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kathyjohanna
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Captain Doug’s Fan Boat Rides

  • August 13, 2007
  • Rated 5 of 5 by kathyjohanna from Stratford, Wisconsin
Captain Doug’s Fan Boat Rides

Captain Doug’s Fan Boat Rides are FUN! In the Winter/Spring you need to make reservations before even leaving for your trip. However in the Summer/Fall short term or even no reservations are required.

Only six people are allowed on each fan boat, being we had eight we rode on two fan boats. We had Captain Ken and Captain Mike. Both Captains did an excellent job. They were very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. They kept our two boats together for much of the ride.

The ride cost about $35 and lasted about an hour. It was worth ever penny. (Keep your eyes open for coupons, they seem to be everywhere - even on-line.)

The fan boats are really loud (ear muffs are supplied) and whip around pretty fast. The ride was tons of fun and really exciting but we also felt completely safe the entire time. A few different alligators swam up to boat. The Captains had little treats for the gators like marshmallows or cat food. A pelican also landed on the front of boat.

No trip is complete to southern Florida without a fan boat ride.

From journal Soaking up the Sun on Fort Myers Beach

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