Dolphin and Shelling Cruise Tour at Fort Myers Beach
Description
- Do it all on this trip, look for shells, see dolphins, and spend time in nature. Led by certified naturalists or a biologist, each 3 hour excursion offers expert insight into the area's rich ecosystem. - Journey out to an island to look for seashells, sunbathe, or get your feet wet. We spend around an hour at the island. - Look for dolphins, manatees, and other wildlife the entire time. we know where they tend to hang out but wildlife is unpredictable so they may show up at any time during the tour. - Our tour is also a bird-watcher’s paradise, with countless species gracing the skies and shores. This scenic and insightful journey blends comfort, adventure, and the wonders of nature. Book your spot today and experience the magic of Estero Bay! - Small Groups of 28 passengers max, our boat is just as spacious as other 40 passenger tour boats in the area but with better viewing opportunity. Female owned by former biologist and Fort Myers Beach local Cristina.
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Itinerary
Stop at a barrier island to look for shells, wildlife, and spend the rest of the time on board looking for dolphins and other wildlife. We route through Estero Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and stop at Hickory Island State Preserve
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(177)
We took the 3 hour Dolphin and shelling tour out of Ft Meyers Beach on Thursday, July 9, with Savannah and driver (sorry, don't remember his name). It was a very nice experience. I am one of those people curious about everything and Savannah was very knowledgeable, and welcomed questions. Our driver answered several questions I asked him as well, and was very good at operating the boat in a way that wasn't just safe, it was very respectful of the wildlife we saw (Dolphins, Manatees and many kinds of birds). He spotted the aquatic life well before any of us! We had grown kids and grand kids with us, and the tour was fun for each of us, irrespective of our age. Savannah gathered the young kids on the floor of the boat to see and touch many kinds of shells, dried egg clusters, etc., and engaged them so effectively that they were quiet and captivated throughout her talk. She was obviously very well versed in the aquatic life, birds, plants, and trends for each in the area, especially with the post hurricane changes. We saw many Dolphins, a few Manatees, all kinds of birds, small fish that almost glowed (needlefish), plants, and many beautiful homes that were worth more than I will make in my lifetime! Our kids had done this tour before, and wanted to repeat it now that their son (4) was old enough to enjoy it too. We would heartily recommend to tour to anyone, at any age! It was well worth the modest fee.
Savannah and Ryan were friendly right from the start! They took time to answer any questions and we happy to answer them! Ryan was just as engaging as Savannah! We saw dolphins and manatees and snake birds. I found lots of shells on the beach and also a molt of a horseshoe crab that Savannah took the time to show us how it molts and where the soft crab exits its hard shell to grow a new hard shell! It was very cool! Highly recommend this trip!
Was so so neat! We saw so many dolphins and were able to record them and we saw manatees too along with many birds. Shelling was really good on the island and the 2 tour guides were more than knowledge. VERY reasonably priced for 3 hours too!
We booked a three hour tour. We immediately saw dolphins, they even chased our boat. The crew took us to an island where we could shell and swim for an hour. I’m plus size and the ladder was easy to use, which made me feel better. Captain Ty and Savannah were friendly and helpful. They even let my 13 year old drive the boat. We saw manatees on the way back too. It was a great experience.
The viewing of manatee and dolphins were spectacular! Also the various birds in the area. Our crew was very knowledgeable answering all kinds of questions loved the shelling too!. Would definitely recommend this cruise.!
Go prepared to enjoy the experience. Wear beach shoes, sunscreen and bring a shelling bag. Live in the moment.
Knowledgeable and friendly crew. Plenty of room and comfortable travel. Offered free bottled water and soda for a good price. Saw several dolphins in the estuary and had about an hour to go shelling on the island. Great time
We did this cruise as a group of 3 adults on Monday 29 June from 9 - 12. It was beautiful and the water was perfect - clear and calm. We got great pictures of dolphins and manatees as well as a number of birds. The mangroves islands were full of nesting pelicans. We stopped an hour on Big Hickory Island and did some shelling, wading and swimming. It was perfect. Captain Ty and Ashley were perfect hosts. Ashley had an expert level of knowledge about all the flora and fauna including shell identification! We had a wonderful time and would definitely come back to do this again.
We did see a few dolphins and manatees. The shells were great, but we wanted more of a variety. We had fun.
The Captain Ty gave us a smooth boat ride and we got to see dolphins and manatees! Ashley gave us great information along the way without overloading- nice balance of information and quiet to enjoy the ride. The shelling was fun and we got to swim a bit. We had ten in our group from 11yrs to 65yrs and we all had a great time.
