The 8 Best Naples Dolphin Tours

1.Dolphin and Shelling Cruise for up to 12 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 980 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109Our pick

Set out from Goodland on Marco Island with a captain such as Glenn, Jeff, or Clay for a 2.5-hour small-group cruise. Search for dolphins, manatees, birds, and mangrove wildlife, then stop at a boat-access-only island for swimming and shelling.

“Very entertaining and educational. Clay was great! He searched until we saw dolphins, went to a great shelling Beach, our tour was pleasant! Highly recommend.”

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2.Marco Island Dolphin Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 514 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Cruise from Goodland Boating Park into the Ten Thousand Islands for about two hours. Your captain and guide, such as Colleen, Marco, Elliott, or Jessica, look for dolphins, birds, and other wildlife while explaining local ecology and island history. The boat holds no more than 14 people.

“We saw many dolphins which came close to the boat. Our favorite part was when the captain sped up the boat and the dolphins played in the wake!”

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

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

Cruise from Goodland into the Ten Thousand Islands with a naturalist captain such as Mike, Ed, Joe, or Ryan. Look for dolphins, manatees, pelicans, and osprey, then stop at an uninhabited barrier island to collect shells. The small-group boat carries up to 17 people.

“The Captain and other person were super friendly and so informative. We saw lots of dolphins and wildlife. The shell were of the largest I have ever seen on a beach. Highly recommend.”

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4.Avi’s Premium Dolphin Tour by Jet Ski

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 464 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Start at Goodland Boat Park near Marco Island for a two-hour guided jet ski trip through the 10,000 Islands. Search for dolphins and marine life, pass through mangrove channels, and ride with one companion. Water, windbreakers, and Coast Guard approved life jackets are provided.

“Best guides !!! So fun. We toured and saw Dolphins. Fun anniversary trip weekend. Would definitely visit them again.”

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5.Private Shelling and Dolphin Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Set out from Goodland with a private captain such as Kasey, Matt, Nick, or Tyler. Cruise the mangroves of Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, look for dolphins, manatees, birds, and shells, and return with your finds packed in included bags and buckets.

“My family and I had the best time with Captain Matt! He was extremely knowledgeable about the local wildlife and seashells. On our trip we found shells, dolphins, and spoonbills! I cannot recommend enough and if I return to the area I will be a returning customer for sure!”

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6.2 Hour Dolphin, Birding and Shelling Tour

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

From Goodland Boat Park, a captain and naturalist guide take you into the Ten Thousand Islands for dolphin watching, bird spotting, and shelling on a remote island. Guides such as Ed, Joe, Kate, and Ray are known for lively local knowledge. Expect a clean boat, a group of up to 17, and about two hours on the water.

“Kate was our captain on 3/9/24. She was friendly, helpful, amusing, and VERY knowledgeable. She had lots of stories to tell and took us to see more dolphins than we’d ever seen in one place. The shelling experience was amazing; best ever! Thank you, Kate!”

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7.Dolphin and Manatee Adventure Tour of Naples with Florida History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65Best value

Paddle a kayak or stand-up board through Naples mangrove waterways with a guide such as Jacob or Doug. You’ll get a short lesson, hear about Florida history and wildlife, and watch for dolphins, manatees, birds, fish, and turtles. The tour suits beginners and returns to its launch point.

“The tour was terrific!! The paddle boards we were using were absolutely beautiful. The tour guide was phenomenal, he was very patient with my children and he gave us tons of interesting facts about the area. We saw dolphins and manatees swim right past us and I even had a sea turtle that kept coming up to my board. My family has been vacationing in Naples for many years and this tour is definitely the best thing to do in Naples. We had such a great experience with this company we are thinking about trying to sign up for their Ft. Myers tour on Tuesday! Also, bring your phone there…”

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8.Half Day Shelling Dolphin Eco Tour in 10 000 Island and Marco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $137

From Goodland, Captain Megan, Paul, Jamie, Jeff, Jeanne, or another trained guide leads a small-group boat ride through mangroves and dolphin habitat to Kice Island. You get about 1 hour 40 minutes for shelling, with bottled water included and guides who help identify shells and wildlife.

“Great trip , wonderful guide. We found lots of great shells and 3 hours just the right amount of time”

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