Marco Island: 2-Hour Dolphin, Birding, and Shelling Tour

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Naples, USA

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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Spotting Florida’s most spectacular wildlife is tricky for visitors without local know-how. On this small-group tour into the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge, a Florida Master Naturalist does the work for you, pointing out dolphins, manatees, and shore birds. Then hop out on quiet beaches far from the tourist crowds to try your hand at shelling.

Get a comprehensive introduction to the Florida Everglades on this nature-focused tour
See animals in their natural habitat you might have otherwise missed
Comb the shoreline for shells—a unique keepsake of your trip
Travel comfortably with captain's-style seating onboard

What's Included

Tour the Everglades area including Marco Island
See an amazing variety of birds and other wildlife
Travel with a certified Florida Master Naturalist guide

Bottled water
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

750 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140, USA
You will meet under the covered pavilion to the left of the building.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Marco Island

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Featured review

Courtney_Z

Captain Kevin was amazing! My kids had an absolute blast. We saw a ton of dolphins and the shelling was fun! Highly recommend!

Reviews

4.6

based on 25 reviews

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Deborah_P, Jul 2026

Viator was easy to book with. Unfortunately, halfway through our excursion bad weather was happening in South Florida, and we had to turn back, not completing the tour. They were very happy to help me get a partial refund and I am grateful I am looking forward to taking the same tour the next time I am in South Florida and will be booking with Viator. I was expecting a problem getting my refund and they just made it so easy to do business with.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

We’re sorry the weather cut your excursion short, but we’re glad you were able to receive a partial refund .We truly appreciate your understanding and are thrilled to hear that you’re already looking forward to joining us again!

Bring sunscreen. Saw lots...

Brian_Z, Jun 2026

Bring sunscreen. Saw lots of bird's and found a lot of sand dollars. Go at low tide for the best shelling experience.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Sounds like you all had a great time. Low tide is definitely the best time for shelling and it worked in your favor!! Thanks for coming out with us.

We had a blast!!

Dulce_M, Jun 2026

Capitán Ed was an excellent guide, he explained everything easily and gave us a great respect and insight of nature. We will do it again with him.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

So glad you enjoyed the tour with Captain Ed! We'd love to have you again!

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Martha_B, May 2026

I have participated in numerous cruises in this area. This specific experience was less than spectacular. Narration was minimal. The boat captain was more involved in communicating by phone with a repair person than pointing out any interesting facts about the area or history.

Response from Host, May 2026

We are sorry the tour wasn't as good as your past tours. It's frustrating to spend the trip listening to the captain deal with boat issues instead of getting the engaging narration and interesting history you were expecting. We hope you can come back soon so we can make It up to you all!

Amazing experience!

Siobhainn_V, May 2026

Captain Ed knows ALL the spots! We saw 10 Manatees, Dolphins wrestling & a small Pelican forest!. He was suoer knowledgeable & very entertaining 😆

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Wow, sounds like an amazing trip!! What a treat to see that many manatees plus dolphin "fun"! Thank you for coming out with us all and we hope to have you all back soon!

Great day!

Sue_C, May 2026

Such a fun excursion. Our guide was funny and very informative, great personality! So many dolphins! They had so much fun playing in our wake, jumping and gliding along! It was a beautiful day and we really enjoyed it!!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for the review, Sue! Glad you had a great time with your captain. It's always so amazing to watch the dolphins jump behind the boat. Thanks again for coming out with us!

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Linda_G, Apr 2026

Joe was the perfect captain! 30 years on the job and very knowledgeable of the area history. We experienced everything the trip described. One dolphin actually swam right under our boat! This was the highlight of our Florida trip!!