10,000 Islands Eco Boat Tour

Overview

See the mangrove estuary near Marco Island by boat! Explore the complex and diverse ecosystem full of beauty and wildlife on our ecotour. Wildlife sightings may include dolphins and many species of birds such as osprey, bald eagle, pelican, tern, gull, skimmer, plover, egret, heron, and roseate spoonbill amongst others. Seasonally wildlife sightings may include manatee, sea turtles, sharks, iguanas Fully guided by a certified Florida Master Naturalist. Tour includes a one-hour beach stop on a barrier island to swim, beach comb, or look for exotic shells.

City: Naples

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $195.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $195.00

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What's Included

Shelling tools including buckets, baskets, and shelling scoopers

Cooler with Ice

Complementary shelling bags

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children 6 and under are required to wear life vests (provided).
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

What To Expect

Marco Island

Tour the barrier islands surrounding Marco Island Florida. Marco Island is a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico off Southwest Florida, linked to the mainland by bridges south of the city of Naples. It’s home to resort hotels, beaches, marinas and golf courses, as well as a network of inland waterways. A long, sandy beach covers most of the west coast, with resort hotels in the south. Tigertail Beach Park has a tidal lagoon, popular for kayaking and paddleboarding.

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Experience the mangrove estuary of the Rookery Bay Preserve. Rookery Bay is a National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples, Florida supported by the Friends of Rookery Bay.

TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR

Boat tours explore barrier islands of the 10,000 Islands.

Goodland

See the quaint fishing village of Goodland. Goodland is a census-designated place in Collier County, Florida, United States. The population was 267 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Naples–Marco Island Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Southwest Gulf Coast

Our tour includes Gulf waters weather permitting. Florida's Southwest Gulf Coast contains a constellation of enticing coastal gems. Stunning beaches, including Ft. Myers Beach, Tigertail Beach and Pensacola Beach, fringe the Gulf, down the I-75 from Tampa to Naples.

Cape Romano

The boat tour will cruise by Cape Romano to see the famous Dome House. The Cape Romano Dome House is an abandoned house consisting of six dome-shaped modules on stilts, located approximately 300 feet offshore from Cape Romano Island, south of Marco Island, in the Ten Thousand Islands of Collier County, Florida.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (7)

Wander675818

Jun 2022

Well let me start out by saying you will not find a better sweetheart of a man than Captain Nate. He was awesome.He is full of knowledge and is educated on wildlife and shells. He was in no hurry to give us the experience we desired. During our 3 hour boat tour we went to Kice Island found a lot of shells and he also had a basket that he gave us that he had found himself gave us a demonstration on shells. Then went to Cape Romano Dome houses which by far was the coolest thing we have seen ( and we have traveled a lot) Nate gave us the history on that and even had a book of the domes and what they used to look like. Took us to another island where there were 30 different kinds of birds nesting in the trees. We had the time of our lives and couldn’t have asked for a better captain with a sweet soul. We booked another with him for another day due to his awareness of the islands kindness and knowledge . I will not be able to thank this man enough for our trip of a life time. We had the time of our lives. Thank Captain Nate you are the best!!!!! We will see you next year.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

So happy to hear you enjoyed your 10,000 Islands Eco Boat Tour! The “time of your lives” and “trip of a lifetime” are wonderful compliments 😎 We strive to deliver the most comprehensive boat tours on Marco Island. It was our pleasure having you on the boat!

Mark_S

Jun 2022

The captain (Capt. Nate) was very nice and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed seeing the dolphins and manatees. We also loved the breeze when the boat went fast. Very enjoyable time. We would do it again

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Observing wild dolphins and manatees in their natural habitat is something everyone should experience! Our master naturalist guides and captains know where to find our favorite marine mammals in the remote areas of the 10,000 islands. Glad you enjoyed the tour Mark!

parentx2

May 2022

Captain Nate and Jules were great! They were very helpful and communicated very well when the only bad weather day was on our tour day, adjusting so we had a wonderful experience. My future daughter-in-law wanted to see manatees and they had eagle eyes out and found a small herd! Also saw frolicking dolphins, which they maneuvered the boat ao we could watch them while they played. Captain Nate is very knowledgeable about the ecological aspects of the area and educated us on bird mating habits and the area as well. Enjoyed it very much! Highly recommend! Would do it again!

Response from Host

May 2022

All of our captains are certified Florida Master Naturalists, not only do they know where to find wildlife in the 10,000 Islands, but they’ll tell you all about it as well. Thanks for coming out on the boat!