Marco Island Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling Tour
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Naples, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Spend some time on the gulf waters of southern Florida—a nature lover's delight—on a boat tour from Marco Island to Cape Romano. With a guide, you have the chance to learn about the region's marine life and see the ecosystem of mangroves, plus go shelling.
- Explore Florida's gulf waters south of Naples
- Pick shells and enjoy the beautiful sights
- Learn about the maze of mangroves that make up the Ten Thousand Islands
What's Included
- Local guide
- Cooler with ice
- Shell Bags
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Parking Ticket $10
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 750 Palm Point Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145, USA
ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Booking times are exact and not an arrival window. Boat leaves on time as scheduled! You will meet with our crew by the covered pavilion for parking assistance and checkin. $10 parking fee per vehicle. Uber/Lyft or drop off highly recommended.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Goodland Boating Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Fully shaded boat
- Please note: Everyone in your party must sign the electronic waiver located on your voucher before arriving to your Boat Tour
- Please note that a ticket must be purchased for every individual in your party, this includes toddlers ages 0+
- Infant and kids life preservers are available. Must be 20 lbs or heavier to board the boat. Under the weight will not be allowed on board.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Sarah_S
Our tour guides were amazing! One of the best boat tours I’ve ever taken. When they are not working for Florida Adventures they work with researching wildlife species in the area. They were so full of knowledge, I could listen to them all day. Very much appreciated them explaining shells as picked him up on the beach and learning the back story of the inlet islands and the evolution of water conservation efforts. We Rama cross a mom and baby dolphin calf that came right up to the boat. Captain Marco knew how to speak dolphin. We even went looking for manatees! Such a cool and memorable experience. Would have loved if I could have brought the entire family but will definitely come back! Highly recommend to all!
Reviews
5.0
based on 1,083 reviews
Drew_H, Apr 2026
Great experience! Saw lots of dolphins, birds, and wildlife and collected lots of seashells. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and energetic guides! Guides did a great job with kids too. Would highly recommend!
Elissa_E, Apr 2026
This was a fantastic nearly private experience. It was just us and one other family on the boat. The guides, Jessica and Marco, were incredibly knowledgeable as a marine biologist and master naturalist. This wasn’t just a sightseeing tour but truly an educational experience that we all loved! Plus, we were surprised by how many dolphins we saw! We went on a dolphin tour in Hilton Head and barely saw one dolphin. We probably saw at least 10-12 on this tour; which we weren’t even expecting. My kids are 9 and 11, and both said it was their favorite part of our Spring Break.
Susan_G, Apr 2026
Very informative; staff worked hard to expose us to as much wildlife as possible. Bring your own water bottle and snacks if needed. Comfortable boat, well shaded.
Denise_L, Apr 2026
tour guide Elliot was the best!!! I appreciate his first hand knowledge of the area. it was the perfect amount of time for me and my 10 year old son to experience a lovely boat ride,dolphins and other wildlife.The shelling very relaxing! would definitely take this trip again!😊
Pam_M, Apr 2026
We really enjoyed this experience. Our captain Elliott was very knowledgeable, friendly and told us where to find the sanddollars. The grandkids loved the sand dollar hunt. Kathleen’s knowledge of the area and wildlife was very valuable. We learned a lot. Overall this experience was worth the time and money. Thank you for being a part of our fun family vacation.
Sarah_K, Apr 2026
Great time getting to know a bit about the 10,000 islands and the local flora and fauna. The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. We found some great finds on the beach. Perfect length. Got to get very close to some dolphins too!
Justin_D, Apr 2026
We had a great time! Elliot and Sonya were awesome on the boat and really catered the experience to everyone on board. We saw a manatee right when we got on the boat, many dolphins, birds, and even a whole group of leatherback turtles. Our family found a ton of unique shells on the beach. When we returned Kathleen even gave us a ride back to our hotel and showed us some burrowing owls and tortoises. Can’t recommend this enough!
Tatyana_H, Mar 2026
Captain Marco did an EXCELLENT JOB telling us about the wild life, history of the region, important facts to preserve the ecosystem. My 9 yo son really loved it
Christi_M, Mar 2026
Our guide was a long time resident of Marco and knew the area well. He shared facts about wildlife and the history of Marco, recognized different birds and mammals and made if fun for adults and kids. His experience gave us insight into where to look for sand dollars and other desirable shells on the island and it was successful for everyone!
Cory_M, Mar 2026
Absolutely incredible experience! Very surreal experience. My kids absolutely loved. It came back to shore with a ton of beautiful seashells. We will do it again soon!
Julie_P, Jan 2026
Great for shelling and experience! Finding dolphins was not easy, but Captain Colleen persevered and found them. She does a great job of providing info about the area
Virginia_B, Dec 2025
Excellent afternoon tour. Captain Elliot was full of local knowledge. Saw lots of wildlife! Highly recommend.
Robert_P, Nov 2025
We enjoyed our trip with Marco very much. He provided us with a lot of nice information about the area as well as being very engaging! Highly Recommend!
Lucy_K, Nov 2025
Excellent! Colleen was knowledgeable and entertaining! Saw dolphins jump at the back of our boat and collected lots of shells. Loved it!
Harsh_D, Oct 2025
Wow- Where do I start?! I booked this just based off the reviews here and were got so lucky to have Capt Colleen give us a private tour! It was just my parents and I and Capt Colleen gave us so much knowledge and info about dolphins, marine birds and Marco island in general. I am so glad we did this tour!
Randy_L, Sep 2025
A very good experience. Colleen and Marco were extremely knowledgeable and made the tour fun and interesting.
Randolph_H, Sep 2025
Jessica was a friendly and informative guide. We saw lots of dolphins and seabirds on the way and found so many interesting shells! Would definitely recommend!
Tammy_W, Aug 2025
Fun boat ride. Saw lots of birds and stopped at an island to shell where no one else was shelling.
Boat captain was very knowledgeable about Marco Island.
Maria_H, Aug 2025
Very fun experience. We saw a lot of dolphins and it was surprising how they can recognize them like they are all a big family. Our guide provided a lot of information about Marco Island and the 10 thousands islands. Picking up shelves at the beach was relaxing and fun. My kids had a great time. Great way to pass an afternoon.
Vanessa_M, Jul 2025
As a family of 4 with a 3 and 4-year old, we highly recommend this trip. The captains were knowledgeable about local history and events, well prepared, insightful and educational for many ages of kids and adults alike. The trip was a perfect amount of time, hands on and fun! Everyone in our family had a blast and we can’t wait to go back!
Dale_P, Jun 2025
We all had awesome time our captain was extremely knowledgeable and was able to find all the wildlife we wanted to see
Jennifer_G, May 2025
What a beautiful boat ride. Scenic views. So much wildlife and a truly knowledgeable captain
Thanks Captain Colleen
Response from Host, May 2025
Hello Jennifer,
Thank you for the wonderful review fo your Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling tour with captain Colleen! She loves sharing her knowledge with her guests! We're so glad you enjoyed the ride and learning so much throughout your tour! We hope to have you join us for another adventure here in Marco Island!
Kind regards,
Caitlyn
Reservations Agent
Kristen_M, May 2025
Absolutely amazing tour! Captain Colleen was incredible—so knowledgeable, friendly, and went above and beyond to give us unforgettable views of dolphins and even a sea turtle. We had a great time shelling and Captain Colleen was very helpful at spotting different shells and helping our girls identify them. Truly a magical experience!
Response from Host, May 2025
Hello Kristen,
Thank you for the amazing review of your Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling tour with Captain Colleen! She always goes above and beyond for her guests to provide the best experience possible! That is absolutely amazing that you got to see a sea turtle along with dolphins! We hope you will join Colleen for another magical adventure here in Marco Island during your next visit!
Kind regards,
Caitlyn
Reservations Agent
Martin_D, Apr 2025
Great boat trip! Just long enough (2 hrs) to see dolphins, collect some shells, and see a couple of manatees. Our captains (Marco and Elliott) were very knowledgeable about the area and sea life. Their personal stories were very informative and interesting. Our young kids had a blast. We would book this again on our next trip to Marco Island.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hello Martin,
Thank you for the awesome review of your Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling tour with Marco and Elliott! Your captains always ensure their guests have a blast and see the most wildlife they can find! We'e. so glad you got to see dolphins and manatees, and collected so many shells! We hope you will join us for even more great adventures here in Marco Island!
Kind regards,
Caitlyn
Reservations Agent
Laura_W, Apr 2025
Wonderful experience on this excursion. Very informative and interesting. Kids loved shelling. We saw manatees and dolphins up close!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hello Laura,
Thank you for the wonderful review of your Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling tour! Our crew always provides information throughout their tours about the areas wildlife and ecosystem! We're so glad the kids enjoyed shelling, and that you got to see dolphins and manatees! We hope you will join us for another adventure here in Marco Island!
Kind regards,
Caitlyn
Reservations Agent
Dennis_K, Apr 2025
Reservation and follow up process including contact when we arrived was great. Then our boat captain checked on us prior to departure. Then it got even better. They both shared their experiences on a group and individual basis. It significantly exceeded our expectation. Will recommend and use again.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hello Dennis,
Thank you for the wonderful review of our company and your Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling Tour! Our crew always ensure their guests are well taken care of from booking through to their tours! We're so happy your guides exceeded your expectations throughout the tour! Thank you for the recommendation, we hope to have you join us again very soon!
Kind regards,
Caitlyn
Reservations Agent
Melissa_V, Apr 2025
I thought this was an excellent tour. Our captain Jessica and tour guide Elliot were amazing! Elliot had a lot of great information. went with my 9yr old son and he loved it! It was cool to see the dolphins and shelling was a lot of fun. We collected a ton of super cool shells. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hello Melissa,
Thank you for the awesome review of your Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling tour with Captain Jessica and Elliott! These two absolutely love to share their knowledge with their guests! We're so happy you and your son had a excellent time collecting some awesome shells and seeing the dolphins! Thank you for recommending the tour, we hope you will join us for another adventure here in Marco Island!
Kind regards,
Caitlyn
Reservations Agent
Kaitlyn_H, Apr 2025
If you’re on the fence about booking a dolphin/shelling tour - just do it and look no further!! Captain Colleen is extremely knowledgeable and well versed in the estuaries surrounding Marco Island. She was able to navigate the waters well, show us dolphins, osprey, a private shelling island, and even track manatee trails (we saw 3 which was a new record!). The boat was very clean, she had waters and other beverages, and was very kind.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hello Kaitlyn,
Thank you for the awesome review of your Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling tour with Captain Colleen! She absolutely loves to share her passion of the ecosystem with her guests! Thats so exciting that you got to see 3 manatees, along with dolphins and osprey! We hope you will join us for another excursion during your next visit to Marco Island!
Kind regards,
Caitlyn
Reservations Agent
Megan_G, Apr 2025
Our captains were great! Both were very knowledgeable about the area, marine life and one was even a marine biologist. They were very accommodating to all the kids onboard. We saw lots of dolphins, birds, and had an island to explore for shelling.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hello Megan,
Thank you for the great review of your captains on the Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling tour! Our crew always goes above and beyond for their guests and loves to ensure everyone is having a great time! We're so glad your entire family had a great time learning so much and getting to see so much wildlife throughout! We hope you will join us for another adventure here in Marco Island!
Kind regards,
Caitlyn
Reservations Agent
Jodi_A, Apr 2025
The captain and guide were very informative. Would have enjoyed seeing more dolphins jumping out of the water. The shelling was pretty good, but a lot of the shells were broken.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hello Jodi,
Thank you for the wonderful review of your captain and guide for your Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling Tour! Our crew loves to share their wealth of knowledge with their guests and finding as many active dolphins as they can! We're so happy you enjoyed seeing the playful dolphins, and we're sorry you saw a lot of broken shells during your shelling experience. We hope you will join us for another adventure to check out another island during your next visit to Marco Island!
Kind regards,
Caitlyn
Reservations Agent
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