Join the Dolphin Explorer survey team and look for dolphins and shells
3 hours
Souvenir photo, bottled water
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.
Gratuity for your tour guide is not included. Glass containers are not allowed.
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.
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.
Rose Marina 951 Bald Eagle Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145
We have done this trip a few times and it never fails to be fantastic. The staff on board are super knowledgeable, today we had the Brilliant Bob and Capt Eddie who spotted so many of the local residents from Dolphins to birds and even saw 6 manatee grazing all the dolphins are known by the crew and they can tell you their family history and many stories about them. You even stop for shelling on an island. It's a great trip.
jillian Tindale
May 11, 2026
We have done this trip a few times and it never fails to be fantastic. The staff on board are super knowledgeable, today we had the Brilliant Bob and Capt Eddie who spotted so many of the local residents from Dolphins to birds and even saw 6 manatee grazing all the dolphins are known by the crew and they can tell you their family history and many stories about them. You even stop for shelling on an island. It's a great trip.
jillian Tindale
May 11, 2026