Dolphin and Shelling Cruise Tour at Fort Myers Beach
Overview
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3 hours
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- Do it all on this trip, look for shells, see dolphins, and spend time in nature. Led by certified naturalists or a biologist, each 3 hour excursion offers expert insight into the area's rich ecosystem.
- Journey out to an island to look for seashells, sunbathe, or get your feet wet. We spend around an hour at the island.
- Look for dolphins, manatees, and other wildlife the entire time. we know where they tend to hang out but wildlife is unpredictable so they may show up at any time during the tour.
- Our tour is also a bird-watcher’s paradise, with countless species gracing the skies and shores.
This scenic and insightful journey blends comfort, adventure, and the wonders of nature. Book your spot today and experience the magic of Estero Bay!
- Small Groups of 28 passengers max, our boat is just as spacious as other 40 passenger tour boats in the area but with better viewing opportunity.
Female owned by former biologist and Fort Myers Beach local Cristina.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Driver
In Person Guide
Restroom on board
Gratuities
What To Expect
Estero Bay Preserve State Park
Stop at a barrier island to look for shells, wildlife, and spend the rest of the time on board looking for dolphins and other wildlife. We route through Estero Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and stop at Hickory Island State Preserve
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Dolphin and Shelling Cruise Tour at Fort Myers Beach
Reviews
67 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience with...
Michelle N,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience with Ashley and Josh! They are quite knowledgeable and we all had a memorable morning!!
Great family experience!
Miche618,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing family experience!! Big shout out to Ashley and Josh for making it so fun and memorable!! The kids loved all the knowledge and facts they shared
Must do!
Andrea R,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing morning excursion! The boat was roomy, clean, ample seating and had a bathroom! Savanal was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. She provided tons of history and answered all questions, including the best places to eat (Dixie Fish Company). Josh was an ama,ing captain, constantly scouring the horizon for wildlife and getting us closer to see the dolphins! HIGHLY RECOMMEND this tour during your vacation! It will not disappoint!
Great 3 Hour Tour
ladybookkeeper,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My granddaughter and I had a wonderful time on this dolphin and seashell tour. I had reserved the wrong day by accident so when we got there they came back in, revised our reservations, were so kind about the mistake, and let us get on! We saw some dolphins and went to a private island where there were tons of shells. One of the ladies who was in charge, found a sand dollar and gave it to me!!! There were two ladies and a young man was our Captain. These people were so knowledgeable and just fun to be with! I say do it!!
Best dolphin Cruise ever
Theresa F,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved the boat tour, Josh, Savannah and Christina were amazing. We learned a lot about the birds, seashells, and dolphins and many more things.
Just do it and enjoy the time 100% joy.
Bjoern H,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you very much for this experience, we were incredibly lucky with today's tour on 01.09.2025. We saw a lot of manatees and among other things a group of 4 animals playing. We have also seen some dolphins. The two tour guides were very good and also told a lot about the animals. The shell collecting was also very productive and great. All in all a 10, even if there are only 5 points as a maximum rating.
Dolphin and Shelling tour
Katelyn S,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We saw dolphins, manatees, birds, and the beach for shelling for so full of all sorts of shells. It was nice to hear more information about the types of shells and wildlife. Ty and Ashley were amazing, love their energy! 10/10 would recommend.
An experience for the whole family
Deathwatch40k,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are with our two boys (4 and 6 years) on the small boat. We were lucky because there were only about 15 people there that day, so we had plenty of space to move around on the boat. After only 10 minutes we saw the first dolphins. The boys were thrilled. We could also observe manatees and many birds. Captain Ty and marine biologist Ashley took a lot of time and explained everything really great. Also the stop on the island was great. We have collected many beautiful shells. All in all a really great and recommended excursion.
A great way to see dolphins and get some awesome shells
edr736,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the dolphin and shelling tour yesterday morning We originally had planned on going shelling on Sanibel Island but one of my neighbors tried last month and drove around for almost two hours and couldn’t find a place to park We figured why fight to park when we could take a cruise instead Believe me, this tour really delivered We saw several dolphins including a small pod that had two babies and came back with a bag of shells that were some of the best we’ve ever found I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who wants to enjoy their day and leave the driving to them
Great experience
Risa S,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Ty was great…answered all our questions gave us a great trip. The Dolphins played behind the boat. It was an awesome site..
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