Marco Island Dolphin, Birding, Shelling Tour

Embark on a thrilling Marco Island Dolphin, Birding, and Shelling Tour led by a Florida Master Naturalist. Explore the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge and encounter manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, and a variety of bird species.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR - 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…
What's Included
  • Professional captain onboard
  • All necessary safety equipment included
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

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…

Location
750 Palm Point Dr
Palm Point Drive
Please meet to the left of the building under the covered pavilion.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Katelynmhill
Nov 29, 2024
Amazing trip - Captain Ed was amazing! He got our 3 year old so many great views of the dolphins, and a few keepsake sand dollars! Best part of our trip to Marco Island.
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Karen_a
Nov 28, 2024
Thank you Joe - Our guide Joe was fabulous. We had a great trip. Saw lots of bottled nose dolphins. Enjoyed the shelling on the beach.
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Richard_s
Nov 25, 2024
Great trip! - The captain and first mate were very knowledgeable and fun. We saw lots of dolphin and shelling was great.
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Laurie_d
Nov 4, 2024
Great Trip! I highly recommend this tour! - We enjoyed the shelling island, the dolphin sightings, and the knowledgeable captain/crew. Great trip for nature lovers!
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Maryfi3593lz
Nov 3, 2024
A must see! - We had such an amazing time on our tour! Joe explained all of the unique attributes and history of the area and nature preserve, describing the wildlife as we went along. We stopped at a strip of beach between 2 bodies of water for shelling - amazing! To top off the end of the tour, a family of dolphins greeted us as we headed back to the marina. Will take other friends and family. A beautiful day on the water!
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Corinna
Nov 2, 2024
Highly recommend Captain Ed and Second Mate Kim! - Incredible experience. Captain Ed knew exactly where to go to find dolphins - we ended up seeing two pods. Got to watch a pod hunt near the shoreline, and both pods played in the wake of the boat. Also found some beautiful shells that will go front and center on my bookshelves at home so I can look at them during the cold MA winter.
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Doug_s
Oct 18, 2024
Our boat trip was a lot... - Our boat trip was a lot of fun. Well worth the price and perfect amount of time. Captain and mate were great. Highly recommend.
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George_l
Oct 2, 2024
Forget all your troubles - Exquisite tour , dreamy beach and Joe was an amazing and knowledgeable host . Dolphins played with the boat close enough to touch, would highly recommend 👍😁
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Robert_j
Oct 1, 2024
FUN - This was as good as we had hoped. Very happy! The boat captain made it even better! Great memory for sure.
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Richa
Dec 5, 2024
Cancelled tour - No captain, so they cancelled tour. Trip advisor didn’t know. Wasted our time, waiting on full refund. Bad experience.
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