Private Dolphin Excursion: Explore Nature's Beauty
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207 Ratings
Goodland
Embark on a private dolphin excursion with Island Excursions and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. Explore secluded beaches, collect sea shells, and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge - While experiencing the biggest mangrove forrest in the United States, guests can expect remote islands littered with shells, wild dolphins swimming by the boat, and learn all about the ecosystem and history of the area.
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Buckets and bags for shell collection
  • Cooler with ice included
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Parking fee is $10
  • Towels
Additional Information

At Island Adventures, we advocate for involving loved ones in the appreciation of our planet’s natural splendor as a vital part of being human. Our patrons are treated to a private, cozy journey through the serene waters of the ten thousand islands, taking pit stops at hidden beaches to pick up seashells and frolic in the water. The 2.5-hour excursion is ideal for families with youngsters, while more extended expeditions are available for those who desire them.

Location
Goodland Boat Park
Palm Point Drive
We will meet at the Goodland Boat Park located about ten minutes from Marco Island. All customers will receive a confirmation text the day before confirming the tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(207 Ratings)
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Travel09766076167
Apr 5, 2024
Family Fun - Our family had a wonderful time on this excursion! Nick was an excellent guide and extremely knowledgeable. He knew exactly where to go for the best shells and taught the kids about all the varieties of wildlife we encountered. We highly recommend this tour to everyone interested in a shelling and dolphin excursion in southwest Florida.
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Heatherdl7371vk
Apr 5, 2024
Great Day to have a Great Day - Nick was an excellent tour guide! Very knowledgeable and super friendly! Highly recommend as a fun excursion for anyone. We saw dolphins, an eagle ray, and found many fantastic shells.
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Traveler640783
Apr 4, 2024
Shelling trip - Captain Nick was an awesome guide on our trip! It was definitely the highlight of our whole week in Marco Island! He was knowledgeable (about the actual trip and things around the island), helpful and a lot of fun. Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun vacation excursion!
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Nicolewe7529cn
Apr 1, 2024
Awesome morning shelling!! - We had such a great shelling and dolphin tour!! Nick and Hector are so knowledgeable and made sure we were happy and comfy throughout the entire tour! We will definitely be back!!
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365rachaele
Mar 29, 2024
Great afternoon tour! - Tyler was a great captain. His boat was very nice. Totally safe and family friendly experience. Highlight was seeing the dolphins.
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Heather_o
Mar 27, 2024
We loved it!! - Nick was an excellent captain. My six year old loved learning about the shells and we got to see lots of dolphins too. Our second year we have been on Nicks great tour!!
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Quest787601
Mar 25, 2024
Beautiful boat day - Nick was full of knowledge and captained his boat with great expertise on our dolphin and shelling trip! The waters, buckets for collecting shells, and interesting tidbits about the mangroves and surround areas made for a great trip. Thanks Nick!
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263lesliee
Mar 23, 2024
10,000 Island Private Excursion - We had an amazing time with Captain Nick exploring the 10,000 Islands near Marco Island. Not only is Nick a safe and experienced captain, he is very knowledgeable about the area including the natural habitat of both the animals and the plants. Additionally, he made sure with saw several dolphins and explored the island with the special shell collection. It was a wonderful experience to be with Nick on a beautiful Florida day in March.
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42vjs
Mar 22, 2024
Great Shelling, awesome dolphins and an amazing Captain - Nick was amazing. He made sure that we get the best shelling areas, great dolphin experience and was extremely knowledgeable about the area. He took special care of our toddler and had a knack for details. Thanks Captain Nick for an amazing experience
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Greg
Mar 22, 2024
Playful dolphins and tons of shells - Our family of 6 (4 kids, ages 9, 7, 6, 3) had a great trip with Nick. He knew where to take us to find the dolphins and told us stories about several of them that he knew by name. They were surfing in the wake of the boat, and we found a pod of 5 or 6 dolphins that were very active and jumping out of the water. The kids loved looking for shells on the beach and Nick had an eye to find a few special ones for us. Would definitely recommend - we had a great time.
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