Marco Island Mangrove Estuary Ecotour and Beach Experience

The Island Paradise: Dolphin, Shelling, Birding Eco Boat Tour is the ultimate wildlife and nature adventure for families, nature lovers, and shelling enthusiasts. This guided boat tour takes you deep into the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, where you'll encounter playful dolphins, diverse bird species, and pristine, untouched beaches while learning about this unique coastal ecosystem from a knowledgeable captain.
This relaxing yet adventure-packed tour offers a perfect mix of exploration, education, and fun, making it an unforgettable experience for all ages. Whether you're seeking the best shelling spots, incredible wildlife encounters, or simply a peaceful escape, this eco-tour is a must-do during your visit to Marco Island!

2.5 hours. Departs from our private commercial docks at 220 Goodland Dr (across the street from Stan's Idle Hour) daily at 8:00 am, 10:45 am, 1:30 pm, and 4:00 pm.

Meeting Point

220 Goodland Dr

220 Goodland Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145, USA

Free parking across the street from Stan's Idle Hour Restaurant in the gravel lot behind the white fence.

What's included:

• Complementary shelling bags
• Cooler with Ice

Not included:

• Food or Drink

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Marco Island

Marco Island, Florida

Tour the barrier islands surrounding Marco Island Florida. Marco Island is a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico off Southwest Florida, linked to the mainland by bridges south of the city of Naples. It’s home to resort hotels, beaches, marinas and golf courses, as well as a network of inland waterways. A long, sandy beach covers most of the west coast, with resort hotels in the south. Tigertail Beach Park has a tidal lagoon, popular for kayaking and paddleboarding.

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Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

300 Tower Rd, , Naples, 34113-8031, Florida

Experience the mangrove estuary of the Rookery Bay Preserve. Rookery Bay is a National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples, Florida supported by the Friends of Rookery Bay.

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Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge

3860 Tollgate Blvd Ste 300, , Naples, 34114-5444, Florida

Boat tours explore barrier islands of the 10,000 Islands.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Goodland

Goodland, Florida

See the quaint fishing village of Goodland. Goodland is a census-designated place in Collier County, Florida, United States. The population was 267 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Naples–Marco Island Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Southwest Gulf Coast

Florida

Our tour includes Gulf waters weather permitting. Florida's Southwest Gulf Coast contains a constellation of enticing coastal gems. Stunning beaches, including Ft. Myers Beach, Tigertail Beach and Pensacola Beach, fringe the Gulf, down the I-75 from Tampa to Naples.

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Cape Romano

South of Marco, On The Gulf, Only By Boat, , Florida

The boat tour will cruise by Cape Romano to see the famous Dome House. The Cape Romano Dome House is an abandoned house consisting of six dome-shaped modules on stilts, located approximately 300 feet offshore from Cape Romano Island, south of Marco Island, in the Ten Thousand Islands of Collier County, Florida.

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