Boats and Kayaks

Electric Boat Cruises All aboard from the Allyn Family Dock! Sit back and enjoy all nature has to offer on this relaxing boat cruise up the Gordon River from the mangrove-lined Allyn Family Lagoon. Trained volunteer boat captains help you spot some of our native plants and wildlife – and you may even spot a manatee or two.
	Boats depart hourly 10 AM – 12 PM, May – September. Conservancy Club members at the $250 level and above can make advance boat ride reservations. 239.403.4207. Join or upgrade today.  PLEASE NOTE: Passenger capacity is limited. Due to insurance purposes, children must be older than two years of age.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Subject to weather, wind and tides. Scheduled field trip participants receive first boarding priority. Advance boat ride reservations available to Conservancy Club members at $250 level and above.

Kayak Rentals Paddle through the Allyn Family Lagoon up to the Gordon River to enjoy nature at its best. Find the natural treasures hidden among the mangroves on this peaceful, two hour flat water excursion. Single Rental: $30 Members: $20 Tandem Rental: $45 Members: $30

Guided Kayak Nature Tour Your guide will lead this 90 minute guided kayak nature tour. Observe many remarkable species in their natural habitats. Common local wildlife sited includes shorebirds, birds of prey and manatee. Begins at 9:30 AM by advance reservation only. Schedule directly with Naples Kayak Company. 239.262.6149.

NARRATED ECO-CRUISES THROUGH ROOKERY BAY. CHARTERS AVAILABLE.

Your Coast Guard certified captain and trained volunteer guide steer you through mangrove-lined channels of Rookery Bay and help you spot some of the most spectacular wading birds and wildlife. Occasionally, even dolphins show up. While we can’t guarantee what surprises Mother Nature will provide, we can guarantee that this quiet pontoon boat cruise is like no other! Cruises may not be available on all days and are dependent on weather conditions and tides and are subject to cancellation. 239.403.4236. Cruises depart from Shell Island Road. Call for directions or visit www.conservancy.org/goodfortune.

Daily cruises available late December through late April.

Monday: Early Morning Cruise 8:30 AM -10:30 AM
Tuesday – Saturday: Leisurely Lunch Cruise 10 AM – 1 PM
Includes one hour stop for lunch on Isle of Capri.
Lunch not included in program price.

Daily: Classic Sunset Adventure - times vary by time of year

Spectacular view of hundreds of shorebirds coming to roost on the mangrove islands for the night. Not to be missed!

Two Hour Private Charters (Available Year-Round)

Reserve the Good Fortune II for your private event – up to 35 people. Perfect for photography clubs, small receptions and any special gathering.

Great Value! Friends and Family Cruise Stuck for ideas on what to do with your out-of-town guests? Gather a group of ten and join other guests on the Good Fortune II for one group price.