ECO-TOURS AT ROOKERY BAY

Eco-Tours | Boat and Kayak | Rookery Bay Research Reserve
Boat and Kayak Tours

Join us for your next Rookery Bay Adventure

Afternoon and evening tours are not offered during summer time.

Friends of Rookery Bay Members receive a 10% discount on all eco-tours.

Hourly, daily and weekly kayak rentals available!

Free delivery and pickup at any home, condo, or park on Marco Island and most locations in Naples.

With the most comfortable equipment in Southwest Florida, speedy delivery and top-notch customer service.

Explore our beautiful waterways without the heavy lifting!

INFORMATION AND POLICIES

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About Our Boat Tours

  • Duration: 2 – 3 hours
  • Registration is required.
  • The minimum age is 6 years old.
  • Meet at the launch site 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

Tours are led by our exclusive eco-tour partner Rising Tide Explorers

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About Our Kayak Tours

  • Duration: 2-3 hours (hours vary depending on tour)
  • Registration required
  • Meet at launch site 30 minutes prior to scheduled start time
  • All participants must sign and hand in a waiver at the time of or before registration
  • Trip includes use of a kayak, all equipment, paddling instruction and admission to the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center
  • Weight limit: 250 pounds
  • Participants ages 16-17 are not required to have a parent or guardian present on the actual tour
  • Tours offer single or tandem kayaks and accommodate children ages 3 and up

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Cancellations & Weather Info

  • Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 48 hours notice of cancellation.
  • In the event of severely inclement weather, your trip leader will contact you on the morning of the trip at the phone number you provide when registering, and you will receive a full refund

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What to Bring

  • Wear closed-toed shoes and clothes that you do not mind getting wet
  • Bring a hat, sunglasses, sun block, bug spray and a water bottle
  • Leave all electronic equipment locked in your car, as you may get wet
  • $10 parking fee per vehicle if  you do not have a beach sticker at Isles of Capri Paddlecraft Park location

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Cancellations & Weather Info

  • Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 48 hours notice of cancellation
  • In the event of severely inclement weather, your trip leader will contact you on the morning of the trip at the phone number you provide when registering and, you will  receive a full refund

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What to Bring

  • Wear closed-toed shoes and clothes that you do not mind getting wet
  • Bring a hat, sunglasses, sun block, bug spray and a water bottle
  • Leave all electronic equipment locked in your car as you may get wet

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The Reserve’s Education Department plans fun and informative events and activities throughout the year, serving diverse audiences, including schoolchildren to adults.  Consider supporting their work to enhance your next experience at Rookery Bay.

VOLUNTEER

Take a hands-on approach to supporting the efforts of the Rookery Bay Research Reserve.

DONATE

Your donation will help to maintain the reserve and support the research programs of this unique ecosystems.

MEMBERSHIP

Become a member and take advantage of of membership perks and privileges.