Private Island Paradise: Dolphin, Shelling, Birding Eco Boat Tour

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(5 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

The Island Paradise: Dolphin, Shelling, Birding Eco Boat Tour is the ultimate wildlife and nature adventure for families, nature lovers, and shelling enthusiasts. This guided boat tour takes you deep into the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, where you'll encounter playful dolphins, diverse bird species, and pristine, untouched beaches while learning about this unique coastal ecosystem from a knowledgeable captain.

This relaxing yet adventure-packed tour offers a perfect mix of exploration, education, and fun, making it an unforgettable experience for all ages. Whether you're seeking the best shelling spots, incredible wildlife encounters, or simply a peaceful escape, this eco-tour is a must-do during your visit to Marco Island!

2.5 hours. Departs from our private commercial docks at 220 Goodland Dr (across the street from Stan's Idle Hour) daily at 8:00 am, 10:45 am, 1:30 pm, and 4:00 pm.

What's Included

Complementary shelling bags
Cooler with Ice
Parking Fees
Restroom on board
Food (Yes, you can bring your own food!)
Drinks (BYOB - please, no red wine!)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Free parking across the street from Stan's Idle Hour Restaurant in the gravel lot behind the white fence.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Pass by)

    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.

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

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children 6 and under are required to wear life vests (provided).
Supplied by Florida Island Tours

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Water Tours
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Adventure Tours
Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy

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

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