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Naples’s best days out.
The 15 most popular dolphin watching tours in Naples. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Small-group Everglades boat tour from Naples for dolphins, manatees, and birds with a naturalist guide, in peaceful 10,000 Islands waters.
Most Popular“Great guide and information, beautiful tour, experience was first rate. My family thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Spot manatees and dolphins from a small boat, then swim and shell on the 10,000 Islands beaches near Naples.
“Seeing so many jumping dolphins during one trip was incredible!!! And Wes was amazing captain! His ability to find the pods of dolphins and get them to jump and follow us was amazing! We also saw a manatee and alligators, but the dolphins were clearly the highlight of the tour!!!”
Small-group dolphin spotting plus hands-on shelling on remote barrier islands near Marco Island, guided by a Florida Master Naturalist.
“The Dolphins were up close and personal. You have to bring your own water, drinks, and snacks. The captain and first mate were great. I would recommend this activity.”
Private shelling and dolphin eco tour from Goodland to Kice Island in the 10,000 Islands, Marco: mangrove wildlife cruise.
“While our boat captain (Dave) was great, this tour itself was not and was VERY boring. First, it is very hard to find the place from where the boat leaves. Instructions were unclear; there was no signage, and we had to wander around for a while before we found it. Once on the boat, we…”
Spot dolphins near Marco Island, cruise the 10,000 Islands, and pass the Dome House on a small-group boat tour.
“Captain Nate was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and history. He even got dolphins to follow the boat in the wake. So fun! Highly recommend!”
Naples manatee and dolphin cruise with small-group Everglades boat ride, 10,000 Islands sunset, provided shades, and BYOB drinks.
“We had a great time viewing the dolphins. and our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a good experience. However, since it was a sunset cruise, and the day was overcast, we did not see any manatees, nor alligators, which was disappointing.”
3.5-hour 10,000 Islands dolphin and shelling boat tour from Naples/Goodland with Cape Romano Dome Homes, wildlife, and family-friendly fun.
“Our guide was wonderful!!! The trip was fantastic! Very educational. The shells we got were absolutely beautiful!!!”
Naples eco boat tour for dolphins, shelling, and birding across the 10,000 Islands. Private feel, Master Naturalist guide, BYOB cooler.
“Very relaxing and beautiful. The captain was very knowledgeable about wildlife and answered all of our questions. He was not overly talkative but friendly, which was refreshing. We were able to see LOTS of dolphins and saw some jumping behind the boat. The shelling was on a pretty beach area, which we all really enjoyed.…”
Paddle through Big Hickory’s mangroves on a small-group kayak or SUP hunt for dolphins, manatees, and shelling beaches.
“My wife and I had a really great time! Our guide was knowledgeable and easy-going, making our experience relaxing and enjoyable. We encountered a lot of the local wildlife, including dolphins, manatees, and ospreys, and Big Hickory island was a great place to find shells we rarely found before on Bonita beach. We would definitely…”
Private 10,000 Islands & Marco Island dolphin tour from Naples with mangrove wildlife refuge, shelling help, and small-group boat time.
“Capt. Nick is awesome. The Eco tour through the mangrove islands was spectacular. His knowledge of the of the area was exceptional. The boat was the perfect size for getting in close to the islands and also very sea worthy at the same time.”
Private 2-hour Marco Island eco cruise with a USCG-certified captain, dolphin and manatee spotting, and a private shelling beach stop.
“We had a great, relaxing afternoon boat ride. We saw alligators and dolphin and Captain Jason was fun. We loved stopping at a private beach for photos.”
Private Ten Thousand Islands eco tour with dolphins, mangroves, shelling, and Cape Romano Dome House—Marco Island departure.
“Captain Tyler was fantastic… Extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. He answered lots of questions and helped us identify various shells. He also gave us time to ourselves to enjoy. The trip was fabulous. We will definitely consider a private charter with him again!!! we only wish the four hours was eight”
2-hour Marco Island and 10,000 Islands dolphin tour with small-group wildlife refuge stops, possible shell collecting, and great photo time.
“Jeff was fantastic! We saw so many dolphins up close, and Jeff customized the tour to include a quick island stop for photos.”
Private 2-hour dolphin cruise from Goodland through the 10,000 Islands to Marco Island with a Florida Master Naturalist, up to 6.
“Never happened. Boat/driver never showed up. Then informed me this site is not accurate with dates and time.”
A private 3-hour Marco Island tour through the 10,000 Islands for dolphin spotting, shelling on a quiet beach, and comfy tubing.
“It was just great!! A great day especially for the children but also for us adults - it was all there , dolphins, swimming on a lonely beach , looking for shells and the children of course had the most fun being dragged behind on the inflatable - that was really great! Clay told us…”
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