Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands
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Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands
By Backwater Adventure
Recommended by 97% of travellers
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€121.72
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€121.72
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Ages 5-99, max of 11 per group
Duration: 90–150 minutes
Start time: Check availability
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- Complimentary Cooler With Bottled Water and Ice
- All USCG Required Equipment
- Knowledgeable Tour Guide
- Safety and Instruction Briefing prior to departure
What's not included- Required! Boaters Certificate if born after Jan 1, 1988. Visit www.boat-ed.com/floridarental/
- Departure details
- Little Bar Restaurant, 205 Harbor Pl N, Goodland, FL 34140, USA MUST arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour time. Your tour departs AT your booked tour time. BATHROOMS - July 1 to October 15, Please use bathrooms at the Goodland Boat Park located at the address below prior to arrival if necessary. Bathroom location: 750 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 87912P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Must be 5 years of age or older to be a passenger. Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid drivers license to operate.
- It is required that there is 2 people on each craft (excluding the guide boat). One person must ride with the guide for groups with an odd number of participants
- Weight Limit is 250lbs per person (2 persons per boat) with no exceptions. This is not our policy but the weight capacity for the vessel. No refunds will be given to those who show up for their tour not meeting the vessel weight requirements.
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- A note from Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands
- Guests are not required to wear face coverings for their activity, as the tour provides a semi-personal and semi-private experience using individual vessels that are adequately spaced away from each other.
What you can expect during your visit- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- How much is Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands?
- Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands price starts from €119.48. Discover and book Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands on Tripadvisor
- What is the Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands cancellation policy?
- Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands?
- Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands is hosted by Backwater Adventure. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Backwater Adventure on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 1h 30m. Discover and book Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 87912P1
Itinerary
- You'll start atLittle Bar Restaurant205 Harbor Pl N, Goodland, FL 34140, USAMUST arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour time. Your tour departs AT your booked tour time. BATHROOMS - July 1 to October 15, Please use bathrooms at the Goodland Boat Park located at the address below prior to arrival if necessary. Bathroom location: 750 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140See address & details
- Pass byBackwater Adventure Marco IslandTEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWRMarco IslandTen Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
- You'll return to the starting point
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802jennit
00Fun tour!
This was the highlight of our Marco trip! Connor was a great guide, gave us all a quick tutorial for driving the C…
videodude
00Amazing Adventure You Must Do!
Upon a recommendation from relatives, we tried this adventure eco-tour. The CRAIGCAT boats were a lot of fun to dri…
TnTraveler122
00Fun afternoon
We did the 2.5 hr Craig cat tour. It was definitely fun & something different! We were able to see several dolphins…
shawnqw
00Something new
This is an outstanding activity to do while in south Florida. I highly encourage it! Shelling, driving like nasca…
scottrC5485JQ
00Awesome
As advertised. Great job by our tour guide Jason! Awesome adventure, saw a lot, learned a lot. Highly recommended a…
ChrisRu69
00Highly Recommended
Exceeded our expectations. Safe and fun. Our guide Conner was very personable and knowledgeable. You really get th…
DuaneOmaha_NE
00Excellent Adventure
We rented from Backwater Adventure and thanks to Jason had a great time. This is the second group we have brought …
cheryllU876YQ
00Totally Worth the Experience
Awsome adventure. Totally fun and very educational. Connor did an awesome. This was one of our favorites the whole…
Lance B
00It's a great family adventure
This is our second time with Backwater and had a great time. 2.5 plus hours, very well priced, equipment is in grea…
Robert M
00Excellent, fun!
Craig cats are awesome, you should try it. It's like a jet ski but you get to sit side by side with your riding co…
kyleeporter
00Craig cat tour
This tour was a great experience! We drove around the 10,000 islands. We walked around the island and we also hung …
pepperchoc
00Loved Craigcat trip!!
We had a fab trip with Tyler, our first Craigcat adventure! We are from the UK and not used to driving any kind of …
Mark_Lynne_wi
00Craigcats & Dolphins!
Thanks for another great afternoon. The dolphins were amazing! This was our third time out and we plan on doing …
Schumrf1
00Fun time. But no wild life
Tyler was a great guide. The craft were fun to ride and operate. We had a fun time skimming across the water at 30…
Deb C
00Great tour
Tyler was an excellent guide. We saw a bunch of dolphin and had a lot of navigating the craigcats. Put this on your…
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SherriRoberts70
7 contributions
Jan 2023
We had a great afternoon on the water, and our guide was top notch! He was a patient instructor with those of us who have never driven a CraigCat, and safety was his priority. We were able to see the dolphins close up, and one even gave us quite a show by jumping out of the water! If you go, eat the fresh fish on the dock at the Crabby Lady after your tour.
Written 29 January 2023
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CM S
2 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Had such a great time. Tyler guided us through the islands and knew where the sandbars and oyster beds were. Very safe boats that maneuver well. No experience required and they explain it all. Dry bag and coolers with water provided. Saw dolphins right up close to our boats! Would definitely recommend!
Written 21 January 2023
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pange411
39 contributions
We had an excellent time. The boats were fun to drive. The tour went through winding mangroves and open water. The seats on the boat were comfortable. We saw dolphins jumping in and out of the water, playing and having fun. We did the shorter tour and felt it was sufficient. Definitely go to Stan's for lobster and beer after!
Written 11 January 2023
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Alexander M
Santa Monica, CA1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Friends
Had a great time!! Driving the boats was the best part. It was also cool to see dolphins along the way.
Written 10 January 2023
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Nancy W
colorado1 contribution
Dec 2022
We had a blast on this tour! It was the highlight of our trip and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great adventure while in the area! Our guide Conner was excellent. 5 stars all the way!
Written 20 December 2022
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anna z
Columbus, OH1 contribution
We had a great time! Almost like having your own "speed boat" for a while. Our guide was great- introduced us to his lone dolphin friend
Written 13 December 2022
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Drs. D & E
11 contributions
What an amazingly fun day! Eric was a great captain - he skillfully navigated the mangrove lined waterways and ensured that all of us had a great time! We saw pods of dolphins, egrets, ospreys, pelicans and more wildlife in their natural habitat. We stopped on one of the islands and took in the awesomeness of our surroundings. It was a perfect day thanks to Eric - he truly loves what he does - his energy and passion were infectious! We highly recommend this outing - you will not be disappointed!
Written 9 December 2022
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L. Reed
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Friends
Eric was an awesome guide. He kept us safe and engaged. He was very professional and knowledgeable. He made the trip fun, educational, and exciting. 10 out 10 experience
Written 9 December 2022
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Susan S
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Friends
Our tour guide, Tyler, was fantastic!! We will definitely be back! We highly recommend this trip… we saw so many dolphins and had beautiful weather. Thank you
Written 4 December 2022
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Carrie C
2 contributions
Tyler was a great guide…chill, helpful and fun. My son and I had the greatest time seeing the mangroves and zipping around. Definitely reccomend!
Written 3 December 2022
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I would like to make a reservation for Sunday afternoon September 4th. I don't see that day available. Is it possible it's sold out?
Marie C
1 contribution
How fast do they go ? I’ve tried jet skis and don’t like them do is it like a jet ski ?
Frank
3 contributions
I would estimate that at full speed, the CraigKat is topping out between 28 mph and 32 mph.
As for comparison to a jet ski: A jet ski overall is heavier with your center of gravity much higher than that of a CraigKat. For the jet ski, falling off or tilting to the side is much more likely. In the CraigKat, you have a very low center of gravity with the CraigKat having a much larger footprint (the two skids) in the water. Therefore, it is much harder to tip the boat (can be done but would consider that reckless operation). I much prefer the CraigKat now over a jet ski.
Is the weight limit 250 pounds per person or 500 lbs total
Terri
5 contributions
I don’t know contact the place directly and ask. Go to their website to call.
Cher J
Pompano Beach, FL32 contributions
If I come with my parents can I go into one by myself due to my doctors not allowing me to get the covid vaccine.
Thank you,
Cher
longlakekiki
Chicago, IL4 contributions
This is Kristine Johnson I have a reservation in Marvh at the end. Would you please send me my reservation info. I can’t find the first one.
Thank you.
Hi,
I am looking to book this tour in December of 2021 and no dates are available yet. When will you be booking for December of this year? I would like to book a large group too of 11 people.
Than you
LLD2215
Atlanta, GA83 contributions
is it too cold to do this in Jan. 2021? Do you get soaked or not so much? Don't ant to freeze
Jennifer L
2 contributions
You will definitely get sprayed/splashed with water.
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