 2h
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Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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- Paddle Boards, Paddles, life vests
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- 946V+C3 Bonita Springs, 946V+C3M Bonita Springs, FL, USAAs soon as you go over the flat bridge, that goes over Big Hickory Pass, to get on to Big Hickory Island you will see us set up on the left hand side. Please arrive 30 minutes early.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 39750P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
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- 946V+C3M Bonita Springs, FL, USAAs soon as you go over the flat bridge, that goes over Big Hickory Pass, to get on to Big Hickory Island you will see us set up on the left hand side. Please arrive 30 minutes early.
- 1Come join us as we paddle down the beautiful waterways of Fort Myers and get an up close and personal experience with the amazing nature, beauty and wildlife that Florida has to offer including, Dolphins, Manatees, Sea Turtles, Starfish, live Conch, Pelicans, Mangroves and much more. We will make a stop on the beautiful white sand beaches of Fort Myers and as we go over the interesting History of the town. Come find out first hand why the Travel Channel rated us as one of the Top Tour Operators in the entire USA!
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- 344petterv0 contributionsGreatIt was great and we have seen a lot. We didnt see manatees en dolphines. We had a great gide who is very enthousiast and funny. Our gide was JohnWritten 18 November 2024
- W252HPnicks0 contributionsExperiencing Florida’s NatureMy girlfriend and I had only been on a paddle board once before and that was years ago. Honestly, we did not know what to expect. However, Seth did an amazing job acclimating us to the board! He was a great teacher, very knowledgeable about the area, and extremely personable! He was very intentional and made us feel valuable as customers. As far as the experience, we were able to practically touch the dolphins we were so close!! We got to experience Florida’s nature and some unique places in a very intimate way, as were on a paddle board and had access to areas that only a local would be privy to. Ultimately, I rate it a 10/10 experience and highly recommend. Hopefully, you all are as fortunate as we are to have an amazing tour guide like Seth!Written 3 May 2023
- emilymunt37330 contributionsGreat experience friendly staffDid this tour with some friends. Had Seth as our guide. He was extremely helpful with any questions we had and was very knowledgeable. Saw a good amount of wildlife. Was very pleased and would recommend to people looking for something to do in the area.Written 16 November 2022
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Brady P
2 contributions
Nov 2021
My mom, and myself were looking for something fun to do while we enjoyed our little vacation this past weekend in Fort Meyers. Our guide, Seth accompanied by his fiancé Jessica made the experience more than amazing, I myself had no doubts about being able to paddleboard and get right out there and enjoy our excursion. When we had arrived and got setup he had helped explain a little bit about the area, and what we were to expect. He then also had given us a little crash course for us in how to properly use the paddleboard and go about enjoying ourselves on the tour. He gave us a little bit of time to get accustomed to paddle boarding which helped my Mom out greatly as she has been dying to try paddle boarding for the first time. as we went out on our excursion the winds that day made it a little tough to get where we were going on the tour as well as the low tide. Seth had made sure we had a great time by keeping up with us and making sure we were okay and still having fun. At one point it became too much so we walked up the beach to the final spot we had intended to go where we gazed out at the ocean trying to spot nearby dolphins and manatees. Unfortunately with the weather and the low tide we didn't get to really see much sea life. At this point we began talking about surfing, and surfing lessons. Seth was willing to let myself use one of the paddleboards to try and catch some waves that were coming in. I do have to say it was quite difficult but caught a few smaller waves. At the conclusion of this we went back to our boards and had a quick cruise back to where we started. Seth was more than an amazing instructor as well as a guide, I would most certainly highly recommend doing this excursion with Seth if you get the chance.
Written 10 November 2021
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Amber
9 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Our family had the pleasure of taking the 8:30 am tour with Seth on 6/25/21. Seth was a superb guide, giving great Instructions for those of us who had never tried stand up paddle boarding before. He was attentive to the varying needs of the participants in our tour, was very personable and engaging, and gave a great recommendation for a lunch spot after the tour😉. We had the added bonus of beautiful weather and wonderful tour mates! I would highly recommend taking this tour with Seth to anyone visiting the greater Ft Myers area...you’ll be glad you did!!! 🐬
Written 25 June 2021
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Kerri Forrest-Byrum
Chillicothe, OH13 contributions
Seth, our tour guide, did great explaining the basics of paddle boarding and then leaving us to it (we have been paddle boarding before, but a great refresher!). It was slightly cloudy but our entire stay this week the weather has been borderline stormy. We originally booked a 12:30 time but he texted the night before to tell us that the weather was a risk and suggested/offered to move us to the 10:30 group and it worked out perfect! My husband and I had lots of fun getting to paddle board again and felt very secure without feeling like we were being helicoptered by anyone. Seth was also very knowledgeable! He recommended several good beaches, restaurants, etc. And taught us how to look for manatees, AND WE SAW SOME. I wish the water was clearer and that I would’ve gotten to pet one, but you can’t boss around the wildlife LOL. Overall awesome experience :))
Written 15 September 2022
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That's so amazing! Thanks for sharing your experience with us, we're so glad you had a good time on tour with Seth in Fort Myers!
Written 14 October 2022
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tlco1
Chattanooga, TN78 contributions
Jul 2021
The trip started over 1/2 hour late and even if it had launched on time the tide was already going out which is why the previous group got in late as they had to fight the outgoing tide to get back to launch. By the time we started the water was so low it was to our ankles in places and due to that we had to walk our kayaks/boards in an area going out. Going back it was so low we were getting stuck in the channel and had to walk our kayaks/boards back in places either due to the excessive draw of the tide or because it was to low to paddle. This outfitter is selling trips during low tide when they know you won’t see either manatees or dolphins as our guide told us that the larger mammals go out with the tide which makes perfect sense as there were very limited areas of deeper water ( note, no boats could go out at this time that is how low it was), so we were taken to an island to go shelling. If we had wanted to go shelling I would have booked for that. We don’t know the tide schedule or the area but the outfitter does and are lining their pockets at tourists expense by selling trips during low tide when they know you won’t see anything because the tide is out. It was a big waste of time and money! Also note that they hire nice kids that can board and lug equipment but can’t tell you squat about the ecosystem or local fauna. My recommendation is to spend the extra $10 and take another outfitter’s trip with a Naturalist and CHECK THE TIDE SCHEDULE before booking!
Written 22 July 2021
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Hotelfinanceguy
North Miami Beach, FL4 contributions
Went with my wife and our 2 year old. The location was beautiful and relaxing and definitely off the beaten path. The area feels like a secluded paradise: like Jimmy Buffet’s version of Florida as our guide described it. Seth (our guide) was awesome and explained a lot to us about the location, wild life, how to paddle, etc. He knows his stuff and really makes the experience.
The boards (we used the Jason Ryan) from Three Brothers are a dream and I can’t wait to get one of my own. I had concerns they wouldn’t let me take my son but Seth was very accommodating and helped explain how he and I would be even more comfort together on the board. We brought his usual life jacket and impressed everyone with his “paddling” skills lol.
If you like paddling, nature, and/or just want to get away to an amazing destination fully recommend this tour for value and fun. Would just recommend bringing a dry bag and a small cooler with you since it is hot there and a cold beverage makes it even more perfect.
The boards (we used the Jason Ryan) from Three Brothers are a dream and I can’t wait to get one of my own. I had concerns they wouldn’t let me take my son but Seth was very accommodating and helped explain how he and I would be even more comfort together on the board. We brought his usual life jacket and impressed everyone with his “paddling” skills lol.
If you like paddling, nature, and/or just want to get away to an amazing destination fully recommend this tour for value and fun. Would just recommend bringing a dry bag and a small cooler with you since it is hot there and a cold beverage makes it even more perfect.
Written 2 July 2022
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Missy Bass
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May 2021 • Family
I really enjoyed the experience of paddle boarding with my two daughters at the Dolphins and Manatee Adventure Tour of Fort Myers this past Saturday. I would highly recommend Seth as your tour guide. He was excellent in making sure we did see dolphins and many manatees and we felt safe the entire time. It was our first time and we plan to go again soon. Thank you Seth and May God keep you safe.
Written 9 May 2021
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Kari C
2 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
We had an amazing time paddle boarding and kayaking with Seth. From start to finish he was great at communicating on instructions, safety, wildlife and even recommendations and suggestions. We took 2 kiddos (9 and 12) with us and it was a great family outing, beautiful surroundings, time to pause for swimming and photos (they take and send photos for you). We saw horseshoe crabs, many birds, fish and multiple dolphins. Seth suggested the big hickory waterfront grille that is on the other side of the bridge for lunch. We went as suggested and were not disappointed; it was delicious. We had multiple dolphin sightings from the patio. Everything on the menu…spectacular because we went back the next day too! Great recommendation!!
Written 14 June 2022
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jerseygirl63
New Jersey100 contributions
We had an excellent time paddle boarding with Seth. This was my first time on a paddle board and with his instructions, I was able to get the hang of it in no time. We were a group of about 15 people of various age levels from kids to 50 somethings, most newbies to paddle boarding, and Seth was able to give his attention to all of us. He spotted a dolphin and we all had an opportunity to see it. We also had a break and swim for a bit on a shell covered beach. Highly recommend this trip!
Written 29 July 2021
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WWKinVA
Portsmouth, VA34 contributions
Jun 2021
Seth treated our family to an outstanding paddle boarding adventure. We booked the early departure online and parking was a breeze. The paddle boards were beautiful custom built wood boards, very sturdy and well balanced. Even though none of us had paddle boarded before, Seth led us through a quick and thorough safety lesson and introduction to paddle boarding basics. We got to see dolphins and a manatee on first half of trip. Midway point is a stop on a beautiful shell filled island that's a shell collector's paradise. Our kids loved the chance to swim around. Seth gave us tips on where to find dolphins, fish, pelicans, and a great place for lunch after the tour. Would love to do this trip again!
Written 25 June 2021
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Ambassador693600
1 contribution
Our guide was Mike and he was fantastic. He went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable (first time paddle boarding), he was super knowledgeable about what we were seeing in the water. He even had some ideas about finding a dolphin and we got to see a dolphin. Super cool guy would recommend you ask for him. He really went above and beyond. Thanks Mike!
Written 12 June 2022
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Can we pay there with cash?
We have a group of 5
Also we are staying at Point Estero Resort how far is this from reaort
Do you have a phone number?
Mine is 785-220-8904 I can receive texts.
Written 1 August 2022
I would contact the company you choose to do the tour with by phone. I went with Three Brothers. 303-310-4927. They were always easy to talk to and answered all my questions.
Make sure you know your meeting spot, my uber ride dropped my family, a half mile away from where we were supposed to be.
Written 3 August 2022
We heard that February is not really Manatee Season. What should we expect to see this week (February 19, 2022)
Written 19 February 2022
Hopefully dolphins. We didn’t see Manatee either. They are more a summer site.
We saw quite a few dolphins.
Have fun!
Written 19 February 2022
Tom T
Marshfield, Wisconsin
I booked this and was charged but never received a confirmation email.
Written 3 January 2022
Does the tour include going through mangroves at all?
Written 26 December 2021
No it doesn’t. We stayed in open water near the shore.
Written 27 December 2021
Can you Kayak or paddleboard and is the price the same? Also can I bring my dog? Are there weight restrictions? Do you have Kayak's for 2 people?
Written 9 December 2021
What is the exact starting location address? The listing here is unclear.
Written 24 November 2021
You meet at Hickory Bridge. They should a have a truck there with flags off the side of the road you can park there which most do. I got dropped off 😉
Written 28 November 2021
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