Island Boat Lines

Nice covered tour boat, good condition, clean - guides very knowledgable made the trip interesting. Entire tour group enjoyed themselves and sights, wildlife and surroundings.

The captain and narrator were very funny and made the tour quite interesting. As a tourist from VT I learned about things I would've otherwise known nothing about. I am going to bring my children on this tour when I come back in August to visit!

The tour through the estuary was great! We saw dolphins, manatees and any number of water fowl and shore birds. The boat was comfortable, clean and the ladies operating it were great with our kids! The cost was very economical for this trip. Including cab fare from Port Canaveral of $50 round trip the total for 2 adults/2 children was about $160, or less than half of what the cruise company charges for a similar excursion. The only drawback is that the tour launches from an out-of-the-way place, with a really basic office/drop-off point. So, when you get there you might be a bit worried but even with our smaller and off-season group they were timely and did a great job! Would recommend 100% of the time!

I never expected the trip to be so informative. Sue & Jack were the best host & very knowledgeable . When I turned off of the highway onto that narrow street I was convinced I was in for a shock. The shock was just the opposite , it was a great boat managed by two very fun people, I felt like family. I will make that trip again. David Berkebile & Janet Leach.

The 1000 islands tour was great. In addition to many birds, we saw manatees and dolphins. Being on the boat, we saw the area from a perspective people on shore never see. The boat captain and tour guide were the best!

very good

Our tour through the thousand islands was amazing. We were able to see dolphins, manatees, and we learned so much about the habitat in Florida. I would recommend this to anyone who is afraid to kayak.

this was awson two hours got to see everythig the guys on the boat were great to

This cruise is WAY OVERRATED. We have been on a similar cruise in FL...both for lunch and dinner/dance.....and this cannot compare. First: We expected to be SERVED....not run up and down to a bar, waiting on ourselves. Second: We expected to be SERVED a 3 course meal, not stand in line and pile one's food all on one plate as in a school cafeteria. We expected to have at least a limited choice of entrees. We expected to at least have a glass of water !!!!. Third: When asked for dessert we did not expect the reply: "IF there's any left"...WHAT???? They knew how many were to be served. If it hadn't been a buffet, or soup line mentality with people gobbling up as much as they possibly could, this wouldn't have happened. In addition: What a rude response. The serving staff was totally indifferent to rude...all of them. Fourth: We expected to be able to enjoy the music and dance floor which was monopolized by the private party. We felt we were intruding. Your advertising is very misleading. It does not say it is a buffet. We did not view any 'beautiful homes along the river'.....etc. We could hardly wait for the evening of disappointment to end. Next time we will return to our previous cruise site, for appx. same price, same time frame, same type of vessel and entertainment but with great ambience and service....comfortably seated and waited on for cocktails, PLUS complimentary hors d'ourves, choice of 3 entrees with dinner properly served in 3 courses and music during dinner followed by dancing. And we will be fully satisfied and feel we more than got our money's worth rather than feeling we were REALLY ripped off as we were April 9, 2010.

only choice was chicken and portions were small for the price. Music was a little slow

Both the captain and the gentleman from the zoo were very cordial and knowledgeable. It was a very enjoyable two hours. We hope to bring our grandchildren next year and we think they will really enjoy it also.

My wife and I took this EcoTour and had a great time. Our guides were very knowledgeable, and knew just the right things to point out along the way. Both the wildlife and the "parade of homes" made this a very enjoyable time. We loved it.

We saw manatees, plenty of birds, an alligator and the dolphins showed up in the end, it was a very nice relaxing way to spend the afternoon after many days, running around the theme parks. I would definately do this again.

If you look at the brochure it shows manatees, dolphins 5103 Heath drand birds. We did not see the manatees, only a shadow under the dirty water! And half of one dolphin. As to the birds we saw them in the parking lot before the tour. It was a waste of $60.00 my boyfriend and I would like our money back! This tour is a total rip-off!

Relaxed, fun few hours on a beautiful day viewing birds of all kinds, manatees and dolphins.