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Captain Doug is back at the helm in Cedar Key!

Captain Doug is the former owner/operator of Captain Doug's Tidewater Tours. He has been providing Tours in Cedar Key for over 24 years. He has recently returned to the helm as an independent tour operator and is looking forward to serving you. 

PRICE LIST Call 352-325-0088 / captaindoug758@gmail.com

Island Tours $40 person, approximately 2 hours long. Suwannee River Tours $80 per person approximately 4 hours long. Call 352-325-0088 for details or reservations. All fees payable by cash or check

Captain Doug's Cedar Key Tours

Cedar Keys most informative Tours

In addition to the thousands of hours he has spent at the helm, he has consistently sought to expand his knowledge, skills and abilities by attending numerous lectures and presentations given by local biologists and researchers from the Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge, The Florida FWC and the University of Florida's Nature Coast Biological Station on various topics involving our coastal marine eco system. He has also read several books, read numerous articles, and attended lectures on our fascinating local history. All of these efforts combine to ensure that you will receive a balanced and thorough overview of the natural aspects of our local environment as well as our history.

OUR TOURS

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   The Island tour typically lasts about two hours. During this time we will  usually visit 3 of our nearby National Wildlife Refiuge Islands. These will include Atsena Otie Key, the site of a early settlement. Also Seahorse Key, the site of the 1850's light house and Snake Key ,a classic example of a Island Colonial Bird nesting site. As we slowly cruise the shore line you will receive a thourgh overview of the history of the island and the highlights of the natural aspects of the island. 

Suwannee River Tour


Awesome, captivating, exceptional, intriguing. These are just a few words often used to describe our Suwannee Riverr Tour. This trip leaves from the Cedar Key Marina, traveling along the shallow coastline until entering the river approximately 12 miles north of Cedar Key. Guests will experience visual changes in the trees and vegetation as well as the overall eco system as we travel from a salt marsh estuarine eco system into a freshwater river swamp eco system . 

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Experience the Wonders of Captain Doug's Cedar Key Tours

Natural Wonders Tour

The tour eventually travels approximately six miles up river. Virtually the entire trip takes place within the National Wildlife Refuge. There will be one stop at a Marina/restaurant on the river.

More About Captain Doug

Past recipient of Cedar Key's Business of the Year Award 

  • Past recipient of University of Florida's Nature Coast Biological Station Champion Award- for promoting ecotourism and environmental education. 
  • University of Florida Master Naturalist

Former Vice President of Cedar Key's Chapter of The National Audubon Society


Captain Doug's Cedar Key Tours

(352) 325-0088

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