Dolphin and Sea Turtle Eco Tour: Wildlife and Island Exploration

Embark on an unforgettable Everglades Eco Tour and encounter dolphins, turtles, manatees, and more! Explore islands, discover ancient relics, and immerse yourself in the beauty of this unique ecosystem.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chokoloskee Bay - Historic Smallwood’s Store
  • Native Tours & Fishing Charters - Eco Tours and Fishing Charters in the beautiful 10,000 Islands.
  • Everglades National Park - The 10,000 Islands are located inside of Everglades National Park.
  • Smallwood Store - You will pass by the Historic Smallwoods Store
What's Included
  • Complimentary insect repellent provided
  • Bottled water included
  • Assorted snacks available
  • Ponchos available in case of rain
  • Safety equipment provided for your protection
Additional Information

This shallow water ecosystem offers a chance to observe marine life including bottlenose dolphins, five of the worldwide seven species of sea turtles, manatees, sting rays, and diverse types of fish and birds. Additionally, you get an opportunity to disembark on an island where you can not only explore, but possibly find age-old artifacts of the Calusa…

Location
801 Copeland Ave
Copeland Avenue
Marina located behind The Glades Haven
Cancellation Policy

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

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P7251gocaseyh
Feb 16, 2025
Ten out of ten! Would do again in a heartbeat - We have done tours all over the world. Josh was by far the most knowledgeable and dynamic tour guide we have ever had. Truly a magical day. The dolphins chased us for miles!
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Chriskb7779ot
Feb 14, 2025
Wonderful boat tour - Captain Josh is a walking encyclopedia on the Everglades, its wildlife and ecosystem. He is customer-focused and we thoroughly enjoyed our tour. I highly recommend it.
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Nicolecr1373sp
Feb 6, 2025
Great eco boat tour - Capt Josh was amazing and did a great tour of the Everglades! Highly recommend! Saw and played with tons of dolphins. He is highly knowledgeable! Great experience for my 16 year old daughter and myself!
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Heatherw082
Jan 27, 2025
Amazing, fantastic, brilliant..there are not enough words. - Amazing, fantastic, brilliant..there are not enough words. I would not hesitate to recommend anyone taking this tour. Our host had so much knowledge which he was happy to share, very interesting. The views and the wildlife were stunning. The highlight of our holiday, very special.
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Tedby8752gf
Jan 21, 2025
Absolutely the Best - This was my 5th trip with Josh. We live nearby and have access to a lot of tours. But this is absolutely the best. Josh is cordial and extremely knowledgeable. As a 10,000 Islands native, he is the real deal. I cannot say enough good things.
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937kathrync
Jan 21, 2025
Fabulous!! - Very knowledgeable and pleasant tour guide!!! Although it was chilly that day, it was a fabulous time. Would recommend 100%!!! Great for both bird lovers and marine lovers. Dolphins playing in boat wake!!! Who could love that!
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Lightpacker817647
Jan 18, 2025
Perfect afternoon! - Very educational!! Learned a lot about the Everglades. Saw many , many dolphins jumping behind the boat. Captain Josh is the best! He grew up on water and shared his knowledge gleaned over many years.
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Billie
Jan 17, 2025
Best Tour Ever for Birds, Wildlife, and History of the Area - Josh is the best tour guide I have ever had! He had 2 very experienced birders along, and we learned so much! Unlike many birding tours that spot and identify birds, check them off and move on, Josh shared his amazing knowledge of the behavior of the birds. He grew up exploring this area and studied the birds and wildlife through personal observations. He is acquainted with them and knows their habitats and habits. I give this wonderful 3 hour small boat tour my highest recommendations!
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Darathf2018
Jan 6, 2025
The perfect boat tour- - Our family of four (including two teenage boys) declared this boat trip the highlight of our vacation. We could not have been more pleased with our experience! Captain Josh was so incredibly knowledgable about the nature and details of the area - we learned so much - and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our time with him. We loved having several different pods of dolphins chase our boat, saw many different bird species, and loved our stop on the beach. If we ever make it to this area of the country again, taking another tour with Josh will be at the top of our to-do list!
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86lindac
Jan 5, 2025
Local Marine Biologist and All Around Great Guy! - We were expecting a three hour boat ride around the 1000 Islands, but instead we got a full blown amazingly educational fun adventure full of dolphins, manatees, a flying eagle ray, and a deserted island walk about. Turns out Captain Joshua is a marine biologist who grew up in the everglades. His passion for sharing his knowledge coupled with his desire to make sure everyone has a wonderful time makes this undoubtedly one of the best tour options out there. We had so much fun we went back and had Captain Joshua take us all out on a second tour a few days later!
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