Family-owned in Key Largo since 1983, our private eco tour is a 2-hour exploratory charter aboard a nimble 17′ AB inflatable RIB that takes you deep into the Florida Bay backcountry — through hidden creeks, inlets, undisturbed islands and dense mangrove forests that bigger boats simply cannot reach.
This is an "Island Safari Adventure" with a naturalist's eye. Your guide narrates the marine ecosystems you pass through along with the area's rich natural and pirate history. Because every tour is strictly private — a maximum of 6 guests — it stays quiet, personal, and easy on the wildlife.
Wildlife in the Florida Bay backcountry
- Bottlenose dolphins
- Endangered Florida manatees
- Endangered American crocodiles
- Roseate spoonbills
- Great white herons
Prefer to end the day on the water? Our sunset eco tour runs the same backcountry adventure timed to golden hour and includes a champagne toast to close it out.
Why book a private mangrove & dolphin tour with us
- Strictly private — maximum 6 guests, just your group and your guide.
- Backcountry access — a small RIB reaches creeks and mangrove tunnels larger boats can't.
- Educational narration — marine ecosystems plus natural and pirate history.
- We come to you — private bayside pickups between MM92 and MM103 in Key Largo.
About the "Enviro-Tour": "Enviro-Tour" — short for Environmental Tour — is a tour name patented by Caribbean Watersports. It was pioneered by our founder more than 40 years ago, when this style of backcountry environmental touring was first brought to the Florida Keys.
Eco Tour FAQ
What wildlife might we see on the eco tour?
Florida Bay's backcountry is home to bottlenose dolphins, endangered Florida manatees, endangered American crocodiles, roseate spoonbills and great white herons. Wildlife is wild, so sightings vary — but the backcountry gives us the best chance.
How many guests can join a private eco tour?
Our eco tours are strictly private aboard a 17′ RIB for up to 6 guests, so it's just your group and your guide.
Where do you pick up?
We come to you. Private bayside pickups are available between Mile Marker 92 (MM92) and MM103 in Key Largo, confirmed at booking. No private dock or spot of your own? Meet us at our port of call — Bayside Grille at MM99 bayside.
