Capt. Kerrick truly made our experience so special! He was full of knowledge and gave us the tips &…read moretricks of the not only the shelling experience but also the history of the Ten Thousand islands! If there were more stars, I'd absolutely give them. To top it all off, we saw dolphins on our way back to the dock & it was the coolest moment that I will forever remember. Capt. Kerrick is the best & if you end up having him as your guide - you're in excellent hands!

This was our first experience doing a shelling tour and chose Sand Dollar Shelling because of…read morefamily members who have taken tours with them. We are so happy that we went with this company because they deliver above and beyond the expectations. Our tour guides were Joey and Taylor Nadotti who were very knowledgeable about the area and what to expect and look for while we were on the boat. I really enjoyed both of them and we will definitely be back to tour again and will definitely be requesting them for our tours. Taylor walked the islands with us and found us all kinds of unique shells, sand dollars, and conch's. Joey turned the boat around so that the dolphins would play in the wake. He also kept us all informed about any weather conditions that might have affected our trip and diverted us to another location while the storm passed by and then finished our excursion. We got to watch the sunset over the Gulf and then a beautiful ride back to the dock. If you're looking for something that is very exciting and informative, then you have to book with them. Our granddaughters fell in love with them both.

Was so much fun! We felt safe but also like we could let loose and have a good time. Saw dolphins,…read moreswam to the beach to go shelling & the Captain gave us suggestions on local hot spots/places we'd like. Would totally do again if we find ourselves back in this area!

We had two families, including kids, and had an amazing time on the catamaran. Captain Patrick and…read moreKyle were fun, helpful, and courteous. The kids were lucky to drive the boat a bit, and they were good sports with the older teenagers too. We saw lots of dolphins, and swam to an island beach where there were tons of shells. Kyle recommended a nearby restaurant for afterwards that was delicious too. This was the highlight of our trip!

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.

This was our first experience with Captain Mitch's Airboat Tours. We have been using a neighboring…read morecompetitor for the past three years, but just wanted to try something different. It was pretty easy to reserve for six people for the next day. They were on time, our captain was friendly and knowledgeable about the mangroves, alligators, etc. We had a very nice tour of the area. The biggest differences with who we usually use: We didn't go super fast, spinning around, etc. like we are used to. That part was missed, but I know not all people want to do that. We were not offered headphones to muffle the loudness (that surprised us all, it is very loud). I noticed a couple on our boat had the foam ear inserts that they probably brought themselves. There was no alligator "show" before or after, but they do allow you to hold a small gator they keep in a tank inside. I feel bad for the gator and really hope it gets moved to a bigger space in the off hours. Hope this helps!

Great family time! We got bored hanging around Marco and ventured out to where I spent most of my…read morechildhood. I got to show my kids the areas my grandparents showed me. Not much has changed, thankfully! We had a nice time doing the sunset ride.

Captain Pete and Jill were amazing! Chartered a sunset cruise for my wife's birthday and we had a…read moregreat time. I highly recommend this vessel and crew.

Todd and Max were wonderful for our trip with my family. I really appreciated that he cancelled and…read morerebooked when weather was bad one weekend - which was a great call! It was an overall amazing experience. I appreciated their covid safety measures especially around my elderly grandmother. Would recommend!!!

Great sunset sail last Saturday night! Perfect for visiting family or with friends. Can't wait to…read morego again!

Five-Star Experience!…read more We had such a great experience at Corey Billie's Airboat Rides! From start to finish, everything was easy and enjoyable. One thing that may help others: you can simply call to make your reservation. That wasn't completely clear to me from the website, but I called, made our reservation over the phone, and the entire process was very easy. Check-in when we arrived was quick and simple as well. Our airboat guide, Josh, was fantastic! He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and made the ride so much fun--it honestly felt like a roller coaster through the mangroves! He was also incredibly helpful when Grandma started feeling nauseous during the ride. He made sure she was okay and took great care of us. The gator experience afterward was another highlight. The gentleman handling the alligators--Pat the "Gator Whisperer," --was extremely knowledgeable and explained that he had personally trained and worked with the gators. We even got to hold one! The scenery was beautiful, the airboat ride was an absolute blast, and everyone we interacted with was friendly and knowledgeable. Easy reservations, easy check-in, great staff, and a really fun experience overall. Five stars from us!

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.

A must do when in Marco Island/ Naples!…read more We had a group of nine visiting Marco Island for the first time for a "Girls Trip", I knew we wanted to book a boat cruise, and I am so happy I found Floating turtle cruises! The boats are basically a floating tiki bar. You can book online but called the office bc I had a few questions. Eva is the sweetest and was so helpful and explained everything. She even said if we had any special requests for drinks, they would have them for us. We booked the "Sea Turtle" boat which can hold up to 11 people. The tour is normally 3 hours, and we added an extra hour- which I'm so glad we did! Our boat day was a 10/10. The weather was perfect, our captain, Matt, listened to where we wanted to go, and gave us a customized tour. Not only was there a huge cooler full of beers, seltzers, water, iced teas and sodas, we were given coozies and fun color changing cups to keep. There is also a blue tooth speaker onboard, so we were able to turn out boat into a floating dancefloor! Also included on the boat were beach chairs, pool noodles, and sand toys. We pulled right up to these amazing sand bars where we found beautiful shells. We even saw a few dolphins and a huge school of sting rays. I cannot recommend this tour enough. It's perfect for all ages. Next time I'm in Marco, I will absolutely book again!! Thank you for a fantastic day!