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

Mon 24 Feb

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Starting at $195.00

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Mon 24 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)

christinalM8185EH

Apr 2022

Nate and Jules were absolutely the best! We had the best time on our 10,000 island tour. Nate is so knowledgeable and taught us so many things about the island. Definitely recommend anyone looking for an amazing tour of the island.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thanks for letting us know you had a great time on your tour! Our captains enjoy not only guiding our guests safely through the Ten Thousand Islands, but making sure every experience is fun and educational. Appreciate your recommendation!

drajamily

Mar 2022

Highlight of our vacation! We took the kids and my dad to this unforgettable boat trip. Captain Nate is very knowledgeable about the region and especies. My kids probably learned more in the 3 hours what they would have learned the whole life in school biology classes. Sea shelling and amazing dolphin encounter was our favorites. Note: bring water shoes (amazon) and a jacket...gets breeze while the boat is moving. They have a convenience store at the marina in case you forgot something.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

10,000 Islands shelling and a Marco dolphin encounter should be on everyone’s bucket list. So happy to hear this was the highlight of your vacation! Capt Nate is a certified Florida Master Naturalist and loves sharing his wealth of knowledge with our guests. Thank you for choosing us 😎

jamietW247LJ

Feb 2022

Tour guide had wealth of information that he adjusted to fit and expand our interests. We felt the tour was custom made just for us. He even drove us by our friend’s condo so we could wave! (Picture included) The guide and his helper were very spontaneous and had fun senses of humor. We laughed and learned a lot.

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Every tour is completely different! Captain Nate is a certified Florida Naturalist and is excellent at interpreting the wildlife, beaches and conditions of the day. All private tours are completely customized to make sure our guests get to see and do exactly what they want. Love the picture from your friend’s condo up high on Cape Marco - thanks Jamie!