Overview

Experience the natural world around Marco Island as you spot sea turtles and other local wildlife, collect shells, and admire the Cape Romano Dome Homes on this boat excursion.

Begin with a boat tour among the Ten Thousand Islands. Take in the local wildlife and search for dolphins, manatees, and sea turtles with your naturalist guide. Encounter ospreys, bald eagles, ibis, roseate spoonbill, egrets, herons, and a large number of shorebird species.

Enjoy commentary from your Florida Master Naturalist guide who will talk about the area’s ecosystems, history, and culture. Next, explore a remote barrier island beach, an island only reached by boat. Learn about beach dynamics, stroll through the tidal flats, and wade the tidal pools.

Tour Highlights

Discover the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge by boat and experience dolphins in their natural habitat. Collect shells and sand dollars on an uninhabited island before visiting Cape Romano.

• • Breath in the sea air as you search for manatees, sea turtles, sharks and rays
  • Collect beautiful shells and sand dollars on an uninhabited barrier island beach
  • See birds including egrets, herons, ospreys, pelicans, spoonbills, and skimmers
  • Experience playful dolphins jumping and surfing behind your boat as you cruise
  • Visit the southern tip of southwest Florida at Cape Romano to see the dome homes