Waterwoman Adventures works to make Sanibel and Captiva tours fun and cozy
Waterwoman Adventures is a private charter tour boat on Captiva Island Florida. Owned and captained by Louise Alt, contact her for reservations at 239-410-0064 or email waterwomanadventures@yahoo.com
Once aboard the six-passenger boat, Alt and Darla work to ensure total comfort. The creature comforts include, an Oriental-style rug, iced cooler, soft towels, sunscreen for those who forget it and lots of sea toys and snorkeling gear. And there’s motion sickness products for those who feel a bit green on the blue.
“It’s boating with a woman’s touch,” Alt said. “I learned early on how to take care of people on the water.”
But the comforts are not all you will find. A quiet confidence and intimate knowledge of the waters she cruises is apparent. A look of calm never rolls away from her face even as the boat tussles a bit in some choppy water. She just guides the craft through the rough patches. Even Darla — the sea worthy pooch — doesn’t flinch from her first mate seat.
The bubbly sea-woman has spent most of her 55 years on the water since her
granddaddy bought her and four younger sisters a 17-foot canoe when they were children living in Whiskey Creek in Fort Myers. Her parents also owned a cabin cruiser which led to many water adventures and camping trips.
On a recent trip in the Gulf she pointed to rows of swirling waves and described it as a “washing machine.” She laughed as Darla’s blonde fur ruffled in the breeze. Then suddenly a pod of dolphins popped out of the water. Like a schoolgirl, Alt squealed in delight and shut down the motor. The slick gray mammals frolicked and leapt near the boat. “Everyday is a different day,” Alt said. “You never know what you are going to see.”
Waterwoman Adventures is designed to take people out for smaller, intimate trips. The cost is $65 an hour. “It’s an aqua limousine,” she said. “It’s whatever you want to do, whenever you like, for as long as you like.”
From Sanibel - Captiva Islander By ELLA NAYOR
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