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    Private 2-Hour Dolphin Tour Near Marco Island

    Discover resident dolphin stories on a private boat outing

    5.0 stars• 1.5K reviews

    Duration

    2 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 17 people

    Includes

    Water bottles, cooler with ice

    Highlights

    Join a private boat tour centered on local dolphins and the surrounding ecosystem. Hear crew stories about the resident pods and individual dolphins they recognize.

    • Learn about resident dolphin pods and individual animals recognized by the crew
    • Spot birds that call the Ten Thousand Islands home
    • Enjoy a private outing tailored to your group
    • Bring snacks, meals, and drinks to enjoy on board
    • Request a life jacket from the captain or crew

    Itinerary

    When you arrive at the park, you will be instructed by a crew member where to park, how to get a parking pass, and where to wait for the tour. You will be waiting in the shaded pavilion area until called for your tour. If you are not approached or you do not hear your name called, please find a crew member in one of our company shirts, they say Florida Adventures and Rentals on them. Your group will be brought down to the dock and assisted to board the boat. Your captain will do a safety briefing and your tour will begin. Our dolphin tours travel all around the islands south of Marco Island. Your crew will provide you with interesting facts and information about the ecosystem, history, and wildlife you come across throughout the tour. The tour will start and end at the same park location. Please note tours may start a few minutes late or end a few minutes late depending on the amount of activity at the dock as this is a public boat ramp and dock.

    What's Included

    • Bottled water
    • Cooler with ice

    Important details

    • Infants must weigh more than 17 lbs to board
    • Minors must be accompanied by an adult
    • If your vehicle does not have a Collier County Beach Sticker, a $10 parking pass is required and is not included in the listed price
    • Weather may prevent departure or end the tour early for safety
    • Swimming with, feeding, hunting, harassing, or harming marine mammals is illegal in US waterways
    • If pregnant or managing medical care needs, consult your doctor before the tour

    Cancellation Policy

    Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your booking. Cancellations or changes within 48 hours and no-shows are charged in full. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

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    FAQs

    Yes. The tour states dolphin sightings are guaranteed, or you get your money back.

    Gratuity for your captain and guide is not included. You may also need to buy a $10 parking pass at the park if you don’t have a Collier County Beach Sticker on your vehicle.

    Yes. Bring snacks, breakfast, or lunch, plus drinks (including 21+ drinks). Water bottles are provided, and you can use the onboard cooler with ice.

    Meeting details

    Goodland Boat Park, 750 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140

    Experience provided by Florida Adventures and Rentals

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    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

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    Private Tour: Up to 6 People

    $536.75

    1 to 6 People

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    Private Tour: Up to 12 People

    $1,017

    1 to 12 People

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    Private Tour: Up to 17 People

    $1,354.87

    Up to 17 People

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    Review summary

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    The guides here absolutely make the experience, and it shows in every review. Whether you're out with Captain Colleen, Captain Elliot, Mike, Jessica, Dylan, or Marco, you're getting someone who genuinely loves what they do and knows the Marco Island area inside and out. People rave about how knowledgeable these captains are, sharing fascinating details about the 10,000 Islands ecosystem, marine life, and local history. But beyond the educational aspect, reviewers constantly mention how friendly, warm, and fun these guides are. They've got that rare combination of expertise and personality that turns a good boat tour into something families are calling "the highlight of our trip" and "a memory we'll treasure forever." The shelling tours to Kice Island seem to be the most popular activity, though jet ski adventures and wildlife sightseeing trips get equal love. Dolphins are practically guaranteed, with multiple groups describing pods jumping alongside their boats and swimming around them. Manatees, sea turtles, and various bird species make regular appearances too. The tours work beautifully for multi-generational families, with several reviewers specifically praising how well the captains engage both kids and adults. Repeat customers are common here, with some people making these tours an annual tradition. One enthusiastic visitor has already been three times and is planning a fourth. The booking and administrative staff also get mentioned positively, suggesting the whole operation runs smoothly from start to finish.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Colleen was our guide and we had the best day. I was after fighting conch and a few other types - mission accomplished ! We had dolphins jumping in our wake 2 times and a total of 8 spotted plus a stingray. 10/10

    Photo of Dawn Diehl

    Dawn Diehl

    August 16, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Colleen was our guide and we had the best day. I was after fighting conch and a few other types - mission accomplished ! We had dolphins jumping in our wake 2 times and a total of 8 spotted plus a stingray. 10/10

    Photo of Dawn Diehl

    Dawn Diehl

    August 16, 2026

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