Things to do in Southwest Gulf Coast, Southwest Gulf Coast: The Best Nature & Wildlife Tours

March 29, 2022 Nicolette Lion

Florida’s Southwest Gulf Coast contains a constellation of enticing coastal gems. Stunning beaches, including Ft. Myers Beach, Tigertail Beach and Pensacola Beach, fringe the Gulf, down the I-75 from Tampa to Naples. Sanibel Island’s shelling attracts thousands. Cape Coral’s waters are paradise for flyfishing. Golfers adore spectacular courses in Marco Island and Naples. Glorious sunny days and deliciously warm turquoise waters beckon in this often overlooked corner of the Sunshine State.
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1. Adventures In Paradise

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5.0 based on 1,700 reviews

Adventures In Paradise

Celebrating 33 years of the best fun-filled adventures! Explore and take a journey with us to discover dolphins, manatee, sea horses, osprey, and pristine beaches brimming with shells, shells, and more seashells! The waters of Sanibel and Captiva provide for some of the worlds best boat cruises, and our family would like to guide you to the best fun-filled adventures. Cruise with us for fishing, shelling and lunch excursions, sealife encounters, dolphin cruises in the morning,afternoon and at sunset.

2. Naples Kayak Company

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Naples Kayak Company

Since 2004 - the best guided kayak ecotours in Southwest Florida - day or night! NKC will show you the hidden mangrove trails the other tour companies never enter! On our beautiful Rookery Bay and Wiggins Pass tours we often see dolphins, pelicans, ospreys, egrets, herons, ibises, eagles and manatees, as well as fish jumping everywhere. Our most amazing tour is our incomparable Birds, Bioluminescence and More Birds Tour. You'll see thousands of birds landing on a tiny island around sunset and THEN be guided through the mangroves with the ONLY Naples company offering after-dark, underwater, Bioluminescence light show kayak tours. We also offer 6-7 hour sea kayak tours in the Ten Thousand Islands, kayak lessons from American Canoe Association certified kayak instructors, guided Hobie Kayak Fishing Tours, Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) lessons & tours, SUP Yoga lessons, and rentals of kayaks and paddleboards daily, weekly and monthly.

3. Tour The Glades - Private Wildlife Tours

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Tour The Glades - Private Wildlife Tours

Tour The Glades - Private Wildlife Tours is the Only all inclusive Private tour operator in the Everglades! Quality instead of quantity is our goal...which means our guests receive 100% of our attention. This approach is better for the environment and hands down the best way to explore the Everglades & 10,000 Islands....just you and your own personal guide. Come with us in search of Alligator, Manatee, Black Bear, playful Dolphin and even the elusive Florida Panther! The Everglades is also a Birder's Paradise and we'll help you get your target species. We provide tours year round and all excursions are led by Local Naturalist Guides that provide EVERYTHING you'll need. Fresh fruit, cold bottled water and all the necessities are included. You won't need to purchase any additional items because we've thought of everything! Private is BEST because YOU are our #1 priority.

4. Ms. B. Haven Charters

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Ms. B. Haven Charters

Hello, my name is Captain Mike Bailey and together with my associates Captains Ken, Stephen and Robert we make up the Ms. B. Haven Charters fleet. As experienced Native Fishing Guides here in Naples, FL., we’ve been angling, navigating, and running fishing charters in our waters full time for over thirty years. If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience for everyone, from children to the most seasoned angler, young or old, and folks with special needs, we can turn your dreams into great memories. We invite you to join us to fish and explore the pristine, unspoiled, and calm waters of the 10,000 Islands and the Gulf of Mexico. Fish for Snook, Snapper, Tarpon, Sharks, Pompano, King Fish, Grouper, Jacks, and a lot more. No matter the season, there’s always something biting, and a new adventure waiting for you.

5. Seaway Outfitters

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Seaway Outfitters

Seaway Outfitters (previously Manatee Guides) has been serving the Southwest Florida region for more than 15 years. Now offering more services so you can have more fun in the Florida sun! Call us or book online on our website!

6. Charlotte Harbor Tours

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Charlotte Harbor Tours

We specialize in private boat charters in the Lemon Bay area in Englewood. Our trips include day sightseeing trips, dolphin tours, and sunset cruises. Our trips last approximately two and a half hours. Our vessel, the "Bonnie Joy" is a beautiful twenty six foot boat with plenty of room and comfortable seating for six passengers.

7. Avi's Water Sports

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Avi's Water Sports

Marco Islands Premium Jet Ski Tours, 10,000 Islands, Dome Homes of Cape Romano, Dolphin Jet Ski Tours and Rentals, FREE flashdrive of photo's taken of your tour, every tour guided by AVI "The Dolphin Whisperer"

8. Dreamlander Tours

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Dreamlander Tours

The Dream Team is a small, elite group of people who have a passion for providing extraordinary memories. We are fascinated and humbled by all that Marco Island and the 10,000 Islands have to offer. We are a small, family owned and operated business. Above all, our attention is kept in keeping our ocean and its occupant’s habitat pristine. At a very close second, we ensure wildlife viewing, eco-education and happiness. Touring with us will guarantee your family has the experience of a lifetime and, honestly, isn’t that why we vacation in the first place? We specialize in small intimate group tours with no more then 6 guests on board and your personal USCG Captain. Please join us on one of our Dolphin, Shelling, Custom Private, or Backwater Fishing adventures. We guarantee dolphin sightings on all dolphin tours or your trip is free! Please call or visit our website to help with any questions, requests, or reservations. We hope to SEA you all soon!!

9. Sea Life Kayak Adventures

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Sea Life Kayak Adventures

Small, personalized tour groups, updated equipment including new, light, fatigue-reducing carbon fiber paddles, comfortable and easy to maneuver kayaks....And still the lowest prices guaranteed. Just a few reasons to come kayaking (tour or rental) with Sea Life Kayak. Explore exotic mangrove tunnels, paddle among manatees, dolphins and much more...With the premier kayak company in Lido, Siesta, and AMI. The owners of Sea Life Kayak Adventures come from science and conservation backgrounds and are members/volunteers of several environmental and wildlife organizations. While other companies are herding dozens of paddlers onto the water, we limit our groups to enhance the experience of our paddlers and especially the wildlife, minimizing our impact on fragile ecosystems. We use top quality, comfortable and easy to use kayaks perfect for novices or pros (most paddlers are newbies which we love), and provide instruction before we launch. Manatees, dolphins, flying rays, flying fish, cormorants (swimming with us or even riding on our boats!), And much, much more can be seen up close. We believe in tailoring our tours to our clients and having fun! Kayaking is not just our business, it's our passion. Thanks-Tom and Lauri

10. Reel Kind Fishing and Tours

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Reel Kind Fishing and Tours

Are you looking to have the trip of your life on the water’s of Marco Island, Naples and The Everglades? Did you know our Guides are all retired Florida Wildlife Law Enforcement Officers or Florida Master Natuaralists? Our Captains strive to make every trip the best trip you have ever had. We know the waters like the back of our hands and work hard to make sure you are having the time of your life.

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