Marco Island Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling Tour
Description
Our Marco Island Sightseeing and Shelling Tour departs from the Goodland Boat Park, in Goodland, FL. On our two hour ecotour you will experience one of the most popular adventures we are known for, we will take you for an exciting and scenic cruise through the Ten Thousand Islands, where our Captains and Guides will provide information about the ecology of this unique ecosystem. After cruising through the mangrove islands, we will stop on a private beach in search of the most exotic tropical sea shells that the Gulf coast is known for. This is a very informational adventure that will keep small children and adults engaged the whole time. Please note: Everyone in your party must sign the electronic waiver located on your voucher before arriving to your Boat Tour. Please note that a ticket must be purchased for every individual in your party, this includes toddlers ages 0+
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Itinerary
ARRIVE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. We depart from the Goodland Boat Park located at 750 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140. This location includes a 5.22 acre park, restrooms, concessions for sale from sunscreen to food and allows easy access to the the Ten Thousand Islands and Gulf of Mexico.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Fully shaded boat
- Please note: Everyone in your party must sign the electronic waiver located on your voucher before arriving to your Boat Tour
- Please note that a ticket must be purchased for every individual in your party, this includes toddlers ages 0+
- Infant and kids life preservers are available. Must be 20 lbs or heavier to board the boat. Under the weight will not be allowed on board.
Reviews(1,124)
We had an absolutely AMAZING tour with Captain Lloyd and Dylan. We saw a number of native birds, a shark, manatee, and many dolphins, in addition to having a wonderful time shelling. Lloyd and Dylan were incredibly knowledgeable and shared very interesting facts about the animals and the habitat. We would highly recommend this tour!
We had an absolutely wonderful time on our shelling and dolphin sightseeing adventure, and so much of that was thanks to our amazing captain, Lloyd! Lloyd was incredibly knowledgeable about the 10,000 Islands, the wildlife, the history of the area, and everything we saw along the way. He took us to some amazing spots and knew exactly where to find the dolphins. We were lucky enough to see several different pods, which was such a memorable experience for our family! He also took us to a small island where we found tons of beautiful shells. Lloyd was so patient, kind, and wonderful with our two girls (2 and 4), making sure they had a fun and memorable experience. His knowledge, personality, and genuine love for the area really made the trip special. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience or a better captain. If you’re looking for a fun, educational, and family-friendly way to explore the 10,000 Islands, we highly recommend booking with Lloyd. We would absolutely do this trip again!
Excellent excursion! Our guide was very informative & knowledgeable! Knew the area, shells, wildlife & sealife. Ensured our outing was a success!
Captain Lloyd was an excellent guide to the Marco Island area. My Granddaughter especially love seeing the dolphins and shelling.
We had a great experience! Colleen and Lloyd were both very friendly and informative. They answered all questions we had and made sure we had an amazing tour. Their love and respect for the environment and the wildlife made for a wonderful time. We need more people like them running these kinds of experiences. We learned a lot and made many wonderful memories. Would highly recommend!
We had an awesome time going out in the boat, our guide was very knowledgeable about all of the wildlife we saw and gave us a great time on the beach and the water. Awesome time!
My daughter in law, her son, and my great granddaughter were staying on Marco for a week from Cincinnati and I came into Naples from Gainesville to meet them. We all met in goodland for our tour to see dolphins and gather seashells with Captain Lloyd and tour master, Dylan. The children are 10 and 12. We saw dolphins almost immediately after leaving the dock and the enthusiasm of Dylan’s knowledge of the dolphins and the area was apparent and infectious. He and Captain Lloyd were exceptional! I lived on Marco for 35 years and wanted to share my love for the area with my great granddaughter especially. The shelling was a big hit with us all, especially after finding a giant horse conch! I would highly recommend this fantastic adventure to anyone! We even got to see a Roseate Spoonbill, my favorite bird!
Brilliant tour. Highly recommended.
Our dolphin watch and shelling tour was truly one of the highlights of our trip! Our guide was absolutely fantastic—so knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about the local wildlife and the area. He was incredibly patient with our kids, taking the time to answer every question they had and making sure they felt included throughout the tour. One of the best parts of the experience was shelling on the island. We were the only group there, which made it feel so peaceful and personal. We never felt rushed and had plenty of time to explore, collect beautiful shells, and enjoy the scenery at our own pace. Seeing dolphins up close in their natural habitat was unforgettable. The guide knew exactly where to go and gave us amazing opportunities to watch them. It was such a special experience for our whole family. If you're looking for a relaxing, educational, and memorable adventure, I can't recommend this tour enough. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish, and we would absolutely do it again!
Our tour was perfect! We took the 2 hour wildlife and shelling tour. We had Captain Marco who was very friendly and knowledgable. He made sure to find us the best shells and knew exactly where to go to see wildlife. Our 2 boys, 10 & 13, had so much fun finding shells - Captain Marco told them all about the shells they found. We were able to see dolphins and a manatee. The dolphins were playing right near our boat!
