Marco Island Dolphin, Birding, Shelling Tour

Embark on a thrilling Marco Island Dolphin, Birding, and Shelling Tour led by a Florida Master Naturalist. Explore the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge and encounter manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, and a variety of bird species.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Shell bags provided
  • Captain and safety equipment included
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

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…

Location
750 Palm Point Dr
Palm Point Drive
Please meet to the left of the building under the covered pavilion.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jet49877664850
Apr 29, 2025
Terrific! - Skipper and 1st mate were great. Learned more about dolphins than I had ever known. Unique experience and we're side-by-side with dolphins for 30+ minutes. Shelling/birding was very cool as well
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Paul_f
Apr 25, 2025
Florida Fun for Family of Four - Perfect way to get on the water with a family for some South Florida beauty, wildlife, and culture. Good for young kids. Captain Ryan was a local with vast knowledge and expertise. Beautiful blue green waters along the mouth of the Gulf. Spotted Dolphins, Manatee and many species of birds. Shelling on a secluded island was a great way to break the trip up. Well worth it and don’t forget to tip!
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Pioneer36676898591
Apr 18, 2025
Great excursion - Pretty location, tour guides were very knowledgeable and we saw dolphins, manatees and various birds. Total group included toddlers to senior citizens and all were comfortable. The stop at the island was a lot of fun, too!
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Luvs2travel322
Apr 17, 2025
A Must Do! - Loved every minute of this! Ed, our captain and his first mate were so knowledgeable and passionate about all the wonders of nature that we experienced! The dolphins, pelicans, ospreys, and other bird species were fascinating! The shelling was spectacular and plentiful! Thank you!
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Wander799766
Apr 16, 2025
Great trip - Our captain Ryan was great! Very informative and relaxed. So cool to be able to see dolphins jump in the wake of the boat!!
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Gabriele
Apr 16, 2025
Tolle Tour - A great tour that is definitely worth it! Dolphins, pelicans and giant mussels! Nice tour guide and captain with information about land and animals!
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Bbarton810
Apr 8, 2025
A fun experience for our entire family! - We had an amazing time with our kids/grandkids on the water and on a terrific shelling island! Our boat captain and assistant couldn't have been more knowledgeable and skilled during our entire trip! A huge thanks to them for making our experience so special!!
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Farah_a
Apr 6, 2025
Fun experience and a nice... - Fun experience and a nice activity for a family with kids looking to spend a relaxing day in Marco Island. Guides are very sweet and kind.
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Chilll14
Apr 5, 2025
Great morning on the water. - Captain Kevin and Jules were the perfect amount of informative and fun. They told us about the animals the foliage and we got to see dolphins.
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Mariaalice_w
Apr 2, 2025
Good but short! - It felt a bit expensive for the trip. It was cloudy at 9:30 AM when we departed. We saw maybe half a dozen dolphins on the way to the island to get seashells. We were shelling for almost an hour and then returned to the dock. I wish we had seen more dolphins.
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From $98
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).