Small Group Florida Keys Eco Tour By Boat

Since we are locals, I did not know if this would be something we would enjoy and learn from. Even though the weather was not ideal, our Captain knew how and where to take us that would not interfere with the trip. We learned and saw things that were new to us. Capt. Russ was exceptional!!! We would highly recommend him as he is very knowledgeable and extremely entertaining.

Really enjoyed the tour of the bay and inlets. Our boat operator was very knowledgeable and experienced. Although the timing wasn’t right for the turtles and manatee I still learned so much about the mangrove ecosystem and habitat of that area. It was a very rewarding experience.

Very informative Eco tour guide. Enjoyable boat ride.

Loved seeing the dolphins and our guide was wonderful and made a great effort to see as much wildlife as we could.

We booked small boat eco tour and enjoyed it with one other couple. Captain Russ was wonderful and asked what we were interested in seeing. The weather was perfect and the water was calm. He took us through the mangroves and was very knowledgeable about the eco system. He took lots of time to find and point out wildlife. We also went to a shipwreck. Even though we did not see manatees or dolphins, we had an amazing time and would recommend

Guide is very good experienced with area. We were concerned about bad weather, he pulled up radar, showed us possibilities and let us know he would not take out a tour if lightning, etc was a possibility. Overall 10 out of 10

We saw a group of manatees, some birds, a turtle, a shark, barracuda, and some dolphins that jumped in the wake of our boat. It was really great! Bobby was our guide and he was really knowledgeable and found all kinds of animals. Then we ended the tour with some dolphins jumping behind the boat in our wake. We had a great time and I would recommend Bobby as a guide to anyone.

My wife has mobility problems and we rang the day before to ask if her wheelchair would ge able to fit on the boat. We arrived at the dock early. The Captain consulted my wife about whether the boat was ok for her to get into, which was appreciated. Next aĺl of us on the trip were asked to fill out a form on a tablet, then take a selfie. This took some tim,e and I realise it is a security measure. It would be quicker for the office to fill out details for us, as not everone found this easy. The trip was fantastic. The Captain found a Manatee, Starfish, Crocodile and Heron on the trip. He kept us informed throughout the cruise, and was very patient as well. I recommend this trip.

Great experience, although the check-in could be better organized (maybe waivers could be done in advance?). We would definitely use this company again!

Amazing Keys Eco Tour on Friday with Capt. Russ! Only 4 of us, so almost private… Russ is very friendly & well-informed about Key Largo & the Keys area in general. We saw manatees, a dolphin & a sea turtle & lots of birds… highly recommend! Thanks, Capt. Russ!

A very enjoyable trip with James, who is an excellent guide. He explained the origin of Adams Cut, brought us to see manatees, and explained the ecosystem of mangroves. This was my 3rd eco tour and the best one

We had a great time! The price was very reasonable for a semi-private boat tour and we were pleased to get a last minute booking. Excited to see the manatees and our captain tried to find us other wildlife despite weather challenges. Enjoyed learning much about Key Largo history and geology.

Great trip! Captain Russ was very friendly and knowledgeable about the Keys. Got to see manatees, birds, mangroves, coral reef fossils, nice houses, etc. Overall fun tour. Would definitely recommend

Didn’t really see a lot of the wildlife that we expected but it was still fun nonetheless. Probably could have found a better way to spend $200 for the three of us. Also the boat was much smaller than I expected and there isn’t enough shade for everyone on board

The eco tour was absolutely worth it and we so glad we did it on the way down go the Keys. We saw a dolphin, manatees, star fish and a saltwater croc. In addition, the tour takes you through the Key Largo canal where you get a glimpse of how Floridians live in the Keys among the mangroves. A must do visit !

Jeff, our captain, was knowledgeable and relaxing as he expertly navigated us around the bay to see mangroves, a few birds, iguanas, a manatee and some notable landmarks around the area. Weather was perfect, with partly sunny skies and a mild breeze. This excision was good for a wide age range, as everyone from my two young daughters, husband and two parents in their upper 70s was able to enjoy this adventure.

Really lovely boat ride around the keys. Captain was very knowledgeable and scenery was unbeatable. Had dolphins surfing in our wake. Saw manatees and lots of birds as well.

Captain Jeff was fun and responsible. A lovely boat ride through the sound and channels - we got to see some cool stuff like a manatee mama and baby, a nurse shark, birds, and fancy houses. A quick and quiet trip good for families.

My husband and I took the eco boat tour with our 6 year old grandson. He was delighted with everything we saw. Our guide managed to find a large pod of Manatee and we even saw a mother and baby! We saw lots of birdlife and quite enjoyed being out in the blue waters of the gulf. After spotting dolphins, our guide enticed them to jump and play in our boat’s wake. The water was so clear we watched in fascination as a small shark chased a fish without any luck. I’m sure you don’t see all the wildlife everyday, but our guide was knowledgeable enough to make it the best experience for us all!

Captain Russ was knowledgeable and fun. He found us manatees right off the bat since that's what I asked to see. We also saw dolphins, crabs, iguanas, and several birds. The tour through the mangroves was fascinating. I highly recommend a tour with Captain Russ!

Very relaxing trip through the mangroves and we got to see many manatees. We didn’t head out to the ocean to try and see dolphins but time and weather would not allow the day we went out. Our guide was great and shared many facts about nature, animals, and the island. I highly recommend!

Incredible experience. Bobby knew exactly where to go to see dolphins and manatees and what birds we were seeing along the way. He was able to entice the dolphins to play along behind our boat racing us and flipping in the waves for almost ten minutes! Saw a manatee too!! We were very lucky to see both but clearly Bobby is very knowledgeable and skilled!

Relaxing boat ride. Captain was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and houses. Enjoyed the tour..

A wonderful eco boat tour with friends from key largo. Captain was great friendly and knowledgeable. Saw many sea life on the tour. Super easy location.

Key Largo is best experienced from the water. That can be tough with mobility-challenged people. This trip was great. Captain Joe made sure my parents (88 and 81) safely boarded, were comfortable on the ride, and could hear his comments throughout the trip. It was the perfect adventure for us.

Capt. Russ provided an enthuastic eco tour. We saw numerous manatee, many shore birds, and assorted marine life. He highlighted the mangrove’s importance to the Keys and global ecosystem and pointed out the fossilized coral composition of the keys. He also shared great recommendations for local restaurants and other local attractions. We had a great outing.

Went on the Small Group Eco Tour with Captain Bobby. Saw dolphins & manatees. Captain Bobby was very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife.

This was a great tour. When I said seeing an American crocodile was a bucket list animal for me, the tour guide did his absolute best to try and find one. I definitely would tell anyone visiting the area that this is a great experience and they should book it if they can.

It was a great little boat trip. Capt Russ was great and loved telling us all about the area and history. Saw some manatees and dolphin. Highly recommend!

My husband and I took this tour. We both found it to be enjoyable and interesting. Our tour guide, Bobby, was very knowledgeable.

If you’re looking to just cruise around and have someone point out things like- “there’s a tree, there’s a manatee, there’s a house”, this tour is perfect for that. If you’re looking for a little more info on wildlife, plants life, or the coral reef, this not the tour for you. Our guide was pleasant but not very knowledgeable about the local animals beyond something you could read on the back of a postcard. Basically it was like having your buddy take you out on his boat. I have gone on other eco tours in the Keys and the guide had way more knowledge and shared interesting facts about the plants and wildlife of the area. I was disappointed with his lack of knowledge but the ride was pleasant enough.

Jeff was a top notch captain and had wonderful knowledge. Loved the dolphins and manatees. I would definitely go again.

The guide was very nice and tried to find more animals but all he was able to find were a couple manatees. That was good enough because we've never seen them before. Was really hoping for dolphins too. The ride itself was very enjoyable.

We had a wonderful experience! Captain Bobby is very kind and knowledgeable. We saw lots of cool wildlife and enjoyed a beautiful morning on the water. Kids (ages 7 and 9) loved it. We will definitely rebook the next time we are in Key Largo!

It was a nice boat ride out to see some manatees and be on the water! Bobby was a great captain and guide!

This boat ride was wonderful! The weather was amazing, and our tour guide Bobby was too! He taught us a lot about Keys wildlife—we got to see an alligator, manatees, Ospreys, and even a couple of sharks! To top it off, Bobby was so kind to retrieve the hats of several people on our boat, after they flew off into the water! We had an amazing time and would absolutely come back again.

Weather was perfect for this trip. Saw a few Manatee, a crocodile and some herons and other birds. But the clincher was when we found a few dolphin pods and our guide got them to follow our wake. What a treat!! There were roughly 8 to 10 of them who surfed our wake for well over a mile. It was awesome.

Fantastic Eco Tour for my husband & myself with Captain Russ on a sunny but cool day in the Florida Keys. With only 2 people I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it couldn’t have been better. Captain Russ is fun and very knowledgeable about the Keys and their eco system. He tailored his tour to our questions, so that our attention was held from start to finish. Very reasonable and very interesting!!

Bobbywas our tour guide and we wanted a peaceful time on the boat. As soon as we arrived to the mangroves, there were dolphins waiting to greet us. Six dolphins joined the boat and surfed behind us. Amazing experience! That completely made the tour. We found several manatees and starfish and had the best day on the boat tour.

We had an amazing time with Capt Russ on this tour. He was so knowledgeable about the ecosystem of the area and attentive to where the manatees, dolphins and other wildlife were. We loved this experience.

Well organized with good communication. Experienced captain who knew where to find the cool stuff. Saw manatees (afternoon trip), a crocodile, birds and dolphins.

Weather and boat ride were beautiful. Tour was ok not very informative. Thought we’d learn more about nature or eco system in the area.

Loved this private tour with Captain Jim! It turned out only our family was on the tour which made the trip special. Captain Jim showed up the mangroves and explained the ecosystem of the area. We also was manatees and turtles! Fun tour and highly recommend it.

We had an absolutely amazing kayak tour through the Florida keys mangroves! The scenery was breathtaking—quiet tunnels of greenery, calm water, and wildlife all around us. Our guide, Jade, truly made the experience extra special. He was incredibly helpful, super knowledgeable about the area, and made everyone feel comfortable, even if it was their first time kayaking. An absolute must. We would do it again in a heartbeat!

This morning boat ride was a good introduction to the Florida keys eco system. While we didn’t see any manatees (apparently they sleep in the mornings), it was an enjoyable excursion and Jim was a knowledgeable and interesting guide.

Excellent trip. We were able to see a Family of dolphins, iguana, manatees and even a crocodile, all extremely close up

A lot of fun for the family even our teenage son who doesn't do anything but play on his phone. Learned a lot, fun trip, highly recommend

Bobby was so knowledgeable about local wildlife. We saw dolphins, a gator, starfish, manatee, lots of fish, birds and iguana. He said it was rare to see all of them in one go, so we felt lucky! Even though it was a cloudy we had an awesome evening.

There were a lot of animals that we saw including a sea turtle and a dolphin chasing a fish also we saw a stingray jump out of the water.The guide was very nice. We went into the mangrove forest 2 times.