Quiet, intimate boat tours into the heart of Everglades National Park.
Family-owned since the late 1990s. Florida Master Naturalist guides. Maximum six guests per tour — so you actually see wildlife instead of scaring it off.
"We take you where the airboats can't go — quiet mangrove tunnels, hidden bays, and shallow flats where wildlife actually shows up. This isn't a thrill ride. It's the Everglades."
For more than 25 years, our family has guided visitors through the 10,000 Islands and Everglades National Park from our home base on Chokoloskee Island, three miles south of Everglades City. Every tour is led by a U.S. Coast Guard captain and a Florida Master Naturalist. Every boat is limited to six guests.
We don't run airboats. We don't sell hour-long thrill rides. What we offer is the chance to slow down, get close to dolphins, manatees, ospreys, and bald eagles, and see a part of America that 99% of visitors never reach.
Why No Airboats →
Every tour departs from Chokoloskee Island and is limited to six guests. Bring binoculars, sunscreen, and an open mind.
Two hours through the bays and islands of Everglades National Park. Wild dolphins, pelican rookeries, ospreys, and shorebirds — all from a quiet, comfortable skiff.
The boat takes you deep into mangrove territory — then you transfer to kayaks for a guided paddle through tunnels and creeks no power boat can reach.
The Everglades at golden hour. Calm water, soft light, and the chance to spot wildlife coming out for the cool of the evening. Two hours of quiet magic.
Led by an award-winning nature photographer guide. Customized routes, patient pacing, and intimate access to wildlife — built for serious photographers.
A longer, deeper tour that combines the best of the bays, mangrove tunnels, and remote backcountry. Our most comprehensive Everglades National Park experience.
Drop-off and pickup service for backcountry campers heading into the 10,000 Islands and Everglades wilderness. Skilled boat transport to and from remote camping sites.
"Airboats are loud. They scare the wildlife away. They damage seagrass beds. And they can't fit through the mangrove tunnels where the real Everglades lives."
We're a small, family-owned operation. The guides who lead your tour are the same people who own the boats and have spent their lives learning the Everglades. No commission-driven employees. No script. Just real expertise from people who genuinely love this place.
Small enough that wildlife stays put. Personal enough that your guide knows your name and what you came to see.
We're philosophically opposed to scaring the wildlife away. You'll see more in two hours with us than two days on the loud tours.
Your guide isn't reading from a script. They're sharing decades of expertise about the ecosystem you're traveling through.
Tours start on time, end on time, and we don't oversell the boat. You won't be sitting in traffic or waiting at a dock.
You'll talk to actual humans when you call. We answer email within 24 hours. We rebook free if weather cancels.
We've been doing this since the late 1990s. Same family. Same boats. Same commitment to the Everglades.
Pick a date that works. Pick a tour that fits. We'll handle the rest. Most tours sell out 1–2 weeks in advance during peak season — book early to lock in your time.
We'd rather have a real conversation than send you a generic confirmation email. Call, text, or reach out — we'll help you pick the right tour for your group.