10,000 Islands Eco Boat Tour

Naples, Guam

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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.

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Itinerary
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Pass By: Marco Island, Marco Island, Florida

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.

Pass By: Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, 300 Tower Rd, Naples, FL 34113-8031

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.

Stop At: TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR, 3860 Tollgate Blvd Ste 300, Naples, FL 34114-5444

Boat tours explore barrier islands of the 10,000 Islands.

Duration: 3 hours

Pass By: Goodland, Goodland, Marco Island, Florida

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.

Pass By: Southwest Gulf Coast, Southwest Gulf Coast, Florida

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.

Stop At: Cape Romano, South of Marco, on the Gulf, only by boat, Marco Island, FL

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions

Complementary shelling bags
Cooler with Ice
Shelling tools including buckets, baskets, and shelling scoopers
Entry/Admission - TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR

Exclusions

Restroom on board
Parking ($10) is extremely limited at this location.

Additional information

Not wheelchair accessible
Children 6 and under are required to wear life vests (provided).
Most travelers can participate
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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