Island Paradise: Dolphin, Shelling, Birding Eco Boat Tour

See the mangrove estuary near Marco Island by boat! Explore the complex and diverse ecosystem full of beauty and wildlife on our ecotour. Wildlife sightings may include dolphins and many species of birds such as osprey, bald eagle, pelican, tern, gull, skimmer, plover, egret, heron, and roseate spoonbill amongst others. Seasonally wildlife sightings may include manatee, sea turtles, sharks, iguanas Fully guided by a certified Florida Master Naturalist. Tour includes a one-hour beach stop on a barrier island to swim, beach comb, or look for exotic shells.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: 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.

Pass By: Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples, FL 34113-8031

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.

Stop At: TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR, 3860 Tollgate Blvd Ste 300, Naples, FL 34114-5444

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

Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Goodland, Goodland, Marco Island, 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.

Pass By: Southwest Gulf Coast, 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.

Stop At: Cape Romano, South of Marco, On The Gulf, Only By Boat, Marco Island, FL

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.

Duration: 15 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Children 6 and under are required to wear life vests (provided)."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duração: 2 Hours 25 Minutes
Ponto de partida: Goodland Boat Park, 750 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140, USA

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Complementary shelling bags
• Cooler with Ice
• Entry/Admission - TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR

Não Incluído

• Restroom on board
• Parking ($10) is extremely limited at this location.

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