Quick Details
Adults
Ages 12 and Older
$ 49
Children
Ages 3-11
$ 39
Infants
Ages 2 and Under
Free
Adult Group Rate
Group of 15+
$ 44.10
Peace River Nature Cruise
A true half-day eco tour!
We depart from our dock near the mouth of the Peace River and travel upriver towards the center of the state. Experience the flora and fauna of four different ecosystems as we journey from the open waters of Charlotte Harbor into the scenic, winding Peace River. The banks are lined with overhanging trees, native grasses, and other vegetation, and basking alligators often pose to please photographers.
From approximately January through April, nesting birds on rookery islands are an extra special attraction as they put on a show raising their youngsters from comical balls of fuzz to near-adult fledglings. Species of birds often seen include bald eagles, ospreys, endangered wood storks, egrets, herons, and more. Cameras and binoculars are definitely in order on this trip.
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About the Boat
Our sightseeing cruise boats are 55’ – 65’ double-deck custom built excursion vessels that were designed to cruise our waters. The lower deck is an enclosed cabin with walls, doors, and windows. The top deck has hard cover overhead and open sides.
- The boats have bathrooms.
- We offer for purchase: cocktails, beer, wine, soda, water, and coffee, along with snacks such as chips, crackers, and cookies
- Alcohol may not be brought aboard
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- Departure time varies throughout the year based on the tide. Departure time is displayed once you select the date of the tour.
- Cruise duration is 3.5 hours
- Check-in 30 minutes before departure
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Your email confirmation is not a boarding pass. Upon arrival to our location please check-in with our ticket agent inside the blue ticket booth to receive boarding passes.
Check in 30 minutes prior to departure time. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure time.
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- Only credit cards, debit cards, and contactless payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted as forms of payment aboard our boats.
- All participants are required to have tickets for this event. According to U.S. Coast Guard capacity rules, all passengers including infants and toddlers must be ticketed
- Outside alcoholic beverage are not allowed aboard. Please bring valid identification with you since identification is checked for guests buying alcoholic beverages aboard.
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Please let us know at the time of reservation if you have any special mobility requirements so we can properly prepare for your arrival and ensure a smooth boarding process. See info about accessibility here.
Cancellation Policy
Cruise Cancellations by the Customer
We require 24 hours’ notice for all cancellations and rescheduling of public cruises. Participants who fail to show for a cruise reservation or cancel without proper notice (e-mail or confirmed phone call) will not receive any refund or be eligible to reschedule. Cancellations made before 24 hours of your scheduled event will receive a full refund. If you book your cruise within 24 hours of departure time, the booking is nonrefundable.
Cruise Cancellations by King Fisher Fleet
In the event of unsuitable weather, technical difficulties beyond our control, or if there are not enough participants, we may cancel your cruise. In this circumstance our policy is to reschedule or issue a full refund at the customer’s choice. In the event of cancellation during your tour, either a full or partial refund will be issued depending on where you are at on the cruise.
Late Arrivals for Cruises
Passengers should arrive at least 30 minutes before their scheduled departure time to check in. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure time. Cruises depart on time. No refunds will be issued for late arrivals.