Frequently Asked Questions

FUN: Our boat tours are more adventurous than other boat excursions in the area. We take you to remote beaches and get you closer to the wildlife than any other operator.

COMFORTABLE: Our custom boats have ample room, shade, and padded bench seating. We cruise at a comfortable 25-30 mph.

FAMILY FRIENDLY: Our custom boats are the perfect choice for those looking for a family friendly cruise. We have comfortable bench seating, shade, and a large bow deck making it very easy to get on and off the boat. Our railings are very sturdy and allow for excellent wildlife viewing throughout the excursion. We are also one of few tour operators who are USCG Inspected and Approved to carry more than 6 people. Our boats are approved to carry up to 18 people. We max our capacity to 12 people.

Our custom boats are inspected by the United States Coast Guard and approved to carry up to 18 people. We max our private and shared tours to 12 people. We do this to ensure the best possible wildlife viewing and comfort throughout the trip. Please Contact Us if you have any questions.

We recommend bringing towels, sunscreen, a hat (with a strap), sunglasses with lanyard, a camera (at your own risk), a bucket or bag to collect shells, a reusable water bottle and any medications you may need. We also recommend wearing your swimwear underneath your clothing.

YES! They must be able to fit into a U.S.C.G.-approved life-vest.

We recommend ages 2 and up. Feel free to contact us with specific questions.

We offer discounted prices for our youth passengers!

Yes and No.

In the state of Florida, children under 6 are required to wear a United States Coast Guard Approved PFD while underway on any vessel less than 26 feet (make sure the PFD has “U.S.C.G. Approved” printed on it).

Although children older than 6 are not required to wear a PFD, we highly recommend weak or non-swimmers do so.

It is up to the individual Captain to determine if PFDs are needed depending on the sea conditions.

We have child and adult PFDs available for use at no additional charge. If you would like us to provide complimentary type III (vest style) PFDs for the trip, please specify when making the reservation how many adults and children you plan to bring and their individual weights. Feel free to contact us if you have any concerns.

Yes. Dogs are allowed on ALL of our PRIVATE tours.

No. Dogs are NOT allowed on shared tours.

We cover over 30 miles round trip on our excursions.

We are never more than 3 nautical miles from the shore.

Our captains thoroughly check the weather before each tour. If they determine the weather to be potentially dangerous, they will cancel the tour.

Should the tour be canceled due to severe weather, we will attempt to contact you as soon as possible and will offer a full refund or the option to reschedule.

It is very important to leave a good contact number or email so we can get a hold of you if we need to.

You may change or cancel your reservation any time up to 48 hours before the scheduled time of your tour departure for a full refund. Any “no call, no show”, late arrivals, or last minute cancelations within 48 hours of your scheduled time of departure may be subject to the full purchase price of the reservation. Cancelations due to dangerous weather conditions prior to or immediately after departure will be fully refunded if you are unable to reschedule. If potentially dangerous weather conditions force us to return to the dock 1/3 of the way or more through the tour you will be refunded based on the amount of time spent on the water.

No. Smoking or vaping is NOT allowed on the boat.

Yes!

You may bring a camera on board, but please keep in mind that by doing so, you are agreeing to take on any liability of lost or damaged items.

Nope.

These are wild animals protected under the Federal Marine Mammal Protection Act.

It is illegal to swim with these wild animals.

You are welcome to swim and explore the sandbars during our stop at one of the many barrier islands.

It depends on the conditions.

There is always a chance of getting splashed. Please ask the captain for the best place to sit.

Yes. We encourage guests to bring food and beverages on our longer excursions.

We have a free filtered water refill station at our departure location and encourage guests to bring a reusable water bottle and top off prior to departure.

We do not offer single use water bottles as single use plastics are notorious for ending up in our oceans.

We also have a large cooler with ice to keep any beverages you would like to bring nice and cold.

Yes. Alcohol is permitted. We will have a large cooler with ice to store all of your beverages.

Yes! We have ample parking at our departure location and provide a free shuttle service to the marina to catch the boats. The shuttle will depart promptly at the scheduled departure time. It is imperative to be punctual as we can not hold the shuttle.

Parking at the marina is extremely limited and very expensive. Our shuttle service is FREE and only a 7 minute drive from our office.

We take payment prior to departure. This makes your boarding process very easy. Just show up with your gear and be ready for an adventure!

We do require a credit card to make the reservation.

Our captains greatly appreciate cash gratuity.

Our number is (239) 877-5902. You are welcome to call or text us anytime.

We encourage guests to view our pictures, videos, boat information, and tour descriptions.

You can also reach us via email at info@EcoEndeavors.org