Private Tour
Private Shelling and Dolphin Excursion
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Our private excursion allows you to enjoy the beautiful waters of The 10,000 Islands without the crowds of tourists at a comparable price. Guest enjoy watching wild dolphins up close before stopping at secluded barrier islands covered in exotic sea shells. Expect to go home with buckets full of shells, the perfect souvenir for you and the family! Our private 2.5 hour trip is the perfect duration for families with kids as well as friends to experience The 10,000 Islands!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
While experiencing the biggest mangrove forrest in the United States, guests can expect remote islands littered with shells, wild dolphins swimming by the boat, and learn all about the ecosystem and history of the area.
What‘s Included
Buckets and bags for your shells
Bottled water
Cooler filled with ice
Snacks
Parking fee is $10
Towels
Options
Sunset Excursion
Daily Excursions
Reviews
356 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great adventure, amazing Captain.
Anne G,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the BEST time! We were kinda bummed because it just got down down pouring and it looked like it was going to storm again. Our Captain Matt told us he would keep us safe and it would be 100% up to us if we should come back in but we should definitely give it a try. Ended up being the best boat tour I’ve ever taken. Kicker is we were on the shell island and the rain was coming in fast. We got on the boat quickly and instead of going into the rain like all the other boats in the area we went out into the Gulf to avoid it. Best adventure. Dolphins were active and chased the boat. Got amazing shells.
Captain Kasey was...
Jade M,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Kasey was amazing. We saw so many dolphins and had an excellent time shelling on the beach. We will definitely do this again next time we come to Naples
A great captain and a perfect excursion!
Jacqueline N,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We initially had an afternoon excursion planned, but our captain proactively called when the weather looked questionable and booked us for another day and a better time to accomplish what we wanted (shelling and dolphin spotting). We ended up doing the sunset cruise. Within minutes of boarding the boat, we had dolphins jumping in our wake. Then we headed over to a sandbar island that had shells galore! We watched the sunset over the water. Then as we were about to head in, a pod of dolphins (including a baby) swan within feet of the boat! It was a perfect evening. Captain Matt was knowledgeable, funny, and very concerned with our family having a good experience. I would recommend this experience to anyone who enjoys time on the water, shelling, and enjoying the incredible wildlife and ecosystem of the area!
Boat ride, Dolphin/Wildlife and Shelling Excursion
annalR7610XG,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience—even on an unseasonably cold day in South Florida. Captain Matt was engaging, knowledgeable, and clearly loves what he does. This was fun for everyone in our group—from our 3-year-old to our teenager to the adults. Highly recommend!
Fun experience!
Danielle R,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was booked last minute, great Communication! Ended up having so much fun! Got a handful of fun shells but memories to last forever!
Relaxing and Beautiful
Dara N,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Derek was very knowledgeable and spent extra time making sure the kids had the best experience possible.
Amazing boat tour of the ten thousand islands!
Boni M,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time! Saw dolphins, collected buckets of shells! Nik was very knowledgeable of the area and nature facts!
The back side of Marco
Sandra E,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to experience The mangrove islands, see dolphins and private uninhabited islands. Shell islands are amazing, found some beautiful shells.
Excellent boat trip!
Wanderer756946,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on our excursion! Captain Matt was so accommodating, knowledgable, and fun. We had a range of ages, 7-78, and it was an enjoyable experience for everyone! Captain Matt showed us a lot of dolphins and took us to an island with so many beautiful shells. Relaxing and fun afternoon!
Perfect Family Dolphin Tour with an Amazing Captain
Christina S,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing private dolphin and shelling tour with our family, including our daughters (ages 3 and 5). Our captain, Matt, was fantastic. He knew exactly how to position the boat so the dolphins came right up behind us and rode the waves. Watching them jump and play so close to the boat was incredible and we got amazing videos. We also stopped at a sandbar to collect seashells and the kids were in heaven. Matt was knowledgeable, safe, and made the whole ride smooth and enjoyable. We ended the trip watching a beautiful sunset. It was a perfect experience and such a special memory for our family. Highly recommend!
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