These guys were great. Friendly, professional and had lots of information to share. Unfortunately the weather wasn't great and we didn't really see any dolphins, but it wasn't for a lack of trying. He tried to find them everywhere and we just weren't lucky. Saying that, Captain Glen still gave us a great morning and I would highly recommend them. If we return, I'd definitely use Eco Endeavors again! read more

All that it was advertised to be Lots of fun dolphin time we saw a bald eagle osprey blue heron The shelling beach was perfect The captains were informative and friendly and great with kids read more

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This was a wonderful experience! Our family recommends Captain Clay! He was very knowledgeable and funny. His jokes were pretty bad, which was perfectly funny. He was also a smooth boat driver. The mangrove was beautiful and relaxing. We were worried about bug bites, but none of us got bit. On a small island beach, we found a couple of beautiful shells. There were prettier ones available in the Eco Endeavor store than what we found on the beach. We saw several dolphins, and Clay got a dolphin to ride our wake. That was fun. Everyone at Eco E. was friendly. You can bring your own snacks on the boat, but they provide water. You are supposed to bring your own towels, too, but we didn't get wet. We highly recommend this tour! read more

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Great boat tour with tons of dolphins, some birding, mangrove investigating, and sunset finish. Captain Clay rocks!!, great banter, good piloting of the boat for comfort, knowledge of the area, and perfect wakes to attract dolphins chasing us. Thank you CLAY!! read more

We had a very enjoyable trip with Eco Endeavors on a Dolphin and Shell collecting trip (about 2 hours). We booked through Tripadvisor and the process was smooth and easy. Our original booking was cancelled as some stronger winds and cooler temperatures came in, and the trip would not have been pleasant. Disappointing of course, but preferable to a bad trip. Thankfully, we were able to find another day to venture out and everything was well organized, professional, and Captain Wes showed us a good time on the water. We noted that the crew put safety first. We first saw some dolphins, and Wes pointed out different behaviors, including hunting. He was knowledgeable about both the wildlife we were seeing and the areas we visited. The water was a little choppy this day and so we stayed in the back waters mostly, and could not go out to the dome houses at Cape Romano. We were told that the hurricane has largely submerged them at this point anyway. Shelling on Dickmans island was good, not the best we've done, but there were more shells than you could carry. Remember to bring your own net shell bag. The highlight was on the return with many dolphins, and some surfing the wake of the neighboring EcoEndeavors boat. I would recommend this tour to young and old. It's the perfect length of time and they packed in quite a bit of wildlife into this short trip. read more

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breakwater dolphin watching and shell collecting with Clay from Marco Island was great! It was a perfect excursion with lots of dolphin sightings and the collection of many shells and sand dollars. Clay was fun to be with, and he provided lots of interesting information about the area and the wildlife! We highly recommend this excursio. read more

Captain Jeff took us on a great tour, pointing out various birds along our route and providing some interesting facts. Once we got close to the shelling island, we saw several manatees as well as a handful of dolphins. The beach was a great place for the kids to wander and find shells. We even stumbled across a few crabs. Our kids had a great time and we all enjoyed the trip! read more

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We have two words for you. Captain Clay. Amazing water sports fun for our thanksgiving trip. Our kids had so much fun and Clay was a great teacher for a couple of nube water skiers. Booking was easy, friendly and all communication was clear and no stress. Would recommend! read more

My wife booked this tour towards the tail end of our trip visiting our grandson, daughter and son in law. We met at the Eco Endeavor's office,shuttled to the Pier where we met Captain Robert our tour guide. I have to say that captain Robert went above and way beyond to ensure we had a great experience. Extremely knowledgeable with the history of the Thousand Islands, the wildlife and demonstrated excellence in navigating through the waters at low tide which could be dangerous or even fatal at times. We were taken to a small island were we were able to do some shelling and swimming in the Gulf. An hour or so later we met back at the boat where on our way back we saw a couple of dolphins. We also experienced two other dolphins that were following us Jumping out of the water and swimming along side of our boat for quite some time. I would highly recommend this tour. read more

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We wanted to book a tour to see dolphins, some of the area sights and do some shelling. We found Eco Endeavors on the internet and we're able to book a private tour for the 10 of us. The tour started at a storefront in the larger Publix shopping center. It is a brand new store with restrooms and merchandise to purchase. In order to combat the parking situation at the dock area they shuttled us over in a brand new van. This was so very convenient for sure. The van driver was a great guy. Upon arrival to the docks were greeted by Chris our captain. He was a really great guy and we also had a local woman who is a marine biologist as part of the crew. Our 4 grandchildren were treated so well. On the way out to the gulf we were treated to a spectacular dolphin show as they come into the wake of the boat continuously. Everyone enjoyed how playful they were. Then out to the dome houses to see them. All the time we were get a great education on the marine biology and the surrounding area. We then went shelling and found a lot of very cool shells. Chris then took us into a small Bay Area and we were able to find many manatees in the water. Truly a spectacular morning It is apparent that the Eco Endeavor team love what they do and respect the environment. We learned s lot from them. We highly recommend them if you are considering a water tour!! read more

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MISLEADING AND DISAPPOINTING Captains were nice and somewhat educational . We got to see dolphins. However, the tour is misleading. It is advertised as having snorkeling. When we reached the island where we were supposed to snorkel, the captains gave us 40 minutes to walk around and collect shells. I asked about snorkeling and they said that it was windy so we wouldn't see anything. They didn't even offer an option to snorkel nor give snorkeling equipment. They never mentioned this at the beginning of the tour or on the boat. I basically paid a lot of money to sail to a small island and look for shells on the beach. read more

We took the dolphin and shelling tour of the Thousand Islands today and had a great time! There was plenty of seating on the boat, a canopy shelter and a cooler full of iced water for everyone. Captain Jeff, and first mate Tonya were informative and engaging. Jeff did a great job of getting us close to the dolphins and getting the dolphins to follow the wake of the boat where they would leap! We stopped at a little outlying island to do some shelling and got larger shells than we could find on the mainland as well as a few sand dollars. I highly recommend this tour! read more

We'll make this annual! This is our second year with Eco Endeavors and Captain Alex & Callie ... we loved learning more about the water, animals and vegitation ... the mangroves are beautiful and we loved the time on the beach hunting for shells - Alex guided us on how to find sand dollars and steered our kids toward the rare shells. The dolphins were adorable and we had so many up close and playing in the waves. It was such a wonderful morning! read more

My family and friends had a great time on the dolphin and shelling excursion. It was everything we hoped for, and it was an experience I would most definitely do next time we visit Marco Island. Capt Robert and first mate Valerie were both a pleasure to have as our tour guides and boat operator. They both made us feel very comfortable from the moment we boarded the boat until the very end of the tour. read more

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Captain Robert was amazing retired Navy and his 1st mate Valerie was super friendly and helpful. Both knowledgable about the area and wild life. read more

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I'm so glad we did this activity while in Marco Island. The two women that were driving the boat were funny and made sure we got a good experience. The boat was equipped with some ice and beverages. They told us all about the different islands and history. We saw dolphins and they chased the boat, we saw manatees, went to the dome house and relaxed on the beach. It was such a great experience and amazing service. Highly recommend this boat tour! read more

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Setting up our private ride was simple, and Clay was our captain, taking us where we wanted, being knowledgeable about the area and respectful of the area. We had a perfect morning boating and would do it again! read more

We did a last minute booking for the 3 hour boat/shelling tour,,, FANTASTIC!!!! I am a tough one to please, but this was by far so amazing!!! very knowledgeable staff, boat ride was sooooo fun, saw a few dolphins and the shelling was so freaking fun!!!! I would highly highly recommend this tour!!!! I would definitely do it again!!!!! read more

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Excellent tour. I highly recommend!! Many great dolphin sightings and a stop at a perfect island for shelling. You won't be disappointed.

Now this is the way to do it right. Get on the water with Captain Josh. He knows these waters and the stories behind the fish and animals that live here. Extremely knowledgeable, professional and a great skipper for your tour. In three hours you will learn and see more than you could figure out in a month of boating in the area by yourself. We took advantage of a private tour, Josh was waiting at the dock when we arrived at nine. We did shelling out on a private beach. We saw dolphins. We saw manatees. We saw all kinds of birds - Plus all the usual attractions that bring people to the waters off of Marco Island. We brought along some cold water and snacks and by noon we were back at the dock with a tremendous appreciation of the wildlife in this area. Eco Endeavors gets the double thumbs up when it comes to a terrific time on the water. Enjoy! read more

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Thanks to Captains Campbell & Barb, we had a awesome experience! Very relaxed and so much fun, great information about the history of the area, the geology and the wildlife! I highly recommend! Exceeded all our expectations! read more

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Josh was our captain on the Eco Endeavors tour. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area and about boating. He has experience from both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. On our excursion we saw lots of birds, dolphins, a manatee, little crabs, and dragon flies. We really enjoyed the private island where we found a kinds of treasures...they were actually amazing shells. Be prepared to relax and enjoy the sunshine and the scenery. It's worth the voyage! read more

Eco Endeavors - Captain Josh took us out on our beautiful ride. - Boat Tours Near Me - Goodland, Florida

We went on the 10,000 Islands dolphin and shelling boat tour and it was a phenomenal day on the water. Easy to book, friendly office and shuttle staff, and on the boat Wesley and Santana were great about getting us into good spots to see wildlife and super informative the whole way through. Will definitely be back! read more

Best part of our Naples trip. Damon and crew were friendly and knowledgeable. Learned a lot, Great shelling and saw some dolphins

A Five-Star company. The Shuttle Service from Marco Island to the Goodland Marina was very convenient. The captain/guides were very informative (specializing in marine animals) regarding the area, mangroves, mammals, and local history. You get some time to spend on one of the 10,000 island beaches to take a break and find some unique local shells. 4 local dolphins (with their babies) allowed us to take some great photos & videos. What a great, relaxing, enjoyable adventure! read more

Had an amazing private tour with Eco Endeavors today. Captain Glenn was awesome. We learned about shells and sea life, played with a blood of dolphins, collected great shells from a sandbar and had a wonderful day overall. My kids (8 and 5) LOVED it. Smiles all around the whole time. read more

Professional, informative and fun! Captain Dave and Valerie we great. I would definitely recommend.

We went on eco endeavors dolphin boat ride. It was so fun! Our captain and first mate were very knowledgeable, and do good with our 6 year old daughter. We would def recommend to anyone visiting the area! read more

Great trip - took the 3 hour private tour with 9 guests. Captain Dave and First Mate Blaze were great tour guides - saw the dolphins swim along side us, took some canals between the 10,000 islands, saw the Cape Romano dome house from afar and went to the beach for walking and shelling. And we even enjoyed our own beverages and snacks along the way. Great adventure and highly recommend them! read more

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I booked the Dolphin/Shelling trip at 9am for me and my two besties visiting from Albany. It was a perfect 3 hours. Capt. Dave and Capt. Sarah gave a great tour, we saw wildlife, chased dolphins, went shelling and for a swim. They were informative, patient, knowledgable and friendly. A perfect activity for young and old! and the boat (with a canopy) was a nice size for a small group. read more

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My husband and I loved the boat ride and narration by the boat captain and his assistant. Lots of wildlife to see and these folks know the area well. The shelling was fun too! Great way to experience Marco Island. read more

Went on a 9:30am trip with Captain Dave and Santana. They were friendly and informative on all things to with Marco Island. We saw Dolphins in the wild that Captain Dave found in the bay. We enjoyed the Stilt houses and were given information on them by both Captain Dave and Santana. We enjoyed hunting for shells on the beach. I highly recommend both Captain Dave and Santana as guides. They represent your company in a positive way. My wife and I would go on this tour again with them. read more

Awesome boat tour with Dave! Highly recommend. Fun, beautiful and lots of information and history about Marco island provided. It's a must do!!! read more

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Josh is the best captain and one of the most once in the lifetime experiences my family and I have ever had. He was knowledgeable about the area and wildlife and was able to show is some of the most exciting wildlife and scenery we have ever seen! Not only were we able to see sea manatees and rare birds, the end of tour Josh had a group of dolphins surfing our wake! It was so incredible and next time we will for sure be back! Thanks so much Josh for the once in a lifetime experience! read more

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We loved our Dolphin and Shelling adventure! Captain Sara and First Mate Santana were excellent! They were friendly and knowledgeable. My son loved to see the manatees and dolphins, and the shelling he hasn't stopped talking about all the shells he found. Our original booking was during Tropical Storm Else and Captain Josh was quick, easy, and responsive for rescheduling. We also had our 8 month old and they were accommodating for her as well. Highly recommend Eco Endeavors! We would use them again. read more

Had a memorial experience! Took the sunset tour and it was all we expected! We were able to see some dolphins, and an army of beautiful birds...the stop at Shell island was not rushed and we were able to collect a diverse amount of shells...we even found the diamond in the ruff..a beautiful sand dollar! The story and view of the ruins was educational...watching the sunset in the gulf by the ruins put the icing on the cake..SPECTACULAR!!! Nick was a great and informative guide..Thank you!! Would definitely recommend!!! read more

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Captain Dave helped to make our experience truly a relaxing and memorable one. What we appreciated the most about him was that he personalized our private boat tour to exactly what we were looking for. He made changes to the original "itinerary" to cater to our wishes, and took us to a private island, then an awesome spot in the middle of the ocean to watch the beautiful sunset afterwards. Thank you Captain Dave for being so accommodating and genuinely wanting the best experience for our group! I would strongly recommend this tour to anyone! read more

Eco Endeavors was amazing. A classy tour that is focused on wildlife and nature. We loved Capt Dave and he has detailed knowledge of the area. The boat ride and shelling were wonderful. I'd take this tour in a heartbeat. Capt Dave thanks again! Loved the quiet, remote beach and the dolphins loved Capt Dave too! read more

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A Must See When You Are Visiting Marco Island Or Naples! Extraordinary Boat Tour. Captain Dave was Amazing. My husband and I scheduled a tour which was supposed to leave at 4 pm for 3 hours. When I requested the option to extend to see the sunset from the water, my suggestion was immediately approved. The scheduling was easy, and Captain Dave was awesome? He said so much knowledge about the ten thousand islands area, the wildlife, and life on Marco Island. We saw dolphins, many different species of birds and the Cape Romano Dome House. The boat had a total of 6 on my tour. My husband and myself and a family with a 7 & 8-year-old. Everyone was engaged with Captain Dave's information, and how he got the dolphins to play in the wake from the boat. The boat was very comfortable, not at all crowded and made for a great trip. The sunset was amazing. read more

Awesome experience! Highly recommend!!! I received a confirmation email & called Captain Josh, who confirmed us with Captain Chris. My family of 4 (wife, two kids, 8 & 14 years old) and me met at the dock & had an AMAZING time! Chris was incredible!!! We saw MANY dolphins! Great views! Enjoyed it all: fast boat ride in the Gulf & canals, swimming, shelling, paddle boarding!! read more

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