The Eco Endeavors Difference
- Eco Endeavors is owned and operated by working captains—two lifelong watermen with over 50 years combined in watersports and more than 20 on the waters of Southwest Florida.
- Every Eco Endeavors Captain holds a USCG Master rating of 25 tons or higher
Eco-Tours Done Right!
Eco Endeavors connects locals and visitors with exceptional outdoor adventure-based activities.
Our services include private and semi-private wildlife viewing and shelling tours of the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife refuge and customized watersports adventures. Our captains specialize in providing laid back, eco-light educational tours that showcase to visitors and locals alike the beauty and importance of the Ten Thousand Islands through mindful and respectful viewing of wildlife and responsible shell collecting.
A skippered boat charter provides an opportunity to relax and enjoy the surrounding area without the challenges associated with navigating unfamiliar waters.
U.S.C.G Inspected vessels
U.S.C.G. Inspected Vessel: Sandra Kay
We're concerned with safety so you don't have to be:
Our crew and custom-built boats endure the most rigorous inspection process through the United States Coast Guard to ensure all vessels are seaworthy and safe for commercial use.
It is illegal and unsafe for an operator to carry more than 6 paying passengers unless the vessel obtains a Certificate of Inspection (COI) from the Coast Guard. Vessels that have obtained the COI will be issued a certificate letter to be posted and receive a large COI dated sticker to display.
Our Certificate of Inspection allows us to safely accommodate up to 16 people per boat. We utilize 30 foot center console skiffs for the best wildlife viewing and comfort.
SAFETY FEATURES:
- Type 1 Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) for every adult and child, clearly labeled and easily accessible in case of an emergency.
- Sturdy railings to prevent a fall overboard.
- Fire Extinguishers
- Throwable rescue rings
- CPR & First-aid certified Captains
- Large shaded and cushioned seating area
- Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB). This radio beacon is enclosed in a water-sensing device that releases and activates when submerged. The beacon will send a radio signal to assist Search and Rescue personnel in locating passengers and crew. These devices are not cheap and must be inspected regularly but drastically improve the response time of rescue personal in the unlikely event of an emergency.
OUR CREW:
Every Eco Endeavors Captain holds a USCG Master rating of 25 tons or higher—Master licensing requires additional sea time and coursework that qualifies the holder to operate larger vessels at full passenger capacity.
