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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“Very knowledgeable guide. He told good stories and was very accommodating. Such an awesome and relaxing ride.”
Spot manatees and dolphins from a small boat, then swim and shell on the 10,000 Islands beaches near Naples.
“My husband and I had a very nice time on this small boat tour with Captain John and one other couple. It was the perfect amount of time on boat and then on island to shell. Relaxing and not rushed. Highly recommend. K & J (10 year snowbirds from Cleveland OH)”
Small-group dolphin spotting plus hands-on shelling on remote barrier islands near Marco Island, guided by a Florida Master Naturalist.
“This was by far the best tour we took while in Florida. The guy that took us on the tour was very nice and made sure we had a great time. We first went to the secluded beach that had the most gorgeous shells that we could take with us. He helped us find rare…”
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.
“Very enjoyable afternoon on the water. Captain John was very knowledgeable and we saw tons of wildlife. The dolphins were so cool”
Naples manatee and dolphin cruise with small-group Everglades boat ride, 10,000 Islands sunset, provided shades, and BYOB drinks.
“Beautiful sunset and beach walk for some shell collections. Wonderful boat ride. Saw a few manatees although they were shy ;)”
3.5-hour 10,000 Islands dolphin and shelling boat tour from Naples/Goodland with Cape Romano Dome Homes, wildlife, and family-friendly fun.
“Extremely knowledgeable captain about the natural world, lovely boat ride through mangrove forests, easy on and off boat even for the elderly! Wonderful all around!”
Naples eco boat tour for dolphins, shelling, and birding across the 10,000 Islands. Private feel, Master Naturalist guide, BYOB cooler.
“The captain (Capt. Nate) was very nice and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed seeing the dolphins and manatees. We also loved the breeze when the boat went fast. Very enjoyable time. We would do it again”
Paddle through Big Hickory’s mangroves on a small-group kayak or SUP hunt for dolphins, manatees, and shelling beaches.
“E collect tour. Hannah was great, funny and gave alot of educational info about the wildlife qe saw along the way. Highly recommend! Very well priced also!”
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.”
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