Dolphin and Shelling Cruise for up to 12 people
Experience the best of Marco Island’s waterways on Eco Endeavors’ Dolphin & Shelling Tour!
This 2.5-hour adventure takes you deep into the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, where you’ll spot dolphins, manatees, and coastal birds in their natural habitat.
Cruise through scenic mangrove channels before stopping at a secluded barrier island, only accessible by boat. Here, you’ll have time to explore pristine shores and search for rare seashells. Your expert captain will share insights about the area’s wildlife, history, and ecology, making this a fun and educational experience for all ages.
With small-group tours, shaded seating, and custom-built vessels, Eco Endeavors ensures comfort, safety, and an unforgettable adventure. Book now for a wildlife encounter and shelling experience like no other!
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Ten Thousand Islands Adventure
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10,000 Islands N.W.R.
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What's included in Dolphin and Shelling Cruise for up to 12 people
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Set off on an unforgettable journey through the wild, unspoiled beauty of the 10,000 Islands. As we weave through a labyrinth of mangrove waterways, your captain will be on the lookout for dolphins surfacing alongside the boat, manatees drifting through the shallows, and rare coastal birds gliding overhead. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of the region’s untamed past, its unique ecology, and the forces that have shaped this remarkable landscape. Then, we’ll touch down on a remote barrier island, a hidden gem only accessible by boat. Here, you’ll have time to explore the untouched shoreline, search for rare seashells, or simply take in the peaceful solitude of this pristine coastal escape. Whether you're after wildlife encounters, a bit of adventure, or the perfect shelling spot, this experience brings you face-to-face with the raw beauty of Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- MEETING POINT: The Little Bar 208 Harbor Place N Goodland, FL 34140 Park behind the green building at 208 Harbor Place North and meet your crew across the street at The Little Bar waterfront, 205 Harbor Place North.
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Ticket Redemption
YOU MUST SIGN WAIVERS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE! You can access the waiver via the link "waivers" located on the bottom of our homepage at EcoEndeavors.org • Boats are not handicapped accessible. Participants must be able to enter & exit the boat under own power and on uneven surfaces such as soft sand and boat dock Departure Location is The Little Bar Goodland, 208 Harbor PL N, Goodland, FL 34140. Please arrive 15 min prior to departure time to check-in and use the restroom. Park behind the green building at 208 Harbor Pl N, Goodland, FL 34140. Meet us at the waterfront at The Little Bar. If you have questions please contact 239-877-5902.