Cape Romano

Find beautiful shells on this boat trip from Marco Island. Weave through the forgotten islands of the 10,000 Islands, sail along the coast of the Cape Romano complex of Islands, and laugh at the dolphin's antics. Meet your captain on Marco Island and begin your shelling excursion. Head out into the sea and keep an eye out for dolphins and fish swimming alongside your boat. Sail along the coast of Cape Romano complex of Islands, marveling at the white sand beaches. Continue to the Ten Thousand Islands and learn how to spot unbroken shells from your guide. Stop at some of the most secluded islands to hunt for prized and beautiful shells. As you sail, enjoy bottled water and, if you wish, bring some drinks or food of your own to put in the cooler.

Experience the natural world around Marco Island as you spot sea turtles and other local wildlife, collect shells, and visit on this boat excursion. Begin with a boat tour among the Ten Thousand Islands. Take in the local wildlife and search for dolphins, manatees, and sea turtles with your naturalist guide. Encounter ospreys, bald eagles, ibis, roseate spoonbill, egrets, herons, and a large number of shorebird species. Enjoy commentary from your Florida Master Naturalist guide who will talk about the area's ecosystems, history, and culture. Next, explore a remote barrier island beach, an island only reached by boat. Learn about beach dynamics, stroll through the tidal flats, and wade the tidal pools. Collect shells, sand dollars, and other treasures on island beaches that are untouched. Learn about individual shell animals and how to shell from your naturalist guide. Have a hands-on experience, perfect for the young and old alike. Note: June through October, we suggest the morning experiences due to the weather.

Meet your captain and certified master naturalist guide in Goodland and search for rare and sought-after seashells like the prized Junonia. The boat departs our private docks before sunup to get on the beach before the other shelling companies. Possible shelling locations: Kice Island is considered the "sheller's island" and the best island in Florida for shelling. Located near Marco Island, you need a boat to get there! The barrier island has fantastic shells on the Gulf shore but is a notoriously difficult anchorage with a shallow mangrove shoreline, and is open to wind and waves. Our expert captains know where to go, and our certified Florida Master Naturalist guides know where to find the rarest and most exotic shells. Our shelling boat tours explore the barrier islands of the 10,000 Islands. Tour the barrier islands surrounding Marco Island, Florida. Marco Island is a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico off Southwest Florida, linked to the mainland by bridges south of Naples. Experience the mangrove estuary of the Rookery Bay Preserve. Rookery Bay is a National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples, Florida, supported by the Friends of Rookery Bay. See the quaint fishing village of Goodland. Goodland is a census-designated place in Collier County, Florida, United States. The population was 267 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Naples–Marco Island Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Best of Marco Dolphin tour! Wild Dolphin Boat Tour Up-Close Encounters in Marco Island’s Waters! Our Wild Dolphin Tour is an exciting and scenic boat trip designed for nature lovers, families, and wildlife enthusiasts who want to see Marco Island’s playful dolphins in their natural habitat. Cruise through the calm waters of the Ten Thousand Islands, where dolphins love to swim, jump, and ride in the boat’s wake, creating an unforgettable experience for all ages. 2 hours. Departs 220 Goodland Dr macro Isladnd FL 34140 8:00am, 11:00am, 1:30pm, 4:00pm daily Tickets $100/per person Private Tour $500 up to 6 people, $875 up to 12 people What to Expect on the Tour Guaranteed Dolphin Sightings Watch bottlenose dolphins leap, play, and surf the boat’s wake as we explore their favorite spots. Scenic Wildlife Cruise Travel through mangrove estuaries and open bays, home to a variety of marine life and coastal birds. Manatee & Bird Watching Keep an eye out for gentle manatees, sea turtles, ospreys, herons, and bald eagles. Local Insights from an Experienced Captain Learn fascinating facts about dolphin behavior, conservation, and the unique ecosystem of Marco Island. Peaceful, Small-Group Experience Enjoy a relaxed and intimate tour, away from the crowds, perfect for families and wildlife photographers. This up-close and personal dolphin encounter is one of the most memorable experiences on the water. Whether you’re capturing stunning photos or simply taking in the moment, our Wild Dolphin Tour brings you face-to-face with Marco Island’s most playful residents!

After pick up from your hotel, enjoy a narrated scenic drive out to the Everglades! You will start your adventure with an exhilarating and iconic 75 minute airboat ride way out into the "River of Grass". Be on the lookout for the endangered Everglades snail kite as well as numerous other birds and alligators and turtles. We will visit a tree island village to learn why and how the native American people lived in the Everglades. We will then drive to a remote part of the Big Cyoress National Preserve and take an amazing wet walk led by an experienced naturalist. We provide water shoes and walking sticks. This is a bucket list opportunity and you will see rare orchids, bromeliads, alligators, fish, turtles and snakes all under a beautiful canopy of bald cypress trees. This is a dream location for unique photographs. After changing into dry pants (don't forget to bring with you), we will drive to Everglades City to enjoy our lunch (order off the menu) at a local old Florida style restaurant. Next, we will embark on an 80 minute boat tour of the 10,000 islands of Everglades National Park. On this boat trip it is possible to see pods of dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, sawfish and sharks as well as roseate spoonbills and brown and white pelicans. We get off at a remote beach to explore a little of this pristine ecosystem. After returning to shore we will make a few other small stops including a visit to a historic trading post as well as a local museum and the gallery of famous photograper before heading back. We do not take our customers to alligator shows! We are the only ecotour company that holds permits for all South Florida National Parks! Our boat trips are significantly longer than others and our guides are experts in their fields. We also provide snacks and drinks throughout the day. This is a VIP authentic and immersive expereince. This is a great day in nature and includes two boat trips and two national parks. WILD LIME ADVENTURES IS THE ONLY COMPANY WITH PERMITS FOR EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE AND DRY TORTUGAS!

After pick up from your hotel or meeting spot, enjoy a narrated scenic drive out to the Everglades! You will start your adventure with an exhilarating boat trip way out in the remote 10,000 Islands part of Everglades National Park. On this boat trip it is possible to see pods of dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, sawfish and sharks as well as roseate spoonbills, brown and white pelicans, other seabirds and shore birds. You will step off the boat and stroll a remote beach to explore a little of this pristine ecosystem. After returning to shore we will make a few other small stops including a visit to a historic trading post before heading to the Big Cypress National Preserve to take a beautiful walk to a cypress dome. Here it is possible to see very rare and endangered orchids and bromeliads as well as alligators, snakes, turtles and wading birds. We do not take our customers to alligator shows! We are the only ecotour company that holds permits for all South Florida National Parks! Our boat trips are significantly longer than others and our guides are experts in their fields. We also provide snacks and drinks throughout the day. If you are checking off the National Parks, you will be able to get two stamps here and visit two visitor's centers (Everglades and Big Cypress) WILD LIME ADVENTURES IS THE ONLY COMPANY WITH PERMITS FOR EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE AND DRY TORTUGAS!

Get to know the wildlife and plants of the Everglades on a guided day tour. Set off on a wet walk through the wetlands and a cypress dome with a biologist guide. This is an unique opportunity to see the diversity of wildlife in the Everglades. After pickup, start your adventure with an amazing wet walk led by an experienced naturalist. Enjoy the opportunity to see rare orchids, other amazing epiphytes, and incredible wildlife, all under a beautiful canopy of cypress trees that few get to see. Tick this experience off your bucket list. Next, take a spectacular guided 80 minute boat tour of the 10,000 islands in the Everglades National Park. See pods of dolphins, manatees, sawfish, roseate spoonbills, white pelicans, and more. Visit a historic trading post along with other surprise eco stops. Enjoy a delicious local lunch (order of the menu), vegetarian and vegan options available. Then experience a thrilling 75 minute airboat ride way out into the "River of Grass". Stop at a tree island village that is only accessible by airboat. Learn why the Miccosukee peoples inhabited these areas, how they were able to survive and experience the authentic beauty of their remote way of life. We will also make other stops throughout the day including a local artist gallery, the smallest post office in the world and a local museum. WILD LIME ADVENTURES IS THE ONLY COMPANY WITH PERMITS FOR EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK, BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE AND DRY TORTUGAS!