Dolphin Tour: Explore Ten Thousand Islands
5.0
10 Ratings
Marco Island

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…
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What's Included
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Parking
Additional Information

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

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Location
Goodland boat launch
Palm Point Drive
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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N3112igsarahv
Jul 7, 2025
Vacation 2025 - Captain Jason was awesome! He was very knowledgeable and kind. We got to see dolphins and manatees. We had a great swimming and shelling experience on the island. Our family of 6 really enjoyed this experience.
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Marcus
Mar 22, 2025
Hire Captain Jason and 4thStoryCharters! - We had a great time with Captain Jason. He ran a great tour and ran a very nice clean boat. He was very informative and great with kids. Would highly recommend.
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Jayg291
Feb 20, 2025
Private 2 hour dolphin & eco tour for family - Jason was very friendly and knowledgeable about the local area. He took a group of 6 of us out to see dolphins and shelling. We saw plenty of dolphins and explored a small island for some really nice shells. He was also very accommodating by offering to switch our tour date due to weather. I'd recommend using Jason to others looking for this type of excursion.
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Cynthia_w
Feb 16, 2025
It was a private tour for... - It was a private tour for 6 which included my husband, my son and daughter-in-law, and my two grandchildren. Our boat captain was knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great experience.
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Bobbi_b
Sep 11, 2024
Dolphins, shells, and fun!!! - We had an amazing trip with Jason! We decided to do a private trip because we had a 7 month old with us and we were not disappointed at all. Jason was very professional, knowledgeable, and accommodating! We saw dolphins, spent time on an island, and enjoyed a beautiful day from the boat. The 2 hour trip was just long enough for us and we highly recommend it!
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Carol_m
Aug 1, 2024
Fun experience - Jason was very accommodating and we great views of both Manatees and Dolphins. Made sure we enjoyed ourselves.
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Katrina_l
Jun 2, 2024
Highly recommend - The trip was amazing. We did an afternoon tour and saw manatees, collected shells, and had dolphins race the boat on the way back. I would highly recommend this tour for any couples wanting a private experience instead of a large group.
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Sandra_k
Mar 22, 2024
Friends Cruise - We had a great, relaxing afternoon boat ride. We saw alligators and dolphin and Captain Jason was fun. We loved stopping at a private beach for photos.
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Paul_and_debbiewi
Feb 20, 2024
Great trip. - Capt. Jason was awesome. Very easy to set up the tour and work with him. He was great with our 3 1/2 year old grandson, even letting him steer on the way back. We saw a gator, manatees, and dolphins. Stopped at a sandy beach for 30-45 minutes of shelling and walking the beach. On the way back, we saw two dolphins and Capt. Jason brought us to the back of the boat and sped up to create a wake for the dolphins to play in, They were jumping the wake, surfing in it, playing and having a great time. We thoroughly enjoyed this trip and highly recommend Capt. Jason at 4th Story Charters
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Erin_b
Jan 30, 2024
Amazing eco boat tour with alligators, dolphins and manatees! - Captain Jason provided an excellent experience exploring 10,000 Islands NWR on his beautiful boat! We saw dolphins, manatees, alligators and countless birds on this tour. This was perfect for our family and offered a quieter, more intimate way to explore Florida's beautiful outdoors with a knowledgeable guide. Would highly recommend.
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