Dolphin Tour: Explore Ten Thousand Islands

Embark on a private 3-hour dolphin and manatee eco boat tour in South West Florida’s 10,000 Islands. Encounter dolphins, manatees, sharks, and more while exploring the National Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy beach time on a remote island and get a personalized experience with a small group.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Marco Island - Departure & Welcome
    Meet the USCG-certified local captain at the dock
    Receive a safety briefing and an overview of the tour route
    Get comfortable on the family-friendly boat
    Wildlife Watching & Eco Exploration
    Cruise through the backwaters of the Ten Thousand Islands
    Spot dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, sharks, and…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Parking
  • Gratuity in not included
  • 15%-20% gratuity is customary and appreciated
  • Guest are welcome to bring their own drinks and snacks, as they are not provided.
Additional Information

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Southwest Florida on a private 2-hour dolphin and eco tour through the Ten Thousand Islands. Set sail on a comfortable boat with a USCG-certified local captain, and witness dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, sharks, and a variety of coastal birds in their natural environment.
Take a break at a secluded barrier island for…

Location
Goodland Boat Park
Palm Point Drive
All trips depart from Goodland Boat Park. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time for parking and restrooms. Customers must pay for parking.Walk down to the dock five minutes before your scheduled start time to meet your captain. Look for a 4thStoryCharters boat.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rose_m
Jun 10, 2026
Captain Jason was... - Captain Jason was wonderful! We learned much about the ecosystem and enjoyed having the dolphins show off while following the boat.
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Sunshine48518348417
May 23, 2026
A Must do Trip - Captian Kevin was great! Clean boat! Wonderful experence!
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Y5758lpmarkb
May 1, 2026
Best day of the vacation. - Big dolphins swimming right behind the boat, we loved that the boat had a bathroom, tv with dvds for the kids, and even phone chargers. Good sized comfortable boat with incredible sound system. Captain Mark was amazing, great communication, right on time and handled the boat beautifully, this is the guy you want!!
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Tracy_c
Apr 26, 2026
Captain Joe is great! - We had so much fun! Captain Joe is a great guy to chat with and knew a lot of things about the area to share with us. He did a great job. We would definitely book with this company again.
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Scott_h
Apr 22, 2026
Quick trip and super fun - Bring towels, bathing suits and sunscreen. A big cost for shells would be helpful too. We ended up with lots of shells and a whole sand dollar. Dolphins that were riding the wake was a unique experience.
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Kim_l
Apr 14, 2026
Boat adventure with the grandkids - Not to long with kids and very enjoyable with Captain Jack. Weather was perfect and we saw man dolphins.
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Anthony_v
Apr 5, 2026
Dolphins sightseeing - Captain Joe was the best. Taught us plenty showed us plenty and was very attentive to any needs or questions. We even got to see dolphins swim with us.
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Luke_s
Apr 1, 2026
Captain Kevin was... - Captain Kevin was excellent. Our shelling/eco trip was very enjoyable. Our kids loved it! We saw some dolphins, osprey, and collected lots of shells.
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Relax179685
Mar 31, 2026
Awesome experience with family - Parking simple, $10 but includes all local county parking lots for 24 hrs so didn’t have to pay twice when moved on to tigertail beach. Easy meet at the dock with guide. Great boat, our guide Jason was super friendly and knowledgeable. Had a great dolphin watching session followed by shelling at 2 beaches. Everything as you’d hope the tour would be, thank you!
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Becky_b
Mar 21, 2026
Captain Joe was knowledgeable and fun! - We ended up seeing dolphins and lots of birds. Captain Joe even told us the names of all the shells we picked up on the local beach. His enthusiasm for the local ecosystem was palpable and I really appreciated his expertise. He also got us near some playful dolphins that chased our boat for a bit. Was very fun and relaxing!
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From $425 (Per Boat)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).