We took this boat trip specifically to see the nesting birds on the rookery island. We enjoyed the whole experience much more than expected. An onboard marine biologist told us about the history of the area and about dolphins and manatees. It was very interesting and informative. Short walk on an island not terribly interesting but then on to see... More

We did the Nature Safari trip, where you boat out to the sandbar, get out with nets and catch things. We had two grandparents, two kids (ages 5 and 8), and a mom. We all had a fantastic time! We caught baby sea stars, a seahorse, lots of different crabs and whelks, urchins, many different fish, shrimp, a clam, and... More

My husband and I took the 1.45 hour trip, which we enjoyed very much. It was easy to get on and off of the boat, in case that is a concern. I especially liked seeing the rookery island with its nesting birds, plus looking at the marine animals pulled up in the net, then returned to the water..... all explained... More

I realize you can't predict it, but I was a bit disappointed that other than birds, we didn't really see too much. Once we boarded we learned that the manatees have moved to warmer waters and the dolphin sightings were pretty few at best. A fin here or there. The most interesting part was when they pulled the net up... More

This is a must if you are interested in learning about sea life. The boat takes you out into the bay for an informative tour of the area. They take you past the islands that serve as a rookery for sea birds. Then the nets are dropped and the sea life is pulled aboard. It was exciting to see and... More

Chartered the three hour tour which was totally catered to our interests. Our captain was Coast Guard certified and clearly an experienced captain and very knowledgeable about the biology of the creatures and topography we viewed. He was friendly and accommodating. Kids and adults had a great time and the tour was absolutely worth the money.

We took the 1.45 hour scenic cruise this afternoon and it included more than we expected. Under a covered boat, there was a Captain, biologist and volunteer onboard to educate us. Upon sailing, we immediately saw dolphins and learned about the sealife in the Bay. We passed fabulous mansions and headed to two smaller islands. We disembarked on the first... More

If you visit this area and you want a great experience for the entire family, this is a must do. The staff is friendly and informative on the history and wild life of the bay. My family and I enjoyed the nature safari (hands on find, your own cretures) and the sea life encounter (great tour and lots of wild... More