Resident Atlantic bottlenose dolphins

The dolphins around Marco Island and the 10,000 Islands’ national wildlife refuge are extraordinary. Extremely intelligent, dolphins exhibit behaviors similar to humans. Some of these are social structure, social earning, and familial bonds.

Boating and Dolphins

If there are two things to do around Marco Island on a boat, they are going on a boat ride and seeing Marco’s resident wild dolphins. These are the most sought-after experiences around the island.

Marco Island’s resident dolphins

The dolphins around Marco Island and the 10,000 Islands’ national wildlife refuge are extraordinary. Yearlong residents, our dolphins are playful and always a joy to see. These dolphins love the waters around our paradise island and never leave.

Dolphin tour smiles

Marco’s locals can tell you firsthand the Dolphins that live around our island always put a smile on our faces. Whether the dolphins are hunting, playing with their fish, teaching their young, or playing in the waves, no face will be without a smile watching them!

See baby dolphins

Dolphin sightings are excellent all year, although they can sometimes be hard to find in the fall, both hurricane season and birthing season. Thus, although more reclusive, fall into winter is also the most likely time to see a baby dolphin.

Certified Coast Guard master captains

Our dolphin tour will be captained by a certified Coast Guard Master Captain and will take you into the Ten Thousand Islands. This federally protected wildlife refuge is a favorite place for dolphins to hunt and feed on the plentiful fish found in the 10000 Islands.

Certified Florida master naturalist guides

Your certified Florida Master Naturalist guide will tell you about the wildlife in the coastal mangrove estuary. Of course, your questions are welcome too. The boat tour focus is enjoying the natural environment on a fun and informative boat cruise.

Boating merriment and dolphin tour magic

Enjoy a beautiful day on the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, seeing our amazing local Marco dolphins and the beautiful protected islands of the Ten Thousand Islands wildlife refuge.