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    3-Hour Dolphin Study Eco-Cruise in Marco Island

    Join the Dolphin Explorer survey team and look for dolphins and shells

    5.0 stars• 2K reviews
    From$88/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3 hours

    Includes

    Souvenir photo, bottled water

    Highlights

    Cruise from Marco Island on a 3-hour eco-tour that supports a long-term bottlenose dolphin study. Search for dolphins, watch for birds and other marine life, and stop for shelling on a barrier beach.

    • Join the Dolphin Explorer survey team on the Gulf of Mexico
    • Spot wild bottlenose dolphins and learn their photo identification names
    • Name a dolphin if you sight a new one during your cruise
    • Explore the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge and Rookery Bay reserve
    • Search for shells on a barrier beach during a dedicated stop
    • Watch for manatees from May through September

    What's Included

    • Souvenir photo
    • Bag for collecting seashells
    • Bottled water
    • Onboard bathroom

    Things to know

    Gratuity for your tour guide is not included. Glass containers are not allowed.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.

    FAQs

    Arrive 30 minutes early to park and check in, and plan to depart on time.

    Bring your own snacks and beverages if you’d like. Alcohol and small coolers are permitted. Glass containers are not allowed.

    You get a complimentary souvenir photo, a bag to collect seashells, and bottled water. Gratuity for your tour guide is not included; clarify the amount you’d like to tip.

    Meeting details

    Rose Marina 951 Bald Eagle Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145

    Experience provided by Dolphin Explorer LLC
    Experience provided by Dolphin Explorer LLC

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    Adult

    $88.48

    13+

    0

    Senior

    $77.28

    Ages 60 and up

    0

    Child

    $66.08

    Ages 3 to 12

    0

    Wee One

    $32.48

    Ages 2 and under

    0

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