Wild Dolphin Tour: Explore Marco Island's Wildlife

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Marco Island

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Embark on a thrilling Wild Dolphin Boat Tour in Marco Island and witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Join us for an unforgettable wildlife-packed journey through the 10,000 Islands refuge.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Goodland - Explore the historic fishing village of Goodland, FL.
TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR - The boat tour navigates through the 10,000 Island National Wildlife Refuge to observe wild Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins.
Marco Island - Departing from Goodland, the boat tour will visit several stunning sightseeing spots around Marco.
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What's Included

Ice-filled cooler

What's Not Included

On-board restrooms
Food (Yes, you can bring your own food!)
Drinks (BYOB - please, no red wine!)

Additional Information

Experience Close Encounters in the Waters of Marco Island! The Best of Marco Dolphin Tour offers an exhilarating and picturesque boat journey tailored for nature enthusiasts, families, and wildlife lovers eager to observe Marco Island’s lively dolphins in their natural environment. Glide through the serene waters of the Ten Thousand Islands, ensuring a…

Location

220 Goodland Dr

Goodland Drive

Free parking across the street from Stan's Idle Hour Restaurant in the gravel lot behind the white fence.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Lisa_m

Mar 4, 2026

Great time in Marco!!! - The experience was great, the guide was great and the liittle doggie was adorable! Seeing the dolphins go after their food was pretty amazing. My sister and I had a great time. I would definitely recommend!!

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R3096gfjanef

Mar 3, 2026

Amazing Dolphin Voyage that you don't want to miss - An amazing adventure with Captain Nate. A small boat that can take out six passengers. The dolphins swam right next to the boat. I got some great videos of the males courting a female. Nate is so knowledgeable about Gulf dolphins and birds.

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Anthony_t

Feb 5, 2026

Day on the water - Very enjoyable afternoon on the water. Captain John was very knowledgeable and we saw tons of wildlife. The dolphins were so cool

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Marieo452

Jan 26, 2026

Great boat trip! - We had a great time despite the windy afternoon! Capt. John was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and friendly.

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778toddl

Jan 24, 2026

Great Experience - Captain very knowledgeable about the area around Marco Island. Able to see dolphins, although that wasn't his main objective, but he realized the passengers were very excited to see the dolphins.

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Hht

Jan 21, 2026

Informative, enjoyable; A GOOD CHOICE - Thank you Captain John, your tour was a great experience for me and my husband, Harry. The day was lovely - not too hot or cold, and although the waters were choppy at times, you made sure that we were not "against the wind" and so helped us enjoy the great outdoors. Saw dolphins - 5 actually; learned a lot about the wildlife, and about the Marco Island story. You have a fine way with all of the participants onboard today, and it was good too hear out eldest share his reflections and thoughts as we toured. It means a lot to know that everyone was welcome to participate. And you called us by name, a meaningful way to host. Thanks, see you in Maine... maybe!

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Lesliep458

Dec 26, 2025

Pleasant and informative 2 hours - Gary, our captain, was most informative on the history and culture of the Marco Island, Goodland, 10,000 Islands region. He brought us to a pod of at least 7 porpoises, jumping and flipping around our boat, and we (total of 4 guests) cruised around the Islands and the Marco waterfront with its mansions, estates, beaches and waterfront hotels. Only 40-45 minutes by car from Naples to the pier at Goodland, an old boating village with a couple of popular seafood houses close by. Great afternoon.

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Roving24120075282

Nov 27, 2025

Spectacular Family Outing!! - Absolutely incredible experience!! This is my 3rd time doing this tour with different friends and family members. Each time I walk away so happy, as do my guests! Fantastic!!

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U8410nhbarbarad

Oct 2, 2025

Best experience ever!! - Captain Nate and his wife are the perfect team to give you a delightful dolphin experience. When you call in to schedule, you are greeted very personably by his wife. She helped to schedule the tour and said she’d be available at any time for any follow up questions until we boarded for our trip . Captain Nate clearly is very knowledgable about the wildlife in the area, particularly the habits of the dolphins. He has a great eye for spotting the dolphins and knows when they’re hungry and when they’re ready to play. Two times on our trip, he was able to get the dolphins to dive through our wake for several minutes. The dolphins seemed to be having as much fun as we were. From the time that we called to schedule to the time that we left the boat, I cannot imagine a better experience.

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Dwira2015

Aug 8, 2025

Dolphin tour fun - Captain Nate was great. Informative and professional. Found the dolphins for us to see and did his best to avoid some showers! Fun tour!

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From $99

up to 6 guests

1 - Adult