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Marco Island 2 hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling tour

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Naples, USA

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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

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. You will visit an uninhabited barrier island where you can collect shells, sand dollars and other treasures!

Note: June through October, we suggest the morning experiences due to the weather.

What's Included

  • We provide Captain and all necessary safety equipment.
  • Bags for your shells.
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • The Goodland Boat Park charges a $10 parking fee. FREE parking is available outside the gate.
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Meeting Location

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750 Palm Point Drive
Goodland, FL 34140, USA

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Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge

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 island’s beach dynamics and collect some of the wonderful shells on these remote islands.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Will I get seasick on Marco Island 2 hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling tour?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5609P10

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Average 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 534 traveler reviews collected by Cool Everglades and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • We provide Captain and all necessary safety equipment.
  • Bags for your shells.
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • The Goodland Boat Park charges a $10 parking fee. FREE parking is available outside the gate.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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