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Marco Island Wildlife and Shelling Tour 2 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10

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9 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Naples
  • 2 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Cruise from Marco Island to a secluded barrier island to spot wildlife, search for rare shells, and swim on the beach.

About this tour

Set out from Marco Island for a private wildlife and shelling tour that pairs open-water sightings with time on a secluded beach. Your boat journey takes you to a quiet barrier island accessible only by water, where you can swim and search the shore for rare shells.

Keep watch for bottlenose dolphins, Florida manatees, and a variety of coastal birds, including pelicans, egrets, herons, kingfishers, eagles, osprey, and roseate spoonbills. The 150-minute outing offers a relaxed way to experience the region’s wildlife and shoreline, whether you’re visiting South Florida or call it home. Private transportation and bottled water are included; bring your own snacks, drinks, and a bag for any shells you collect.

Choose this Marco Island wildlife and shelling tour for a memorable mix of nature, beach time, and discovery. Meet your captain behind The Little Bar and enjoy a fresh perspective on the coast.

Highlights

  • Spot bottlenose dolphins, manatees, and coastal birds
  • Visit a quiet barrier island accessible only by boat
  • Search the beach for rare shells and take a swim

What's included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • All fees and taxes

Not included

  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Bags for collecting shells
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet your captain at the waterfront behind The Little Bar
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.56 from 9 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.8.

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