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Private Island Paradise Dolphin, Shelling, Birding Eco Boat Tour
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3 Ratings
Goodland
Discover dolphins, birds, and exotic shells on a guided eco boat tour near Marco Island. Explore diverse wildlife and enjoy a beach stop on a barrier island.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Marco Island - Tour the barrier islands surrounding Marco Island, Florida. This barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico, off Southwest Florida, is connected to the mainland by bridges south of Naples. It boasts resort hotels, beaches, marinas, golf courses, and a network of inland waterways. A long, sandy beach stretches along most of the west coast, with resort hotels in the south. Tigertail Beach Park features a tidal lagoon, popular for kayaking and paddleboarding.
- Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Experience the mangrove estuary of the Rookery Bay Preserve. This National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples, Florida, is supported by the Friends of Rookery Bay.
- TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR - Boat tours explore the barrier islands of the 10,000 Islands.
- Goodland - Visit the charming fishing village of Goodland. This census-designated place in Collier County, Florida, had a population of 267 as of the 2010 census. It is part of the Naples–Marco Island Metropolitan Statistical Area.
- Southwest Gulf Coast - Our tour includes Gulf waters, weather permitting. Florida’s Southwest Gulf Coast is dotted with enticing coastal gems. Stunning beaches, including Ft. Myers Beach, Tigertail Beach, and Pensacola Beach, line the Gulf, stretching down I-75 from Tampa to Naples.
- Cape Romano - The boat tour will pass by Cape Romano to view the famous Dome House. This abandoned house consists of six dome-shaped modules on stilts, located about 300 feet offshore from Cape Romano Island, south of Marco Island, in the Ten Thousand Islands of Collier County, Florida.
What's Included
- Complementary shelling bags
- Cooler with Ice
What's Not Included
- Parking ($10) is extremely limited at this location.
- On-board restrooms
Additional Information
Experience the mangrove estuary near Marco Island by boat! Discover the intricate and diverse ecosystem teeming with beauty and wildlife on our ecotour. You might spot dolphins and various bird species such as osprey, bald eagles, pelicans, terns, gulls, skimmers, plovers, egrets, herons, and roseate spoonbills, among others. Depending on the season, you may also see manatees, sea turtles, sharks, and iguanas. The tour is fully guided by a certified Florida Master Naturalist and includes a one-hour beach stop on a barrier island for swimming, beachcombing, or searching for exotic shells.
- Children 6 and under are required to wear life vests (provided).
Location
Goodland Boat Park
Palm Point Drive
PARKING is $10 at the Boat Park, receipt is required on your dashboard. ARRIVE EARLY, and plan for there NOT BEING ANY AVAILABLE PARKING. Uber, Lyft recommended - average rate $10-20 from Marco Island. Nearest offsite parking is across the street from Stan's Idle Hour (0.3 miles 7-10 minutes walk).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Goplaces06560206316
Jun 12, 2024
Top notch Marco Island boat tour - We hit the “jackpot” when we decided to book a tour with Florida Island Tours with Capt Jules & Capt Nate!! They were so knowledgeable on the wildlife throughout the whole tour. The boat was beautiful, clean and with very comfortable benches on both sides of the boat. They even had a cooler on board to keep our snacks & drinks cold. Highly recommend this company!
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Road277656
Jun 12, 2024
Very happy customer - I have been on a few of Captain Nate’s tours and I can tell you that he is by far the most knowledgeable about the sea life and its eco system we had such a fun ride with many dolphins and manatee. We also met the oldest dolphin in Marco Island” KNUCKLES “. The boat was big and comfortable with plenty of room to get you folding pictures and videos. See you again Florida Island Tours!!!
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174chelseaz
Apr 21, 2024
Amazing tour with my husband! - The trip was incredible! Wanted to see dolphins and we saw a ton! We also saw lots of birds and a manatee. Great history lesson by Captain Nate and got to see a lot of Marco! Highly recommend!
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