Rising Tide Explorers

Nothing else in the WORLD like this!

"I have been on a lot of kayak tours in SWFL and around the world, but this experience was unique from all of them. As an engineer and outdoorsman, I consider myself well versed in the environment around me. Listing to our guide take her Marine Biology Masters Degree and make colorfully accurate correlations between ecology and the familiar, you can't help but have your inner explorer come out. If you want to paddle and be bored in 30mins, book a tour elsewhere. If you likes to be captivated by a truly awesome biologist and adventurer, hang with Rising Tide Explorers.

Return Explorer

"This is the second time I have done a tour with Rising Tide Explorers, and I learned even more about the area than I did the first time. Ryan is so knowledgable, professional and passionate about educating people, that you can't help but take away new knowledge about the waterways and wildlife of Collier County. I will definitely be taking more tours with Rising Tide Explorers, and will be bringing friends and family to enjoy this unique experience."

Rookery Bay Sunset Tour

"This was a birthday gift for me and what a great one it was! I had a wonderful time. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about local flora and fauna and I was so grateful that he took pictures so we didn’t have to. It was an experience I’ll never forget and I hope to go on another adventure with them in the future!"

We Saw Dolphins!

"Myself & my boyfriend are travelling from NZ and staying with my Aunt & Uncle in Florida, and my aunt organised us to go for a tour with Ryan who is super knowledgeable, we learnt heaps about birds & the ecosystem and had a good day paddling. It was super hot so take some water with you. We also saw dolphins which was so awesome!!!! Highlight of the morning. Loved it."

The Real Florida Experience

"Exceptional guide in Capt. Ryan. Very educational and enjoyable at the same time. So much great info on Florida fish, fauna, and fowl. Every Floridian should take this tour! We also saw dolphins which was a real treat! Highly recommend the tour and the company to get a real Florida experience that takes you back in time, not just another tour boat experience."

A Special Day on the Bay!

"The team at Rising Tide is world-class. Their professionalism is balanced by a genuine joy for sharing the experience and beauty of the estuary with guests. Our tour guide was a biologist who couldn’t be stumped by any question, and told the story of the ecosystem in a way a non SWFLA native like me could appreciate. We witnessed an abundance of wildlife and it was truly a special day. Thank you Rising Tide!"

They are the BEST!

"If you are considering booking this experience....just DO IT! You wont regret a second. The tour lasts 3 hours and by the time it's over, you are not ready for it to end. The staff of Rising Tide are not the typical tour guides, these are extremely knowledgeable/highly educated Biologists that clearly love what they do. They go above and beyond to make the trip fun. A five star rating is just not high enough for this group!"

Rising Tide Explorers was AMAZING!

"We really enjoyed the tour! It was fantastic to have a real biologist as a guide. So often you get someone who really does not know what they are talking about but that was not the case here. The guides had the knowledge and was able to keep us all, my wife and I, our 11 and 8 year-olds hooked. The scenery was beautiful and the time was simply wonderful. We would strongly recommend to anyone. Best kayaking experience in SWFL by far!