The 4 Best Naples Florida Dolphin Watching Tours

1.Dolphin and Shelling Cruise for up to 12 people

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

Cruise from Goodland, near Marco Island, into the Ten Thousand Islands with a guide such as Glenn, Jeff, or Michelle. Look for dolphins, manatees, birds, and mangroves, then stop at a boat-access-only barrier island for swimming and shelling. The 2.5-hour trip carries no more than 12 people and runs morning or afternoon.

“The dolphins swimming along side the boat was awesome. The captain was very friendly and knowledgeable and the time on the beach was all awesome !”

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2.Marco Island Dolphin Sightseeing Tour

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

Set out from Goodland Boating Park for about two hours among Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands. Your captain and guide, such as Colleen, Marco, Elliott, or Jessica, look for dolphins, explain local wildlife and island history, and point out native birds. The boat holds no more than 14 people.

“Absolutely amazing experience! Huge shout out to Kathleen who was so kind and even offered to pick us up due to an unexpected road closure that caused us to be late for the tour. She went above and beyond to help us- if every business had a Kathleen they would soar to success! And no words good enough to describe Elliott our boat captain and Sophie our guide. Elliott was incredible- he was an amazing navigator, knew where to find the dolphins and how to engage them - we saw so many and they were so playful! Exceeded expectations! And Sophie was such a knowledgeable guide- she shared such interesting…”

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

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

From Goodland, near Marco Island, you’ll spend two hours with a captain and naturalist guide searching for dolphins and birds before stopping at an uninhabited barrier island to collect shells. Guides such as Mike, Ed, Colt, Joe, and Ryan are known for explaining the area and wildlife. The group is limited to 17 people.

“Dolphins, shelling, learning, beautiful day, easy excursion! The dolphins followed us!! Say huge birds nests.”

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4.Avi’s Premium Dolphin Tour by Jet Ski

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

Meet Avi’s Water Sports at Goodland Boat Park for a two-hour jet ski tour through the mangroves and waters near Marco Island. Each jet ski carries two people or up to 400 pounds. Look for dolphins and marine life while guides lead the way. 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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