Itinerary
We will make our way through the 10,000 Islands in search of wildlife. The captain will highlight any interesting sites and talk about our local history and ecology. We then stop at a remote barrier island to explore, look for rare shells, and enjoy the scenic beauty.
Stop At:
• TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR, 3860 Tollgate Blvd Ste 300, Naples, FL 34114-5444
• Goodland Boating Park, 740 Palm Point Drive, Goodland, Marco Island, FL 34140
• Cape Romano, South of Marco, On The Gulf, Only By Boat, Marco Island, FL
See Availability.
149 S Barfield Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145, USA
2 hours 45 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Posted By : Verlene_R
My husband and I really enjoyed our time on the water with Captain Alex. He made every effort to find various birds and water fowl. We got lucky and spotted a Roseatta Spoonbill as well as Ospry, Heron and Egret. The dolphins were sparse but the highlight of the trip was the manatee that Captain Alex found. There were 8 or 9 of them and we got to hang out and watch them swim. A couple of them even swam by the boat. The shelling was also great. We were able to beach the boat and get of to find some really cool shells. I think we are taking home about 5 pounds. Highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14
Posted By : JaneWeatherbee
Loved the whole tour. Guide truly helped us find manatees, birds, shells and dolphins. Safe and fun!! Highly recommend
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Posted On : 2024-05-11
Posted By : mikewM9353EH
We visited Marco Island in April and had an amazing time with Captain Glenn and his crew. The boat trip was great and we got to see Ospreys and Dolphins, my daughters highlight of our entire holiday, and then got off the boat to do some shelling. We didn't find too many shells as it was late afternoon but we did find a horseshoe crab carapace and the crew gave us a sand-dollar.
All in all, a great afternoon on the water and well worth the cost. I even left my water shoes onboard and the crew brought them back to the office for me, great customer service!
One last thing, a big thank you Captain Glenn for your advice on the Loop road, definitely an added bonus to our trip cross country to Miami. We saw gators, turtles and a few others bits, thanks again.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : NANCY_H
We went on this tour on May 1, 2024. The captain was very knowledgeable about the area and stopped a number of times to point out animals and natural foliage that we would have missed, and explained the ecosystem of the area to us. The captain was able to get dolphins to play in the wake of the boat so we could see them up close. The beach we were taken to had beautiful white sand with more shells than I've seen at any other beach. The water was very warm and you can snorkel here, but only for large shells as there are no fish in the area. It is shallow so you would really only need a mask. The whole trip took about 2.5 hours. This is a very enjoyable boat tour that I would recommend to all nature-lovers.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : rwalk1009
This tour was excellent. The captain and first mate were knowledgeable and personable. It was nice being on a small boat.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03
Posted By : MichaelsFood
This is a really nice tour! Capt Jeff and First Mate Sonya were both very informative and funny. The shelling was decent, but the real exciting part was when we connected with a pod of dolphins that enjoyed jumping repeatedly in the flatbottom boat's wake.
Small boat = small group... which was nice and provided a very personal experience. We will book with Eco Endeavors again next year!
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : Joseph_B
We enjoyed Captain Jeff's and his co-Captain Sonia's stories. They were great! It was a very enjoyable experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-01
Posted By : Jim-Bob-98
Had a great day on the water. Lots of good historical info about the Everglades Park and Everglades City. Concessionaire has recently changed hands, so a new company with lots of experience is now running this tour. Mention this because prior concessionaire may have offered a different type tour. Saw several dolphins and birds that were pointed out by the boat captain. FYI: There is an additional cost for the National Park fee that may not be included in your reservation fee.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Trina_K
Great tour! Capt. Jeff was very knowledgeable and accommodating to the tour guests. We saw osprey nests and several dolphin pods along the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : Sue_T
Very nice people and great cruise. We loved watching the dolphins and shelling on the beach. Captain Glen was full of knowledge about the area and was lots of fun.
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Posted On : 2024-04-20
