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Monday 7:30am - 6pm Wednesday 7:30am - 6:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 6:30pm Friday 7:30am - 6:30pm Saturday 7:30am - 6:30pm Sunday 7:30am - 6:30pm

Rising Tide Explorers

Name: Rising Tide Explorers
Address: 1295 Capri Boulevard, Naples, FL, 34113, US
Telephone: +12397343231
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Explore the unique and diverse ecosystems of Southwest Florida while learning from the Naples & Marco Island's only active local biologist guides!
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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!

06/20/2024

FROGWATCH is back thanks to our partners Naples Outfitters , Naples Botanical Garden and Friends of The Naples Preserve . First meeting is THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 21st, 5:30 at Naples Outfitters followed by 3 FUN FROG FINDING FIELD DATES (say 3 times fast!), 7/12, 8/9, 9/13. Join in the fun and register! It's free!

Frog Watch 2024 is a community science effort!

06/19/2024

Meet the decorator (Lytechinus variegatus)! This creature cruises the mud flats of eating algae. It often sticks shells to its outer spines as a form of camouflage and protection from predators. Join Rising Tide Explorers on a tour to more awesome creatures!!

06/17/2024

Huge shoutout to Rising Tide's own Captain Cole, and tour guides Juliana and Sydney! These amazing team members recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with degrees in Biology, Environmental Studies, and Education. Their dedication to learning and the environment is truly inspiring. We're thrilled to have them on board! Congratulations!

06/15/2024

Treat Dad to the gift of quality time with the whole family! Plan a boat or kayak tour and create memories that will last a lifetime. Happy Father's Day!
Rising Tide Explorers

Book dad on a morning Essence of the Estuary nature cruise at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.

06/14/2024

It's been a little rainy here over the last few days! Clearing out soon, and we'll be getting back out there for some exploring!

06/13/2024

FROGWATCH is back thanks to our partners Naples Outfitters , Naples Botanical Garden and Friends of The Naples Preserve . First meeting is June 21st, 5:30 at Naples Outfitters followed by 3 FUN FROG FINDING FIELD DATES (say 3 times fast!), 7/12, 8/9, 9/13. Join in the fun!

Click the link for more details and to register for free https://tinyurl.com/mrx5jvxt

06/11/2024

FROGWATCH is back thanks to our partners Naples Outfitters , Naples Botanical Garden and Friends of The Naples Preserve See you there! Register here: https://tinyurl.com/mrx5jvxt

06/10/2024

It's explorers! Check out this Green Heron (Butorides virescens) patiently waiting for its next meal to get within striking distance! They primarily feed on small fish and crustaceans. Green herons are one of the many species of bird you can see on our mangrove and mudflats tour! Paddle the backwaters of Rookery Bay Reserve with one of our experienced biologists today!

06/10/2024

Mondays are for mudflats! Sign up for our morning Mangrove Tunnels & Mudflats kayak tour and learn about the critters that live below the surface! Rising Tide Explorers Naples Outfitters

06/07/2024

USA TODAY readers picked Florida location as a 'Best Kayak Tour' in America. It's in Naples and it's Rising Tide Explorers ! Thank you to all who voted and everyone who has been out with us. We appreciate you!

The annual USA TODAY Readers' Choice Awards revealed on June 5 for the Top-10 "Best Kayak Tour" in America includes Naples business.

06/05/2024

Every day for Rising Tide Explorers feels like World Environment Day because Rookery Bay Reserve is our cherished "office," a place that inspires us to protect the planet.

But today is a special day for all of us to come together and raise awareness about the environment and how we can make a difference. It's a call to action – a day to take a step, big or small, towards a healthier planet. And maybe a healthier you!

What will you do today to make a positive impact?

05/31/2024

We smile for many reasons and one of them is when we are doing something we love or learning some new and amazing. We have thousands of photos of our smiling customers and these are just a few! The wildlife have been caught smiling back too!😃
We look forward to making you smile!

05/29/2024

Summer is right around the corner! We have closed all afternoon and sunset tours to avoid Southwest Florida's afternoon thunderstorms. We're still offering a variety of exciting morning boat and kayak tours. This is the perfect way to explore the wonders of our local waters and beat the summer heat.
Book your tour with one of our experienced biologists today! www.risingtidefl.com
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05/27/2024

05/24/2024

Two days left! Please VOTE DAILY through May 26 at the link below for Rising Tide Explorers in USA Today's 10 Best Competition for the Best Kayaking Tour in the country!
https://tinyurl.com/2r367wjn

05/22/2024

Our amazing guides are back in the spotlight! Guest columnists Celina Ceballos and Susannah Cogburn, both graduate students in the esteemed Master of Science in Environmental Science program at , have a fantastic article featured recently. Their piece dives deep into the wonders of our local mangrove ecosystems, aptly titled "Magical Mangroves."
The article also features insights from a beloved FGCU professor, lending their expertise to the topic. Additionally, Rising Tide Founder and Lead Explorer, Ryan Young, shares his valuable perspective on the importance of mangrove conservation.

We're incredibly proud of Celina, Susannah, for their dedication to environmental education and advocacy. Their work helps raise awareness about the significance of these awe-inspiring ecosystems.
https://www.naplesnews.com/story/opinion/2024/05/19/magical-mangroves/73677181007/

05/20/2024

Have you ever wondered who captains your boat or leads your kayak tours at Rising Tide Explorers? Our guides are much more than just expert navigators – they're also passionate scientists dedicated to the health of our oceans.
Rachael, one of our skilled boat captains, is also a graduate student and research lab coordinator at !
Rachael's passion for science extends far beyond the classroom. Recently, she and another RTE captain, Claire (an FWC Wildlife Biologist), teamed up to dissect stone crabs as part of the ongoing research into the Florida Keys' spinning fish phenomenon.
Rachael's expertise was even featured on Wink News! In her interview, she discussed the research being conducted at FGCU to unravel the mystery behind this concerning phenomenon. (All the crabs used in the research were collected with the proper FWC permits)
Next time you're on a Rising Tide Explorers tour, remember – you're not just getting a tour, you're getting an unforgettable experience led by some of the most dedicated science professionals around!

05/17/2024

Please VOTE DAILY through May 26 at the link below for Rising Tide Explorers in USA Today's 10 Best Competition for the Best Kayaking Tour in the country!
https://tinyurl.com/2r367wjn

05/13/2024

Please VOTE DAILY through May 26 for Rising Tide Explorers
We have won Best Kayak Tour in the USA 2x, let's do this again! https://bit.ly/3wt5j4g

05/10/2024

Chill this weekend! Book your boat or kayak tour, or take out a rental at https://www.risingtidefl.com/

05/09/2024

PEOPLE OF FACEBOOK! Time to turn it up and VOTE for Rising Tide Explorers in the USA TODAY 10 Best 2024 for best kayak tour in the USA!! Vote once a day, everyday until May 26th @ 12PM! LETS GOOOOO!!!
https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-kayak-tour-2024/rising-tide-explorers-naples-florida/

05/08/2024

Our tours through the estuary are a great place to look for Tricolored Herons year-round. They are known for their graceful movements as they stalk fish in the shallows and we love watching them! Come out with our experienced and knowledgeable biologist guides and discover more local wildlife!

05/06/2024

05/03/2024

Paddling through the beautiful mangroves. Isn't that the perfect way to spend a sunny day in Naples?
What about you, explorers? What adventures do you have planned for this weekend? Let us know in the comments below!

04/29/2024

Happy Monday! School will be out before you know it, and what better way to kick off the season than with an unforgettable adventure on the water?
This happy camper is loving and learning on his tour with the biologist guides of Rising Tide Explorers! We offer exciting kayaking and boat tours that are fun and educational for all ages.

04/26/2024

While our tours operate year-round, our sunset adventures take a break during the summer months. Don't miss your chance to witness the unforgettable spectacle of a Naples sunset over the beautiful Bird Rookery Island Critical Wildlife Area! Book your boat or kayak tour today to secure your spot for this seasonal wonder!

04/24/2024

Masked Marvel in the Mangroves! This amazing encounter is a reminder of the diverse wildlife that thrives in the unique ecosystem of the mangroves. Our kayak tours offer a front-row seat to this hidden world, allowing you to witness the wonders of nature up close.
Have you spotted any interesting wildlife on your Naples adventures? Share your experiences in the comments below!

04/19/2024

Look at the pure joy on this kayaker's face as she holds a magnificent Florida horse conch!
Here's what you might not know about the Florida horse conch:
These guys are real survivors – they've been around for millions of years!
Their spiraled shells can grow up to a foot long, making them quite the conversation starter (or should we say, conch-versation starter?).
They are a carnivorous predator. They mostly feed on other invertebrates like lightning whelks, clams, and tulip snails.
These fascinating creatures are best enjoyed in their natural habitat. On our tours, we admire, appreciate, and definitely snap a photo, but always leave them behind for future explorers to marvel at.

04/18/2024

Thanks for exploring with us, VISIT FLORIDA !!

04/18/2024

Our Bioloigist guides sometimes go below the kayaks for awesome creatures such as this variegated sea , otherwise known as the 'decorator urchin' which is an that uses shell and leaves to create camouflage!

Address

1295 Capri Boulevard
Naples, FL
34113

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 6:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday	7:30am - 6:30pm
Sunday	7:30am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+12397343231

Website

http://www.RisingTideFL.com/

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We truly love what we do here at Rising Tide Explorers! Every day brings a new adventure with our amazing customers. Seeing the smiles on your faces when you experience and learn about the areas we explore is what fuels our passion and keeps us going. We wouldn't be here without your continued support and loyalty. Thank you for being a part of our journey! We look forward to serving you for many years to come. Keep smiling! P.S. We'd love to hear from you too! Share your experience with us in the comments below. #RisingTideFL #naplesoutfitters #ExploreTogether #ParadiseCoast #naplesfl #loveourcustomers #enjoytheoutdoors #LoveFL #Biologistguides

Baby Dolphin & Mom!

Our guests enjoyed seeing a mother and her calf on their way to our Highpoints Ancient Island Excursion boat tour. Calves stay under mama's watchful eye between 3-6 years, learning how to hunt, avoid danger and navigate their territory. Book your boat tour and enjoy the beautiful sites of the estuary! https://www.risingtidefl.com/boat-tours/ #RisingTideFL #dolphinwatching #lovenature #ParadiseCoast #naplesfl #Biologistguides

These shots were taken on tours this week. They are just a sample of the photos our biologist guides take on every kayak and boat tour. Not only do our guests have access to all these wildlife photos at no charge, but that includes the memorable photos of you and your family enjoying the trip! Can you identify all the wildlife here? Come on a tour and you will learn so much! #RisingTideFL #Birds #kayak #LoveFL #naplesfl #paradisecoast #marcoisland #wildlifephotography

RTE Guides, Derrick & Monica, participated in #Audubon's 124th Christmas Bird Count, held from December 14 to January 5 every season. Our knowledgeable #Biologistguides love to participate in these community science programs and have so much nature knowledge to share with YOU! #RisingTideFL #birds #getthekidsoutside #kayak #NaplesFL #naplesoutfitters #LoveFL

Mondays are for mudflats! Sign up for our Mangrove Tunnels & Mudflats kayak tour and learn about the critters that live below the surface! Rising Tide Explorers Naples Outfitters #paradisecoast #MangroveMonday #Naples #Marco #BiologistGuides

Happy Thanksgiving to family, friends, coworkers and our wonderful customers! Rising Tide Explorers Naples Outfitters #thanksgiving #givethanks #loveFL #family #grateful #Naples #MarcoIsland #nature

TONIGHT is our 3rd and final Frog Watch Adventure! Welcome Citizen scientists of ALL ages! 🐸Register to get all the details about this FREE, fun, local event: https://ow.ly/26r650P79Rb #RisingTideFL #NaplesOutfitters #naplesbotanicalgardens #ankrolabbrewing #citizenscience #frogwatch #bayshoreblvd #bayshoreartsdistrict

Take a relaxing cruise to explore some of the most unique areas of Rookery Bay Reserve! We offer 5 different tours that will take you into areas of the Reserve only accessible on our adventures to see some of its most amazing ecological, cultural, and historical places in SWFL with the regions only Biologist Captains. Sunset tours start back up on November 1st! Reserve ahead at www.risingtidefl.com Rising Tide Explorers Naples Outfitters Friends of Rookery Bay #Naples #Marco #JWMarriot #Innonfifth #NaplesGrande

Science class on the water! This Upside Down Jellyfish (Cassiopea), named after the constellation/greek goddess Cassiopea. As the story goes, Cassiopea claimed to be more beautiful than all the sea nymphs in the ocean. The sea nymphs weren't very happy about it and complained to the boss man, Poseidon. Poseidon punished Cassiopea by cursing her to be turned upside down for the rest of her life, making her less pretty. WHAT A GREAT NAME!! #RisingTideFL #Getthekidsoutside #Kayak #Naples #paradisecoast #WildlifeWednesday

Happy 4th of July from all of us at Rising Tide Explorers and Naples Outfitters! #Explore #happy #independenceday #NaplesFL

Happy Father's Day! Rising Tide Explorers Naples Outfitters #kayak #jwmarcoisland #learnaboutnature #BiologistGuides #LoveFL

Tours start at 9am! Rising Tide Explorers Naples Outfitters #BiologistGuides #LoveFL #NaplesFL #kayak #fun_florida_family_adventures #jwmarcoisland #naplesfloridatravelguide #Explore #environmentaleducation #gulfshorelife #paradisecoast #floridavacation #Explore #gethekidsoutside

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Save the date! April 22nd & 23rd at Naples Outfitters Race 8am at the Naples Pier! (sign up on our website) Cleanup 8:15 am at the Naples Pier! Shop Party starts at 10 am! Sunnyland Swim Swamp Axe Co Flora & Fauna Flower Shop and Champagne Room Tie Dye Station 11:30 am Live Music at 12:00 pm Kids Craft station 1:00 pm SALES ALL DAY GIVEAWAYS on the HOUR Rising Tide Explorers #paradisecoast #NaplesFL #fun_florida_family_adventures #earthday #WildLifeWednesday

Put a paddle in your kid's hands, take them through a mangrove tunnel, and watch what happens! Rising Tide Explorers Naples Outfitters #BiologistGuides #paradisecoast #NaplesFL #kayak #fun_florida_family_adventures #jwmarcoisland #naplesfloridatravelguide #Explore #environmentaleducation #unplug #LoveFL #getthekidsoutside #outdoorlearning

Our Spring Break Sale is happening now! Great deals on your outdoor adventure clothing & gear!. Stop in MAR 25 AT 9 AM – APR 1 AT 4 PM , 3570 Bayshore Drive Naples. Naples Outfitters Rising Tide Explorers #springbreak #sale #deals #paddle #explore #adventure #NaplesFL

#BiologistGuide, Aubrey, has found a Longnose Spider Crab and is teaching our guests that this is one of two spider crabs found on the grass flats of Florida. While these crabs are rather ugly, the young crabs will decorate their carapaces (shells) with algae to help blend in with the sea grasses and avoid being eaten. Aubrey is also studying Horse Conchs, and our kayak guests sometimes assist during their tour! Rising Tide Explorers Naples Outfitters #paradisecoast #LoveFL #NaplesFL #MarcoIsland #kayak #fun_florida_family_adventures #naplesfloridatravelguide #Explore #MangroveMonday

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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!