Sunset Cruise: Manatees, Dolphins in Southwest Florida

Experience the ultimate sunset cruise in Southwest Florida, where you can spot manatees, dolphins, alligators, birds, and sharks in their natural habitat. Explore the Everglades and the 10,000 Islands while enjoying a romantic tour with a maximum of 6 passengers per boat. Witness the breathtaking sunset over the Gulf of Mexico!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Port of the Islands Marina - We begin the tour in the Port of the Island’s harbor where we look for manatees, alligators, sharks and birds of the Everglades.
  • Everglades National Park - We take a 45 minute boat ride through the Everglades out to the 10,000 Islands. We hope to see more wildlife along the way including dolphins that love…
What's Included
  • Complimentary parking near the firehouse
  • Guided tour with a local expert
  • Polarized sunglasses and camera equipment included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink (BYOB)
  • Reschedule and late arrival fees
Additional Information

Experience the unique opportunity of spotting manatees on our sunset cruise, the only one of its kind in Southwest Florida! With a limit of six passengers per boat (get in touch for exclusive arrangements!), our enchanting journey takes you on a quest to witness manatees, dolphins, alligators, birds, and sharks in their innate surroundings. Explore…

Location
525 Newport Dr
Newport Drive
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ed
Mar 12, 2026
Great time lots of dolphins. Beautiful sunset - Great guide lots of information. Great trip and enjoyed the other guests. Had a wonderful time.
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Kiran_s
Mar 11, 2026
Captain Chris was very... - Captain Chris was very friendly, patient and enthusiastic about showing us a good time. Watching Manatees, Dolphins and a glorious Sun set was unforgettable.
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Bryon
Mar 9, 2026
Highly recommended. - The tour was awesome. Captain Chris was very informative. The sunset was amazing and the stop to look for shells was unexpected but awesome. Only wish the dolphins and manatees were more cooperative and come to visit with us. Highly recommended.
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Dl_b
Mar 3, 2026
Sunset Cruise - The outing was wonderful! We saw manatee, an alligator and dolphins! Captain Dallas was awesome! He was knowledgeable and answered everyone’s questions. He had a great sense of humor and made our trip memorable! Don’t miss this experience.
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Ernesto_t
Feb 21, 2026
Wonderful. - Spectacular!!️ We liked it very much, we went in the time of 16:00, we saw the sunset in the sea, in the Gulf. Captain Chris spectacular, a genius
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Kellyandwill
Feb 20, 2026
Fun family trip - It was a great trip and we got to see a lot of wildlife and a beautiful sunset. Would definitely recommend it to others.
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Debrasteves
Feb 19, 2026
The best! - What a great 3 hrs! We saw manatees including mama & baby, alligators and the best part was the dolphins! Our captain,WES, made sure we would find them and we did. We even unintentionally came upon 2 dolphins in a feeding frenzy gobbling up mullet and the mullet were flying everywhere! Even the captain said this is a rare treat to see We highly recommend this tour with Captain Wes
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Nancycl6298oj
Feb 15, 2026
Celebrating 50th Anniversary - Wonderful experience, Chris was the best guide; very kind, even lent his jacket to my husband when the evening turned colder than anticipated. Saw a large group of manatee and some beautiful birds. The sunset was picture perfect.
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Amelia
Feb 13, 2026
Perfect Trip - We had our tour with Wes and it was incredible. We saw manatees, alligators, and dolphins! Wes got us so close to them and was great at spotting. Amazing day!
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Marella_w
Feb 15, 2026
Bring a Jacket. Gets a... - Bring a Jacket. Gets a little chilly riding back. The manatees were really neat. We learned a few things we never knew about them. We did not see any dolphins on our trip but the experience was fun. Captain Chris is a great guide! We enjoyed our Valentine’s evening with some delightful people!
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From $130
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).