Marco Island Dolphin, Birding and Shelling Tour 2 hr

Explore the wild waterways of Marco Island on a two-hour dolphin, birding and shelling tour led by a Florida Master Naturalist. The journey takes you deep into the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge, where mangrove-lined channels and open coastal waters offer a chance to spot local wildlife.

Depending on the season, watch for dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, bald eagles, ospreys, herons, egrets, pelicans, roseate spoonbills, fish and shorebirds. Your captain provides the necessary safety equipment as you travel through this remarkable refuge. The tour also visits an uninhabited barrier island, where you can search the shore for shells, sand dollars and other treasures; bags are provided for your finds.

For a more comfortable outing during the June-to-October weather, morning departures are suggested. Set out on a Marco Island dolphin, birding and shelling tour for a memorable look at Southwest Florida’s wildlife and shoreline.