Tarpon Lodge, Calusa mound cruise dates announced

PHOTO PROVIDED The historic fish shacks are one highlight of the seasonal excursion.
Captiva Cruises announced that it will offer its seasonal “Cruise to Historic Tarpon Lodge & Calusa Indian Mounds on Pine Island” on Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 9 and 23, March 9, 16, 23 and 30, and April 6. Departing from McCarthy’s Marina, it takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cruise covers 1,000 years of fishing in the Pine Island Sound, with a chance to see the historic fish shacks and sightsee wildlife, lunch at the Tarpon Lodge and Restaurant, and visit the Randell Research Center and take a guided walking tour of the Calusa Heritage Trail. Cost is $50 for adults and $40 for 12 and under; lunch is not included. For more information or reservations, call 239-472-5300 or visit www.captivacruises.com.