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Dolphin and Sea Turtle Eco Tour: Wildlife and Island Exploration
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396 Ratings
Everglades City
Embark on an unforgettable Everglades Eco Tour and encounter dolphins, turtles, manatees, and more! Explore islands, discover ancient relics, and immerse yourself in the beauty of this unique ecosystem.
Embark on an unforgettable Everglades Eco Tour and encounter dolphins, turtles, manatees, and more! Explore islands, discover ancient relics, and immerse yourself in the beauty of this unique ecosystem.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Chokoloskee Bay - Historic Smallwood’s Store
- Native Tours & Fishing Charters - Eco Tours and Fishing Charters in the beautiful 10,000 Islands.
- Everglades National Park - The 10,000 Islands are located inside of Everglades National Park.
- Smallwood Store - You will pass by the Historic Smallwoods Store
- Chokoloskee Bay - Historic Smallwood’s Store
- Native Tours & Fishing Charters - Eco Tours and Fishing Charters in the beautiful 10,000 Islands.
- Everglades National Park - The 10,000 Islands are located inside of Everglades National Park.
- Smallwood Store - You will pass by the Historic Smallwoods Store
What's Included
- Insect repellent
- Safety equipment
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Ponchos
- Insect repellent
- Safety equipment
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Ponchos
Additional Information
This shallow water ecosystem offers a chance to observe marine life including bottlenose dolphins, five of the worldwide seven species of sea turtles, manatees, sting rays, and diverse types of fish and birds. Additionally, you get an opportunity to disembark on an island where you can not only explore, but possibly find age-old artifacts of the Calusa…
This shallow water ecosystem offers a chance to observe marine life including bottlenose dolphins, five of the worldwide seven species of sea turtles, manatees, sting rays, and diverse types of fish and birds. Additionally, you get an opportunity to disembark on an island where you can not only explore, but possibly find age-old artifacts of the Calusa Indians, breathtaking shells, and a serene tranquility not often found anywhere else!
Location
801 Copeland Ave
Copeland Avenue
Marina located behind The Glades Haven
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(396 Ratings)
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F9517zitatianam
Jun 30, 2025
Captain Josh is second to none - Captain Josh was born and raised in the Everglades, and it shows!
He’s not just a tour guide—he’s a dolphin whisperer and a walking encyclopedia of the Everglades. His knowledge, passion, and storytelling bring this unique ecosystem to life. Be sure to ask him about the documentaries he’s filmed or contributed to—his behind-the-scenes stories are just as fascinating as the tour itself.
Hands down, the best tour ever! 🐬🌿🎥
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Nevadas57
Jun 13, 2025
A vacation highlight - Wow!!! Above and beyond what we expected. Dolphins were a highlight. Definitely take a waterproof camera for underwater shots. I’ll be back with more friends and family in the future.
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Barry_b
Jun 7, 2025
Great day to remember. - Experience was an absolute blast. Both for the physical beauty and the local history. Our guide had so many local stories and knowledge.
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608lyndab
Jun 7, 2025
Best Tour to Take - We went on the tour as a couple, and even though we were the only ones, we got the royal treatment. Captain Josh was amazing! We enjoyed all the wildlife and saw several dolphins. We found several cool shells on our beach walk. We especially enjoyed just listening to Captain Josh. I don’t think we could have had as good an experience with anyone else. He grew up here and we learned so much more than we thought we would. It was really interesting. Thank you for the awesome tour!❤️😊
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Rebecca_n
May 29, 2025
Worth going twice! - I would do the same trip every time I was here if I came back! He was so knowledgeable about the area and found all of the wildlife (and more) that we had hoped to see. Great time!
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Markes7393ye
May 13, 2025
Captain Josh is AMAZING! - Captain Josh is simply the best! As a lifelong Everglades resi, and a marine biologist, he has a WEALTH of knowledge of the area's flora and fauna that can't be matched. His ability to find wildlife was unbelievable. We had the BEST time! Highlight of our trip to Florida! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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Midweifathome
May 5, 2025
Stories and wildlife spotting - Our guide grew up in the area and his boyhood stories and knowledge of the history and natural history of the islands was very interesting. We enjoyed the interaction with the dolphins as they played in the boat wake and spotting the different types of herons. Definitely recommend!
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L3455tateresaw
Apr 25, 2025
Wonderful tour- highly recommend - Our tour with Josh was amazing. He was so knowledgeable about the eco system and the history of the area. We came away with a real appreciation of the beauty, history and peacefulness of the Everglades. Our favorite parts were the dolphins and the boat ride itself. The dolphins just seemed to love Josh and his boat and gave us quite a show playing in the wake. We also enjoyed seeing some birds and a quick glimpse of a sea turtle. and the stop at Pavillion Key. The Everglades are so beautiful and this is a perfect way to experience it.
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Neilc01
Apr 20, 2025
An excellent trip out to the 1000 Islands, recommended for wildlife enthusiasts - We booked direct with the owner of the business ( Josh) and his communication with us prior to the trip was excellent and I would recommend you do likewise. The maximum capacity of his boat is 6 but if 4 book on together, as we did, he tends to close the slot meaning it becomes a 'private tour'. Josh may not be the cheapest in the Everglades City area but I think he he is probably one of the best - and certainly the best of the many guides I have been out with over the years. He has a wealth of local knowledge backed up by a passion for wildlife and a degree in the field of marine science. While we only glimpsed a sea turtle we saw many local birds, some common and some more unusual, and encountered numerous Dolphin who played happily in the boats wake for many minutes.
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Georgined945
Apr 17, 2025
An experience to remember. Highly recommend. - Captain Josh is amazing. He is a naturalist and historian and made the experience more enjoyable by sharing is wealth of knowledge. And he's an expert at getting dolphins to 'play'. Highly recommend!
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