2 Hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Not only will you be introduced to the great birding and wildlife in the area by your naturalists guide, you will also learn about the eco-systems, it rich heritage and long history. Our tours are never "canned", so each tour is different. The area's wildlife move around in order to exist in their world and so must we. Many species are seasonal and inhabit different areas in different environmental conditions, so too, we must be able to adapt. Bring your cameras, binoculars, snacks, favorite drinks, hats, sunglasses and have a great time!! Visit an uninhabited barrier island beach to collect shells, sand dollars and other treasures! Note: June through October, we suggest the morning experiences due to the weather.
Inclusions
What's included
- Dolphin, Birding and Shelling tour
What's not
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- The Goodland Boat Park charges a $10 parking fee. FREE parking is available outside the gate.
Itinerary
You will be safely brought deep into the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge for an interpretive tour of the area led by a Florida Master Naturalist. Depending on the season, you can expect to encounter manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles, ospreys, herons, egrets, pelicans, rosette spoonbills, as well as numerous species of fish and shore birds as well as the opportunity to find amazing shells.
Marco Island is the largest the 10,000 Islands and the most developed
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 251 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Amazing Marco island boat tour!
Amazing tour! Captain jack and the entire crew were amazing! We saw lots of dolphins, got lots of amazing shells and everyone—kids to adults had an amazing time! I couldn’t recommend this tour more.
5Beautiful sunset tour with shelling!
Booked this tour with the idea that we would have a little shelling excursion included with the sunset. Didn't know if we would be sharing the boat with other people , but the booking agent said there were no others signed up...yet. When we got to meeting place we discovered that we would be having a private tour! Our guide and boat operator was Captain Joe and he turned out to be a wealth of information about the dolphins and various tropical birds we encountered. He also had lots of details about the shallow waterways and history of the area. We spent about a half hour shelling on a remote beach only accessible by boat. Great shelling opportunity! Overall, a perfect experience...beautiful, calm weather and winds plus just enough clouds in the sky to make the sunset interesting.
5Best tour ever! Ask for Glen!
This was my favorite tour ever! Dolphins, birding, and shelling are all my favorite things and we did all three. Had a blast. Saw tons of dolphins and beautiful birds. We were dropped off on gorgeous beach and found incredible shells. Glen was our guide and he knew the area, the history and the wildlife. Strongly recommend.
52 hour dolphin and shelling cruise
Captain Mike and first mate Kim did such an amazing job showing us the beautiful 10,000 islands area of Marco Island! Me and my family had an absolute blast!
5Great experience, friendly and knowledgeable
Great experience! Captain and co-captain were both knowledgeable and very friendly. We had a great time! Went with family including my 10 year old daughter and they took the time to teach her all about different kinds of shells and gave her some to take home. We saw a bunch of dolphins and the shelling was incredible! I would definitely go back. Highly recommend!
5Short boat ride. Many dolphin sightings! Lots of cool shells and sand dollars.
Amazing experience! Well worth it! Would’ve liked more time to shell but the dolphin encounter was awesome! Captain Ed and first mate Kim were great tour guides and knowledgeable. Great price! Would absolutely go again!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please meet your captain under the covered picnic table pavillion. It is to the left of the Marina store as look at it from the parking lot.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 19 travellers
- Operated by
- Marco Island Boat Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Naples
- Its from-price is 15% below the median of the 232 experiences we list in Naples.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 26 of 232.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Naples
Naples is a Gulf Coast city in south-west Florida, with white beaches, a long wooden pier, palm-lined shopping streets and a gateway to the Everglades.
Naples lies on Florida's Gulf coast, a city of wide white beaches, canals, golf courses and palm-lined avenues. Its pier, rebuilt several times since the 19th century, stretches out over the water, and Third Street South and Fifth Avenue South are lined with shops, galleries and restaurants in Spanish-style and tropical buildings. Tin City, a waterfront group of shops, sits beside the river.
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