Wildside Eco Tours
2026-05-17T23:36:26.362Z
Our family had an absolutely wonderful experience with Wildside Tours today! From start to finish, the entire two-hour eco tour was informative, relaxing, fun, and genuinely memorable.Captain Speedy was fantastic. His knowledge of the wildlife, ecosystem, and local area made the trip incredibly interesting, while his “dad jokes” and easygoing personality made it feel warm, personal, and welcoming. You could tell he truly enjoys what he does, and that energy carried through the entire tour.The boat captain was also excellent. He navigated beautifully, slowed at just the right moments so everyone could take in the scenery, and made sure passengers had opportunities to spot dolphins, manatees, birds, and other wildlife along the way. Between the two guides, the experience felt thoughtful, professional, and incredibly well organized.This was honestly one of the best values we’ve come across in a long time and two hours very well spent. We would do this trip again and again without hesitation.The only disappointing part of the experience had nothing to do with the tour itself. It was seeing several passengers leave without tipping these two hardworking guides. Shame on them. The tour was so affordable to begin with that it barely seemed like it would cover the cost of fuel, let alone the time, effort, knowledge, and care these men put into making the experience special for everyone onboard.Highly, highly recommend!