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
  • Please bring water, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, water shoes, bags for your shells and a towel
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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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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Rick_s
Nov 30, 2024
Awesome 2 hour excursion - We had group of 6 adults and 5 young kids. Perfect length excursion. Great crew put us on dolphins that jumped right next to our boat. Also saw lots of other wildlife and we went home with awesome shells and sand dollars! Highly recommend.
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Danielbj8482aj
Nov 29, 2024
Highly recommend Captain Kevin and this tour! - Captain Kevin was fantastic! The highlight of the birds we saw was a roseate spoonbill. We saw a pod of dolphins up close and personal to the boat, and he took us to a great sand bar for shelling. Highly recommend this tour and Captain Kevin.
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Nomad37643615256
Nov 14, 2024
A must do while in Marco Island. - Captain Ed and Kim were fantastic. Lots of knowledge to pass the time and both clearly enjoy their job and new people. We saw more dolphins than we could count and close enough to touch(we didn’t, state law and such). Shell island was impressive and we found so many unique shells to take home as souvenirs. The trip was worth 2-3 times what we paid and the hospitality was priceless. Thank you very much!
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N1761hgcb
Nov 4, 2024
Wonderful birding/shelling boat tour! - What a fantastic tour!! Friendly, knowledgeable Captain Ed knew just where to take us to see all of our favorite birds!! We saw everything we wanted and more and got some awesome shells!
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D188kxnancyr
Nov 3, 2024
Wonderful dolphin and shelling experience - Our group had a wonderful 2 hour tour filled with lots of dolphin sightings and plenty of time to collect beautiful seashells on the beach. Captain Ed and first mate Kim were extremely knowledgeable and went out of the way to make our tour fun and enjoyable. We had a great time and highly recommend this tour!
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62alixc
Oct 2, 2024
Amazing tour of Kice island - Ed and his co captain were incredible and very knowledgeable about the area we were boating in. We highly recommend this tour! The captains got the dolphins to play next to our boat.
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R8267ttpeterm
Sep 15, 2024
Fun experience for a couple or family - The crew was very friendly, knowledgable of local wildlife, and dedicated to making sure we had a good experience. The pilot tried multiple times and locations until we spotted a pod of dolphins, and when we collected shells, he ran down the beach to a spot few people who have made their way to and shared the best shells he found.
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