This was our first time to take the Babcock Ranch Eco tour and it won't be our last. We went in…read morelate March, which is the FL dry season. Our knowledgeable guide Brad told us if you go in the late summer (wet season), 2' or so of water is flowing through it. So, what you see in the two seasons is different. They also have a nice gift shop, small museum and a restaurant. We saw all sorts of birds and animals. Even though they aren't necessarily exotic or rare, you are seeing them in their habitat. The ranch property really represents FL, more so than some other types of tours. And, it is for all ages and reasonably priced. Our visiting late teenage aged grandsons and friend enjoyed the tour every bit as much as we did. Highly recommend!

My kids (8 & 5) absolutely adored this. The tour guide was so patient with kids and very…read moreknowledgeable. I came away with some cool facts, a ton of great pictures and video and two very happy kids. I highly recommended this tour!

My son and I were visiting family in Florida and looking for something new to do. Neither of us had…read moreever tried Segways so we decided to give it a try. I am glad we did, the instructions we given and we were able to practice before heading out. I did not know it is a Detroit based company, I hope to try out the tours they offer so close to home.

Awesome experience! My wife and I have never ridden a Segway before - but couldn't have felt more…read morecomfortable after the parking log instruction. We did the Sharky's tour and enjoyed a beautiful sunset while enjoying a nice drink at the bar. I would recommend taking this tour early in your trip if you haven't been to Venice before, you'll get some friendly tips on local spots around town. Couldn't have been better!!

We celebrated our 61st anniversary on the sunset cruise! Our Captain Glenn, Vince and Penny were…read morevery friendly, announced our anniversary and they gave us a nice card. We saw so many dolphins and really enjoyed seeing the excitement of the children on board. The cruise was relaxing with the Jimmy Buffet theme and the sunset was beautiful. Jim and Carolyn McConnell

A perfect way to start the holiday season. No better way to see Punta Gorda's excellent canal side…read moreChristmas decorations, while enjoying their popular holiday concoction, "Jingle Juice". Kingfisher had three boats operating and the coordination between departures and returns was very efficient and accommodating. The boarding process could not have been easier or better. Capt. Glenn and mates, Susanne and Robbie were excellent hosts. Money well spent.

This honestly was one of the most fun things I have done in a long time. Captain Aaron was the…read morebomb. You byob and food and karaoke for 90 minutes. It is a private boat for 4 to 13 people. There is a toilet on board. Sound system was good and even though it was choppy, Captain Aaron did a great job of not bouncing us around or getting us wet. Highly recommend! Parking was in one of the two lots. Do suggest stopping at the 30 min parking to drop off any coolers. Ice and waters were included.

Thank you Viv and Aaron! Our surprise Gilligan Island…read morebirthday party went off without a hitch! Our guest of honor was pleasantly surprised and entire party had a fantastic time. Your seemless accommodations, helpful tips and recommendations throughout were very much appreciated. Aaron was very knowledgeable and such a pleasure to talk to throughout the cruise. He was extremely accommodating, shared stories of Charlotte Harbor and the area. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed the day and Captain Aaron! Red Tiki Tours is definitely a wonderful addition to our area and so much fun! I highly recommend this special experience for any occasion! Thank you Red Tiki Tours!

A tour through the Everglades has been on my bucket list for a while and Captain Bob's didn't…read moredisappoint! We did the half day excursion that included the airboat ride and the reptile show. Our guide Pete was amazing! He was incredibly knowledgeable and you could tell he really cared about the animals. He made us all feel comfortable around the snakes and gators and I learned a lot about the local vegitation and wildlife. We went in March so the weather was pleasent. I highly reccomend!

I highly recommend this tour. Rhett was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and you can tell he…read moreloves what he does. I was amazed at all the different species of birds we saw on the way to the airboat as well as on the airboat itself. I was not really interested in birds until I took this tour, there were so many different kinds it was really very interesting. The airboat ride was awesome! I was not sure what to expect especially since it was cooler out and overcast for much of the morning and was even told early on that we may have difficulty seeing a lot of gators but was saw at least 5-6, young and old. Just being on the boat was a thrill. After the ride learned about and held a couple of different snakes and a baby alligator. Even those that were a bit afraid of holding the snakes were the first ones in line to hold the gator! This was a wonderful way to spend the morning.

We did a half day trip!! was well worth the money. Pete did an awesome job very knowledgeable about…read moregators and other Florida wildlife!! We probably seen 100-150 gators on the airboat ride( several let us get fairly close so made for good photo opportunity's).. I was little bummed the water was pretty low so we didn't get to really explore the swamp side of the pond but that's way out of his control, we also booked during the dry season so... if we ever make it down this way again we plan to do the all day tour!!

We did a half day tour which included an eco-walk in the beginning, which was very informative with…read moreour tour guide Addison. We learned a lot about the Everglades and even saw deer. From there, we went to the airboat before we got to go on the airboat. Addison showed us some different snakes which we got to hold and taught us more about the animals in the area. We had Captain Fred take us out on the airboat. He was also extremely knowledgeable about the animals and fauna of the area. We did this during off-season so we had the boat to ourselves, which was really awesome. Highly suggest to anyone and everyone that they take this tour. The half-day was plenty to us. The full day would've been cool. Maybe that will happen next time. Make sure to ask for Addison and Fred.

Captain Jim is a great host and guide. He is so nice and lots of fun. He had a vast knowledge of…read morethe area and the history. We took the fun lunch at Cabbage Key trip. The ride was smooth with several stops along the way to point out wildlife and points of interest. He allowed us enough time on the island to enjoy lunch and thoroughly explore. If we are back in the area we would definitely do another tour with Pine Island Boat Tours.

We had a fantastic time with Captain Jim. He is extremely knowledgeable about all the local…read morebeaches, and history of the area. He knew exactly where to take us and show us where all the dolphins and manatees were. My kids loved Captain Jim. They thought he was very friendly. I would highly recommend this boat ride. The 4 hour trip is the best value , as the day flew. I can't give enough praise . 5 stars isn't enough. This was definitely the highlight of our vacation.

Awesome paddle with great guide! Learned so much and so much fun. Definitely need to do this if…read moreyou want some time on the water

My wife and I took a 2-kayak tour with Jeff and it was awesome. He loves being on the water, we…read moresaw manatee, dolphin, a ton of birds, and a ton of fish. We were able to access Little Gasparilla for the first time. These folks do it right, very knowledgeable and safe. Thanks again, SUP Englewood! Get here for a great experience!

Now known as MATLACHA BOATING ADVENTURES - Excursion Date -…read more3/25/2024 Without a doubt... THE BEST TIME I'VE EVER HAD ON THE WATER - Bar None! Captain Will delivered as promised and we had the most enjoyable afternoon at the absolute best value of any excursion in ALL OF FLORIDA! Our family of four went out with the good Captain and his sister boat with Captain Chris and headed over to Coya Costa - Do NOT MISS THE MYSTERY BEACH - There is nothing like being the only souls on miles of beach in the pristine aqua-green waters of the Gulf. We also cruised a secluded bay filled with Manatee and saw nesting Osprey for the first part of the trip. All the time filled with little tid-bits of history and stories about the islands and wildlife. The short walk to the beach reminded you or an episode of Gilligan's Island or Survivor but to dip in the gulf water in early Spring weather with the feeling of secluded luxury was worth every single penny. We then journeyed to Cabbage Key and had a stop at the famous restaurant for some "ON-Point" and fresh Stone Crab followed by an excellent Cheeseburger that may or may not have inspired you-know-who to pen a famous song about such carnivorous habits..... That was topped off by the tangiest frozen Key-Lime pit and a few scoops of ice cream from the local creamery. The trip back to Pine Island and Captain Will's tailgate office found us enjoying the nostalgic views and gorgeous homes of Useppa Island followed by Dolphin views and then twenty minutes of the dolphin pod ridding the wake of our vessel. We could not have imagined how exciting, fun, and memorable this excursion was. Without a doubt, at the prices he charged, no other ferry, tour, or excursion gives you half as much for the money on the Florida coast. This little operation is highly recommended and I'm not easy to please. Another couple of two adults shared he boat with us and they were blown away too with words of praise and plans to repeat the trip again. As a tip, arrive early and check out the fish market. If you're lucky, Uno or Lefty as Captain Will calls him will be begging for fish at the back of the dock by the fish market. The wild dolphin was sheer joy to watch as were were literally inches away from him as he waited on a fish or two from the fleet dropping their catch at the market. We could have watched the huge bottle-nose dolphin for hours. That alone was a high-light worthy of calling it a day but our entire journey defied expectations. I can not recommend Captain Will & Company from Matlacha Boating Adventures. Support a Veteran Owned Business and enjoy an unforgettable trip around Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. This excursion made our trip a memory to cherish! Thanks Captain Will for an unprecedented time on the water!!! If you book elsewhere, you won't have as much fun and you'll pay too much!

While on vacation my friends and I took the sunset cruise. The Captain and first mate were great…read moreand so knowledgable about the wild life. We saw dolphins, a manatee and a ton of birds. Highly recommend the trip, plus you can bring your own food and drink.

The former summer home of 1890's Architect Price was moved to History Park from the riverfront…read morealong Etta Esplanada after 2004's Hurricane Charley. The Punta Gorda Historical Society offers free tours. Inside, period furnishings, not owned by Price but donated and collected by the Historical Society, add to the atmosphere. Price was ahead of his time and recognized that the religious fervor that swept the country was a business opportunity. All the new converts needed a church. So he designed mail order churches that were sold and shipped by the thousands all over the country. Once a shipment arrived, the local parishioners could put up the structure. The Methodists still attend services in a Price design in Punta Gorda. Price's style is recognizable by its faux carillon and pointed arch facade. On the domestic front, Price didn't seem so successful. The docent pointed out the doors that lead to the outside from every room. It was first believed that this was for fire safety, but old timers soon corrected this assumption with the long-lived public knowledge that it was Price's wife who had to have quick and immediater access outside. They said she was an insanely jealous woman who chased down the sound of any woman's voice that might be in the garden with her husband. The Price lovenest was a bit of a takeoff on the cuckoo too. Price didn't build from the ground up, but chose to buy two cottages, then attached them with a center structure. It became a modern split plan with the bedrooms on one side and the kitchen and dining on the other. He also added a porch to the bedroom side of the shingled house.