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Viator · group up to 28 pax

Dolphin and Shelling Cruise Tour at Fort Myers Beach

4.9(187)Fort Myers1 hour
VIATOR4.9(96)TRIPADVISOR4.9(91)

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.

Tour Options

Dolphin and Shelling Cruise Tour at Fort Myers Beach

Itinerary

180 min

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

Driver
In Person Guide
Restroom on board

What's included

Included
Driver
In Person Guide
Restroom on board
Not included
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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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(187)

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Katherine_R
August 6, 2026
Lots of shells where the...

Lots of shells where the crew took us. I could have spent the whole day there. Nice sandbar to explore. Ashley and Ty were great.

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Kelly_N
August 4, 2026
Pop up storm

As soon as we arrived on hickory Island a storm moving in fast. But Ashley was great - she got us shelter while we waited it out. Afterwards we still had 30 minutes for shelling which was plenty of time. I'm just glad the flying umbrella didnt pummel my husband because it nearly did LOL!

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Geneva_J
August 3, 2026
Great shelling and dolphin spotting!

Ty and Ashley were wonderful guides! We saw manatees, dolphins, and lots of birds. The shelling beach went to was great for finding shells. Ashley was well versed in the ecosystem and answered everyone's questions quickly. Ty shared interesting information on the wildlife. Both were on the lookout for wildlife at all times and were quick to share as soon as anything was spotted. The boat ride was comfortable. We were very lucky to have a pod of dolphins play behind the boat on the way back to port.

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Matt_C
July 28, 2026
My wife and I had a...

My wife and I had a wonderful trip. The guides were knowledgeable about the wildlife. We spotted many dolphins along the way.

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angelafF7872WH
July 24, 2026
Great tour!

Great tour! The staff was so friendly! We saw a lot of dolphins, a manatee and different types of birds. Got several great shells! Had an excellent time!

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Joe_C
July 17, 2026
Amazing crew amazing dolphins amazing shells!!!!!!

The crew were great I can not remember their names but they were amazing. Highly recommend this for anyone. We saw lots of dolphins and a very fresh baby. Also saw manatees. The shelling was also great!!

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ggamblego
July 17, 2026
Great experience and worth it

Captain Ty and Ashley were our crew. They are informative, knowledgeable and sharing On the way to the island we came across a couple pods of dolphins. Ty is experienced in how not to discourage the dolphins from playing along with the boat. The dolphins followed along I the boat’s wake which was very cool! A couple came completely out of the water I wished I had brought my mask - I didn’t think of it. The shelling was very good. We found several of the types that Ashley talked about Parking was easy too. This a great experience and worth the money!

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Michelle_N
July 16, 2026
Ty and Ashley were great...

Ty and Ashley were great guides ,their knowledge about the history and wildlife was 👍🏻.We saw multiple pods of dolphins swimming right alongside the boat, manatees and a surprise sighting of spotted eagle rays . Highly recommend !

Operator response

Im so happy you enjoyed the guides and lucked out with the spotted eagle rays! Thank you1

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Amanda_B
July 13, 2026
Amazing 🤩

It was amazing! Best one I’ve ever gone on! Christina was great! Captain was too! So fun and we saw tons of dolphins. A couple manatees and got a lot of cool shells! 🐚

Operator response

Thank you so much! That was a fun morning. Thank you for choosing us to take you out!

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William_L
July 12, 2026
Vacation Highlight

Well worth the time and money. Team was very knowledgeable and personable. Yhey new where exactly to go to see multiple Dolphins and Manatee.

Operator response

Than. You! Thanks for joining us for a tour!

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