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10,000 Islands Excursion Small-Group 3.5 hour Dolphin & Shelling Boat Tour

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Naples, USA

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Overview

Our best value tour. Imagine shelling on islands that are NOT picked over daily by 100's of people. With your naturalist guide, learn not only about individual shell animals, but learn "how to" shell from our Shelling Guru. This is an excellent "hands-on" experience for the young and old alike. Your naturalist guide will facilitate parents and grandparents wanting to be the educators.

This is not a typical preprogrammed tour. Every day and every tour can be different, so be sure to discuss with your guide the possibilities. This tour is approximately 3.5 hours in duration and departs twice daily at 8:30 and 1:30. Advanced reservations are required. Don't forget your cameras!

Note: June through October, we suggest the morning experiences due to the weather.

What's Included

  • See an amazing variety of birds and other wildlife
  • Florida Master Naturalist Guide
  • Take advantage of great photo opportunities while on a large, stable boat
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • The Goodland Boat Park charges a $10 parking fee. FREE parking is available outside the gate.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Marco Island Boat Tours, 740 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140, USA

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This the Goodland Boat Park. Your phone's GPS will take you there. Please meet your captain under the covered picnic table pavillion. It is to the left of the Marina office as you are face the office.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

Marco Island (Pass By)

While shelling remote island beaches, Marco Island will be in the background.
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Gulf of Mexico

Shelling the uninhabited barrier island beaches of the 10,000 Islands overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Stunning views
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR

The 10,000 Islands Excursion is the best way to experience the natural world around Marco Island. Conducted within the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge, you will experience what many describe as, "The Best of Florida".The tour is a two-part experience. The first part is a slow, intimate boating tour amongst the remote islands of the Ten Thousand Islands. While you search for dolphins, manatees and sea turtles, you may encounter ospreys, bald eagles, ibis, roseate spoonbill, egrets, herons and any number of shorebird species. All the while, your formally trained Florida Master Naturalist guide will talk to you about the area's ecosystems, it's long history and rich culture. The second part of your excursion is an exploration of a remote barrier island beach ... an island that you only can reach by boat ... an island that few get to experience. Learn about beach dynamics; stroll through the tidal flats and wade the tidal pools of these remote islands.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Please arrive 20-25 minutes before departure to park and use the bathroom facilities. The tour boards 5 minute before the departure time.

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Q: Is this an accessible Tour?

A: Accessibility information for the 10,000 Islands Excursion Small-Group 3.5 hour Dolphin & Shelling Boat Tour is as follows:Public transportation options are available nearbySuitable for all physical fitness levelsApr 2025

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-166513P5

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Average 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 68 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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