Top 4 Naples Florida Birdwatching Tours

1.Marco Island 2 hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 503 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

From Goodland, near Marco Island, you’ll spend two hours cruising the Ten Thousand Islands with a captain and naturalist guide. Look for bottlenose dolphins, manatees, pelicans, osprey, and wading birds, then stop at an uninhabited barrier island to collect shells. Guides such as Joe, Ryan, Ed, and Mike are known for sharing local wildlife knowledge.

“The captain and first mate were very knowledgeable and fun. We saw lots of dolphin and shelling was great.”

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2.2 Hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $109

Set out from Goodland Boat Park near Marco Island for a two-hour cruise through the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge. A captain and guide such as Ed, Kevin, Joe, Kate, or Ray may point out dolphins, manatees, birds, turtles, and shells before stopping at a remote island. The boat holds no more than 17 people.

“Joyce was very knowledgeable, the boat ride was amazing and the dolphins were the head of the show! We found many shells including a few sand dollars.”

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3.Island Paradise: Dolphin, Shelling, Birding Eco Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99Cheapest here

Set out from Goodland with a Florida Master Naturalist, often Captain Nate, Gary, or Angel, for a private six-person cruise through Rookery Bay and the Ten Thousand Islands. Look for dolphins, manatees, birds, and alligators, then stop at a shell-covered beach. Bring food and drinks for the cooler, but note there is no restroom onboard.

“The shelling spot had tons and tons of shells. Incredible! The kids had a great time, as did the adults. Great experience.”

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4.Private Island Paradise: Dolphin, Shelling, Birding Eco Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Set out from Goodland with a private captain for a 2.5-hour eco boat tour around Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands. Look for dolphins, manatees, roseate spoonbills, and coastal birds, stop for shelling, cruise past Cape Romano’s Dome House, and bring your own snacks and drinks for the onboard cooler.

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