5.0 · 812 reviews
Emily_D
March 2024
Colleen and Elliott- our boat captain and tour guide were amazing! Locals who knew just what to do to insure seeing dolphins, neat birds, and of course awesome shells. They answered all (from age 5 to 42) our ?s and we all leanred so much.
Lauren_M
March 2024
Our family had THE BEST time on this tour. Captain Christina and Elliot are very knowledgeable, even as native Floridians we learned so much! My kids (6yo and 4yo) have already been asking to do it again! Thank you so much for such a memorable experience!
Alyssa_V
March 2024
We went on this tour with 8 adults and 6 kids. Plenty of room for everyone. Lots of fun for everyone. We saw dolphins and a hammerhead shark. We also found beautiful shells and sand dollars and held them in the shelling bags provided. The captain, Marco, and guide, Katie, were very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife that live here. They ensured that both adults and kids in our group had a great time!
PATRICIAL_H
March 2024
We saw dolphins slapping their tails. Elliott was a fantastic guide. Captain Christine was a wonderful captain whose knowledge extended beyond driving the boat. Elliott was amazing at answering questions. We saw horseshoe crabs and a lot of interesting things.
moondance2016
March 2024
This was a very informative excursion regrading life and preservation of the 10,000 Islands. Elliot was our guide, having grown up on Marco Island he made it a fascinating trip (ask him about pythons) Our Capt. Christina, knew the waterways and navigated beautifully to give us a fun and safe ride. Our family loved watching and learning new things about the dolphins and their pods. We recommend this awesome crew and this excursion that makes you truly appreciate Marco Island and its history.
Stacy_L
March 2024
Guides were friendly and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the tour and would recommend to anyone visiting the area.
maryann d
March 2024
We had a wonderful boat trip and shelling adventure. Our captains were very informative and alot of fun. We definitely recommend this trip!!!
G W
March 2024
This is a great tour of the mangroves and shelling. Captain Christine and guide Elliot were absolutely fantastic and very knowledgeable about the area. Everything from parking to exploring was extremely well planned. Thanks for a great trip!
Jennifer_W
March 2024
We loved this Trip. The captain and crew were very knowledgeable and our guide helped us find shells we would normally not see! We saw dolphins several times on the trip which made it an excellent experience
Curiosity62665792396
March 2024
Capt Kristina and naturalist Elliot were both very knowledgeable about the area, sea life, birds and shells. Very accommodating when a dolphin was spotted to make sure everyone got to view them. They were super friendly and answered all questions very professionally. On another note for customers: come on people….your on vacation spending a lot of money to do extra tours (that means you can afford it)…it’s really disheartening to see people getting into $70K+ vehicles and can’t give these hard working young people a tip!!
cbdtech
March 2024
We had a great time with Captain RJ & guide Christine. They were both knowledgeable and friendly. The weather was sunny and mild. We got shell bags and ice cold water. They told us where to find shells and Christine even gave me a shell to lure me back to the boat! We got to see dolphins on the return trip. Great for any age.
Donna_L
March 2024
Our guide and captain were great! Very informative and answered everyone's questions. We learned a lot & had a good time.
436douglasc
February 2024
The best part of my Marco Island stay has been our tour of Ten Thousand Island NWR WITH captain Colleen of Florida Adventures and Rentals. Colleen was very knowledgeable and quite personable. We didn't give her much to go on, but Colleen picked up on our interests and tailored the tour to maximize our enjoyment. We explored the mangroves and spent time on the beaches shelling and watching the numerous birds.
Extraordinary791241
February 2024
The captain was amazing he really makes sure you can see as much as possible with what nature gives you, but we saw so many dolphin encounters & the shelling was fantastic!!! Very knowledgeable also!
krissydrews
February 2024
Elliot, the guide, and Marco, the caption are very informative. We saw quite a few dolphins and even had one catch a ride on our wake! We stopped on 2 islands for shelling and found some good ones. This is our second time taking this tour and we will again. Great couple of hours on the water!
katensteve
February 2024
Great, low key tour that worked well for our family with distributed ages (70+ to 5 years old.) It was a colder day but they had blankets on the boat/we dressed warm and never got wet. We were able to see a ton of dolphins, which truly were such a highlight of our trip. Shelling was wonderful too - several in our group found sand dollars and were thrilled. Good amount of time on this trip, and lovely staff. The only negative was that I felt a bit in the dark about what to prep the night before, but I think when you book through Tripadvisor they don't get your email. Just a heads up. I ended up calling them to confirm details and they were lovely!
Judy_L
February 2024
We had fun and learned a lot. Elliott was entertaining and a wealth of information about dolphins and the 1000 Islands. We got to see lots of dolphins up close because of Captain RJ's and Elliott's respect and understanding of them. The shelling was good, too. We highly recommend touring with Elliott and RJ!
Susan_W
February 2024
An enjoyable trip— seeing the dolphins! Our guides were so knowledgeable & a wonderful sense of humour.
Paula_K
February 2024
The Marco Island Wildlife Sightseeing tour was amazing! The guide and captain were knowledgeable and passionate about what they do, RJ and Elliot (who captures huge pythons). Loved seeing multiple dolphins, native birds and shelling on a beautiful white sandy beach! Thank you for the experience!
U7496OJsusanw
February 2024
We had a great time on this adventure. The trip to and from island where we did some shelling was lovely. We saw a lot of wildlife including nesting birds and several small pods of dolphins. Our captain and mate were very knowledgeable and friendly. Once we got to the island, we are able to explore and look for shells for roughly 35-40 minutes. Even though we arrived to the island at near-high tide, there were still oodles of shells. Although we were quite selective/choosy, we easily filled completely one of our two bags. Had we been less selective, we could have easily filled both. When in this area again, I would definitely do this activity again and would even consider a private tour. The group tour, however, was still pretty intimate; we had roughly 10 other travelers in our group and all were friendly. If you are questioning whether to go on this activity and or to engage with Florida Adventures and Rentals, I would recommend to book without hesitation!

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