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: 1 day learn more
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 about island’s beach dynamics and collect some of the wonderful shells on these remote islands.
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 birds. You will visit an uninhabited barrier island where you can collect shells, sand dollars and other treasures!

Note: June through October, we suggest the morning experiences due to the weather.

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.

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G4801gtdanab
Jul 23, 2024
Amazing tour - We had an amazing time with Captain Joe! We saw dolphins, birds and went shelling! We learned about the area! Highly recommend
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Jennifer_r
Jul 12, 2024
Enjoyed the excursion - The excursion was enjoyed by the whole family. Joe was a great guide and provided lots of details on the area and wildlife. Would recommend!
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Karen_d
Jul 1, 2024
Great way to see the local wildlife! - The guides were awesome and knowledgeable. We were able to spot some dolphins and picked up many beautiful shells!
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Daniel_p
Jun 27, 2024
Nice laid-back tour with great people - We had a flat tire and the operator was kind enough to reschedule the tour 👍👍👍. It was a nice, laid-back tour. 25-foot skiff, 6 passengers... Captain Kevin was very helpful, knowledgeable and personable.
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D8947trjosephk
Jun 9, 2024
Great Excursion - Captain Joe was great! Definitely recommend for family and adults. A nice way to add some local knowledge to your vacation experience
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Thiet_l
Jun 8, 2024
Enjoyment! - Very nice boat tour. We saw dolphins, manatees, birds nests, and even had the dolphins playing a race with our boat.
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Ericbo6702li
Jun 2, 2024
Amazing! - The guide was very personable and funny. He made sure we had fun and got to see so many dolphins!! Could not recommend this more! Great for kids and adults.
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18reaganb
May 30, 2024
Dolphin ride - Amazing time. We saw plenty of dolphins and collected lots of sand dollars. I would recommend and would definitely do it again!
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O2969tkdenisek
May 28, 2024
Wonderful day - What an excellent adventure Capt Ed was very informative & his first mate was extremely helpful I will be back for another day on the water
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Joyce_m
May 25, 2024
Very enjoyable outing - Guide was knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. Boat ride was great. Shells were abundant on the barrier island. Dolphins were lovely to watch
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