What You Will Do
See the mangrove estuary near Marco Island by boat! Explore the complex and diverse ecosystem full of beauty and wildlife on our ecotour. Wildlife sightings may include dolphins and many species of birds such as osprey, bald eagle, pelican, tern, gull, skimmer, plover, egret, heron, and roseate spoonbill amongst others. Seasonally wildlife sightings may include manatee, sea turtles, sharks, iguanas Fully guided by a certified Florida Master Naturalist. Tour includes a one-hour beach stop on a barrier island to swim, beach comb, or look for exotic shells.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
PARKING FEE is $10, a receipt is required on your dashboard to park. ARRIVE EARLY, and plan for there NOT BEING ANY AVAILABLE PARKING.
We highly recommend Uber, Lyft, or Taxi average rate $10-20. Also try CRABBY CABBIE on Marco Island, a free (tips only) ride service.
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Marco Island
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 the city of Naples. It’s home to resort hotels, beaches, marinas and golf courses, as well as a network of inland waterways. A long, sandy beach covers most of the west coast, with resort hotels in the south. Tigertail Beach Park has a tidal lagoon, popular for kayaking and paddleboarding.
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Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
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.
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TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR
3 hours
Boat tours explore barrier islands of the 10,000 Islands.
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Goodland
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.
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Southwest Gulf Coast
Our tour includes Gulf waters weather permitting. Florida's Southwest Gulf Coast contains a constellation of enticing coastal gems. Stunning beaches, including Ft. Myers Beach, Tigertail Beach and Pensacola Beach, fringe the Gulf, down the I-75 from Tampa to Naples.
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Cape Romano
15 minutes
The boat tour will cruise by Cape Romano to see the famous Dome House. The Cape Romano Dome House is an abandoned house consisting of six dome-shaped modules on stilts, located approximately 300 feet offshore from Cape Romano Island, south of Marco Island, in the Ten Thousand Islands of Collier County, Florida.
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