Best of Marco Island Tour
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Best of Marco Island Tour
By Florida Island Tours
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Ages 0-118, max of 6 per group
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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- Cooler with Ice
What's not included- Parking Fees
- Parking 10$
- Start:
- Goodland Boat Park, 750 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140, USAPARKING is $10 at the Boat Park, receipt is required on your dashboard. ARRIVE EARLY, and plan for there NOT BEING ANY AVAILABLE PARKING. Uber, Lyft recommended - average rate $10-20 from Marco Island. Nearest offsite parking is across the street from Stan's Idle Hour (0.3 miles 7-10 minutes walk)
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 268216P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- 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 experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 268216P3
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- 750 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140, USAPARKING is $10 at the Boat Park, receipt is required on your dashboard. ARRIVE EARLY, and plan for there NOT BEING ANY AVAILABLE PARKING. Uber, Lyft recommended - average rate $10-20 from Marco Island. Nearest offsite parking is across the street from Stan's Idle Hour (0.3 miles 7-10 minutes walk)
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- Road671617735040 contributionsWonderful ExperienceOur family had a wonderful experience. Captain Thomas did a great job getting the dolphins to jump right in the boats wake. He was a great tour guide and was very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed shelling and the whole experience. Highly recommend !!Written November 8, 2024
- alijaxdav0 contributionsAmazing Dolphin TourHad a wonderful tour with Captain Thomas on the 6th of November. The weather was perfect. Captain Thomas’ knowledge of the islands was amazing. We learned so much about the wildlife, vegetation and the islands themselves. Thomas even told us about the individual shells and what kind of animal had lived in it before. He was knowledgeable and kind which made for a wonderful 2 hours on the water. Thank you!Written November 8, 2024
- Y4230NNjenniferw0 contributionsI can't wait to tour again with Florida Island Tours.We had an awesome time! Our guide was very fun and knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. We saw dolphins playing as they followed our boat, a number of different species of birds and a manatee vegging out by the mangrove. We will definitely recommend Florida Island Tours to family and friends and book with them next time we visit Marco Island! Thanks for a great time!Written August 16, 2024
- jeffwQ5668OM0 contributionsExcellent trip.Our morning trip was rained out and I had a work call commitment later in the day. The captain adjusted the schedule so we could do the tour and make my call. The captain was very knowledgeable about the area, the birds and even names of the sea shells. We saw and hung out with a pod of dolphins. We then went shelling. We found some great shells and the captain was so nice to our granddaughter. I highly recommend this trip.Written August 7, 2024
- Roving8170820 contributionsBreathtaking experience!We had a breathtaking experience with captain Nate on our private tour. We found a group of dolphins who decided to come play with us. Captain Nate is very knowledgeable about all off the wildlife and the mangroves. We had the best time and would definitely recommend to anyone!Written July 16, 2024
- P7769BVricks0 contributionsBoating FunCaptain Nate was awesome. He knew the area well and knew lots of history. Since it was a private tour, he did what we wanted. He was able to get the boat by the dolphins and have them swim in our wake. One of the coolest experiences we have had. We had a great time. We were able to stop and hop on a beach to cool off. They had a big cooler with ice so you can bring drinks or snacks. Would definitely do again.Written July 14, 2024
- jlewgadawg0 contributionsBest shelling tour on Marco Island!We absolutely loved our shelling tour with Captain Nate on Florida Island Tours! It was truly a highlight of our trip, and a memory we will cherish for a long time. Captain Nate was fantastic, and taught us about the area around the 10,000 islands, the shells, and what makes Marco such a great shelling destination. If your looking for the right tour to take, look no further than Florida Island Tours!Written July 12, 2024
- GoPlaces065602063160 contributionsTop notch Marco Island boat tourWe hit the “jackpot” when we decided to book a tour with Florida Island Tours with Capt Jules & Capt Nate!! They were so knowledgeable on the wildlife throughout the whole tour. The boat was beautiful, clean and with very comfortable benches on both sides of the boat. They even had a cooler on board to keep our snacks & drinks cold. Highly recommend this company!Written June 12, 2024
- Road2776560 contributionsVery happy customerI have been on a few of Captain Nate’s tours and I can tell you that he is by far the most knowledgeable about the sea life and its eco system we had such a fun ride with many dolphins and manatee. We also met the oldest dolphin in Marco Island” KNUCKLES “. The boat was big and comfortable with plenty of room to get you folding pictures and videos. See you again Florida Island Tours!!!Written June 12, 2024
- 734erinl0 contributionsEco Boat Tour Marco IslandWe went on the Florida Island tour with Captain Nate and Julie last week, and had so much fun! Saw many dolphins and Capt. Nate is known as the dolphin whisperer because as soon as he said dolphin, they started jumping behind the boat! We got amazing pics and videos!! He also took us to a bird rookery and Nate knew all the birds! We collected many shells and took a dip on shell island. This was our second tour with them and we all highly recommend Nate and Julie!!Written June 12, 2024
- grafton q0 contributionsExcellent activity for 1st timers or families with young kidsCaptain Gary is a 5th generation Southwest Floridian with an extensive historical knowledge of the area. He was personable, fun, and a great narrator for our excursion. We felt safe and super comfortable. We collected some beautiful shells off the southernmost coast of Marco Island, and swam a little in the Gulf. It was a fun little excursion!Written May 4, 2024
- krayfish1450 contributionsShelling tourSuper captain Gary was awesome. He not only took us to 2 different islands for shelling he gave us a history of Marco Island. It was greatWritten April 25, 2024
- 174chelseaz0 contributionsAmazing tour with my husband!The trip was incredible! Wanted to see dolphins and we saw a ton! We also saw lots of birds and a manatee. Great history lesson by Captain Nate and got to see a lot of Marco! Highly recommend!Written April 21, 2024
- Fireblade9960 contributionsGreat Trip - Cannot think of a better way to spend $200Nate was the man! We arrived 2 mins late, but we weren’t made to feel that, a big smile from Nate put us both at ease and we set off on a brilliant 2 hour trip. CARE - there is not much parking here - the advert in fairness did say the same - but seriously, with a number of trips happening from Goodland daily, best to get there early to avoid disappointment. The trip was about seeing dolphins and we did eventually get up close to a few, magical videos taken - sheer excitement of being close to these animals is hard to explain, but it really is ! We didn’t see Manatee, but we didnt expect to, its early in the season for these creatures, water’s too cool in Sprint time. We did see more Osprey than Ive seen probably in my life - must have been 50 of them, young and mature birds, hunting, see these hunting and catching fish is something you wont forget easily. Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, Cormorant, tortoise, Burrowing Owl’s - it really was a trip worth doing. Nate too us out to the Gulf of Mexico which was very cool before turning back into Marco in search of the dolphins, which when we found them they were hunting fish. The water here it was explained was mostly 4ft deep for up to a couple of miles out - so safety never felt an issue on the trip - though Nate was an excellent captain and clearly knows his subject matter.Written April 19, 2024
- gingerp8060 contributionsShelling on shell island with Captain Gary!Captain Gary was outstanding. Took us to shell island, saw dolphins and got a bonus history lesson. It was just the perfect outing I needed with my family.Written March 27, 2024
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Don W
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Family
Captain Rick was great. Boat was also - with only 6 passengers, plenty of room. Highlight was dolphins running with the boat / jumping the wake (obviously not a guarantee to happen every time). Nice overview of history of Marco Island + how it fits with Thousand Islands and a view of Marco Island beach, resorts and houses.
Written February 11, 2024
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Glad you enjoyed your boat tour with Captain Rick! With decades of experience, his ability to entertain and share his knowledge with our guests makes him one of the best captains on Marco Island. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated.
Written February 13, 2024
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Eric B
IL1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Family
Nate gave us an excellent boat ride. He was so good with our 78 year old mother helping her in and out of the boat. He was very knowledgeable about the area and we even got to see a very amorous show from a pod of dolphins. 😆 I definitely would recommend booking this tour.
Written January 16, 2024
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Glad you enjoyed the tour! Thanks for coming out on the boat! 🐬😎👍
Written January 20, 2024
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Katherine D
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Nov 2024 • Family
What a great trip. 6 of us on the boat which made it very personal. Captain Thomas was very knowledgeable and informative about the history and the wildlife of Marco Island. We were lucky enough to see both Sting Rays and Dolphins and many different species of birds and overall I would highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Southwest Florida
Written November 11, 2024
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Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed the intimate small-group setting on our Best of Marco tour—it really does make the trip feel personal. Captain Thomas loves sharing the history and wildlife of Marco Island, and it sounds like you had some fantastic sightings with the stingrays, dolphins, and bird species. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you back for another adventure in Southwest Florida!
Written November 12, 2024
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Melissa E
South Park Township, PA5 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Captain Nate was very informative in regards to Marco Island and the places he took us to. I would highly recommend this tour, The Best of Marco Island Tour to anyone who is not from this area. We got to see dolphins who actually interacted with the waves of the boat, iguana’s and other different wild life species.
Written October 16, 2023
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Thanks for your review of our sightseeing tour! Captain Nate’s knowledge of the local history and wildlife makes every tour memorable. Glad you enjoyed your time on the boat! 😎👍🐬
Written October 17, 2023
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Robin B
4 contributions
Jan 2022
Captain Nate was great! On time, knowledgeable about the area, and very accommodating (e.g., turning the boat around so we could see the dolphins and hanging out so we could take lots of pictures of the Dome House!). It was just the two of us - so no concerns about social distancing with others. Great trip!
Written January 9, 2022
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So glad you guys were able to come out on the Cape Romano Dome House Tour! It was a perfect morning to be on the water and the conversation was interesting and fun. Sometimes impromptu private tours are the best tours all day!! The dolphins were a surprise bonus as well. Safe travels, Captain Nate
Written January 11, 2022
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Sapna B
Bristol, UK2 contributions
Dec 2021
Awesome boat trip with Captain Nate! Before heading to the dome house, Nate took us to some wildlife hotspots which didn't disappoint: dolphins up close that wanted to show off and play in our boat's wake, and an abundance of birdlife, plus Nate's knowledge, we felt privileged. The uniqueness of the dome house itself was so unusual and different, definitely a must-see. Thanks Nate!
Written December 5, 2021
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Wildlife galore and a beautiful morning on the super low negative tide. Thanks so much for visiting Marco Island and enjoying our Dome House boat tour, Sapna!
Capt. Nate
Written December 12, 2021
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Lexi H
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May 2022 • Family
Our family enjoyed the Cape Romano tour so much! Captain Jules and Captain Nate were great tour guides and were so nice to talk to. Our two toddler boys kept saying that the boat ride was a lot of fun! It made a big impression on them.And seeing dolphins following our boat was just magical! Thank you Captain Jules and Captain Nate! We highly recommend Florida Island Tours!
Written May 29, 2022
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We enjoyed having your family on the boat! It was especially fun when the dolphins decided to jump and play in the waves. Thank you for choosing Florida Island Tours for your adventure to the Dome House.
Written May 31, 2022
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Gail
11 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Our experience was excellent. Captains Nate and Jules were knowledgeable, and engaging. Our boat was to hold 6 passengers but only 3 of us ended up on the trip.
The captains shared information about the area, pointed out wildlife and guided us through lovely experiences with Dolphins.
I highly recommend this excursion.
The captains shared information about the area, pointed out wildlife and guided us through lovely experiences with Dolphins.
I highly recommend this excursion.
Written February 29, 2024
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Thanks for joining us to see "The Best of Marco" on our boat tour! Small group tours are what we do best - intimate and engaging excursions that you won't experience on a big boat. We're glad you enjoyed it!
Written March 1, 2024
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Antoinettep
Old Greenwich, CT14 contributions
Captain Nate was a brilliant wealth of information..extremely informative & super interesting to listen & learn from, all about the wild life…and the ruins…of the 10,000 islands..
Such a fun trip…even my 97 year old Dad loved every minute of it…
We saw Dolphins & they swam in the wake of the boat,…super special for nubies (thank you Captain Nate) and yes we caught that on film …so cool!
Highly recommend his personal style..thank you.
Such a fun trip…even my 97 year old Dad loved every minute of it…
We saw Dolphins & they swam in the wake of the boat,…super special for nubies (thank you Captain Nate) and yes we caught that on film …so cool!
Highly recommend his personal style..thank you.
Written December 30, 2021
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Nubies no more! So glad your family could come for a boat tour with us. Seeing your 97 year old father getting on and off the boat unassisted was amazing! Thank you for sharing our island that we love with us for a few hours. Hope to see you again soon! Capt Nate
Written January 2, 2022
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Bill
3 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Captain Mitch was very friendly and knowledgeable. He really explains the 10-Thousand Islands wildlife and environment. When we got to the Dome Homes he showed us their fasinating history. He took us very close to the homes. We saw a lot of different wildlife. He made the trip fun and informative. Great tour, awesome guy. I always take my visitors on a wildlife tour, this was by far the best.
Written November 28, 2021
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The Dome House has a fascinating history, as well as many interesting rumors and stories. "By far the best tour" -- thanks so much for your kind words, Bill! Looking forward to seeing you out on the boat again when you have your family visit this winter.
Written December 12, 2021
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Megan S
Cleveland, Ohio
Is there a restroom on board?
Do we stop anywhere along the way?
Written January 26, 2023
Megan S
Cleveland, Ohio
Is there a restroom on board? Do you stop anywhere along the way if there is not?
Written January 26, 2023
Where do u suggest we park to then take an uber or taxi to the dock? Are taxis and uber readily available?
Written March 1, 2022
If you arrive first thing in the morning, you would be fine. If you are not one of the first trips, the parking lot will be full. We stayed at the Marriott resort and walked there!
Written March 1, 2022
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