My husband and I celebrated our 55th wedding anniversary with La Gondola early this month and it…read morewas absolutely phenomenal and breathtaking. We have experienced gondola rides in the past: once years ago when it was not an evening with a waterfire, and since then, three more delightful evenings of water fires. Our fantastic gondolier, Figaro, in his handsome straw canotier, or straw hat, was so amazing as he helped us into the gondola and gently brought us through the river. Before the end of our tour, Figaro sang to us with his stunning voice in Italian and made our evening the ultimate celebration. The pink champagne biscuits given to us to accompany our beverage were so delicious . We could not ask for a more beautifully exquisite anniversary evening.

We had a lovely gondola ride on the river. It was so peaceful and having the violinist playing…read more made the experience extra special. Would definitely recommend!

Super fun ride through the swampy mangroves. Places you could only go via air boat. Guide Josh has…read morelived here his whole life and provided tons of information. We saw two alligators when we got on, but none on the tour unfortunately. But, afterwards, there is a demonstration with the Alligator Whisperer, and he shows baby alligators that you can touch. It's a great activity for families and convenient if you're staying on Marco Island.

Such a fun outing! Our captain was very knowledgeable and somehow navigated skillfully through open…read morewaters and twisting trails thru the mangroves. We saw plenty of gators and bird life plus even got a brief history lesson. At the end there is an alligator "show". It's kind of honky-tonk but impressive nevertheless, with an option to pose holding a small alligator - perfectly positioned to capture their sign in the background. You know, I really don't mind helping promote worthy businesses and this was well worth our time & money!

We expected to have a tour of the real highlights of the city, but instead we got a lot of what…read morefelt like paid advertisement. There was no real hop-on-hop-off opportunity and we Looked at the front of a bunch of hotels. Do not recommend at all.

First off, it's not exactly "hop on hop off." They weren't running as many shuttles, so we had to…read morewait an hour between shuttles. The best part of the tour is around 5th Ave. Going further north than the zoo was just boring. Glad I paid for it with Groupon otherwise I would have given this ONE star.

I found Down South Airboat tours on Yelp and Google. Both had great reviews so I called the number…read moreon their website and booked a tour for me and a friend. Our tour guide Ryan arrived promptly at our meet up spot at 12:30 PM. We jumped on the Airboat and off we went into the Everglades. Ryan and his family have lived in this region of Florida for generations so he was more than familiar with the area. We saw baby alligators, lots of bird species, and in one spot, Ryan called the pond, he called out for alligator named Mother. She came right up to the boat and allowed him to touch her (scratched her on the back her head). That was an unexpected treat! We wore head sets to offset the loud Airboat and we could communicate as well. He stopped in several spots throughout the tour and turned off the boat so we could talk without the headsets. If you are considering a tour of the Everglades I highly recommend you reach out to Down South Airboat Tours and ask for Ryan. Happy exploring!

I really wanted to do an airboat tour and see the Everglades while in SW Florida in March…read more We pre-booked this company reading great reviews on line. It is pricey, we picked the 1.5 hour tour, just 4 family members and a guide, Ryan. It is nice that you can be with your group only! At the departing point there's a sign and a small parking lot! No restrooms! So use the facilities on the way at the Oasis Visitor Center, or drive passed it to the nearest gas stop! We were greeted by a staff member and signed our lives away! Bring a hat since you will wear headsets (heavy)- they didn't clean them after previous clients. I am not a baseball hat kinda of a girl but got one for this trip and it was a good save! Wear sunscreen and comfy clothes! Bring water and not lots of luggage, the boats have a small storage space for a few items. While waiting we did see a few gators and cool birds. The boat ride was fun, saw lots of gators in the wild and many birds. The landscape is breathtaking, other worldly. I wish we would have explored the channels in the back more. Ryan was nice but I expected better based on the review, somebody more knowledgeable and chattier. He sped us back way too fast for a pricey ride. If you sit in front you will get hit a lot but beautiful dragon flies. It doesn't hurt, but be warned. Since the reviews were so good I expected more from Down South. It wasn't bad, it was fun, but nothing extraordinary. Fun adventure, something you need once in a lifetime.

Captain Kieran was an absolutely amazing guide for our family! So kind and knowledgeable! We got to…read moresee dolphins and manatees very close, and we went shelling and got some beautiful shells! Would 100% request him again if we ever decide to go on another tour!

What a wonderful morning with Dreamlander Tours! Capt Kieran was friendly, knowledgeable, and full…read moreof interesting stories about the area, wildlife, and local history. We saw manatees, dolphins, and found beautiful shells, making it an unforgettable experience. The pace was perfect, and we appreciated how much the captain shared while still allowing us to simply enjoy the beauty around us. This was one of the highlights of our Marco Island girls' trip, and we would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting the area!

Our family of 5 had an absolutely wonderful experience with Captain Jessica and the Island Time…read moreDolphin & Shelling Cruise! Our four-hour trip was the perfect mix of relaxation, wildlife, and adventure. Captain Jessica and her crew went above and beyond, providing iced drinks, snacks, and buckets for collecting shells. They took us to Old Hickory Island, where we found some amazing shells, a Pygmy octopus, conch, and a sand dollar. Throughout the trip, Captain Jessica shared her knowledge about the local ecosystem, answering all of our questions about the dolphins, manatees, mangroves, and the area. One of the highlights was when she spotted a pod of dolphins. She carefully brought the boat alongside them, and we got to watch them swim and jump in our boat's wake--it was unforgettable! Communication was outstanding from start to finish. We had to reschedule twice due to weather. Captain Jessica made the process incredibly easy and stress-free. She is friendly, welcoming, and shared lots of great local recommendations for places to visit and things to do. If you're looking to support a fantastic local business while having an unforgettable day on the water, I can't recommend Captain Jessica and Island Time Dolphin & Shelling Cruise enough. It was truly one of the highlights of our trip!

Had an amazing private dolphin and shelling tour this week with Jessica & Rob. Jessica was…read morefantastic to work with throughout the booking process and was communicative, prompt, and helpful! Our day on the water was wonderful - we saw 4 dolphins (including one baby!), white pelicans, and enjoyed shelling at the end of Lover's Key State park! Jessica and Rob made the experience memorable, fun, and safe. Highly recommend for your charter needs!

Are driver was great at keeping everyone up beat & happy when on tour. It is a great way to learn…read moreabout the history of Naples and everything that is around Naples to see and do.

The driver crashed us and we all got hurt . He should be vey sad for what he did. We got saved at 1…read moream