Island Adventure Eco Tour

OVERVIEW

Observe the wonders of the marine sanctuary in the Gulf Of America and kayaking along the mangrove-lined islands in the backcountry. As the boat leaves the dock we will travel on our way to the Key West’s backcountry. As you explore the eco-wonders on the surface, don’t forget that there’s a whole other world beckoning below the waterline. These shallows offer translucent waters and soft sandy bottoms where spiny sea urchins mingle with conch shells and sea sponges. Don’t be surprised if some of the decidedly larger marine life make an appearance like the Goliath grouper, stingrays, and several tropical fish species. Along the way, our onboard naturalists will share their knowledge of the area and its indigenous wildlife with you. Be sure to be on the lookout for our most playful residents, the friendly bottlenose dolphins and curious sea turtles. Following a buffet lunch on a remote sandbar, you will see another side of nature by kayaking through the heavily vegetated backcountry. As you will discover, coastal mangroves provide plenty of benefits. They are environmentally important as habitat for birds, a nursery of sorts for marine creatures and filters for impurities that may be in the water.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.