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Marco Island 2 hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling tour

Marco Island 2 hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling tour

Overview

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.

City: Naples

Sat 28 Dec

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Starting at $84.95

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Sat 28 Dec

Starting at $84.95

Make a reservation

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What's Included

We provide Captain and all necessary safety equipment.

Additional Info

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
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
FRESH AIR All guests on the boat tours are seated in front of our captains/guides as such are upwind from the guide whenever the boat is moving....germs/breathe cannot migrate upwind to you.

What To Expect

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (220)

Happiness541931

Apr 2022

Visiting Marco Island from NY and wanted to have some sort of a small boating experience so we decided to do the bird, dolphin and shelling 2 hour boat ride. The boat only holds 17 passengers with seating around the outside of the 27 foot Boston Whaler. There is no cover so bring sunscreen, sun glasses and a hat. We hat one hat overboard so the first mate fished it out of the water with a net which added more fun to the trip. Captain Joyce not only made sure we saw dolphins, she made sure they gave us a spectacular show as they jumped, rolled and danced in our wake! Stopping at the shell island was a nice break and we each received a shell collecting bag. Everyone had a great time! Definitely recommend the ride, especially for children and families!

Response from Host

Apr 2022

thank you

X142UAmatthewm

Apr 2022

This was a great boating tour! We seen a lot of dolphins,birds and shelling was fun also. The captain was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and islands. We’ll definitely do this tour again!

Response from Host

Apr 2022

thank you

jbboston7

Apr 2022

Our guides were 2 women who were friendly and knowledgeable about the wildlife in the area. They were kind and helpful, without being too “in your face”. We saw lots of dolphins and many species of birds. The boat was a bit on the uncomfortable side though, 2 metal benches - one on each side of the boat, with no cushioning. I didn’t realize that it wasn’t proper seats when I booked. It was ok for me & my children, but not great for my 80 year old parents. The boat is also unshaded, which was great if you want us be in full sun, but a shade option would have been helpful.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

thank you