Nice boat tour on the Indian river. We encountered many dolphins along the 2 hour tour. Great husband and wife crew, that gave us plenty of info about the area . You are able to bring your own drinks and snacks. Our captain seemed to go out of his way at times to get closer to the dolphins. Lots of other wildlife also. A perfect relaxing 2 hour boat ride for a good price. They also gave out coupons to the restaurant right next door. Which we gladly used. We did the 9am to 11am tour. They also have a later one and a sunset cruise. read more

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We had a small group of 9 friends take the boat. I personally enjoyed Captain Bill's narrative about the history of the area which is something I have never heard about. We saw lots of dolphin and learned about many of the birds in the area. And, Kelly was a great assistant dealing with all the people on the boat. I have recommended to many friends and family about take the boat again. A great time was had by all! Roxy read more

A great ride that we got on a deal through Groupon. This dolphin tour takes us through the inlet along Route 1 where we were lucky to see many dolphins enjoying themselves along with the great waterside real estate on our sunny day. The crew of 2 were knowledgeable of the local birds and wildlife that we saw on our trip. My sister has gone on this tour twice now with different groups of people and each time has enjoyed the trip. Very relaxing and enjoyable, you are more that welcome to bring drinks and snacks. With us on vacation we were enjoying some adult beverages responsibility while enjoying the sun. The relationship that the tour has with the nearby restaurant always means that you will be able to enjoy a nice trip down the coast way and then have a great lunch at the seafood based restaurant with their provided voucher for a deal that can't be beat! read more

Good Natured River Tours - Early morning dolphin tour! - Boating Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

We were invited to join two friends on The Good Nature River Tour back in January 2021. We decided on the Morning Sightseeing Tour ($25 per person). The Tour departs at 9:00 am and returns at 11:00 am. The tour takes guests through part of the Brevard County estuary on the Indian River Lagoon and a portion of the Banana River. While in transit, guests have an opportunity to take photographs of dolphins, alligators, wild birds, and manatees. The trip is narrated by the ship's Captain who is knowledgeable of the waterways, landmasses, iconic landmarks, and exclusive real estate in the area. Wildlife activity was minimal the day of our tour; however, we managed to catch a few videos of a mother dolphin swimming with her young one. From that point on, the majority of the wildlife we encountered were birds of prey, birds, and turtles. It wasn't a total loss though; the tour is very relaxing, and the views are beautiful. We also enjoyed learning about the history of Dragon Point and the fancy homes throughout the area. If I were to return for another tour, I would purchase a Sunset Cruise. Sunset Cruises are $25 per person and only available on Saturday, FYI-tickets sell out quick! The Sunset Cruise starts at 5:45 pm and returns at 7:30 pm. Also, guests are allowed to bring their own adult beverage as long as it is not in a glass container, Sweet! I recommend Good Natured River Tours to anyone looking for a relaxing 2-hour boat ride with the opportunity to see wildlife and parts of the Banana River and Indian River Lagoon, you could not see otherwise. The family and crew of the Good Natured River Tours provide an exceptional experience and were friendly and accommodating to us and other guest's needs for the duration of our tour. I plan to return for that Sunset Tour in the near future. read more

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Great little ride, lots of dolphin sittings. Friendly. and the restaurant coupon they provided was good too.

I have been waiting a long time to go on this riverboat cruise, and I could not have been any happier. I had family from Tennessee with children who were just so excited to see all the dolphins that were playing with the boat and the bubbles and love to hear us cheering them on the captain, Billy and his mom, Karen I believe her name is forgive me if I don't know, we're just exceptional as a captain and a cruise tour director. We got to see the most beautiful homes, front and backside which is not typical when you're driving down the river side you only get to see the front so this is exceptionally wonderful to see I highly recommend this tour. read more

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Very enjoyable 2 hour tour for a good price. The crew was very personable and knowledgeable. We saved it for our last day in Melbourne, and so glad we did. We got lots of pictures and videos of the dolphins swimming in our wake. Thanks to Kelly and crew. read more

We took one of the most amazing 2 hour river cruises with @goodnaturedtours . Captain Bill and his crew were fantastic, very knowledgeable and pointed out everything in a very informative way. The boat was a nice size with a relatively small group and large windows everywhere so have a nice view without getting overcrowded. The back half of the boat is covered but open from the sides. They also had a front deck area to view out from the boat. We saw dolphins,manatees(sea cow part of the elephant family),pelicans, ospreys,cormorants and other birds and sea life. They also pointed out the history of the area along with some beautiful bot houses home to some very famous celebrities at some point in time. It was my birthday and it made it absolutely memorable. Most definitely recommend this tour! read more

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AVOID! Visiting my son who lives in the area. We booked tickets the day before, arrived early and noone was there. Waited a half hour, and called but it went straight to voicemail. They called back three hours later but by then it was too late. Flying out tomorrow morning so the hoped for excursion for the two of us was RUINED by their negligence. read more

I highly recommend booking a tour with Good Natured! Our tour was at 9 am and lasted two hours. As soon as we pulled out of the dock, we came across a pod of dolphins. They were swimming right near the boat and underneath the boat and keeping pace with it! It was amazing to see them in their natural habitat so up-close! We also got to see a couple manatees and lots of birds! I also saw a group of stingrays. It was amazing. The staff on board the boat were very knowledgeable and so friendly! Kelly was walking around the whole time and letting us know where we could get the best view. She told us she's been doing this for 20 years and it never gets old. Every trip is different as the animals could be in different places. Our group had a blast. It was super relaxing and interesting. I will definitely be back and bring some of my family! read more

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Thank you for a wonderful experience. We have been on several boat tours in Florida and this one was the best. FANTASTIC crew! Very knowledgeable and it showed in their enthusiasm about nature. We had reserved online and the tour had to be rescheduled several times due to 2 hurricanes back to back in two weeks time. Kelley was always quick to respond to my texts. I will definitely take this tour again and will try their sunset tour as well. read more

Our absolutely favorite dolphin tour, and a must for all our visiting family and friends! Attended a special holiday event and the Reynolds family took such great care of all their guests. read more

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Loved this boat ride! Super friendly owners and the captain of the boat knows loads of fun facts that he shares during the boat ride that are super interesting! We also were able to see dolphins :) read more

We had a private group of 23 go on a cruise with Captain Bill and his assistant Billy. What an enjoyable cruise! Captain Bill was very informative of the history along the strip of Merritt Island between the Pineda and Eau Gallie causeway, pointed out all the wildlife along the way, saw the remnants of Annie the dragon at dragon point and then was treated to a pod of dolphins feeding in the Indian River! Co-captain Billy was very attentive and made sure we were all doing well! A wonderful cruise overall! read more

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Captain Chris and crew are fantastic! Extremely informative, fun sightseeing tour. We were lucky to see a few dolphins, no big pods but a few single males. It's definitely worth checking out! read more

Family owned buisness and it shows. Mom, Dad and son operation. The 2 hour tour was really fun. I went on the first cruise to avoid the summer heat and possible afternoon rains. Our Captain lead tour invloved a lot of History about the Indian River and Banana River systems. One of interesting things i learned was the river averaged 3-4 feet deep. The ICR was around 90 feet wide and 30 feet deep. We hunted searays, dophins and other big fish to just to watch. It was fun running back and forth trying to find them. The capitain talked about tree species as well as nesting birds. We even got to see peacocks on land. One of things i enjoy is seeing the homes from the water verus a street. Its like peeking inside the back yard. I got a big discount by using the App Groupon. Once we checked in each person got a $5.00 coupon for the Grills Seafood resturant beside the dock. I encourage you to eat there. Great service staff and food. Enjoy the Boat ride. Tim Sams #TimSamsTravelUSA Live Life Today, Travel USA read more

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We've taken this boat tour twice now. The folks connected to this business are incredible. From the woman who took our reservation, to the captain and his son. Some of the nicest folks I've met. The captain and his son are super knowledgeable about the marine life, the birds and plants in the area, as well as the local history. We saw lots of dolphins and several manatee. I've taken another boat tour in the area and it pales in comparison. Highly recommend. read more

Good Natured River Tours - Tour boat. - Boating Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

This was a very relaxing and informative tour. It was nice to hear about the 'settlers' of Merritt Island and how the island came to be inhabited. While seeing dolphins is never a guarantee, I feel by taking the early cruise we got to see quite a few down by dragon point. The crew was awesome and very accommodating considering this crazy covid time we are in. They wore their masks for all the crazy Karens who insist on it but we weren't forced to, we were just asked to stay in our assigned section of the boat away from other groups on the boat. read more

Good Natured River Tours - The view to the coast - Boating Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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A truly amazing experience! Captain Bill and Kelly's expertise lead us to see plenty of dolphins up close and a tour of the surrounding area, while ensuring we enjoyed our time with them. We used the Groupon making it a great deal and also included a $5 coupon per person to the nearby restaurant which was also pretty good. I have nothing but good things to say about Good Natured Tours and would highly recommend it for all ages! read more

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This is a fabulous short river cruise. The staff is wonderful. It's very informative and they can't do enough for you. I highly recommend this for all age groups. read more

We had a great time. Everyone in my family said they would love to go again. Great tour guide and loved listening to all the information he was giving me . read more

This was a wonderful experience. As the ad on Groupon. I called first to see if they could accommodate walkers and was told no problem just get there a little early so w could be seated before everyone else. Capt Bill and don Billy were such a delight. The narration during the trip was so interesting. Can't wait to go back for the Christmas light ride and summer sunset cruise. The family owned business could not have been nicer. It is also so close to the parking lot that I will not need my walker next time read more

Went on a sightseeing tour this morning. Had a great time with the family. Fun for all ages. Will be returning for a Sunset Cruise when the time comes. read more

The boat ride is extremely relaxing. Although no dolphin was appreciated. You could enjoy scenery. In the morning. I seemed. Excellent. The tour. There was social distancing. A group behind and us ahead . read more

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We took this based on what other reviews said and we weren't disappointed. The staff is knowledgeable and courteous and very interactive. Saw lots of dolphins and many kinds of fowl. They were well versed on the history of the Indian River. read more

This was a fun tour! The tour was ~2 hours total. They allow you to walk around during the tour. There are plenty of places to look at the scenery from both the inside and the outside of the boat. There was ample seating and it was not assigned. The guides were very helpful and pointed out the wildlife and landmarks. There are snacks and drinks available for purchase. Would recommend! read more

What a wonderful find! Easy to navigate website to purchase tickets, easy-to-find location, and Bill and Billy were so knowledgeable and entertaining! Thanks for arranging for perfect weather, too! Dolphins Manatees Pelicans Life in the Ecosystems History Beautiful homes We highly recommend this company and this cruise!! PS: Per your recommendations, we drove down the South Tropical Trail (but didn't find any mango stands) - and we ended up at the Mel Fisher Treasure Museum, too! read more

We grew up here in Gallie, Florida. In the Indian River, our parents fished, water skied, and enjoyed the beauty of the water and land. We have so many memories of evenings and weekends to think about on a boat with friends, food, and drinks. However, this entertaining, picturesque, and delightful river tour was money well spent. We had the opportunity for close to shore pictures of the many birds. The captain pointed the birds out to us and told us what they were. The boat captain was mindful of the dolphins as he circled and circled for us to take pictures of them. Happily, I learned some new facts about our beloved lagoon. Lastly, our boat took a trip around the point at the south tip of the island. Many of us remember the "dragon" at the end of the Indian River and Banana River. One classmate told me how he and another classmate parked their car on the Eau Gallie Causeway and swam over to the dragon. Fifty years later, he is not sure if he could do it again! I would recommend this event for visitors to the area, new members of the community, and to those of us who grew up here. It was an enjoyable afternoon! read more

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I've taken family on this boat tour twice. It's super fun. Great time sighting dolphins and birds. Learning history of the area is also fun. read more

This place is amazing. I am so glad we stopped here. Although they do not guarantee you will see dolphins or manatees most times they do. I think we saw at least 20-25 on our 2 hour tour. The staff is welcoming and very knowledgeable about the history of the area and the wildlife. They will educate you for sure. There is only a crew of 2 but they are both really pleasant and want to be sure you fully enjoy your trip. They also offer a $5 discount card to the restaurant near their boat. Have your camera ready the dolphins don't wait for you to say cheese. We will be back. read more

We had the privilege of taking a tour with the Captain and Kelly. They were very friendly, helpful, accommodating, and informative. That day the waters were choppy & it was windy. He took pains to keep us comfortable and let us know what to expect. Kelly kept a good lookout to ensure that we were able to see as many dolphins as possible and we had several dolphin sightings along the way. The tour tickets also include a discount to use at the restaurant at the dock. My family and I enjoyed a delightful and relaxing morning and would definitely recommend this. read more

an amazing experience with very knowledgeable friendly staff. I can't wait to do it again!

Thanks so much to Captain Bill and his 1st mate Billy! On this 2 hour boat tour we saw Dolphin, lots of playful dolphins; Ospreys, Peacocks (on roofs), Great blue herons, Ibis, Egret and a variety of trees and learned about the history of the area. And Mangos vs mangrove! The best seats for viewing are portside in the covered open back. Although most of the best dolphin viewing is starboard. There is also indoor seating and a Front deck. You must be seated when leaving and returning but otherwise guests are free to move about the boat. There is a bathroom on board and if you get hungry or thirsty, they offer Chips, water, snacks for 1$. I would suggest that you take hoodies and light blankets for the ride back to the docks. It was a little breezy. Highly recommend this tour. I got our tickets on group on and they were a steal. We even each got 5$ off a meal at the restaurant next to the dock. Even though all the passengers on this trip were adults, I would definitely bring the grand kids next time. read more

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Billy the 1st mate is so knowledgeable and the scenery is beautiful! 2 hour ride..worth the money

We had a great time, easy to find, great boat, friendly staff, saw tons of wildlife, kids had fun, and we plan to come back without kids for their sunset cruise! read more

Good Natured River Tours - Fun on a river cruise - Boating Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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100% recommend if you're in the area. The owners (who are the people who are on the boat) really care about the nature of the area and don't want to see anything bad come to the place that they and the animals call home. They have an eco-friendly motor which cannot be fixed locally (and was quite an investment too I'm sure) and even knowing that they went through with it because of their love for the animals. Very knowledgeable about all of the animals and there wasn't a single question that was asked that they did not know the answers to. read more

Highly recommend. Kelly and Captain Bill were amazing! It's worth every cent! You see a lot of dolphins and sea animals!! read more

Good Natured River Tours - Boating Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

I went on their tour yesterday with my family who were here visiting from Connecticut. We all had a great time! They were wonderful in helping us add in one more person to our party and just very accommodating all around. The tour was not only filled with tons of facts and Information but I loved seeing how truly passionate they all were about what they do. And did I mention seeing a baby dolphins?!?! read more

Good Natured River Tours - Baby Dolphin! - Boating Near Me - Melbourne, Florida

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Living in Florida for the past 10 years, and gone over the causeways hundreds of times, but never had the urge to take a boat tour until last week. 5 of us had a fantastic 2 hours on the River, watching Dolphins chase the boat (50 or more) saw a Manatee in the canal, learned the history of the river and surrounding homes and wildlife. Great experience with Kelly, Captain and crew. Looking forward to our next ride for the Xmas light cruise. Plus a great dinner at Grilles. read more

My husband and I had a Groupon which offered a significant savings. We had recently moved to Florida from Michigan, and thought this would be a fun way to see the sights and get acquainted with the area. We were not disappointed. We boarded the boat which is next to Grills Restaurant off US 1. The boat had indoor and outdoor seating. We chose to sit outside as it was a warm sunny day. The crew were knowledgeable about the area and friendly. I believe it is a family run business. The tour was about two hours as we cruised on the Indian River. We were educated on our surroundings, and learned a lot about the sea life and flora in the area. There were gorgeous homes along the riverfront. And we were told about the history of several homes. We even got to see the dragon sculpture in the lagoon area, and learned about its history. We finally arrived to the area where the dolphins hang out. It was exciting and we were not disappointed. It was fun and inspiring to see these beautiful creatures frolic next to the boat. There were pods of dolphins to watch. Words cannot describe how awesome it was to be part of their journey. I definitely recommend this attraction. It is great for all ages. I recommend that you bring water or other beverages. They do have drinks and snacks for sale if you prefer to purchase rather than bring your own. Have your cell phones or cameras available to take pictures. The dolphins get close to the boat and you can get some amazing shots. This is a tour that we bring our out of town guests to see when they visit. It is worth every penny. You need to make reservations. Honestly, you will have a memorable trip. read more