All guests that are snorkeling must know how to swim.

Included:

• Photo package
• Reef-safe sunscreen onboard
• Snacks & drinks onboard
• Snorkeling instruction is included on every trip
• High-quality snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel, and fins)
• Prescription (Nearsighted) Mask -2.0 to -6.0
• Short wetsuits included if needed
• Snorkel vests & swim noodles
• Cooler with ice for your personal snacks & drinks

Important Details:

• Please, no glass, styrofoam, or plastic bags
• Price does not include gratuity for the crew

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Please bring:

• Towels
• Snacks & drinks: No glass bottles
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Refillable water bottle

Provided:

• Water, sodas, sparking water, adult beverages, Champagne Toast
• Snorkel gear & giant floating mat
• Restroom on boat

Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure and check in at Solé Office.

We ask that anyone with any disabilities call the office to book.

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In comfortable captain-style seating, you will be safely brought deep into the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge for a two-hour interpretive tour of the area led by a Florida Master Naturalist. Depending on the season, you can expect to encounter manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles, ospreys, herons, egrets, pelicans, rosette spoonbills, as well as numerous species of fish and shore birds.

The entire Everglades area – including Everglades National Park and the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge – is a wonderful place for wildlife, particularly manatees, dolphins, and wading birds. Marco Island is one of the largest and the western most of the 10,000 Islands. Come spend some time exploring and shelling on one of the other 9,999 Islands!

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Included:

• Cooler
• Water & ice
• Light snacks
• Music
• Life Jackets

What to Bring:

Any food, snacks & beverages. Adult beverages okay! Sunscreen (no spray please), hat, glasses, jacket for colder nights, camera, towels & suits if swimming.

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Explore the beautiful backwaters of Bonita Springs and enjoy the breathtaking views. Listen to the sounds of birds and water splashing along the shore.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a gourmet lunch on the beach. Then walk along the beach to search for shells in the sand. Our licensed & insured USCG captain will take you there.

Included:

• Gourmet lunch provided
• Food items may vary. Please specify any allergies or special requests.

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Embark with us on our comfortable 6-passenger manatee snorkel. Tour is limited to only 6 passengers to give a more personable experience with the manatees.

What to bring

• Jackets
• Towels
• Change of clothes

Keeping the wildlife wild is important to us!

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Large groups wishing to book an exclusive boat? Book this private manatee tour, and enjoy the boat all to yourselves! We will get you up close and personal with the Florida manatee for a truly unforgettable experience.

On this tour, you and your group will embark on one of the most memorable experiences of a lifetime. Get up close and personal with the Florida manatee on this 3-hour swim tour in the federally protected waters of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.

Our expert in-water guides who will be with you every step of the way to make your manatee encounter safe and memorable… and to capture it in photos! All required gear is included at no additional charge.

To Bring

• Bathing suits
• Towels
• Flip-flops
• Water shoes (Optional)
• If you wear glasses, they cannot be worn with your mask. Contacts are suggested.

Please Note…

This is a wildlife tour. Conditions vary daily, tour by tour, and can never be predicted. Daily conditions vary seasonally with things like weather, tides, and crowds.

Price will fluctuate depending on the time of year.

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Young kids? No problem. All the gates open inward for maximum safety, and the fencing is tall enough to keep little wanderers inside the playpen. Inside that playpen, you’ll find three lounge seats, all with spacious, rotomolded storage below – plenty of room for water toys, safety equipment, and snacks. Speaking of snacks, there’s room for an optional cooler under the console.

Important info:

All boat drivers born on or after January 1, 1988 are required to have a valid Florida boater safety license.

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SandCastle Coach(es) typically meet guests at their beach in the Destin service area, whether its Destin Point, Miramar Beach, Fort Walton Beach, or Okaloosa Island. Learn to build a ~3 1/2-foot-tall sand tower! Gain “SandCastle Success” while you create a bit of “SandCastle Envy” on the beach.

At least participating adult must be enrolled per 5 children. And, sometimes the adults have more fun than the kids!

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Whether you’re a first time paddler or expert you will love gliding through the clear blue waters of Gulf Shores, Alabama and enjoying the peace and serenity that comes from being on the ocean! Gulf Shores is one of the best places to paddle board in Alabama, with calm clear waters and warm sunny days year ’round!

All ages and skill levels welcome. Guests must be comfortable in the water and have light swimming/floating skills.

We provide:

High quality stand up paddle boards (not inflatables)
Adjustable paddles
Surf leash
Lifejackets
Whistle
Dry bags

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