Dolphin, Birding and Shelling Tour: Eco-System Exploration

Embark on a thrilling Dolphin, Birding, and Shelling Tour to explore the diverse eco-systems and rich heritage of the area. Discover wildlife, adapt to changing environments, and have a great time!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR - In comfortable captain’s style seating an, you will be safely brought deep into the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge for an 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,…
What's Included
  • Dolphin watching
  • Birding experience
  • Shelling adventure
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

Not only will you be introduced to the great birding and wildlife in the area by your naturalists guide, you will also learn about the eco-systems, it rich heritage and long history. Our tours are never “canned”, so each tour is different. The area’s wildlife move around in order to exist in their world and so must we. Many species are seasonal and…

Location
Goodland Boat Park
Palm Point Drive
Please meet your captain under the covered picnic table pavillion. It is to the left of the Marina store as look at it from the parking lot.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Gardengrl3
Apr 30, 2025
Great tour- the Operators were first class - We had an awesome time. Saw all kinds of birds and the captain explained a lot about the various birds. Then we saw a turtle! And then a manatee and then a dolphin. We watched a large male dolphin hunt and the captain explained how the dolphin goes in circles to stir up the silt so the fish can’t see but the dolphin has echo radar. Then the dolphin slapped his tail- to stun the fish. And then he had his meal. It was very interesting. Then we went to Dickinson island - a huge sand bar and island with nesting birds. There were a LOT of shells and they gave each of us a mesh bag and sent us shelling. We found lots of interesting shells. On the way back, Kim from Marco island tours, showed us all kinds of shells, told us the names and explained interesting facts. I would highly recommend!
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C8619wzerinr
Apr 30, 2025
Do not pass up on this tour. You will be amazed - We had a fabulous time. Captain Kevin was awesome he found us dolphins manatee and a sea turtle. Kim the first mate was a treasure with tons of knowledge about shells and shared with all of us different treasures and the backgrounds of each shell. Having Kim on board made the trip better than I expected.
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Christine_d
Apr 16, 2025
Very nice tour. Captain... - Very nice tour. Captain Kevin was very knowledgeable and just fun to be with! Was really great with kids.
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Shari_o
Mar 30, 2025
It was a beautiful and... - It was a beautiful and fun experience. We saw dolphins and there were tons of shells. Our guide was super informative
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Fmtrebuchet
Mar 27, 2025
Wonderfull tour for 4 frenches - We have done an amazing tour with the captain and the crew. They are both very considerate and friendly. We have seen birds and Dolphins whitch play rear the boat. The stop at shell's island was very sympathic.
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S6386cjsamh
Mar 21, 2025
Ten outta ten experience - It was amazing. Guides were great, friendly, knowledgeable! Dolphins were so close and we all found amazing shells. This was our second time going, and I would go again!
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Pelbb
Feb 20, 2025
Beautiful, one of our favorite experiences in Florida - A great excursion. We were 3 families on the boat with 2 crew members. The captain is very interesting and took the time to explain the fauna and flora. We saw dolphins several times, we took the time to observe them. Then they played in the wake of the boat.
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T3180pcjoannam
Feb 19, 2025
Awesome dolphin and shelling experience! - This was a tremendous experience! Captain Kevin was amazing, explaining fun facts about the area, getting dolphins to follow us, pointing out birds, and showing us where to find sand dollars on the private island. The first mate was also awesome, teaching us about various shells and looking out for dolphins for us. It was a truly awesome experience!! Would definitely recommend!
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J3982pgtiml
Feb 13, 2025
dolphin shelling boat tour - My wife and I had a great time with captain Ray and 1st mate Kim. They did an excellent job with their knowledge on seeing dolphins and the shelling. It was our first time doing a boat trip like this. I would highly recommend this company Marco Island boat tours. They were very friendly and answered all our questions. Kim was so well versed in her knowledge of all the wildlife we saw and how dolphins are like. 5 star in my book!!! Tim/Maria
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Burbla2278
Dec 31, 2024
A great tour - This was a great tour. The captain and first mate were excellent and very informative. It was great to see so much wildlife (dolphins, osprey, terns) and despite the fog the sand island was really cool.
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From $110
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).