COME CRUISE WITH CAPTAIN KRIS ON SHELL CREEK
Private Backwater river cruise with Captain Kris on the exotic Shell Creek, Backwater of the Peace River
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In ancient times the river was called Rio-de la-Paz (River of Peace). The Peace River takes you back in time and into the real Florida. It’s an experience even if you are not out there to fish, just like to enjoy or explore the river.
It starts in the green swamp and empties into the Charlotte Harbor estuary. Most of the river is freshwater and lower stretches are brackish.
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Explore beautiful Shell Creek, a backwater tributary to the Peace River, and likely see alligators, magnificent birds and turtles.
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There is very little boat traffic with plenty of scenic views, one of the best places in Charlotte County. You will find shell banks that contain fossils dated back to the Pleistocene period.
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Back Water Explorer and Captain Kris offer the ideal size boats for exploring the narrow Shell Creek, you are sure to enjoy your Backwater cruise.
The exhilarating Shell Creek with its freshwater is narrow and winding with plenty of beautiful natural scenery, wildlife and a relaxing calming atmosphere.