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Island Paradise:

Dolphin, Shelling & Birding Eco Boat Tour

The ecosystem of the Ten Thousand Islands nearshore mangrove islands is one of the most beautiful and complex in the entire world.

This eco-tour includes wildlife viewing and a boat cruise through the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge. During a beach stop on a secluded island, you can go shelling, picnic, sunbathe, or go swimming.

Explore the mangrove forests and the beautiful barrier beaches of the refuge. Search for wildlife, including dolphins and manatees, in their natural habitats. The tour also offers private custom options for a more personalized experience.

What’s Included:

  • Wildlife Viewing: Spot dolphins, manatees, and other native wildlife.
  • Boat Cruise: Navigate through the stunning Ten Thousand Islands.
  • Beach Activities: Enjoy shelling, picnicking, sunbathing, and swimming while stopping on a secluded island.
  • Custom Tours: Private custom tour options are available for a tailored adventure.
  • Youth Rates: Starting from $69 per person, it is an affordable family outing.

This tour has something for everyone, whether you’re looking to explore nature, relax on a quiet beach, or seek out rare shells.

Ten thousand islands of adventure

Two girls with a penshell on a Marco Island shelling tourExperience the unique environment of the 10,000 Islands! Incredibly, this is a complex environment where you’ll find amazing things. Some examples are marine mammals like the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin and the Florida manatee. Also, the American alligator and a saltwater crocodile live side-by-side. You’ll see countless species of birds and feel lost in the third-largest mangrove forest found in the world.

Hundreds of wildlife species

The Ten Thousand Islands consists of barrier islands with remote beaches, an endless, intricate maze of mangrove islands, and hundreds of wildlife species in this great area. The federally protected island chain of over 35,000 acres is a wildlife sanctuary with over 200 species of birds, more than 200 species of fish, and many species of reptiles and mammals.

Old Florida wonders and mysteries

Smile back at the wild dolphinsThis is a land that time forgot and an area that will be protected for future generations. Therefore, this is truly an area of “old Florida” like it was 200 years ago. There are islands out here that only a handful of men have seen over the past two centuries, remote islands where the white man is still not a welcome visitor. There are stories and legends, and mystery is set, having lost and found generation after generation that only a few have known. The 10,000 Islands are where you can still see the wild Americas that were never tamed.

Captain teaching the kids on an eco tour in the 10000 islands

”We took a private tour with Captain Nate and Julie. It was the highlight of our week. There were dolphins swimming along side our boat and they took us to an island with abundant shells. Nate really knew his stuff regarding all island creatures, especially dolphins. Julie was a blast! We will be back next year with grand kiddos.

Sheila C.Green Bay, WI

Incredible Ten Thousand Islands eco tour through untamed wild islands

Florida Island Tours’ 10,000 Islands eco-tour brings you on an incredible boat ride through the Ten Thousand Islands. These remote islands will leave you wondering how such a wild, natural area could still be found in the USA. As a result, you’ll forget all possible stress back in your city at home.

Unique and different every day

You’ll be amazed at the wildlife you’ll see – dozens of species of birds, the Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, Florida manatees, and even sea turtles. Maybe we’ll see some sharks and stingrays too. Every day and every boat tour brings surprises for what wildlife will show up. Indeed it is unique and different every day.

One-hour beach stop

Very happy family shelling on a barrier island finding a huge whelk and rare junoniaThis 2.5-hour tour, our most diverse and complete tour, includes adventures through the Ten Thousand Islands and allows you an hour to spend on a desolate barrier island to beach comb and look for rare and exotic shells. Or maybe you’ll enjoy your hour of solitude on one of the 10,000 islands where nobody can find you.

Ready to book your tour?

Island Paradise:
Dolphin, Shelling, & Birding
Eco Boat Tour

Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge

Tour length: 2.5 hours

Tickets:
$125

Private Tour (Up to 6 people):
$625

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