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

740 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140, 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.

What To Expect

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

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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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

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amazing trip

Emily_D, Mar 2024

Colleen and Elliott- our boat captain and tour guide were amazing! Locals who knew just what to do to insure seeing dolphins, neat birds, and of course awesome shells. They answered all (from age 5 to 42) our ?s and we all leanred so much.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear Emily, Thank you for the awesome review of Colleen and Elliott who took you on the Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling tour! These two absolutely love sharing their knowledge with their guests and love answering questions! We're so happy your entire family had a great time seeing dolphins, collecting shells and seeing so many birds! We hope to have you join us for another adventure here in Marco Island! Kind regards, Caitlyn Reservations Agent

Perfect Day!

Lauren_M, Mar 2024

Our family had THE BEST time on this tour. Captain Christina and Elliot are very knowledgeable, even as native Floridians we learned so much! My kids (6yo and 4yo) have already been asking to do it again! Thank you so much for such a memorable experience!

Fun times

Alyssa_V, Mar 2024

We went on this tour with 8 adults and 6 kids. Plenty of room for everyone. Lots of fun for everyone. We saw dolphins and a hammerhead shark. We also found beautiful shells and sand dollars and held them in the shelling bags provided. The captain, Marco, and guide, Katie, were very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife that live here. They ensured that both adults and kids in our group had a great time!

A great boat ride experience!

PATRICIAL_H, Mar 2024

We saw dolphins slapping their tails. Elliott was a fantastic guide. Captain Christine was a wonderful captain whose knowledge extended beyond driving the boat. Elliott was amazing at answering questions. We saw horseshoe crabs and a lot of interesting things.

Guides were friendly and...

Stacy_L, Mar 2024

Guides were friendly and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the tour and would recommend to anyone visiting the area.

We loved this Trip. The...

Jennifer_W, Mar 2024

We loved this Trip. The captain and crew were very knowledgeable and our guide helped us find shells we would normally not see! We saw dolphins several times on the trip which made it an excellent experience

Nice day for shelling

Donna_L, Mar 2024

Our guide and captain were great! Very informative and answered everyone's questions. We learned a lot & had a good time.

Educational dolphin sighting and shelling adventure!

krissydrews, Feb 2024

Elliot, the guide, and Marco, the caption are very informative. We saw quite a few dolphins and even had one catch a ride on our wake! We stopped on 2 islands for shelling and found some good ones. This is our second time taking this tour and we will again. Great couple of hours on the water!

Outstanding Tour!!!!

Judy_L, Feb 2024

We had fun and learned a lot. Elliott was entertaining and a wealth of information about dolphins and the 1000 Islands. We got to see lots of dolphins up close because of Captain RJ's and Elliott's respect and understanding of them. The shelling was good, too. We highly recommend touring with Elliott and RJ!

Shelling Tour

Susan_W, Feb 2024

An enjoyable trip— seeing the dolphins! Our guides were so knowledgeable & a wonderful sense of humour.

Amazing Time

Paula_K, Feb 2024

The Marco Island Wildlife Sightseeing tour was amazing! The guide and captain were knowledgeable and passionate about what they do, RJ and Elliot (who captures huge pythons). Loved seeing multiple dolphins, native birds and shelling on a beautiful white sandy beach! Thank you for the experience!

Adventurous 1/2 day.

Gary_C, Feb 2024

Everything was great. Saw lots of Dolphins, shelling on an island was great, the boat ride was exciting and the size of the tour was very comfortable. Great way to spend 1/2 day experiencing the Marco Island inlet.

Awesome trip

Jared_B, Feb 2024

Best part of our trip. Both of our captains did a great job we saw dolphins and had a great time picking up sea shells

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Hello Jared, Thank you for the 5 star review of our Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling tour with your captains! Our crew does everything they can to provide the best experience possible and we're so glad you had this experience! It is so great to hear that the tour was the best part of your trip! We hope you join us for another adventure soon! Kind regards, Caitlyn Reservations Agent

Sister Triip

Ann_L, Jan 2024

Our tour guide Marco was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and helped us identify shells on the beach.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hello Ann, Thank you for the 5 star review of Captain Marco who took you on your Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling tour! He is very knowledgable about the shells you can find in our area and the best spots to stop and find them! We're so happy you and your sisters had an excellent time on the tour, and we hope to see you all join us for another sister adventure on the water here in Marco Island! Kind regards, Caitlyn Reservations Agent

Excellent experience

cindy_b, Dec 2023

Very nice tour. The dolphin experience was amazing. The crew was very attentive to making the day special. We went shelling and saw multiple dolphins. The crew offered lots of knowledge and extra care.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hello Cindy, Thank you for the awesome review of our Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling tour and your crew! Our crew always goes above and beyond for their guests to ensure everyone has a great time and learns a lot! We're so happy you had an excellent time and you had an amazing dolphin experience! Please join us for another adventure during your next visit to our area! Kind regards, Caitlyn Reservations Agent

Great Florida Adventure trip!

Karen_K, Dec 2023

We had Captain Marco and First Mate Elliott, and they were awesome! Very personable, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic in wanting US to have a great experience, which we did!!! They taught us about the shells, pointed out the wildlife and were a wealth of information about the history of the 10,000 Islands area. They really made the trip fun and enriching. We will definitely take future visitors on this trip!

We saw the...

Jian_G, Dec 2023

We saw the dancing/surfing dolphins on the way to the island. We found lots of shells on the island. Katy was very knowledgeable and patient. Wonderful experience.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Dear Jian, Thank you for the wonderful review of our Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling tour and of Katie, your guide! She loves to help answer questions and hunt for shells along with her guests! We're so happy you got to see some playful dolphins on the way to the island and had a wonderful experience overall! We hope you join us for another adventure soon! Kind regards, Caitlyn Reservations Agent

Yes, this IS a great trip

Lisa_B, Nov 2023

Very knowledgeable guide. Trip was enjoyable in every way. Guide knew a lot about local history and the wildlife we encountered.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Dear Lisa, Thank you for the great review of your Wildlife Sightseeing and shelling tour and your guide! Our crew have a wealth of knowledge on the local history and areas wildlife that they love to share with their guests. We're so glad you enjoyed the trip from start to finish, and we hope to have you join us again during your next visit to Marco Island! Kind regards, Caitlyn Reservations Agent

Fun for all ages

Lauren_L, Nov 2023

6 Dolphins swimming behind our boat for 20-30 minutes or more it was amazing to see them up close. Thank you Colleen& Kathleen! 10/10!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear Lauren, Thank you for the wonderful review of your time on our Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling tour! Colleen and Kathleen absolutely love going above and beyond for their guests, and we're so happy they did just that for you! 20-30 minutes of seeing the dolphins play is such an amazing experience! We hope to see you all on another adventure with us! Kind regards, Caitlyn Reservations Agent

Marco was an amazing tour...

Annie_R, Oct 2023

Marco was an amazing tour guide. He was great with the kids and went the extra mile. We saw so many dolphins doing lots of tricks and found very cool shells. Unreal experience.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Annie, Thank you for the wonderful review of Captain Marco! He is amazing and loves to go above and beyond for his guests! Were so happy you were about to see the playful dolphins and collect some great shells! We hope to have you join us for another adventure during your next visit! Kind regards, Caitlyn Reservations Agent

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