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Marco's Best Dolphin and Shelling Tour!
Rates
**Adults** *(Ages 12+)* - $89.95
**Children** *(Ages 11 & Under)* - $69.95
Duration
2 Hours
About
Consisting of two parts, The Dolphin, Birding and Shelling Tour is a wonderful experience for the whole family and a great introduction to the area. First a dolphin tour to search for dolphins and wading birds on a naturalist-led boating tour. Then a shelling tour to explore an uninhabited barrier island. You will learn about the island's beach dynamics and collect some of the wonderful shells on these remote islands.
In comfortable captain's style seating an, you will be safely brought deep into the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge for a two-hour interpretive tour of the area led by a Florida Master Naturalist. Depending on the season, you can expect to encounter manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles, ospreys, herons, egrets, pelicans, rosette spoonbills, as well as, numerous species of fish and shore birds.
The entire Everglades area, including Everglades National Park and the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge, is a wonderful place for wildlife, particularly manatees, dolphins, and wading birds. Marco Island is one of the largest and the western most of the 10,000 Islands. We will spend some time exploring and shelling on one of the other 9,999 Islands!
Booking Notes
##Below are some details about your activity:
• Please plan to arrive 20-25 minutes before so that you can park and use the bathroom facilities. We will board the boat 5 minutes before your departure time so that we may leave on time.
• Please meet your guides under the pavilion to the left of the main building. They will help you get parked if needed. The Goodland Boat Park does charge $10 for parking. There is free parking outside of the gate to the left along the fence.
Please bring water, hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, and weather-appropriate clothing. Due to the warm Florida weather, we highly recommend bringing plenty of water and applying sunscreen before your tour. Guests are welcome to bring a small personal cooler with drinks and snacks if desired. Shelling bags are included!
Please remember that if you need to cancel or reschedule the activity for any reason, you can call 239-695-0000 or email MarcoIslandBoatTours@gmail.com. If you have any other questions, feel free to get in touch.
For our records, we would love to know how you heard about us and where you are staying while you are in the area.
###Please note all guests must complete a waiver before the tour. You’ll receive a separate email from Everglades Area Tours with the waiver link—check your spam folder if you don’t see it. If it’s in spam, mark it as “not spam” for the link to work.
We look forward to having you!
