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3-Hour Dolphin & Shelling Cruise From Goodland

Name: 3-Hour Dolphin & Shelling Cruise From Goodland
Brand: Florida Adventures and Rentals
Price: 111.87 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1520 reviews)

Explore Ten Thousand Islands mangroves with ecology insights

5.0 stars• 1.5K reviews

Duration

3 hours

Ideal For

Up to 17 people

Includes

Shell bags, bottled water, ice

Highlights

Explore the mangrove maze of the Ten Thousand Islands aboard a guided eco-tour designed for children and adults. Search for dolphins while learning about local habitats and wildlife.

Search for dolphins along the mangrove islands
Identify shorebirds and learn about local inhabitants
Enjoy comfortable seating on a kid-friendly boat
Bring snacks, meals, and drinks to enjoy onboard
Use the boat's front ladder for beach loading and unloading

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 3 Hour Ecotours travel all around the islands south of Marco Island and stop on one of the isolated islands for about 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours. Your crew will provide you with interesting facts and information about the ecosystem, history, and wildlife you come across throughout the tour. As you are walking the beach looking for shells, your captain and guide will assist in finding shells or answer any questions you may have. You are also welcome to swim, just ask your crew the best/safe place to do so. 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

Shell bags
Bottled water
Cooler with ice

Important details

Infants must weigh more than 17 lbs to board
Minors must be accompanied by an adult
Service animals are allowed on public tours and beaches; pets are not
Dogs are allowed only on private tours and must remain leashed
A $10 park parking pass applies unless your vehicle has a Collier County Beach Sticker; it is not included in the listed price
Weather may delay, prevent, or shorten the tour for safety
Beach boarding requires navigating 1–3 rough steps depending on tide; a railing and step stool are available

Cancellation Policy

Receive a full refund when you cancel at least 48 hours before your booking date and time. Cancellations, changes, and no-shows within 48 hours are charged in full. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

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FAQs

There is no restroom on the vessel; facilities are available at the marina before departure.

Bathing suits or comfortable outdoor clothing are ideal, along with shoes that can get wet.

The captain and guide actively search for resident dolphins during the cruise.

Review summary

5.0

Excellent

1.5K reviewsGoogle Maps

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

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

Dawn Diehl

August 16, 2026

Dawn Diehl

August 16, 2026

Meeting details

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

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