May 27, 2026
Awesome Afternoon Boat Tour! - We were warmly welcomed at our meeting location by Captain Kevin and First Mate Chris. We had a terrific time seeing all the nature and wildlife Capt. Kevin pointed out. There were dolphins, osprey, pelicans and various mangroves. The open boat allowed us to capture many photos. We stopped for 30 minutes at a sandbar to go searching for seashells. Capt. Kevin happily identifiedmany of the shells and answered all our questions. There were only 6 adults and 1 small child on our tour, which made the experience very personalized! We all had a great time. If you have a choice between this tour and another, this is the one you should choose!!
This was a 2 hour boat tour. Arriving 30 minutes prior to leaving sped up the check in process so we could all leave on time for the tour.
Be sure to bring your own water and a towel.
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May 7, 2026
A trip worth taking - Wonderful, educational and rewarding excursion with Captain Kevin. Kevin told us about the Osprey that inhabit the Goodland Marina area and how they migrated but will return to the same nest next year. We found a pod of dolphin swimming and enjoyed taking pictures of the dolphins swimming and jumping in the wake of Kevin’s boat. We then went shelling at a quiet island. I was so excited to find a sand dollar!
My husband and I enjoyed Kevin’s knowledgeable comments about the homes and eco system that make up Marco Island. We definitely recommend this trip with Kevin when you are on Marco Island
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May 2, 2026
5/5 Stars – An Unforgettable Morning on the Water! - We couldn’t have asked for a better experience on our dolphin, shelling, and birding tour. We took the 8:00 AM trip, and it turned out to be the perfect time for shelling—the beach on the tour was loaded with shells due to a SW wind.The highlight of the day was definitely the wildlife. We were lucky enough to spot a mother and baby dolphin right near the boat; seeing the little one nursing was a once-in-a-lifetime moment. To top it all off, we actually saw a manta ray leap completely out of the water! It was truly a breathtaking, once-in-a-lifetime sight.The crew was top-notch. Our Captain and the guides were incredibly knowledgeable, patiently answering every single question we had about the local ecosystem and the birds we spotted.The shelling lived up to the hype, too! We found some great treasures, and it was a nice touch that we were able to keep our shelling bags as a souvenir. With perfect weather and expert guides, this was a fantastic trip from start to finish. Highly recommended!
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Apr 27, 2026
Joe was a great guide. He... - Joe was a great guide. He was knowledgeable. Saw dolphins and found lots of shells. It was a wonderful experience
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Apr 27, 2026
Dolphin and shelling tour - Great tour with Captain Kevin and first mate Jewels. Highly recommended! They are informative. Had Dolphin sightings, great shelling
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Apr 23, 2026
Whatever you’re looking for - this tour is it! - We booked this tour after scanning the multitude of options, and this tour became the highlight of our week in Marco Island.
• Excellent communication from booking through post-tour follow-up.
• Honored the time offered, even tho only 2 of us booked it, they just turned it into a private tour for 2!
• Good boat safety, comfort, and sailing etiquette.
• Listens to what customers are seeking and adapted the tour to give us what we had hoped for.
• Above and beyond service and kindness.
Our Trip - 11am (low tide) on a week day
Two customers (aunt and neice)
We wanted to see dolphins and birds, and were partial about the shelling. So Captain Kevin stopped at various bird sightings, and took us to where dolphins usually hang out at low tide. It ended up being phenomenal as a pod of dolphins were showing us ALL their antics. The dolphins do seem familiar with the captains and when he said “come on guys!” and started a wake in the water they were so excited to come play! They got super close before one of the pod who was further back, began breaching (jumping out of the water) and seemed to be calling the ones who had been porpoising behind the boat to go back. Captain Kevin kindly turned the boat around to lead them back to their family and then the pod seemed to set off for their lunch at a sandbar nearby. We went off to a barrier island and got to see Sandpipers and Black Skimmers and picked up a couple of stunning shells, but we wanted to see the dolphins again! Captain Kevin said he was pretty sure we could see them again, and set off back. Sure enough they had just left the sandbar and a couple other boats were enjoying seeing the pod. The three captains set about gently moving with the pod at respectful distances, as we watched a mama dolphin teaching its calf how to porpoise, while the older dolphins darted under and around, popping up very close to the boats to get the free ride on the wake. A pelican flew in to join the entourage, and it was just everything Florida promised to be!
Absolutely the highlight of our visit to South West Florida!
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Apr 18, 2026
Great time - Very nice and friendly crew. Seeing the dolphins were amazing. Found lots of cool shells. Reasonable price. Could have been a bit longer. Great amount of people. Best for everyone, maybe not a wheel chair.
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Apr 12, 2026
We saw tons of dolphins,... - We saw tons of dolphins, birds, and found some cool shells. The water was beautiful and it was a good experience.
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Apr 10, 2026
Knowledgeable captain... - Knowledgeable captain that maximized the fun and educational factor by telling stories from his experience. Beautiful tour, a very playful dolphin, and some sweet shelling was seen.
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Apr 1, 2026
Captain Kevin was a... - Captain Kevin was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and great with my kids! Next time we are in Marco we will definitely book again!
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