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Port Charlotte/Charlotte Harbor
     The following are currently offered trips:
*Customized trips are available and the boat 
can be trailered to travel out of the area such
 as our trip to Mound Key, the Historic
 landmark of the Calusa.Kayaking Available



    Kayak by Boat    2 ˝-3 hr
This is a combination of boating and  Kayaking 
where kayaks are pulled behind the boat and
 launched in more remote or interesting 
kayaking areas. The boat departs from a 
variety of places depending on the
 desired destination. $40/adult/$30 children


Gardens by Boat  1 ˝ to 2 hr
Tour local Gardens by Boat in Port Charlotte
 and Punta Gorda. Help design your own garden
 by seeing how the plants look in a variety of
 landscape settings. Learn about each
and its growing requirements. 
Plant questions welcome!!Kayaking Available
$25/adult $20/children 12 and under


Environmental Education by Boat  1 ˝ to 2 hr
This trip is geared more toward the student,
 whether the student of nature or credited
 learning. We explore the harbors mangrove
 communities and the inhabitants that rely upon
 them as well as the importance of the estuaries
 and the rivers that feed into them. Also covered
 is salinity, tidal influence, and what lives where
 and why. $25/adult $23/children 12 and under
$10 additional for kayaks


Drifting Discussion groups  1 ˝ to 2 hrs
Here is your opportunity to open your mind and
 let go the tensions of the day as we drift among
 the mangroves feeling nature all around
 us……We offer the forum for groups or
 individuals to share thoughts whether
 philosophical discussions, spiritual journeys
 or poetic expression.
$25/adult $20/children 12 and under
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See Nature by Boat!!
With
Nature Education and Science Explorations 
(941) 626-7590

All tours are aboard a comfortable 20ft pontoon boat powered by a quiet 50 hp Mercury four-stroke engine. The boat has a two-part full canvass canopy, which can be put up or down. There is a maximum of 6 available seats (excluding the captain and crew) on each trip. Puppy dog-friendly tours available!


Nature by Boat   1 ˝ to 2 hr
During this trip we explore the Peace River or Charlotte Harbors natural habitats which are home to dolphins, sting rays, manatee, many local and coastal birds such as pelicans, anhingas, cormorants, wood storks, roseate spoonbills, great blue herons, little blue herons, ibis, great egrets, cattle egrets, snowy
 egrets and many more!Kayaking Available
$25/adult $23/children 12 and under



Peace River Rookeries and Historic phosphate mining town by Boat  1 ˝ to 2 hrs
Departing by boat from Harbor Heights or Sunny Breeze you will explore old Florida's, once thriving, phosphate mining town of Liverpool on your way to two prolific Rookeries. There we'll see thousands of nesting birds to include; Roseate spoonbills, anhingas, cormorants, great herons, little blue herons, tri-colored herons, great egrets, cattle egrets, snowy egrets, ibis, glossy ibis, pelicans and more wood storks than you may have ever seen!!
And Lots of BIG alligators. Kayaking Available
$25/adult $23/children 12 and under
$10 additional for kayaks



Mound Key Historic Calusa Site   4 hr
This 4 hour tour begins at Estero Bay with a boating trip to Mound Key, Estero Bays Archaeological State Park  where we explore, by foot, the islands Botanical character  and its fascinating Calusa history followed by a  trip to Lovers Key where we land on the beach and explore the shoreline. Kayaking Available
$45/adult  $40/children 12 and under. Minimum 4 passengers Add Kayaks to this trip for an additional $10 per kayak per person


About the Captain
Florida Native
US Coast Guard licensed marine captain with 20 years experience MS and BA Degrees in Biological Sciences majoring in Environmental Biology and Botany AA Degree Sociology/Anthropology US Army Veteran Image Interpreter Member Society for Ethical Ecotourism SW Fla and ECHOFlora/Fauna field experience in Arizona's Chiricahua  and Dragoon Mountains, Maine's coast and tidal zones, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Ireland, Cuba, Israel, Andros Island Bahamas, the Florida Everglades and the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge
Masters Thesis mapped the then 24,000 acres of the FPNWR

Ask about waterside lodging at Casa Contenda,
a shared guesthouse on fresh water with
kayaks available.

Call
(941) 626-7590