Marco Island 2 hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling tour
Overview
You will be safely brought deep into the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge for a two-hour interpretive tour of the area led by a Florida Master Naturalist. Depending on the season, you can expect to encounter manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles, ospreys, herons, egrets, pelicans, rosette spoonbills, as well as, numerous species of fish and shore birds. You will visit an uninhabited barrier island where you can collect shells, sand dollars and other treasures!
Note: June through October, we suggest the morning experiences due to the weather.
What's Included
- We provide Captain and all necessary safety equipment.
- Bags for your shells.
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- The Goodland Boat Park charges a $10 parking fee. FREE parking is available outside the gate.
Meeting Location
750 Palm Point Drive
Goodland, FL 34140, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Activity code: C-5609P10
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool SWFL customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- We provide Captain and all necessary safety equipment.
- Bags for your shells.
- Bottled water.
- Gratuities.
- The Goodland Boat Park charges a $10 parking fee. FREE parking is available outside the gate.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Marco Island 2 hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Marco Island 2 hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool SWFL. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- We provide Captain and all necessary safety equipment.
- Bags for your shells.
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- The Goodland Boat Park charges a $10 parking fee. FREE parking is available outside the gate.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
