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Rising Tide Explorers Explore the unique and diverse ecosystems of Southwest Florida while learning from the Naples & Marco Island's only active local biologist guides!

Kayak Tours - Rentals - Boat Tours - Shelling - and more! Rising Tide provides adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts with the only opportunity to experience one of the most unique regions in the country while learning about what makes Southwest Florida so special from real science professionals. Our Biologist Guide & Captains are hand selected to include local scientists, ecologists, and envir

onmental educators who will lead you on an adventure that will leave you with a new appreciation for the extraordinary wildlife, ecosystems, and ecology of the region. Make your Southwest Florida experience one to remember with Rising Tide!

18/08/2025

Doing more of what you love! Shouldn't we? Out here, that might mean gliding through a quiet mangrove tunnel, standing tall on your kayak, and soaking in the beauty of wild Florida.
Join us for an adventure that reminds you to slow down, breathe deep, and enjoy the moments that matter most.
👉 Book your next Boat or kayak tour today and find your happy place with Rising Tide Explorers!

12/08/2025

From expert-led paddling and boat tours to top-tier gear, discover why Rising Tide Explorers and Naples Outfitters make Southwest Florida adventures unforgettable. Tag your adventure buddy! 🛶

09/08/2025

Meet the mangrove tree crab, a small but mighty recycler! These crabs help mangrove forests thrive by breaking down organic debris and returning nutrients to the soil.
Next time you're paddling through the mangroves, you'll recognize these charismatic macroinvertebrates that contribute to the health of these ecosystems!

Happy Monday, Adventurers! Here’s to a week filled with sunshine, salt air, and beautiful moments in Naples FL!Heads up!...
04/08/2025

Happy Monday, Adventurers!
Here’s to a week filled with sunshine, salt air, and beautiful moments in Naples FL!

Heads up! Our sunset tours return November 1st, and they fill up fast, so start dreaming of stunning skies and the unforgettable sight of over 1,000 birds returning to the island to roost under a breathtaking Southwest Florida sunset.

Plan ahead, and we’ll see you on the water!

01/08/2025

Family time is better outside. 🌞
Before the school bell rings, make space for the kind of moments that only nature can give.

Exploring the outdoors together, paddling through mangroves, spotting dolphins, or just slowing down helps kids (and grown-ups) connect, recharge, and learn about the world around them.

There’s still time to experience wild Florida as a family before summer ends. Let’s make it count.

👉 Book a family-friendly adventure with Rising Tide Explorers today!

World Nature Conservation Day is a perfect reminder that protecting our planet starts locally.Right here in Collier Coun...
29/07/2025

World Nature Conservation Day is a perfect reminder that protecting our planet starts locally.

Right here in Collier County, we explore the wild beauty of Rookery Bay Reserve, 110,000 acres of protected coast, uplands, and one of the last pristine mangrove estuaries in North America.

When you book a tour or rental with Rising Tide Explorers, you help support conservation through our partnership with Friends of Rookery Bay. Your adventure gives back, protecting this place for future generations.

Explore. Enjoy. Protect.

Join us this Friday, 7/25, for the first of 3 field nights! Frog Watch participation is free but please register here ...
23/07/2025

Join us this Friday, 7/25, for the first of 3 field nights! Frog Watch participation is free but please register here to reserve your place: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frogwatch-2025-tickets-1339672469419
OR call 239-262-6149 for more info.

Frog watch is a community science effort for all ages. We will have 3 locations each evening, all in close proximity to each other. Everyone will meet at Naples Outfitters, 3570 Bayshore Drive, and carpool from there to Naples Botanical Gardens and East Naples Community Park.

Link also in bio

Don't miss it!
21/07/2025

Don't miss it!

TONIGHT is the night NBC's Survival Mode will feature stories from Hurricane Ian. To be honest, I’m preparing myself for an emotional night. I know it will bring tears, and reopen wounds we thought had started to heal. But this is more than a documentary, it's the story of our community, our resilience, and a town that held each other through the unthinkable. It airs at 10 PM on NBC.

21/07/2025

Family Time, the Mangrove Tunnell Way!

Looking for something fun, meaningful, and screen-free? Our guided eco-tours are the perfect way to connect as a family while out on the water, discovering wildlife, and making memories that do not involve a screen or keyboard!

Whether it's a boat ride or kayak tour, every adventure brings your crew a little closer to nature and to each other.
We take all the photos and share them with you!

🐸 🐸 🐸 FROGWATCH 2025! First field date is a WEEK FROM TODAY! Join us along with our amazing partners to make it the bes...
18/07/2025

🐸 🐸 🐸 FROGWATCH 2025! First field date is a WEEK FROM TODAY!
Join us along with our amazing partners to make it the best year yet! More details at the link in bio 🐸 🐸 🐸 Did you get your shirt?

Event is free. Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frogwatch-2025-tickets-1339672469419 OR call 239-262-6149 for more details.

14/07/2025

Summer is a great time to take the family on an kayak or boat adventure with the science professionals of Rising Tide Explorers. Book your morning tour today! Need gear? Check out our store, Naples Outfitters on Bayshore Drive.

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12/07/2025

Our amazing office!!

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Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:30 - 18:30
Thursday 07:30 - 18:30
Friday 07:30 - 18:30
Saturday 07:30 - 18:30
Sunday 07:30 - 18:30

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+12397343231

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Our Story

Southwest Florida. A gem of the sunshine state. Thousands of people visit the area every year to enjoy our mild winter weather, golf, shopping, resort swimming pools, top rated restaurants, and our famous white sand beaches. What’s missing from this picture? THE GREAT OUTDOORS! Southwest Florida is home to one of the largest and most unique wilderness areas on the eastern seaboard including the Big Cypress, the Everglades, and the 10,000 Islands. These natural wonders are right in our back yard and need to be explored, enjoyed, and appreciated! Here at Rising Tide Explorers, we help to give you an up close and personal experience with these amazing natural places so that you can see and feel the THE REAL FLORIDA first hand!

Founded in 2016, Rising Tide Explorers began its mission to change outdoor culture in Southwest Florida and raise the bar of ecotourism in the region. After studying the industry, it was surprising to learn that there are no certification requirements for eco-tour guides in the state of Florida. This left hopeful explorers with few options other than joining a scripted excursion leaving out many of the amazing intricacies of Florida’s nature coast. An untrained eye can easily overlook or misrepresent the most awe inspiring things about these unique ecosystems, so a group of local biologists decided to do something.

Rising Tide Explorers provides you with the opportunity to experience one of the most unique areas in the country while learning from the most experienced and qualified guides in the region. Our Ecological Interpreters are hand selected to include local scientists, biologists, and environmental educators who will lead you on your adventure. With an authentic knowledge and organic passion for Florida’s natural systems, our guides will leave you with a new appreciation for the extraordinary wildlife, ecosystems, and ecology of Southwest Florida.

Why sit by the beach? Get out there and experience the REAL Florida with Rising Tide Explorers...because YOU CAN’T SEE FLORIDA FROM A LOUNGE CHAIR!