Take a break from the beach on a jet ski tour through the waters of Ten Thousand Island. Your guide will lead the way, pointing out dolphins and other wildlife often missed by untrained eyes.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Reach parts of the Ten Thousand Islands that boats just can’t get to, on a guided jet ski tour. Search for dolphins and birds, and visit the pristine waters of Rookery Bay as you ride the waves on the back of a jet ski.

Discover the rich wildlife and diverse ecosystems of Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, where the Gulf of Mexico meets the everglades.

Zip in and around the small uninhabited islands that make up the chain of islands known as the Ten Thousand Islands. Pass small islands overgrown with red mangroves and see the rich ecosystem the unique archipelago is famous for.

See an array of wildlife in and around the water, including the elegant Great Blue Herons and Egrets in their natural habitat. Jet across the calm water, passing oyster flats, and small sandy beaches.

Ride your jet ski to Rookery Bay National Reserve which stretches across 110,000 acres of pristine mangrove forest, uplands, and protected waters.

Keep an eye on the water for playful dolphins in the larger bays. Local resident Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins use this area to hunt for their meals, play with each other or catch up on their sleep. They share the waters with manatees and w wide variety of other marine life.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Follow your guide on a jet ski tour of Ten Thousand Islands and Rookery Bay
Ride a jet ski to reach further into the Ten Thousand Islands than a boat can
Learn about the area’s mangrove ecosystem and the creatures that live there
Explore the second-largest mangrove forest in the world from the water
Keep on the lookout for local wildlife including dolphins, manatees and seabirds

 

 

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