Florida: A Marine Biology Adventure
Home to a diversity of sea life, Florida is an ideal location to study marine science. Learn about the sea creatures that call the shores of the Sunshine State home through hands-on educational activities and interaction with marine scientists. Take part in an educational program at Smithsonian Marine Station, and get up close with manatees while snorkeling in Crystal River.
Your dedicated Tour Consultant will help you personalize this itinerary based on your group's interests and needs.
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Day 1: Travel to Fort Lauderdale
Visit Flamingo Gardens botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuary
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Day 2: Key Largo • Miami • Fort Lauderdale
Travel to Key Largo
Visit John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Take a glass bottom boat ride
Travel to Miami
Visit Miami Seaquarium, including dolphin encounter
Return to Fort Lauderdale
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Day 3: Everglades • Port St. Lucie
Visit Everglades National Park
Take an airboat ride through the Everglades
Travel to Port St Lucie
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Day 4: Fort Pierce: Smithsonian Marine Station • Tampa
Participate in an educational program at the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce
- View exhibits
- Take field samples
- Talk with researchers
- Take a Captain Chop boat cruise
Travel to Tampa
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Day 5: Tampa area
Participate in an educational program at Crystal Springs Preserve
Travel to Tampa
Visit the Florida Aquarium
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Day 6: Tampa • Depart for home
Visit Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo
Your dedicated Tour Consultant will help you personalize this itinerary based on your group's interests and needs.
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Day 1: Travel to Fort Lauderdale
Visit Flamingo Gardens botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuary
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Day 2: Key Largo • Miami • Fort Lauderdale
Travel to Key Largo
Visit John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Take a glass bottom boat ride
Travel to Miami
Visit Miami Seaquarium, including dolphin encounter
Return to Fort Lauderdale
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Day 3: Everglades • Port St. Lucie
Visit Everglades National Park
Take an airboat ride through the Everglades
Travel to Port St Lucie
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Day 4: Fort Pierce: Smithsonian Marine Station • Tampa
Participate in an educational program at the Smithsonian Marine Station at Fort Pierce
- View exhibits
- Take field samples
- Talk with researchers
- Take a Captain Chop boat cruise
Travel to Tampa
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Day 5: Tampa area
Participate in an educational program at Crystal Springs Preserve
Travel to Tampa
Visit the Florida Aquarium
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Day 6: Tampa • Depart for home
Visit Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo
We took a group of 13 Girl Guides for a Marine Biology trip to Florida. It was absolutely amazing from start to finish! The girls thoroughly enjoyed all of the activities and we found ourselves doing things ...Absolutely Fabulous Travel Experience!
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Everything you get
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Transportation
Whether it’s by plane, motor coach, train, ferries or subways—your transportation is all covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Customary gratuities
To make things even easier we’ve included all tips to show appreciation to your Tour Director, local guides, and bus driver at the end of your tour.
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Overnight security
Safety is our number one priority. That’s why we’ve included professional security on watch nightly at your hotel.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.