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Manatee Viewing

Manatee viewing within the Orange River and in and around the Caloosahatchee River is “typically” best between December and March.  Did you know it is weather-dependent?  Yes, that is true.  As the Gulf of Mexico waters cool below 68 degrees Fahrenheit, the manatee will migrate to warmer waters.  In Lee County, Florida, that means the…

Manatee Observations

Those who have been on our tours are provided education about the manatee, the area of Lee County and Southwest Florida’s eco system…. making it more than just a boat ride!  The importance of protecting the manatee and helping others to learn about and appreciate this wonderful creature is at the top of the list…

Florida Manatee & Red Tide

Several people have been asking how the manatees are doing in southwest Florida with all the red tide, blue-green algae issues.  FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) keeps track of the deaths of manatees across the State.   At the time I am posting this (12/14/18) the last update from FWC was for January 1…

Swallow-Tailed Kite

Southwest Florida relishes in the migration of Swallow-tailed kites from South America.  They come to this area to breed around February-March and by the end of summer (August-September) head back.  They are a bird of prey with a forked tail that is easy to distinguish.  They appear to be suspended motionless in the air and…

Sunsets in Southwest Florida

Sunsets in southwest Florida are fantastic and something to behold…. on the River Queen, we enjoy the leisurely ride along the Caloosahatchee, admiring nature, enjoying a story or two.  Recently, a nice group of folks joined us for a Saturday evening trip, they brought their own beverages on board and we surprised them with a…

Manatee Education

The Captain and I delight in sharing the knowledge we have obtained over the years about the Manatee, southwest Florida, the Caloosahatchee and Orange Rivers.  What makes us unique as a tour boat business is the importance we place on providing an education to our guests, and of course, seeing a manatee as they migrate…

Manatee Tours

As the water temperature in the Gulf of Mexico cools to below 70 degrees, the manatees start to move into warmer waters.  It is still early in the season, however, we are seeing manatees!!  And they are so sweet.  Little noses come up to the surface, nostrils open and they take a deep breath and…

Sweetwater Landing Marina Construction

11/15/2017: If you’ve been out with us before, you probably remember the parking lot near the bathrooms.  This is an aerial view of “SOME” of the construction that has been going on at Sweetwater Landing Marina!  Progress is being made despite the rainy season, hurricane Irma, etc.  We are excited to have the River Queen…

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