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Everglades National Park · Chokoloskee Island

The Real Everglades.
No Airboats. No Crowds.

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.

5.0 · 447 Google Reviews
5.0 · TripAdvisor
Florida Master Naturalist Guides
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Authentic boat tours into Everglades National Park.

"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 →
Authentic Everglades boat tour through the islands
25+
Years guiding the Everglades

Choose your Everglades experience.

Every tour departs from Chokoloskee Island and is limited to six guests. Bring binoculars, sunscreen, and an open mind.

Dolphin and birding tour
Most Popular

Dolphin, Birding & Photography Expedition

Two hours through the bays and islands of Everglades National Park. Wild dolphins, pelican rookeries, ospreys, and shorebirds — all from a quiet, comfortable skiff.

2 hr · small group
Boat-assisted kayak tour
Combo Tour

Boat-Assisted Kayak Eco Tour

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.

3.5 hr · active
Sunset boat tour
Evening

Sunset Boat Tour

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.

2 hr · evening
Photography tour
Specialty

Photography Tour

Led by an award-winning nature photographer guide. Customized routes, patient pacing, and intimate access to wildlife — built for serious photographers.

Custom · photographers
Multi-day expedition
Featured

Everglades Expedition

A longer, deeper tour that combines the best of the bays, mangrove tunnels, and remote backcountry. Our most comprehensive Everglades National Park experience.

Half day · immersive
Camping shuttles
Service

Camping Shuttles

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.

By arrangement

We don't run airboats. Here's why.

"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."

Quiet skiffs that don't scare wildlife. You'll see dolphins, manatees, and birds because they don't hear us coming.
Access to mangrove tunnels and shallow flats. Places airboats physically cannot reach.
Eco-friendly, low-impact touring. No prop scarring. No noise pollution. No habitat damage.
Guided by Florida Master Naturalists. You're learning the ecosystem, not just riding through it.
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Mangrove tunnel where airboats cannot reach
Excellent
★★★★★
5.0
447+ Reviews
Google
Sarah K. — Google Review
★★★★★
"We saw more wildlife in two hours with Capt. Don than we'd seen in three days driving the rest of the park. The mangrove tunnels were unbelievable. Worth every penny."
Michael R. — Google Review
★★★★★
"We almost booked an airboat. So glad we didn't. This was peaceful, gorgeous, and we saw three pods of dolphins at sunset. Our guide knew everything about every bird we saw."
Jennifer & Tom W. — Google Review
★★★★★
"The combination tour is genius. The boat got us to places we never could have paddled to, and the kayaking through the tunnels was the highlight of our Florida trip."
Capt. Don McCumber with guests

More than captains — naturalists, photographers, and storytellers.

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.

U.S. Coast Guard licensed captains
Florida Master Naturalist certified
25+ years guiding Everglades National Park
Florida Society for Ethical Eco-tourism (SEE) members

Six reasons families and photographers choose us over the alternatives.

Maximum 6 guests

Small enough that wildlife stays put. Personal enough that your guide knows your name and what you came to see.

No airboats. Ever.

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.

Florida Master Naturalists

Your guide isn't reading from a script. They're sharing decades of expertise about the ecosystem you're traveling through.

Punctual & professional

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.

Real customer service

You'll talk to actual humans when you call. We answer email within 24 hours. We rebook free if weather cancels.

Family-owned, 25+ years

We've been doing this since the late 1990s. Same family. Same boats. Same commitment to the Everglades.

Book your boat tour today.

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.

Have questions? Talk to us.

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.

Phone
Address
1180 Chokoloskee Drive
Chokoloskee Island, FL 34138
Chokoloskee Island map
1180 Chokoloskee Drive
Chokoloskee Island, FL
Florida Master Naturalist
USCG Licensed
Florida SEE Certified
25+ Years Experience