Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Tours and Tickets

Set sail on this beautifully appointed Catamaran, "Cool Beans", and start making lasting memories! Cool Beans Cruises is the perfect way to see SW Florida, By Water! Choose from a 2.5 hr. Day-Sail or a 2 hr. Champagne Sunset Cruise. With quick access to the Gulf of Mexico, you will experience true sailing with limited motoring. A stop for a swim to a secluded pristine beach for shelling can be part of the Day Sail Only(weather permitting). Keep your cameras ready to capture a photo of the local wildlife to see along the way! Cool Beans Catamaran will accommodate up to 20 passengers. PRICE INCLUDES SODA, WATER, BEER, & WHITE WINE . A CHAMPAGNE TOAST AT SUNSET IS INCLUDED FOR THE SUNSET CRUISE. Please note that parties of 7 or more, an 18% gratuity is added to our base price and is due and payable to the Captain. Also available is our 25 Ft .Pontoon, Lil' Beans! Perfect for up close eco/nature /shelling and island hopping. Book a Private tour for a group for up to 6 guests

Discover Florida's 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge aboard your own private boat during this fun excursion. Join your dedicated captain out on the waters and explore the lush ecosystem of the Florida Everglades. Sail along several waterways and keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife including dolphins, manatees, and alligators.

Explore the mangroves of Marco Island with a Florida Master Naturalist with this private experience. This area is rich with wildlife, from marine birds to manatees, as well as dolphins, sea turtles, and even iguanas. You'll also make a 1-hour stop on a barrier island beach for swimming and beachcombing for colorful shells.

This unique experience takes small-group on a boat tour to various destinations around Barrier Island in search of special sea shells. Meet your captain and certified master naturalist guide in Goodland and head out in search of rare and sought-after seashells. Tour destinations may include the Caxambas sandbars, Kice Island, Morgan Island, Second Chance Shell Bar, and others.

Our industry leading small group tours have only 8 people max verses 15 people for your safety and enjoyment. Our kayaks are very stable, have a wide opening, are very comfortable and it covers the side of guests legs which helps in the tunnels when guests run into the branches. We have the earliest start time on our morning trip, a midday and a mid afternoon. Our guides have extensive kayaking guiding experience on both flat water and whitewater which for guest safety in these tidal areas. This is our 17th year with our kayaking company in southwest Florida and when you paddle with us its like visiting with good friends during the best time of the day.

This is our "get your feet wet kayak tour." Almost all other Naples and Marco Island Tour companies offer this route. The main difference will be our certified year-round Adventure Paddle Tours guides and our pledge as a 1% for the Planet Member. Adventure Paddle Tours is a true Eco-tour company, providing safe and entertaining tours while also giving back to the local wildlife refuges and conservation areas. We are not a pop-up kayak outfitter like so many other recently new outfits. If you are looking for something more unique with a higher chance to spot wildlife check out our number one selling Manatees and Mangroves tour.

See the mangrove estuary near Marco Island by boat! Explore the complex and diverse ecosystem full of beauty and wildlife on our ecotour. Wildlife sightings may include dolphins and many species of birds such as osprey, bald eagle, pelican, tern, gull, skimmer, plover, egret, heron, and roseate spoonbill amongst others. Seasonally wildlife sightings may include manatee, sea turtles, sharks, iguanas Fully guided by a certified Florida Master Naturalist. Tour includes a one-hour beach stop on a barrier island to swim, beach comb, or look for exotic shells.

Our 2.5-hour Barrier Island shelling tour is the perfect tour if you want to spend a little more time looking for a really special shell. Captains are always US Coast accredited master captains with decades of experience to ensure safe passage even in rough weather. Your guide is a certified Florida Master Naturalist with a wealth of knowledge to help you understand not only what you'll find but also where to look to locate the most sought-after and rare shells like the infamous Junonia. A truly memorable shelling experience as all of our tours are small groups and very intimate. Tour destinations may include Caxambas sandbars, Kice Island, Morgan Island, Cape Romano, and Second Chance Shell Bar (aka Shell Island). Shelling locations are dependent on the time of the year, weather, tide, and wind. Shelling locations are at the captain's discretion.