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Private Shelling and Eco Tour by Boat
Badge of ExcellenceNaples, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Immerse yourself in nature and look for wildlife in the world’s second-largest mangrove forest on this private eco boat tour from Marco Island. Available morning or afternoon, cruise around the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, look for dolphins, manatees, and birds, and stop at a secluded barrier island to collect shells.
- Enjoy a private boat tour to Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
- Ideal for groups and families of up to six people: pay just one price
- Relax with a captain familiar with local waters to take care of everything
- Includes bottled water, coolers with ice, and buckets and bags for shells
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Cooler filled with ice
- Buckets and bags for collecting shells
- Snacks
- Parking - $10 fee
- Towels
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 750 Palm Point Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145, USA
Captain will meet guests at the flag pole, located in front of the ship store.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
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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Reviews
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52 reviews
Mary_M, Mar 2024
Captain was very knowledgeable and Kice Island had an abundance of shells. The dolphins ... a bonus!
Trent_H, Feb 2024
Our guide, Ryan, was very informative and did a fantastic job of sharing and showing us the ecosystem of the river and the mangroves. We witnessed dolphins and learned of their feeding habits. Also was able to see the Osprey in their nest and learn of their habitat and likelihood of returning to this nest. We then were able to go shelling and learn of the different types of shells that we found as well as some that Ryan had found to’give’ to us. We then leisurely headed back to the dock to take our over 5 gallons of shells to our home. We found the tour to be very informative and liked the No Rush attitude. We would definitely recommend this tour with Ryan.
kim_f, Jan 2024
Captain Orion provided an amazing experience for our family. We were able to see local birds (pelicans, ibis, and a roseate spoonbill) and a dolphin family on our boat ride over to an island for shelling! While shelling, capt Orion showed my kids different types of shells (conch, lady finger, clam, olive) and a Skelton of a horseshoe crab.
It was a fun interactive learning experience!
Richard_B, Jul 2023
Captain Orion was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and ensured that our family would have a memorable trip across Marco Bay. We have been on several eco tours but he made this the best ever! We got a phenomenal, up-close look at the dolphins as they frolicked in the boat wake.
Jody_B, Mar 2023
Captain Orion was the best. His boat is as wonderful as he is. He showed us different kinds of shells to look for and hung with the kids. On the way back he got the dolphins to follow in his wake. He was very personable and sweet. You totally want to go out on a shelling experience with him.
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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