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Estero Bay Wildlife Tour: Dolphins & Shells
4.9
65 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
(65 Ratings)
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Andrea_r
Oct 30, 2025
Must do! - An amazing morning excursion! The boat was roomy, clean, ample seating and had a bathroom! Savanal was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. She provided tons of history and answered all questions, including the best places to eat (Dixie Fish Company). Josh was an ama,ing captain, constantly scouring the horizon for wildlife and getting us closer to see the dolphins! HIGHLY RECOMMEND this tour during your vacation! It will not disappoint!
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Ladybookkeeper
Oct 26, 2025
Great 3 Hour Tour - My granddaughter and I had a wonderful time on this dolphin and seashell tour. I had reserved the wrong day by accident so when we got there they came back in, revised our reservations, were so kind about the mistake, and let us get on! We saw some dolphins and went to a private island where there were tons of shells. One of the ladies who was in charge, found a sand dollar and gave it to me!!! There were two ladies and a young man was our Captain. These people were so knowledgeable and just fun to be with! I say do it!!
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Theresa_f
Oct 22, 2025
Best dolphin Cruise ever - We loved the boat tour, Josh, Savannah and Christina were amazing. We learned a lot about the birds, seashells, and dolphins and many more things.
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Bjoern
Sep 1, 2025
Just do it and enjoy the time 100% joy. - Thank you very much for this experience, we were incredibly lucky with today's tour on 01.09.2025. We saw a lot of manatees and among other things a group of 4 animals playing. We have also seen some dolphins. The two tour guides were very good and also told a lot about the animals.
The shell collecting was also very productive and great. All in all a 10, even if there are only 5 points as a maximum rating.
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Katelyn_s
Aug 26, 2025
Dolphin and Shelling tour - We saw dolphins, manatees, birds, and the beach for shelling for so full of all sorts of shells. It was nice to hear more information about the types of shells and wildlife. Ty and Ashley were amazing, love their energy!
10/10 would recommend.
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Deathwatch40k
Aug 21, 2025
An experience for the whole family - We are with our two boys (4 and 6 years) on the small boat. We were lucky because there were only about 15 people there that day, so we had plenty of space to move around on the boat. After only 10 minutes we saw the first dolphins. The boys were thrilled. We could also observe manatees and many birds. Captain Ty and marine biologist Ashley took a lot of time and explained everything really great. Also the stop on the island was great. We have collected many beautiful shells. All in all a really great and recommended excursion.
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Edr736
Aug 21, 2025
A great way to see dolphins and get some awesome shells - We took the dolphin and shelling tour yesterday morning
We originally had planned on going shelling on Sanibel Island but one of my neighbors tried last month and drove around for almost two hours and couldn’t find a place to park
We figured why fight to park when we could take a cruise instead
Believe me, this tour really delivered
We saw several dolphins including a small pod that had two babies and came back with a bag of shells that were some of the best we’ve ever found
I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who wants to enjoy their day and leave the driving to them
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Risa_s
Aug 18, 2025
Great experience -
Captain Ty was great…answered all our questions gave us a great trip. The Dolphins played behind the boat. It was an awesome site..
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Nicolebw6808rx
Aug 14, 2025
Fun family experience! - My mom and I took my kids today and we had the best time! Captain Cristina and Captain Josh were the absolute best! We saw many dolphins, birds and even manatees. We highly recommend and we can’t wait to come back!
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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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