Welcome aboard our wildlife boat tours.
Enjoy a relaxing private boat cruise and see Dolphins, Manatees, Birds, and other wildlife of the Indian River Lagoon.
Discover the beauty of Vero Beach by water as we wind our way through mangroves and explain the wildlife. These beautiful waters are home to more than 4,300 species of plants and animals and are known for their Dolphin and Manatee sightings. River Explorer Boat Tours is a great attraction and the perfect thing to do with family and friends.
River Explorer Boat Tours offers private tours for up to 6 people on a pontoon boat.
Making cruising accessible, whether you like to cruise alone or with a group of up to 6 people, we provide flexibility in tour times, length, and pricing.
Our Pontoon Boat has sofa-like seats, cupholders, a canopy, and a cooler. And there’s plenty of space for up to 6 guests to cruise in total comfort. You may bring drinks, food, and even your dog.
Times & rates
Times
Custom.
Anytime between 9am - 7pm.
7 days a week.
Rates
Min. cruise time is 1hr. - Up to 6 guests.
First-Hour: $100 (Up to 2 guests)
Additional guest: $15
Every additional 30mins.: +$50
Our private Boat Tours
Our private tours are the perfect option for those who wish to see the beautiful Indian River Lagoon but rather not cruise with a group of different people.
The River Explorer Boat is a great location and unique attraction for any event. You may bring drinks, food, and even your dog. Our Pontoon Boat has sofa-like seats, cupholders, a canopy, and a cooler. And there’s plenty of space for up to 6 guests to cruise in total comfort. As these are private tours, we can completely adjust your tour, where to go, and what you hope to see to your wishes. Below are examples of how your tour could look like;
ONE-HOUR PRIVATE TOURS
The one-hour boat tour focuses mainly on finding wildlife like Dolphins and Manatees.
We will take you cruising through the beautiful Indian River Lagoon, its Idyllic waterways, along with the magical mangrove islands and the so-called walking trees. The Indian River Lagoon is home to more than 4,300 species of plants and animals and is known for its Dolphin and Manatee sighting. The one-hour boat tour is the perfect thing to do for families with younger kids.
TWO-HOUR PRIVATE TOURS
The two-hour boat tour takes you up north and right through the heart of the beautiful Indian River Lagoon, which is home to more than 4,300 species of plants and animals and is known for its Dolphin and Manatee sighting. Here you’ll also see Bird Island and encounter a variety of gorgeous birds. On our way, we cruise along the elegant mansions to show you the beauty of Vero Beach by water. This extended tour offers a wider variety of wildlife sightings like Dolphins, Manatees, and Birds.
SUNSET PRIVATE TOURS
The sunset tour will take you cruising through the beautiful Indian River Lagoon, its Idyllic waterways, magical mangrove islands, and the so-called walking trees. The breathtaking colors of the sunset will make the mangroves come to life. We will try to find wildlife, such as Dolphins and Manatees but make sure to keep your eyes on the water as it will be difficult to look away from the stunning sky. Sunset Tour Times are between 5 pm - 7 pm.
