Marco Island 2 hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling tour

Name: Marco Island 2 hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling tour
Price: 99.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.82 (487 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

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.

Options

Marco Island 2 hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling tour

Early Bird Special

Early Bird

Reviews

4.82

487 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

431

Don’t miss it!
vtjones67,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Captain Ed knew exactly where to go to find Dolfin. We saw several mothers with their pups and a few large males. Shelling was the perfect amount of time.
Pre Christmas trip and tour
Stephanie H,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Captain extremely knowledgeable, we saw and did everything the tour promised. Relaxing and perfectly timed and very enjoyable morning!
Ed was a great guide, and...
Robert D,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ed was a great guide, and so knowledgeable. He found plenty of dolphins, and even got some to swim in the boats’ wake
Amazing day, great crew and dolphins!
Ronit L,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We so enjoyed this experience! Captain Kevin and Jules were informative, good natured and funny…and the dolphins followed us for miles! Great shelling.
Good time on the water
Elizabeth K,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We saw dolphins, a manatee, various birds and went shelling which was fun. Wished we had more time....
Capt. Colt was great. He...
George F,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Capt. Colt was great. He has extensive knowledge of the wild life and the different types of shells. You can tell he loves his job.
Great boat trip!
U5260DNdebbiet,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We ended up being the only couple on the tour so we felt like we had a unique opportunity to hear and see everything. Our tour guide was awesome and very knowledgeable about the 10,000 islands, birds and shells. We saw plenty of dolphins and birds but only one manatee due to the time of year. We had a great time!
Superb dolphins and shell trip!
960evanr,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Totally fun and pretty place. Super-terrific guide (Captn. Ryan). Saw dolphins indeed! Lovely beach full of fun shells and cool sea birds. Recommend 100%. Remember water bottle.
Boat with the dolphins! So fun!
cheriv2025,,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a terrific day on the water. We genuinely had dolphins swimming and jumping with our boat. So cool! Went to a gorgeous island with shells and birds. The captains are great people. Highly recommend.
Captain Ed made our trip so fun!!!
christinesK8363RX,,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We went on the 9:30 tour with Captain Ed and he was absolutely amazing! A Florida native whose knowledge and passion for what he does is evident! Definitely worth it!!!