Private Eco Tours from Flamingo, Florida – Everglades National Park
Small-group eco tours from Flamingo, Everglades National Park — led by a licensed captain with 40+ years of experience.
Why Crocs & Flocks
We offer something rare: a quiet, private journey through the Everglades with a captain who knows every channel, every nesting site, and every tide.
No crowded boats. Just you, your companion, and the wild Everglades — an intimate, personalized experience.
Explore hidden waterways and secluded areas that larger tour boats simply cannot reach.
Our silent skiff glides through shallow waters without disturbing wildlife — perfect for photography and observation.
Routes are adapted daily based on tides, weather, and wildlife conditions for the best possible encounters.
Captain Todd brings 40+ years of Everglades expertise, ensuring safe and knowledgeable guided experiences.
Tour Overview
Launch from Flamingo Marina into the pristine waters of Florida Bay and Whitewater Bay. Every tour is tailored to the day's conditions for the best wildlife encounters.
Private Experience
A full half-day experience, giving you ample time to explore remote areas and observe wildlife undisturbed.
Your tour, your pace. No strangers, no crowds — just an intimate connection with nature.
Access Florida Bay, Whitewater Bay, and the remote backcountry waterways of Everglades National Park.
What You'll See
Observe these ancient reptiles basking along the banks and gliding through murky waters.
Encounter gentle manatees in the shallows and playful dolphins in Florida Bay.
Witness stunning wading birds in their natural habitat, including the iconic pink spoonbill.
Depending on the season, spot rare migratory species that make the Everglades a birding paradise.
Your Guide
A licensed US Coast Guard Captain with over 40 years of experience navigating Everglades National Park and Florida Bay. Captain Todd's deep knowledge of local ecosystems, wildlife behavior, and hidden waterways makes every tour an unforgettable learning experience.
40+
Years Experience
USCG
Licensed Captain
Local
Expert Guide
Access prime nesting sites and migratory routes with an expert who knows every species.
Quiet approach on a shallow-draft skiff gives you the perfect vantage point.
A romantic, private escape into one of America's most beautiful wild landscapes.
Immerse yourself in the Everglades ecosystem with a guide who lives and breathes it.
Skip the tourist traps — this is the real Everglades, explored the right way.
Includes:
Basic binoculars
Drinks
Snacks
Lunch can be arranged
Transportation to and from Miami can be arranged
Through Our Lens
With the right shallow-draft skiff and a seasoned, knowledgeable captain, you’ll navigate winding mangrove tunnels, hidden creeks, and open marshes that most visitors never see. Every trip is guided with an eye toward both safety and environmental respect, ensuring that these fragile ecosystems remain protected while you enjoy an up-close encounter with the park’s extraordinary wildlife. Along the way, you may spot alligators and crocodiles basking in the sun, manatees gliding gently beneath the water, and a dazzling array of birds—from graceful herons and egrets to the striking roseate spoonbill.
