Wild Dolphin Boat Tour: Marco Island Exploration

Embark on a thrilling Wild Dolphin Boat Tour in Marco Island and witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Join us for an unforgettable wildlife-packed journey through the 10,000 Islands refuge.

Duration: 1 hour, 55 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Goodland - Boat tour will depart and return to the Goodland Boat Park.
  • TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR - The boat tour will go through the 10,000 Island National Wildlife refuge to see wild Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins.
  • Marco Island - The boat tour will depart from Marco Island and visit several beautiful sightseeing areas around Marco.
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What's Included
  • Ice-filled cooler
What's Not Included
  • Parking Fees ($10) is EXTREMELY LIMITED at this location.
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information

Observe Marco Island’s indigenous dolphins in their natural surroundings! Our Wild Dolphin Boat Tour lasts for two hours and takes you on a captivating trip through the 10,000 Islands refuge which is rich in wildlife. A certified Florida Master Naturalist guide will accompany you, sharing exciting and engaging information throughout the tour. If meeting…

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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Fireblade996
Apr 19, 2024
Great Trip - Cannot think of a better way to spend $200 - Nate was the man! We arrived 2 mins late, but we weren’t made to feel that, a big smile from Nate put us both at ease and we set off on a brilliant 2 hour trip. CARE - there is not much parking here - the advert in fairness did say the same - but seriously, with a number of trips happening from Goodland daily, best to get there early to avoid disappointment. The trip was about seeing dolphins and we did eventually get up close to a few, magical videos taken - sheer excitement of being close to these animals is hard to explain, but it really is ! We didn’t see Manatee, but we didnt expect to, its early in the season for these creatures, water’s too cool in Sprint time. We did see more Osprey than Ive seen probably in my life - must have been 50 of them, young and mature birds, hunting, see these hunting and catching fish is something you wont forget easily. Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, Cormorant, tortoise, Burrowing Owl’s - it really was a trip worth doing. Nate too us out to the Gulf of Mexico which was very cool before turning back into Marco in search of the dolphins, which when we found them they were hunting fish. The water here it was explained was mostly 4ft deep for up to a couple of miles out - so safety never felt an issue on the trip - though Nate was an excellent captain and clearly knows his subject matter.
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N8883didianef
Mar 13, 2024
Excellent - Captain Rick was amazing. He made sure we saw plenty of dolphins.the boat was very clean and there not too many people aboard. Thank you for a great experience
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Iowastate1979
Mar 3, 2024
We had dolphins just a few feet away jumping in the wake of the boat! - Watching dolphins play in the wake of the small boat was incredible! The boat is quite small but that is perfect in the sheltered waters. It also allows the dolphins to get very close to you. Have your camera ready and be ready to smile.
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3jont
Feb 22, 2024
Great experience - Great experience and captain Gary was fantastic! 7 year old daughter loved it! Saw many dolphins and had a beautiful cruise on the water. Small boat so not crowded.
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I9502pujeffk
Feb 13, 2024
Great boat ride, saw a bunch of dolphins!! - The boat was small and private. Captain was very familiar with the area and took us on a great tour or homes looking for dolphins. We saw a bunch of dolphins and the captain was able to have them follow our boat and jump and bodysurf along side the boat. Great experience
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Susan_f
Feb 5, 2024
Phenomenal adventure! - Captain Nate made this boat trip the highlight of our stay in Marco. His experience, information and stories enlightened and entertained. Seeing the wild dolphin play in our boat wake is a treasured memory we’ll always remember.
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Binduk2024
Jan 24, 2024
Wonderful Dolphin tour with Captain Nate - We went on the wild dolphin boat tour with Captain Nate. It was a delightful trip. Capt Nate’s love of nature and his knowledge of the habitat and local species of birds and fish and most importantly dolphins was refreshing and educational. We got to see the fun and play of many dolphins. He got them to join in on the waves created by our lboat - the dolphins swam, jumped and dove in and out of the water watching us in the boat. This was one of the best boat rides we have been on. We will cherish the videos of the dolphins. Capt Nate also helped us retrieve a hat that we lost in the water even after we told him it was ok. All in all this was a very memorable trip that we will gladly recommend for one and all. Captain Nate’s love of nature and knowledge is what makes this even more special. Best!!
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U1421pwwayned
Nov 5, 2023
Dolphin fun - Great trip with Capt Rick, very knowledgeable and very enjoyable trip. Was able to locate some dolphins and have them chase behind us. Great experience
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Thesj1623bn
Jul 19, 2023
Fantastic Tour - Absolutely fantastic trip! Captain Nate was very knowledgeable about marine life, island ecology and Marco island history. As we traversed the bays he pointed out manatees, ospreys and we even had an opportunity to see dolphins catching fish. Captain Nate was awesome! We definitely recommend taking a trip with this thoroughly insightful tour guide.
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Judith744
May 30, 2023
Wild Dolphin fun! - Beautiful day and a comfortable boat with ice cooler. Fun couple managing the ride for us and tried to impart knowledge of dolphins so help us better appreciate these wild mammals. Then we spotted them and they play ed near us. When Captain Nate sped up the boat, the dolphins played in the wake jumping and flopping! so much fun with nature! Plenty of boat trip time searching for other pods, which we found. Would highly recommend this trip. Ask your questions.
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From $79
up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).