Marco Island 2 hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling tour
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2 giờ
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You will be safely brought deep into the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge for a two-hour 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. You will visit an uninhabited barrier island where you can collect shells, sand dollars and other treasures!
Note: June through October, we suggest the morning experiences due to the weather.
Thông tin khác
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cần Quan Tâm
Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
Consisting of two parts, The Dolphin, Birding and Shelling Tour is a wonderful experience for the whole family and a great introduction to the area. First a dolphin tour to search for dolphins and wading birds on a naturalist-led boating tour. Then a shelling tour to explore an uninhabited barrier island. You will learn about island’s beach dynamics and collect some of the wonderful shells on these remote islands.
Tùy chọn
Early Bird Special
Early Bird
Marco Island 2 hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling tour
Bao gồm
We provide Captain and all necessary safety equipment.
Bags for your shells.
Bottled water
Gratuities
The Goodland Boat Park charges a $10 parking fee. FREE parking is available outside the gate.
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Đánh giá
538 đánh giá
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Recommend this tour over and over again
Flyer57970060072,8 thg 6, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We were with Captain Clay; he was witty, knowledgable, safe, respectful of the area. He interacted well with the kids and we had a fantastic time. Beautiful area and would love to visit again. Gabe, Ashleigh, Preston, and Kennedy
Great day in Ten Thousand Islands
James M,4 thg 6, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00What a great tour!! Kevin U was the best captain! Very knowledgeable, courteous, and fun! We got to see things in the ten thousand islands first hand and the dolphins surfing with us was priceless. Five dolphins behind the boat surfing was amazing. The shelling was great! When we come back we are requesting Captain Kevin! Bring mosquito spray for the wait in the parking lot!!
Fantastic
ConchitaLopez,30 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00What a great cruise. Seeing so many dolphins was really fantastic. The captain was, very skilful and funny
Awesome!
360rinak,30 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Ed was awesome! He was very nice and knowledgeable. We had a great time. Saw dolphins, manatees, birds and got some great shells. Would definitely recommend
Awesome Afternoon Boat Tour!
S M,27 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00We were warmly welcomed at our meeting location by Captain Kevin and First Mate Chris. We had a terrific time seeing all the nature and wildlife Capt. Kevin pointed out. There were dolphins, osprey, pelicans and various mangroves. The open boat allowed us to capture many photos. We stopped for 30 minutes at a sandbar to go searching for seashells. Capt. Kevin happily identifiedmany of the shells and answered all our questions. There were only 6 adults and 1 small child on our tour, which made the experience very personalized! We all had a great time. If you have a choice between this tour and another, this is the one you should choose!! This was a 2 hour boat tour. Arriving 30 minutes prior to leaving sped up the check in process so we could all leave on time for the tour. Be sure to bring your own water and a towel.
A trip worth taking
fairfield69,7 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful, educational and rewarding excursion with Captain Kevin. Kevin told us about the Osprey that inhabit the Goodland Marina area and how they migrated but will return to the same nest next year. We found a pod of dolphin swimming and enjoyed taking pictures of the dolphins swimming and jumping in the wake of Kevin’s boat. We then went shelling at a quiet island. I was so excited to find a sand dollar! My husband and I enjoyed Kevin’s knowledgeable comments about the homes and eco system that make up Marco Island. We definitely recommend this trip with Kevin when you are on Marco Island
5/5 Stars – An Unforgettable Morning on the Water!
Kristianne S,2 thg 5, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00We couldn’t have asked for a better experience on our dolphin, shelling, and birding tour. We took the 8:00 AM trip, and it turned out to be the perfect time for shelling—the beach on the tour was loaded with shells due to a SW wind.The highlight of the day was definitely the wildlife. We were lucky enough to spot a mother and baby dolphin right near the boat; seeing the little one nursing was a once-in-a-lifetime moment. To top it all off, we actually saw a manta ray leap completely out of the water! It was truly a breathtaking, once-in-a-lifetime sight.The crew was top-notch. Our Captain and the guides were incredibly knowledgeable, patiently answering every single question we had about the local ecosystem and the birds we spotted.The shelling lived up to the hype, too! We found some great treasures, and it was a nice touch that we were able to keep our shelling bags as a souvenir. With perfect weather and expert guides, this was a fantastic trip from start to finish. Highly recommended!
Joe was a great guide. He...
Sarah D,27 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00Joe was a great guide. He was knowledgeable. Saw dolphins and found lots of shells. It was a wonderful experience
Dolphin and shelling tour
jeri s,27 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with Captain Kevin and first mate Jewels. Highly recommended! They are informative. Had Dolphin sightings, great shelling
Whatever you’re looking for - this tour is it!
Liz P,23 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00We booked this tour after scanning the multitude of options, and this tour became the highlight of our week in Marco Island. • Excellent communication from booking through post-tour follow-up. • Honored the time offered, even tho only 2 of us booked it, they just turned it into a private tour for 2! • Good boat safety, comfort, and sailing etiquette. • Listens to what customers are seeking and adapted the tour to give us what we had hoped for. • Above and beyond service and kindness. Our Trip - 11am (low tide) on a week day Two customers (aunt and neice) We wanted to see dolphins and birds, and were partial about the shelling. So Captain Kevin stopped at various bird sightings, and took us to where dolphins usually hang out at low tide. It ended up being phenomenal as a pod of dolphins were showing us ALL their antics. The dolphins do seem familiar with the captains and when he said “come on guys!” and started a wake in the water they were so excited to come play! They got super close before one of the pod who was further back, began breaching (jumping out of the water) and seemed to be calling the ones who had been porpoising behind the boat to go back. Captain Kevin kindly turned the boat around to lead them back to their family and then the pod seemed to set off for their lunch at a sandbar nearby. We went off to a barrier island and got to see Sandpipers and Black Skimmers and picked up a couple of stunning shells, but we wanted to see the dolphins again! Captain Kevin said he was pretty sure we could see them again, and set off back. Sure enough they had just left the sandbar and a couple other boats were enjoying seeing the pod. The three captains set about gently moving with the pod at respectful distances, as we watched a mama dolphin teaching its calf how to porpoise, while the older dolphins darted under and around, popping up very close to the boats to get the free ride on the wake. A pelican flew in to join the entourage, and it was just everything Florida promised to be! Absolutely the highlight of our visit to South West Florida!
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