2 Hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling Tour

Overview

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 inhabit different areas in different environmental conditions, so too, we must be able to adapt. Bring your cameras, binoculars, snacks, favorite drinks, hats, sunglasses and have a great time!!

City: Naples

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $84.95

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Tue 19 Nov

Starting at $84.95

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What's Included

Dolphin, Birding and Shelling tour

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

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, rosette spoonbills, as well as, numerous species of fish and shore birds as well as the opportunity to find amazing shells.

Marco Island

Marco Island is the largest the 10,000 Islands and the most developed

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (136)

226rolandt

Apr 2021

Captain Nate and Ray were great tour guides! My small boys loved the dolphins. Very knowledgeable about the dolphins as well as the history of Marco Island. Excellent tour thank you!

DelhiGirl2014

Apr 2021

The trip was overbooked. There were 6 passengers and only 4 seats. One passenger grabbed a seat for her daughter who came later by putting her phone or purse on a seat. My husband and I had to squeeze into a “seat” that was a sort of ledge in front of the boat’s steering wheel. Since we are neither young nor thin, we sat in that cramped way for the next hour until we reached the island for the shells. Captain Ed would not let anyone sit behind him because he was afraid someone might fall off the boat. He clearly preferred not to get involved and to let the passengers deal with the seat shortage by grabbing what they could or simply be uncomfortable. Ed is clearly very skilled and knowledgeable about the wildlife but I was put off by the way the tour operator and the captain seemed to take it for granted that it was not necessary to provide even something as basic as a separate seat for each passenger. If you book a trip with this operator, please be aware that you may be forced to share seats.

Response from Host

Apr 2021

I am sorry for this. The console seat is a double/tandem seat. We have never had an issue or comment about seating ever. I am sorry that you were uncomfortable. However, the Captain's decision not to have anyone behind him is appropriate and one that I support 110%. His primary responsibility is your safety. He/She MUST focus their attention forward to avoid obstacles, other boats and marine life. Hopefully, other than the seating, the dolphins, ospreys, manatees, wading birds and the shelling was enjoyable!

juliewI1723FQ

Mar 2021

We loved seeing all the dolphins and birds. We had a great time while looking for shells . We had the perfect amount of time. We had a great time until the end . Our captain was very rude when I got sand in the boat. I tried rinsing it off but I didn’t get it all off because I was holding my sandals and purse in my hands . When I got in the boat and was able to put my things down , I tried to rinse my feet again . Our captain said “ don’t bother rinsing now , you didn’t care about it when you got on the boat.” I wish he would have told me when i first got on the boat to make sure my feet were clean and not said some rude comment in front of everyone 5 minutes later. He was then rude to me the rest of the trip. I went on the trip on Monday the 29th from 11 to 1.

Response from Host

Apr 2021

I am sorry for this, but glad that you had a good time on the tour. Spring break is stressfull on us all. Tours are non-stop and we all get tired and, apparently, cranky. We do try to keep sand out of the boats as much as we can to avoid sand blasting everyone on board on the ride home. I am sorry for this. There is no excuse for rudeness. Please accept my applogy. Charles