Marco Island 2 hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling tour
Overview
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2 hours
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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.
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‘s Included
Bags for your shells.
We provide Captain and all necessary safety equipment.
Bottled water
Gratuities
The Goodland Boat Park charges a $10 parking fee. FREE parking is available outside the gate.
Options
Early Bird Special
Early Bird
Marco Island 2 hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling tour
Reviews
461 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Florida Fun for Family of Four
Paul F,
Apr 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Perfect way to get on the water with a family for some South Florida beauty, wildlife, and culture. Good for young kids. Captain Ryan was a local with vast knowledge and expertise. Beautiful blue green waters along the mouth of the Gulf. Spotted Dolphins, Manatee and many species of birds. Shelling on a secluded island was a great way to break the trip up. Well worth it and don’t forget to tip!
Fun experience and a nice...
Farah A,
Apr 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fun experience and a nice activity for a family with kids looking to spend a relaxing day in Marco Island. Guides are very sweet and kind.
Good but short!
MariaAlice W,
Apr 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00It felt a bit expensive for the trip. It was cloudy at 9:30 AM when we departed. We saw maybe half a dozen dolphins on the way to the island to get seashells. We were shelling for almost an hour and then returned to the dock. I wish we had seen more dolphins.
Dolphin sightings... For real
Janine T,
Mar 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Saw so many dolphins! Only had 5 people on my boat. Captain was friendly. Please note this trip includes a stop at the island for shell picking. Wasnt expecting that but if you have kids I guess it's a bonus.
So much fun! We saw...
Dottie R,
Mar 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00So much fun! We saw dolphins, pelicans, osprey and some other birds as well. The beach where we collected shells was outstanding! So beautiful. We highly recommend this tour!
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