Vacation rentals in Jupiter

We will meet at Phil Foster Park. Our meeting spot is on the sand between the lifeguard stands and playground. There, we will go over basic safety instructions and address any questions/concerns. It is important that all guests know how to swim. I can provide an inflatable vest for support upon request. (*If you are a true beginner/ not a confident swimmer, please consider booking me for a private tour so I can offer you extra attention without holding a group of swimmers back). We will swim out together about 50 yards to the beginning of the snorkel trail, which will be in about 10-15 feet of depth. We will follow the trail of reefs and artificial structures along the way, including a small wreck, all teaming with amazing marine life! We will go as far as your skill level allows, safely under the watchful eyes of two Palm Beach County Lifeguards. At the end of our swim, we will pack up our gear and you will be encouraged to picnic and warm up on the sand! I always like to recommend fun, local food spots if interested. Our adventure will end with big smiles and lots of new stories to tell! *Please note, the are NO REFUNDS for cancellations on the day of! I only cancel the day of if lifeguard calls for LIGHTENING. *If you are interested in ordering a GoPro video of this experience, please let me know BEFORE the experience so that I come prepared. Thanks.

South Florida has some of the most beautiful and unique marine life, and we boast the third largest coral reef formation in the world. We will meet at a park that hosts an amazing diving trail and head out to the beach for a safety brief and to go over snorkeling techniques before going into the water where we will experience all of the marine life Florida has to offer. We will do an equipment check to test out our equipment in the water, as well as go over open water swimming techniques, before starting an amazing tour, just in case anyone feels nervous or not confident in their swimming abilities. After our water class, we head towards our first reef formation which will begin our tour where we will swim in water depths between 15 and 30 feet, filled with tropical fish. If you bring a waterproof camera you will be able to take pictures of schools of local grunt fish, jack-eye fish, French Angel Fish, sheepshead fish, and potentially an eagle ray or a manatee! Please note: Snorkeling gear is NOT included in the price and is $35 to rent $120 to buy. We can accommodate all levels of swimming, but it is up to you to be able to swim to fully enjoy this trip. There will be other divers who will be in the same area. This dive spot is currently rated the number one shore dive in the US and draws divers from all over the world. As such, please arrive early to obtain a parking spot! Other things to note Guests will need snorkeling gear, you can bring your own or rent. Guests will need to bring swimwear. I favor surf shirts for sun mitigation over creams. Wetsuits needed for winter only ($20 to rent). This is an entry level course, you do not need to be an experienced diver to enjoy the tour.

Once you arrive to our meeting spot, I will have you fill out waivers and get you geared up with life jackets and paddles. The paddle boards will already be in the water waiting for you. We will first do a lesson on land going over paddling technique and how to stand on the paddle board. Then I will go over the weather conditions for the day before heading to the water to get on the boards. Once on the paddle boards we will practice paddling before heading out to explore. Our route will depend on the weather conditions, experience and tide. My tours depart at both low and high tide with both tides offering different marine life sightings. We will either paddle board the peaceful backwaters of Jupiter to Fullerton Island exploring and in search of marine life, or We can head out to the Jupiter Light house, Turtle cove and Cato's bridge. On both routes we will learn about the area and look out for marine life. We frequently encounter dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, spotted eagle rays, stingrays, nine armed sea stars and a variety of marine birds. Other things to note During hot summer days you may want to bring extra water. I have polarized sunglasses on hand to rent if needed. Please limit valuables. You’re welcome to lock up bags inside the paddle van while we are adventuring. You may want to bring a change of clothes and towels for when we return.

You will join our dolphin scientists on a 3-hour long, wind-in-your-hair-style expedition. Recreational, engaging, and fun, our interpretative tours will get you a close-up look of wild dolphins, creating memorable and transformative experiences that will last a lifetime. Don’t forget to bring your camera so you can capture it all. You will be interested to note, that we collect important scientific information during our dolphin tours. Together, you have the unique opportunity to experience conservation research in action and - to the degree you wish - be an active participant as a citizen conservation scientist. We conduct our dolphin tours aboard the 33-ft Osprey, equipped with comfortable jockey seats. Modeled after fast-response Coast Guard rescue vessels, the Osprey combines extraordinary stability while cruising at up 25-35 knots. But please note, even though we almost always encounter dolphins, Mother Nature does not guarantee anything. However, should you not see a dolphin you can come again for free. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Due to social distancing requirements and in an effort to keep our guests and crew safe, we can only offer tours for families/groups living in the same household at the moment. The minimum number of guests is 4, the maximum is 6. These are temporary measures, which we hope to lift at the end of June. Thank you for your understanding. Other things to note We do not provide transportation. Everyone must wear a life jacket and sign two liability waiver. The boat is owned by AquaAdventure Tours (www.aquaadventuretours.com) whose owner is our skipper

We will meet on Jupiter Island on the Intercostal Waterway, where we will launch on paddle boards (or kayak) towards the Jupiter Lighthouse. We will paddle along the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area and through a Natural Mangrove Swamp, where we will likely spot exciting wildlife such as manatees, manta rays, sea turtles, starfish and more! Next, we will beach our boards and guests can choose to either snorkel under Cato's Bridge, a local, treasured, swimming spot where you will see hundreds of species of marine life, or choose to hike a short nature trail through a natural Florida Scrub habitat with views of the Lighthouse from below and the Jupiter Inlet and Intercostal waterways from a ridge at the top of the trail. Back on our boards, if guests still want more and we are making good time, we will round the corner of the island for a photo opportunity at the pristine beach that stretches in front of the Lighthouse Museum with the gorgeous, red Jupiter Lighthouse as your backdrop! To end our tour, we will explore the opposite side of the intercostal shore as we double back to where we all began. As we part ways, I will provide my new friends with a list of my favorite local eateries/bars/beaches.