10,000 Islands Boat Excursion: Dolphins & Shelling

Embark on a personalized eco-adventure in the Everglades and 10,000 Islands. Discover rich wildlife, explore remote beaches, and collect shells on this family-friendly boat excursion.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cape Romano - Meet your ground and guide and begin your 10,000 Island Experience. Each trip is led by an experienced Florida Master Naturalist who is certified by the National Park and licensed by the US Coast Guard. Learn about the area’s history, cultures and it’s ecosystems while searching for dolphins, manatees, snowy egrets, little blue…
What's Included
  • Visit to the Cape Romano Dome Homes
  • Professional captain and guide
  • 10,000 Islands Boat Tour
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks (you may bring your own)
  • Gratuities
  • Parking fees
Additional Information

This is a premier experience in the Marco Island area and is superb for the entire family… from toddlers to the grandparents. It is a personalized eco-adventure. Every day is different in the Everglades and 10,000 Islands so we try to be very flexible and dynamic. The tour may/will include a bit of birding, some photography, strolling thru tidal…

Location
Goodland Boat Park
Palm Point Drive
Please plan to arrive 20-25 minutes before so that you can park and use the bathroom facilities. We will board the boat 5 minutes before your departure time so that we may leave on time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Connector629067
Jan 31, 2026
Best shelling on a cool rainy day! - We almost cancelled because the weather called for cold, wind and rain. Soooooo glad we did not! We had the best tour from watching dolphins play in our wake and feed against the sandbar, to the most secluded shelling spot. Our captain and first mate were so friendly and knowledgeable. Cannot wait to come back!
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Johnwm8785xr
Jan 29, 2026
Dolphin Whisperer! - Ryan/Brian (apologies - I couldn't remember which over the engine!) was fantastic! The guy is the dolphin whisperer! He got dolphins to follow in the wake and jump a few times! Was amazing! Fantastic tour and highly recommend!
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Rndancer1765
Apr 11, 2025
Ten thousand island - Great experience, lots of shells , beautiful wildlife Our tour guide Joe was fantastic , very informative
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Susan
Feb 14, 2025
Intimate Contact with the Everglades - Don McCumber was a deeply informed naturalist and story teller who introduced us to shell creatures, the mangrove tree mysteries of making islands, and some history along the way. He persuaded a mother and child dolphin pair to surf our wake! Ask him about kayaking from Cuba to Key West! The time could not have been better spent.
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Elizabeth_b
Feb 9, 2025
Fabulous Boat Ride through Everglades - Extremely knowledgeable captain about the natural world, lovely boat ride through mangrove forests, easy on and off boat even for the elderly! Wonderful all around!
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Bucketcheck
Nov 10, 2024
Capt Joe!!!! Great guy great tour hands down - We took a Eco and shelling tour with Capt. Joe. Joe was very knowledgeable about the ten thousand island area. We saw many birds of all sizes and many dolphins. We went to 3 different islands searching for shells. Found different ones at each place. Joe was a great guide, I’d definitely book again next time here
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Dodge-ram-hemi-57
Jun 2, 2024
The Dolphins whisperer! - Captain Jamie was a fantastic and lovely tour guide! It was an outstanding experience to see the Dolphins so close jumping in our wakes and our hearts, a one in a lifetime experience!
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V8706usmattr
May 27, 2024
Highlight of my Vacation - Amazing time! Joe, our Captain and tour guide, was flexible, knowledgeable, and charming. We went to two remote beaches on two different islands, saw dolphins right next to the boat, and saw manatees. This, by far, was the highlight of my trip to Southwest Florida.
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Dana_h
Apr 13, 2024
Junonia! - The shelling was outstanding! Found so many great shells including 4 alphabet cones and a Junonia! Captain Kevin was great and very knowledgeable. Super trip, thank you so much!
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Jamie_g
Dec 13, 2023
Friendly and timely service - Our guide was wonderful!!! The trip was fantastic! Very educational. The shells we got were absolutely beautiful!!!
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From $170
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).