Marine ECO Expedition

Along with your island mate, your crew will paddle a Polynesian war canoe more than five miles to a primitive barrier island located in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary for an epic high adventure experience.

Upon arrival at Big Munson Island, your unit will camp under a canopy of gumbo limbo trees, mangroves, and lush vegetation. Endangered Key Deer will pass through your campsite along with hermit crabs and vaca coons. Each day will be action packed. From Big Munson Island your crew will ocean kayak, board a large vessel to access the Florida Barrier Reef to snorkel, board a Sea Base vessel for a fishing excursion, shark fish, paddle to Munson Rocks for a night snorkel, and explore the largest wilderness on Earth. The ocean.  Crews seeking a unique primitive camping experience and a one of a kind adventure should look no further than The Out Island Adventure.

The GTBAC Sea Base contingent goes from June 3rd, 2025 through June 9th, 2025 (the specific travel time(s) will be confirmed, once our arrangements are set). Sea Base is BSA’s High Adventure base in the Florida Keys.  

In order to be eligible for a Sea Base adventure, Scouts attending must be age 13 by June 3rd, 2025.  Adults (male and female) 18 to 20 years old are considered youth participants.  

Trek Dates 

June 3rd, 2025 through June 9th, 2025

Pricing

The TOTAL COST which includes Sea Base fee and transportation fees is: $2,250*

*This round trip cost is estimated, subject to an increase based on any bus transportation costs

Youth Participant: $ 2,250

Adult Leader: $ 2,250

*This round trip cost is estimated, subject to an increase based on any bus transportation costs

• Deposit - $275 Due by July 31
• Payment 1 - $250 Due by August 1
• Payment 2 - $250 Due by September 1
• Payment 3 - $250 Due by October 1
• Payment 4 - $250 Due by November 1
• Payment 5 - $250 Due by December 1
• Payment 6 - $250 Due by January 5
• Payment 7 - $250 Due by February 1
• Payment 8 - $250 Due by March 1
• Out of Council Fee - $50

Those interested can register at ANY time! If you need more flexibility with payment due dates please contact Christine Chansley, the Council Volunteer Support Coordinator at christine.chansley@scouting.org or by phone at 813-872-2691 ext. 135