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Estero Bay Wildlife Tour: Dolphins & Shells
4.9
62 Ratings
Fort Myers Beach
Explore Fort Myers Beach with a dolphin and shelling cruise. Discover wildlife, collect seashells, and enjoy expert insights on a scenic adventure.
Explore Fort Myers Beach with a dolphin and shelling cruise. Discover wildlife, collect seashells, and enjoy expert insights on a scenic adventure.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Estero Bay Preserve State Park - Visit a barrier island to search for shells and observe wildlife. Enjoy the remainder of the journey on board, spotting dolphins and other wildlife. The route includes Estero Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and a stop at Hickory Island State Preserve.
- Estero Bay Preserve State Park - Visit a barrier island to search for shells and observe wildlife. Enjoy the remainder of the journey on board, spotting dolphins and other wildlife. The route includes Estero Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and a stop at Hickory Island State Preserve.
What's Included
- Driver
- In Person Guide
- On-board restrooms
- Driver
- In Person Guide
- On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Experience everything on this trip: search for shells, observe dolphins, and immerse yourself in nature. Each 3-hour excursion is guided by certified naturalists or a biologist, providing expert insights into the area’s diverse ecosystem.
- Venture to an island to collect seashells, enjoy sunbathing, or dip your feet in the water. The visit to the…
- Experience everything on this trip: search for shells, observe dolphins, and immerse yourself in nature. Each 3-hour excursion is guided by certified naturalists or a biologist, providing expert insights into the area’s diverse ecosystem.
- Venture to an island to collect seashells, enjoy sunbathing, or dip your feet in the water. The visit to the island lasts about an hour.
- Throughout the tour, keep an eye out for dolphins, manatees, and other wildlife. While we know their usual spots, wildlife is unpredictable and may appear at any time during the tour.
- The tour is a bird-watcher’s haven, with numerous species adorning the skies and shores.
This picturesque and educational journey combines comfort, adventure, and the marvels of nature. Reserve your spot today and discover the enchantment of Estero Bay!
- Small groups of up to 28 passengers, our boat offers the same spaciousness as other 40-passenger tour boats in the area but with superior viewing opportunities.
Owned by Cristina, a former biologist and Fort Myers Beach local.
Location
4765 Estero Blvd
Estero Boulevard
Located behind the Publix grocery store at Snook Bight Marina. Park by Fresh Catch Bistro. Your guide will greet you by the large dolphin statue by the docks 15 minutes prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(62 Ratings)
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Khrista0
Aug 13, 2025
Great Experience especially with kids! - This was a great experience on our family vacation. Christina and Eric were very informative. We were able to see both manatees and dolphins with them even playing in the wake. Would definitely recommend and would do this again if we’re ever back in the area!
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Z5467qcjuliem
Aug 8, 2025
Great time - Loved this tour!!! Lots of dolphins. Christina was so invested in making sure everyone had a great time. Very knowledgeable. Would do this again!!!
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Susan_s
Jul 26, 2025
Dolphin Life - It is relaxing and educational. You definitely get to see wild life. The dolphins display their personalities as they swim right next to the boat.
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Nastassja_m
Jul 25, 2025
Fantastic trip - Fantastic way to spend a warm sunny morning with Cpt Christina and Cpt Ty. They were both extremely knowledgeable, friendly, patient and accommodating. We had a great trip with our two young daughters and would go back again next time we are in the area too. The beach that you stop off at is beautiful and full of some wonderful shells to find. Thank you for helping making wonderful family memories.
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Deanna_s
Jul 21, 2025
Wildlife and beach wonderful - The captain and guide were knowledgeable about the area. We saw dolphins and manatees. The island was fun lots of good shelling and the water was great.
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Pamela
Jul 21, 2025
Great experience - This was an awesome experience for me and my 9 year old granddaughter. Lucky enough to see dolphin, manatees and find some great shells. The guides were awesome and very informative.
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Amanda_h
Jul 17, 2025
The whole experience was... - The whole experience was great. The boat was very clean and spacious. The guides were both very polite and intelligent. We saw manatees and MANY dolphins that swam and played in the boats wake. My children found some awesome seashells and swam in the water. Well worth it.
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Starr_k
Jul 16, 2025
Absolutely fantastic... - Absolutely fantastic tour! Saw a whole pod of dolphins as well as several manatees. Our guides were friendly and very knowledgeable
Highly recommend!!!!!
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Passenger57611
Jul 15, 2025
Great vibe, very pleasant crew and lots to see - A fantastic morning today with Josh and Christina. Within 10 minutes we have 4/5 dolphins playing with the boat, followed by manatee sightings. A very friendly and knowledgeable crew with a chilled atmosphere on the boat. Great stop for shelling and swimming with pure white sand and shallow, warm waters. Very relaxing cruise back. Good value for money and the crew made the experience so much more.
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Forkiesmom
Aug 8, 2025
Fun family trip. - We took our grandkids, ages 4 & 6, on the Dolphin and Seashell tourney and had a great trip with Christina and Captain Mike. We saw lots of dolphins and they swam alongside our boat for quite awhile. The island we visited was nice and we found a number of different shells. Christina also was very informative about the types of shells, the dolphins and the birds we saw. Highly recommend.
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