Dolphin Tour: Explore Ten Thousand Islands
4.9
16 Ratings
Goodland

Embark on a private 3-hour dolphin and manatee eco boat tour in South West Florida’s 10,000 Islands. Encounter dolphins, manatees, sharks, and more while exploring the National Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy beach time on a remote island and get a personalized experience with a small group.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Marco Island - Departure & Welcome
    Meet the USCG-certified local captain at the dock
    Receive a safety briefing and an overview of the tour route
    Get comfortable on the family-friendly boat
    Wildlife Watching & Eco Exploration
    Cruise through the backwaters of the Ten Thousand Islands
    Spot dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, sharks, and…
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What's Included
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Parking
Additional Information

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Southwest Florida on a private 2-hour dolphin and eco tour through the Ten Thousand Islands. Set sail on a comfortable boat with a USCG-certified local captain, and witness dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, sharks, and a variety of coastal birds in their natural environment.
Take a break at a secluded barrier island for…

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Location
Goodland Boat Park
Palm Point Drive
All trips depart from Goodland Boat Park. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time for parking and restrooms. Customers must pay for parking.Walk down to the dock five minutes before your scheduled start time to meet your captain. Look for a 4thStoryCharters boat.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(16 Ratings)
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Matthew_m
Jan 7, 2026
Dolphin Close-Ups - It is exactly as described. Luckily we did see dolphins. We saw them quite a few times. They were playing in the wake making for great pictures.
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Sarah
Dec 4, 2025
Great experience for 7-70 year olds - We really appreciated Captain Jason‘s prompt communication. We called him and he answered the phone right away. He also texted to clarify our goals for our trip the upcoming day. He was very accommodating to mobility issues as well as autism. He had life jackets ready to go and offered water. He found a group of dolphins within the first 15 minutes of our trip and was able to keep them engaged so we were able to get many great shots and really enjoy them.
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286lancek
Dec 3, 2025
Amazing morning on the water spotting Dolphins. - what a great experience with Captain Jason. He was professional, informative, and flexible to what we wanted. The boat was great. Best part of the trip he got dolphins to follow the boat. That was way too much fun. If you're looking for something to do on the water, it's a can't miss.
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N3112igsarahv
Jul 7, 2025
Vacation 2025 - Captain Jason was awesome! He was very knowledgeable and kind. We got to see dolphins and manatees. We had a great swimming and shelling experience on the island. Our family of 6 really enjoyed this experience.
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Marcus
Mar 22, 2025
Hire Captain Jason and 4thStoryCharters! - We had a great time with Captain Jason. He ran a great tour and ran a very nice clean boat. He was very informative and great with kids. Would highly recommend.
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Jayg291
Feb 20, 2025
Private 2 hour dolphin & eco tour for family - Jason was very friendly and knowledgeable about the local area. He took a group of 6 of us out to see dolphins and shelling. We saw plenty of dolphins and explored a small island for some really nice shells. He was also very accommodating by offering to switch our tour date due to weather. I'd recommend using Jason to others looking for this type of excursion.
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Cynthia_w
Feb 16, 2025
It was a private tour for... - It was a private tour for 6 which included my husband, my son and daughter-in-law, and my two grandchildren. Our boat captain was knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great experience.
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Bobbi_b
Sep 11, 2024
Dolphins, shells, and fun!!! - We had an amazing trip with Jason! We decided to do a private trip because we had a 7 month old with us and we were not disappointed at all. Jason was very professional, knowledgeable, and accommodating! We saw dolphins, spent time on an island, and enjoyed a beautiful day from the boat. The 2 hour trip was just long enough for us and we highly recommend it!
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Carol_m
Aug 1, 2024
Fun experience - Jason was very accommodating and we great views of both Manatees and Dolphins. Made sure we enjoyed ourselves.
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Marjorie_g
Dec 25, 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed the... - We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The only problem was that the “captain” of the boat didn’t arrive until after ten and we really were worried that there had been some confusion about the time and place. This would need to be addressed before we recommended this trip to others. That said, he provided us with an excellent opportunity to explore the area and was very informative. He also was very helpful in getting me in and off the boat because I use a cane. When I asked my son-in-law if he enjoyed the excursion he said “I loved it!” We all agreed.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).
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