Island Tours
$40/Person ● 2 hours
The Cedar Key island tours typically last about two hours. During this time, we will usually visit three of our nearby National Wildlife Refuge Islands, including Atsena Otie Key, the site of an early settlement. We will also explore Seahorse Key, home to the 1850's lighthouse, and Snake Key, a classic example of a colonial bird nesting site. As we slowly cruise the shoreline, you will receive a thorough overview of the history of the island and highlights of the natural aspects, making this one of the best boat tours Cedar Key has to offer.
Suwannee River Tours
$80/Person ● 4 hours
Awesome, captivating, exceptional, and intriguing are just a few words often used to describe our boat tours in Cedar Key, specifically the Suwannee River Tour. This unique trip departs from the Cedar Key Marina, navigating along the shallow coastline before entering the river approximately 12 miles north of Cedar Key. Guests will witness a stunning transformation in the trees and vegetation, as well as the overall ecosystem, transitioning from a salt marsh estuarine ecosystem into a freshwater river swamp ecosystem.
He's back at the helm!
Meet Captain Doug
For over 25 years, Captain Doug has been offering Cedar Key’s most informative tours to visitors and residents alike! As an avid naturalist, Captain Doug is one of the island’s most knowledgeable persons on the coastal marine ecosystem in the Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge...
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More About Captain Doug
In addition to the thousands of hours he has spent at the helm, Captain Doug continues to expand his knowledge, skills, and abilities by attending numerous lectures and presentations from local biologists and researchers at the Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge and the University of Floridas Nature Coast Biological Station. He is also a graduate of the University of Floridas Master Naturalist Program, and is very knowledgeable of our coastal marine ecosystem and all birds commonly found in our vicinity. All these efforts combine to ensure that you will receive a balanced and thorough overview of the natural aspects of our local environment and history during your Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge tours.
Captain Doug is also a former recipient of Cedar Key's Business of the Year Award. He has received University of Florida's Nature Coast Biological Station Champion Award for promoting ecotourism and environmental education through activities like boat tours in Cedar Key. In addition, Captain Doug served as the former Vice President of Cedar Key's Chapter of The National Audubon Society.
Visit Captain Doug
Look for the kiosk at the Cedar Key Boat Ramp!
Captain Doug's Cedar Key Tours
Availability
Today | Closed |
Tour times depend on the tide. Call to see when tours are scheduled!
