Breathtaking Ten Thousand Islands: Exclusive Wildlife Eco-Tour
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Experience the best of Marco Island’s waterways on Eco Endeavors’ Dolphin & Shelling Tour! This 2.5-hour adventure takes you deep into the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, where you’ll spot dolphins, manatees, and coastal birds in their natural habitat. Cruise through scenic mangrove channels before stopping at a secluded barrier island, only accessible by boat. Here, you’ll have time to explore pristine shores and search for rare seashells. Your expert captain will share insights about the area’s wildlife, history, and ecology, making this a fun and educational experience for all ages. With small-group tours, shaded seating, and custom-built vessels, Eco Endeavors ensures comfort, safety, and an unforgettable adventure. Book now for a wildlife encounter and shelling experience like no other!
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Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
Any14tennis, 12/14/2025 9:43:50 PM
What a great way to enjoy a beautiful day and discover the 10,000 Islands of Marco!! So much info on the history of the area was shared & loved shelling on the nearby island of Dickson. Great day!! Will be doing this again next year!
411annmariea, 12/13/2025 9:21:11 AM
Had such an amazing time! Aidan was so informative and so was the captain of the boat. Would 100% recommend and would do this excursion again! Thank you for the great memories!
Sydney_S, 12/10/2025 2:29:22 PM
This was a great experience!! Our captain and tour guide were awesome! Super friendly and knowledgeable😊 We saw a dolphin within 5 minutes of departing right off the bow of the boat! Got to visit two shelling locations, and found great stuff at each! Very smooth ride with beautiful views of the mangroves and sand bars, if we come back we’ll definitely take this tour again!! Thank you Captain Damian and first mate Aiden.
Q3074YHmelaniek, 11/27/2025 9:16:29 AM
Captain Glenn and First Mate Michelle were amazing! We got to play with dolphins and got quite a show early in the morning. We had great luck finding sand dollars at the shelling beach and the tour and history were very interesting. This trip gave us a new appreciation for the island we love to come to for vacations. We will take this tour again 100%! We had a group ranging from 4 years old to grandparents and everyone really enjoyed it.
cutiebutie, 11/11/2025 9:39:47 PM
Captain Glenn was wonderful. The dolphins were amazing! We had a great time! Saw beautiful birds, and plenty of time to shell also!
V6314PDedt, 10/24/2025 2:13:07 PM
Great boating through the islands for shelling and playing with the dolphins who loved jumping through the boat wake. Good local information and discussions with the captain and mate!
vincemH7213HI, 10/23/2025 3:53:59 AM
Captain Glenn is a top notch captain. He made the shelling and dolphin tour, not only very informative, but entertaining. Found a lot of great shells and saw tons of dolphins up close. A very enjoyable trip and well worth the money. Thanks again for a great tour.
badgerbrad83, 10/21/2025 8:22:34 PM
Captain Glenn was a fantastic tour guide and we had a very enjoyable day. Our two kids had a blast and can’t stop talking about it. Captain Glenn went out of his way to show us a great time. Highly recommend.
C807YLkellyp, 10/21/2025 1:45:55 PM
This trip was the highlight to our trip to Florida! Captain Clay was funny and very, very knowledgeable! We loved seeing all the dolphins the most!
Dream42070589169, 10/15/2025 2:23:43 AM
WOW!!!! This is an incredible small boat, small group outing!! Bit pricy, but DAMN!!! it is worth it!! Went on a different outing the day before in Tin City at FT. Myers. Was great. no complaints, and would recommend to anyone, but was NOT this!! Cptn Glenn's boat was a smaller craft, more, maneuverable, and since had less people (5 in our group) he could tailor the outing to our desires, and he did!!!! WOW!! he found all the dolphins and red spoon-bills (my bad for not knowing their names), circled around and was able to get us up and close with the dolphins and birds, without disrespecting them or being intrusive. Cptn Glenn was professional, appropriate, funny, and knowledgeable. He could read the room and tailor the conversation to the passengers and be funny, and informative, without being inappropriate. Very impressive line to walk! He was a master! Expectations: Do not expect much from the launch. it's unimpressive. However, that is immaterial. The boat is fast, comfortable, and gets u to where u want to be safely. NO worries. Outside drinks, snacks, and alcohol are allowed. Only Water on board, but a cooler with ice is there for what u bring. Just don't be a "Richard" and respect the cptn and the environment. apart from the incredible tour and dolphin sitings and beach walk and manatee sightings and the knowledge imparted by cptn Glenn, is the dock when u return. The dock is immaterial.....The BARS are NOT immaterial!! THEY are INCREDIBLE!! STAN'S IDLE INN, CRABBY LADY, are NUTS!! Live music all day, GREAT food, INCREDIBLE service and local people to hang and relax with!! as a Michigan boy, I couldn't have loved it any more, especially since they had the Sat college games on! Damn!! what a better day than boating, hangin in a local bar by the water, watching the game, havin drinks and buffalo shrimp, and LIVE MUSIC?? hated to leave! GoodLand Island is a hidden Gem...Go there, but don't be a "Richard" respect and appreciate.. Truly a great place, if you like relaxed local lifestyles, as I do. if u are gonna be a "Richard" go to south beach hotels and leave well enough alone. As a physician who was down for a conference, I would take this area all day compared to the JW Marriott where we were booked. just my preference.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Departure point
MEETING POINT: The Little Bar 208 Harbor Place N Goodland, FL 34140 Park behind the green building at 208 Harbor Place North and meet your crew across the street at The Little Bar waterfront, 205 Harbor Place North.Return details
Experience the best of Marco Island’s waterways on Eco Endeavors’ Dolphin & Shelling Tour! This 2.5-hour adventure takes you deep into the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, where you’ll spot dolphins, manatees, and coastal birds in their natural habitat. Cruise through scenic mangrove channels before stopping at a secluded barrier island, only accessible by boat. Here, you’ll have time to explore pristine shores and search for rare seashells. Your expert captain will share insights about the area’s wildlife, history, and ecology, making this a fun and educational experience for all ages. With small-group tours, shaded seating, and custom-built vessels, Eco Endeavors ensures comfort, safety, and an unforgettable adventure. Book now for a wildlife encounter and shelling experience like no other!Redemption
YOU MUST SIGN WAIVERS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE! You can access the waiver via the link "waivers" located on the bottom of our homepage at EcoEndeavors.org • Boats are not handicapped accessible. Participants must be able to enter & exit the boat under own power and on uneven surfaces such as soft sand and boat dock Departure Location is The Little Bar Goodland, 208 Harbor PL N, Goodland, FL 34140. Please arrive 15 min prior to departure time to check-in and use the restroom. Park behind the green building at 208 Harbor Pl N, Goodland, FL 34140. Meet us at the waterfront at The Little Bar. If you have questions please contact 239-877-5902.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund