Showing posts with label hovercraft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hovercraft. Show all posts

Monday, April 5, 2010

New Website Goes live

Well, after much deliberation, frustration and design, our new website has finally gone live! Now customers can purchase tours, charter boats and rent Canoes/Kayaks all over the Delta, drect from http://www.5rds.com/ We hope you enjoy the new design and layout and find it much more informative. We aim to continue to work on our new site, load more tours and ensure that it continues to showcase the best of what the delta has to offer.

Currently, we are loading up all of the below tour and service offerings:
  • boat tours,
  • boat charters
  • canoe / kayak tours
  • canoe /kayak rentals
  • childrens birthday parties
  • hiking tours
  • photography tours
  • birding tours
  • indian mound tours
  • and much much more.

Not only that, but 5RDS has started working with other local providers to include their service offerings in the 5RDs site. We aim to make 5rds.com THE place to go for outdoor adventure in Mobile/Baldwin County.

Please let us know what you think by emailing info@5rds.com. If there is something you would like to see on our site, that isn't already there, please let us know and we will do our best to incorporate it!

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Upcoming Delta Adventures & Events

A quick update on upcoming Adventures including moonlight paddles, poker runs, hiking, eco tours, hovercraft and more!

In order of events:


  • Dead Lake Canoe / Kayak Paddle and BBQ - Saturday, February 20th (10am - 4pm)
    • Meet at Mobile Convention Center by 9:30am and carpool to launch site.
    • Explore the sloughs of Dead Lake, near Creola, with a large group of paddlers.
    • Cost is $5 per person (with own gear) and includes BBQ lunch.
    • Equipment rentals are available.
    • Reservations are required: For more information email mailto:info@wildnative.com?subject=Deadlake Paddle & BBQ, Saturday February 20th or call 1-800-508-ADVENTURE (2383).

  • Moonlight Paddle & BBQ - Saturday, February 27th (4:30pm - 10pm)
    • BBQ at 5 Rivers begins at 4pm. Launch boats after 5pm.
    • Enjoy a famous Delta sunset, followed by a full moon rising. Paddle after dark.
    • Cost is $5 per person (with own gear) and includes BBQ.
    • Equipment rentals are available.
    • Reservations are required: For more information email mailto:info@wildnative.com?subject=Moonlight or call 1-800-508-ADVENTURE (2383).

  • Wildlife & Nature Photography Hike - Saturday, March 6th (10am - 12pm)
    • Guided hike around the 80 acre property of 5 Rivers Delta Center.
    • Focus on nature and beauty as well as local wildlife.
    • Bring your own camera and get tips on how to shoot nature photos.
    • All participants can enter online photo contest to win prizes.
    • Check-in at Delta Safaris ticket counter, 5 Rivers.
    • $10 per person fee.
    • Reservations are required: mailto:info@5rds.com?subject=WildLife or call 1-877-411-SAFARI (7232).

  • Canoe / Kayak Poker Paddle - Sunday, March 7th (11am - 5pm)
    • An all ages event. A beginner level paddle with a twist!
    • Compete against other teams as you paddle through the delta following clues and picking up playing cards along the way. A BBQ will be held at the end of the course and the boat with the best poker hand of cards will be our grand prize winner.
    • Entry Fee: $20 per boat.
    • Canoe & kayak rentals are available.
    • Registration deadline is March 1st.
    • Reservations are required: For more information email mailto:info@wildnative.com?subject=Canoe/Kayak or call 1-800-508-ADVENTURE (2383).

  • Don't forget our Daily Delta Eco Tours (11am - 1pm)
    • Pontoon boat eco-tour onboard the "Pelican."
    • Explore the Lower Delta as we share stories and facts about the history, characters, fauna and flora of the Mobile-Tensaw Delta.
    • Check-in at Delta Safaris ticket counter, 5 Rivers.
    • $22 each adult, $19 each senior, $14 each child.
    • Reservations are required: For more information email mailto:info@5rds.com?subject=Daily or call 1-877-411-SAFARI (7232).

  • We also now host Safari and Pirate themed childrens Birthday Parties.
    • Maximum of 30 Children.
    • Party Favours, Cake, Games and much, much more
    • Reservations are required: For more information and a brochure, email mailto:info@5rds.com?subject=Please or call 1-877-411-SAFARI (7232).

  • PLEASE NOTE:
    • All the above events can be arranged for groups any day, any time.

    • Canoe & Kayak rentals are available any day of the week. Please call in advance to arrange a guided or an unguided canoe/kayak excursion.

    • Our ever popular Wine Tasting Sunset Cruises will be starting again in March

Hovercraft Sale:

Finally, it has come time for Five Rivers Delta Safaris to sell it's Hov Pod Hovercraft to make way for our new 2010 model. If you are interested in owning a hovercraft of your own, please visit our Ebay listing for more information:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260554939713&ssPageName=ADME:B:EF:MOTORS:1123

You may have noticed the new WildNative (WildNative Logo) sign at the Convention Center in South Water St, Downtown Mobile. This heralds a whole range of new Tours and Charters aboard the "Native Princess", our 49 passenger bay boat. Keep an eye on this space, call 1-800-508-ADVENTURE (2383) or email mailto:info@wildnative.com?subject=Native for more information.



We will be combining the WildNative and 5RDS newsletters for a short time, before providing the opportunity for everyone to choose the items that interest you most.



We look forward to seeing you all aboard very soon.

Five Rivers Delta Safaris, LLC. (www.5rds.com)


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5 Rivers Delta Safaris, LLC.
30945 5 River Blvd, #7

Spanish Fort, AL,
36527, U.S.A.

Ph: (251) 259 8531