What an incredibly disappointing outing this was.  After spending almost $400, and not seeing any…read moresign of even a single manatee, on our way out we were talking to someone familiar with this company and found out that we would have been "VERY lucky" to have seen any manatees on the earliest tour of the day, but "didn't stand a chance" of seeing any by the time our tour was set for in the afternoon.   Apparently, the warm winter saw the manatees leave for the gulf very early this season, and since that time they leave the Orange River very early in the day, if they are there at all... something the company was well aware of; and, yet, they sold us a "Manatee Tour".   It would seem that this company also re-brands tours to be "Nature Tours" later in the year, but did not see fit to do so for our trip, despite the recognition that we would spend all that money to see nothing that the tour name promises. Had this been advertised for what it was, a "Nature Tour", we would not have joined the tour, as we are experienced paddlers and could have explored the river with our own kayaks free of charge.  We had paid for a guided "Manatee Tour", expecting a MANATEE TOUR. We feel deceived and that we have been victims of false representation. We gave the company an opportunity to respond, and set things right, but they refused to do so, saying that they do not guarantee manatees will be viewed.  This was so much more than bad luck, though. The only positive I can say is the guide was very kind and great with my son, who has a special need. Other than that, extremely disappointed.

Went Dec 2022. It was a beautiful warm day, but was the week after the big cold spell came through…read moreso that may have helped. Did the 2hr kayak rental, not the tour. Go to the manatee park, check-in at the gift shop then walk down the path till u get to the kayak area. There's a public launch, but the rental company is past that. The kayak staff were super nice. Kayaks were in good condition. Can wear your flip flops or water shoes on the kayak and bring water if u want. Any shoes u don't want wet can be left by the kayak launch. U will walk into the water a little bit to load into the kayaks so ur feet will certainly get wet. Definitely bring a camera. We only had 1 person keep their phone so we didn't ruin any, but it's so worth it to have your own & capture the moment a manatee swims up to u. We had so much fun and loved the adventure. Had guests in town and this is a great activity to do with people visiting. The guided tour is probably nice - u always learn new tidbits when people r showing u around, but we've used kayaks before, kind of like going at r own pace, and didn't feel we missed out. The river is pretty mellow and easy to navigate. U can make the outing as physically taxing or relaxing as you'd like (at least when u rent ur own). Some people just floated outside the power plant & essentially used the kayak as a chair for observation. Our group opted to be a bit more adventurous, exploring both sides of the river and various coves. The area behind the power plant was absolutely filled with manatee. A couple in r group had manatees come right up to the boat looking up at them, another had a manatee push their kayak up a little as they went underneath, probably b/c it was so crowded with manatee when we went. The workers tell u that going right has the most manatee and going left is more scenic. I'd agree going right had more manatee, but we went down both sides and didn't feel the left side was any prettier or had as much to offer so next time I'd only go right and explore that area a bit more. Lots of beautiful birds so if u love looking for interesting nature, this is a great tour. Thankfully we did not c any alligators or water snakes. Think they offer 2 or 3 hours. For us, 2 hours was more than enough and I would pick that option again. Kayaks start getting a bit uncomfortable after awhile and once you've paddled amongst manatees for a couple hours, it felt like enough. If ur an avid kayaker and want to make it out to the bigger body of water, perhaps the longer time would b better. Would highly recommend kayaking at Manatee Park through Manatee Kayaking Company. Make reservations online - it's easy.

Love love love love this place! Always an adventure out on the water. Amazing for all ages. My…read more9 and my 17 year old had a blast!

From the owner: Find your adventure Feel your Zen…read more Come kayak or Paddle board at Paddle Me Happy

Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve is located on the right as soon as you cross the Midpoint…read moreMemorial Bridge that connects Fort Myers to Cape Coral. The 365 acre preserve is the second largest open green space in Cape Coral. It was created by the State of Florida when the city of Cape Coral was being developed. The preserve has a 1.2 mile boardwalk that starts off as coastal prairie, a rare habitat in this area that that is a great area for birding. You might encounter eagles, ibis, herons, wading and migratory birds, raccoons and snakes. The closest I came to wildlife was spotting some raccoon footprints on the boardwalk. As I walked along the boardwalk the brackish water of the red and black mangroves let out to the overlook over the Caloosahatchee River. In the distance you can see Thomas Edison's estate, one of the first settlements in the area. Heading back, the boardwalk ends letting you out on a shell path lined by sand live oak, gumbo limbo, and ficus trees before you return to the parking lot. Four Mile Cove also has a small visitors center with map and restrooms. On the south side of the parking lot is a Veterans memorial area with monuments dedicated to the branches of the armed forces. On weekends from November through May there is a kayak rental kiosk. There is also two fishing piers for anglers to try their luck in the Caloosahatchee River. I enjoyed my peaceful walk on the boardwalk. As I walked I pondered how glad I was that the state has the foresight to protect this ecologically significant area. At Four Mile Cove you can enjoy the real Florida like it was when Edison first arrived.

Nice picnic facilities near the kayak rental. Cool fishing pier looks out on the river. Nicely…read moreshaded 1 mile boardwalk loop. Enjoy!

Right now the snack, gift, and rental center is closed while they try and find another suitable…read moreplace in the park. The recovery center has limited hours and closed on Sunday. Great place to launch a kayak, even an accessible ramp. Call, quiet, beach is beautiful. Lots of parking.

Serene. Calm. Beautiful. Friendly rangers. Easy parking on an April Saturday. Clear water. Clean…read morebeaches. Amazing.

I've rented here before and went with an experienced friend. Went on a tour this time. Our guide,…read moreHannah, was AMAZING! So knowledgeable about EVERYTHING on the tour! I had my 12& 13 yr old grands, first time kayaking, we all felt safe and had a great time! Will absolutely Return and ask for Hannah again! Only negative is the address on maps will take you TO NAPLES, not the kayaking spot in Bonita Springs.

Had a great time kayaking. Our guide was awesome. I'm sorry I can't remember the name I think it…read morewas Nick and Hannah helped us get going. It felt great enjoying the vibrant energy of nature.

Don't waste ur time ordering anything online. Very unprofessional. I called to confirm product was…read moreready to ship before I ordered. A week after ordering I call to see if the item shipped, "it's back ordered" "sitting in my office" "I'll ship it right away". It's going to cost double the amount to ship than u paid already. I believe every last bad review after hearing how this person handles herself on the phone. Need to work on their professionalism. Maybe a staff training would help. My advice- Order elsewhere.

I needed my product for an upcoming trip. I placed my order on 6/17/2026 and received an email…read moreconfirmation for the order #ORD01178 and a separate payment conformation minutes later (Charges processed at my bank the next day). I received a call today 6/19/2026 from a ERO representative who advised that the shipping was higher than what was calculated at check-out (it more than doubled) and they couldn't ship my order unless I wanted to pay the additional shipping charges. I declined and she then tried to switch me to another product. I assume they are not aware that Under Florida law, once your payment is processed and an order confirmation is sent, a legally binding contract is formed. The company cannot unilaterally change the price of the shipping or hold my order hostage. If they fail to honor the original agreed-upon price, they are in breach of contract. This is exactly what they did here. My next step is reporting them to Florida regulators for their poor business practices. This mistake was not my doing! ERO should have done the right thing here.

Visiting relatives that took us on the sunset cruise we went out to the gulf and saw dolphins and…read moregators and birds etc really cute fun boat ride! Not too long and simple which was nice! Would do again.

This was our 2nd time booking with all water excursions and will use this company again as they…read morewere knowledgeable about the wildlife and waters in the area. Highly recommend!

Tyler is knowledgeable, experienced, and an overall enjoyable guide to spend time with! We had a…read morebeautiful morning out on the Orange River paddling through the mangroves and looking for manatee. A classic Florida experience, would go again and again

Great experience! Darby was friendly, knowledgeable, and wonderful with our big family. The company…read moreis incredibly responsive, accommodating, and professional. Highly recommend!

What a treat! This is a knowledgeable outfitter. Half day of paddling Estero Bay with Tim…read moreand Johnny. This is good for anyone who wants to see the real deal wildlife - not an aquarium. Manatee, dolphin, osprey were just a few of the sightings as well as many birds. Johnny went around in different areas scooping up some of the smaller water creatures to show us (and then responsibly releasing). They take all the pictures too so you don't have to fumble with your phone possibly getting it wet or dropping it. A+ experience!

Tim and Eric of Seaway Outfitters provide an engaging and energetic estuary tour. We thoroughly…read moreenjoyed the fun, educational experience and all of their stories. We had a blast! This is a must-do activity!