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Dolphin Nature Tour
Product ID: 74669
Supplied by: Banana Bay Tour Company

Cruise the waters of southwest Florida on the Dolphin Nature Tour, where you will have the opportunity to see dolphins, pelicans, and various marine mammals. The captain will take you on an hour and a half long journey through the Caloosahatchee River into the open waters of San Carlos Bay. During the tour, the crew will educate you on the marine life that live in the area.

Duration: 1.5 hours
Offered languages: English

Overview

On our Dolphin Nature Tour, we cruise the tropical waters of San Carlos Bay and watch the local Bottlenose Dolphins at play with Sanibel Island as our backdrop. This 1.5 hour cruise is one of our most popular tours.

Dolphins are the main focus on this excursion. As we depart from the Cape Coral canals and make our way along the Caloosahatchee River out into San Carlos Bay toward Sanibel Island, we are bound to spot some of the many dolphins that call these coastal waters home. Kids and adults alike will learn about these curious creatures as well as other types of marine wildlife on this eco-tour.

About
As you relax with your family and friends we'll cruise for dolphins and prepare for an afternoon of fun that includes:

Fun & friendly dolphin educational tour - Your guides are trained to teach you about our dolphins. Most guides are Certified Florida Master Naturalists In Coastal Environments, from the University of Florida. GO GATORS!
A great activity for kids! Kids will learn to appreciate nature. Your guide will break down the dolphin facts so both adults and kids will learn about these curious creatures together.
Guaranteed dolphin sightings or your next trip is FREE! There are so many dolphins in our calm back bays that we see them on just about every trip.
If you want to see and learn about dolphins this is the trip for you, so make sure you bring your camera to capture all the wildlife.


Let’s go out and see some dolphins together! Southwest Florida has one of the largest concentrations of Bottlenose Dolphins and our team of educated tour guides is ready to take you out to watch them in their natural habitat.

Seeing dolphins move about and enjoy the freedom of nature is fun for all ages! You just never know what they're going to do. Whether they’re swimming or poking their adorable heads out of the water to say hello to their visitors, you will be amazed at their beauty and gracefulness.

Along with watching the star of the show (the dolphins) you may see some of those fun pelicans splashing into the water, a bald eagle, or an osprey. Wildlife flourishes in Cape Coral, there's always so much to see on the water. And, your knowledgeable crew will be ready to answer all your questions about the abundance of nature that’s out there while you’re on this dolphin nature cruise.

Your vessel of adventure will be waiting for you at the dock behind Rumrunners Restaurant, ready to depart Cape Coral for an hour and a half of excitement. Once everyone is onboard, your Captain will navigate the boat into the Caloosahatchee River and into the open waters of the San Carlos Bay. The boat will be navigating in the direction of Sanibel Island. During your voyage, you will come across the channel where we see 80% of our bottlenose dolphins. Dolphins are typically playful and curious, so don’t be surprised if they put on a show for you.

During the tour, your crew will educate adults and children alike on the ways of the bottlenose dolphin and other aquatic mammals you may be lucky enough to encounter while you view nature at its best.

The Dolphin Nature Tour is one of our most popular cruises. Whether you are just visiting the shores of Southwest Florida, or this is the place you call home, cruising alongside playful dolphins in the beautiful San Carlos Bay is sure to remind you of the beauty of nature and the wonders it displays for us every day.

Be sure to bring your camera along to take some amazing photos of the dolphins. You’ll also need your camera to get a picture of you with the crew.

Highlights

  • If you want to see and learn about dolphins this is the trip for you, so make sure you bring your camera to capture all the wildlife. 
  •  Restrooms on board, fully covered top on boat.

What's included

  • Drinks and/or alcohol allowed excluding red wine.

Cancellation policy

Once purchased, tickets cannot be refunded and cannot be rescheduled because your space is being guaranteed at the event.

Venue address

Rumrunners
5848 Cape Harbour Drive, Cape Coral, FL, USA
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