Captain Cathy Eagle Boat Tours
If you’re visiting (or living in) southwest Florida, spend part of your day with Captain Cathy Eagle—a local area expert. Captain Cathy provides short, one-hour tours up to half-day tours for up to six people. Choose a tour below and check out online, or contact us with questions.
Dolphin & Nature Boat Tour
$340, cash only
Up to six people can be accommodated on this boat tour.
Southwest Florida has one of the largest bottlenose dolphin populations in the world. Their brain-to-body mass is second only to humans, which contributes to their incredibly high emotional intelligence.
On this boat tour, we will cruise out to Charlotte Harbour, view Boca Grande Pass, and glide through the marina at Useppa Island (home to the great Calusa Indians 10,000 years ago), all the while looking for dolphins, who love to ride in the wake of our boats. Manatees are also present in our waters during the months of November through April, and we will take you to Manatee Cove on the east side of Cayo Costa in Pelican Bay to look for these endearing sea cows. Birds and jumping mullet fish are plentiful.
Departure: Tarpon Lodge, 13771 Waterfront Drive, Bokeelia, FL 33922
Dolphin & Nature Tour with Lunch on Cabbage Key Boat Tour
$390, cash only
On this boat tour we will cruise out to Charlotte Harbour, view Boca Grande Pass, and glide through the marina at Useppa Island (home to the great Calusa Indians 10,000 years ago), all the while looking for dolphins, who love to ride in the wake of our boats. Manatee are also present in our waters during the months of November through April, and we will take you to the Manatee Cove on the east side of Cayo Costa in Pelican Bay to look for these endearing sea cows. Birds and jumping mullet fish are plentiful. Lunch is not included in the price.
Departure: Tarpon Lodge, 13771 Waterfront Drive, Bokeelia, FL. 33922
More Southwest Florida Boat Tours: Matlacha
Matlacha Back Bay Eco Boat Tour
$40/person, cash only
Matlacha is an Old Florida fishing village and home to many brightly colored art galleries, seafood restaurants, kayak and boat launches, and traditional Florida fish shacks. Matlacha Pass is teaming with life. On this 1-1/2 hour boat tour, you will want to keep your eyes open for the occasional dolphin, manatee, and countless birds who call Matlacha Pass home. We will tell you about the Mangrove Coast, which is vital to our ecosystem, pass under the Matlacha Drawbridge, and cruise past the famous Bert’s Bar!
Departure: Miceli’s Restaurant, 3930 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha, FL 33993
Matlacha Sunset Boat Tour
$40/person, cash only
What a great way to spend an hour at the end of the day. Sit back, relax, and take in the beauty of Matlacha Pass and the setting sun.
Departure: Miceli’s Restaurant, 3930 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha, FL 33993
Burial at Sea (Scattering of Ashes) Boat Tour
$340, cash only
Burial at sea is a memorial tradition dating back thousands of years, and is a wonderful alternative or addition to a funeral. During this difficult time, ash scattering at sea can be a beautiful way to send your loved one on their next journey. With up to six people, we take a two-hour leisurely cruise out to Charlotte Harbour through Jug Creek—a place where it is not uncommon for the bottlenose dolphin to join us and there are always pelican and osprey flying nearby. The abundance of wildlife and nature gives family and friends an opportunity to be in a peaceful, natural environment.
We ask that you bring flowers to release into the water after the scattering of your loved one’s ashes. In this way, we can see which way the current is moving. We traditionally do a circle of life around the flowers and give you the coordinates.
Departure: Tarpon Lodge, 13771 Waterfront Drive, Bokeelia, FL. 3392
Please note: If you prefer to be picked up on North Captiva or Boca Grande, there is a $50.00 surcharge.
Burial at Sea (Scattering of Ashes) with Lunch on Cabbage Key Boat Tour
$390, cash only
With up to six people, we take a 3-1/2-hour leisurely cruise out to Charlotte Harbour through Jug Creek—a place where it is not uncommon for the bottlenose dolphin to join us and there are always pelican and osprey flying nearby. We will also tour Cabbage Key to visit the island’s Old Florida style restaurant and inn, which is only accessible by boat. The little Gulf Coast island also offers acres of tropical vegetation, bird sightings, and occasional gopher tortoises. Lunch is not included in price.
Departure: Tarpon Lodge, 13771 Waterfront Drive, Bokeelia, FL. 3392
Please note: If you prefer to be picked up on North Captiva or Boca Grande, there is a $50.00 surcharge.
Wedding & Vow Renewal Boat Tour
$390
The bride and groom and up to four guests can be accommodated on this bout tour and Captain Cathy Madigan Eagle is an ordained minister having received her masters degree in theology from Barry University in Miami.
If you would like a small, intimate wedding or renewal of vows without all the frills, come aboard Wings to Fly for a memorable day or evening ceremony. Vows can be exchanged on board or on a beach in Pelican Bay. The little Gulf Coast island offers acres of tropical vegetation, bird sightings, and occasional gopher tortoises.
On this boat tour we will cruise out to Charlotte Harbour, view Boca Grande Pass, and glide through the marina at Useppa Island (home to the great Calusa Indians 10,000 years ago), all the while looking for dolphins, who love to ride in the wake of our boats. Manatee are also present in our waters during the months of November through April, and we will take you to the Manatee Cove on the east side of Cayo Costa in Pelican Bay to look for these endearing sea cows. Birds and jumping mullet fish are plentiful.
Departure: Tarpon Lodge, 13771 Waterfront Drive, Bokeelia, FL. 33922
Wedding & Vow Renewal with Lunch on Cabbage Key Boat Tour
$390
On this boat tour we will cruise out to Charlotte Harbour, view Boca Grande Pass, and glide through the marina at Useppa Island (home to the great Calusa Indians 10,000 years ago), all the while looking for dolphins, who love to ride in the wake of our boats. Manatee are also present in our waters during the months of November through April, and we will take you to the Manatee Cove on the east side of Cayo Costa in Pelican Bay to look for these endearing sea cows. Birds and jumping mullet fish are plentiful. We will also tour Cabbage Key to visit the island’s Old Florida style restaurant and inn, which is only accessible by boat. The little Gulf Coast island also offers acres of tropical vegetation, bird sightings, and occasional gopher tortoises. Lunch is not included in price.
Departure: Tarpon Lodge, 13771 Waterfront Drive, Bokeelia, FL. 33922