The Dolphin Study Eco-Tour and Cruise

Rates

• Adult - $69.00
• Senior (Ages 60 and up) - $64.00
• Child (Ages 3 to 12) - $49.00
• Wee One (Ages 3 and under) - $12.00

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Key points about this tour:

• Get Up Close & Personal With Dolphins On Every Trip!
• You’ll learn to know these marine animals on a first name basis!
• 3 hour AWARD WINNING eco tour
• Perfect for Families!
• Become a CITIZEN SCIENTIST for a day!

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Tour Times

• 9am and 1 pm (WE DEPART ON TIME!)
• Check our calendar for available days
• 3 hours (ARRIVE 30 MINUTES EARLY)

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Meeting Place and Check In Time

• Rose Marina 951 Bald Eagle Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145
• Please check in at our booth next to the Ship's Store then wait for instructions
• Please arrive 30 minutes early to park and check in (WE DEPART ON SCHEDULE!)

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What is/ is not included?

• Gratuity for your tour guide is not included but is greatly appreciated.
• A complimentary souvenir photo is included, as well as a premium bag to collect seashells.
• We provide complimentary bottled water on the Dolphin Explorer. You are welcome to bring along your own snacks and beverages as well. GLASS CONTAINERS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
• A bathroom is on board
• Life Jackets: We are Coast Guard certified so our jackets are not for casual wear.

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More Information

Join the survey team of the Dolphin Explorer and discover our underwater neighbors, the bottlenose dolphins of Southwest Florida.

We cruise the waters off the Gulf of Mexico in search of dolphins and explore the subtropical estuaries of the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge and the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.

You’ll learn to know these marine animals on a first name basis! All of our dolphins have been photo ID'd, named by passengers and cataloged. Our survey work is shared globally.

Photograph them playing, feeding and socializing in the wild. We'll also stop to do some shelling on a barrier beach!

On our expedition, you'll:

• Meet a variety of dolphins that may include moms, babies, large adult males and more, named by families from around the world.
• Name a dolphin if we sight a new one while on your cruise!
• Take the Dolphin Challenge!
• See many other marine mammals including manatees (May - September).
• Watch birds of prey and wading birds including eagles, osprey, egrets, ibis, great blue heron, pelicans, and more.
• Search for exotic shells on a Barrier Beach. -Learn about our important Mangrove Forest!!!

These adventures are part of a long term study to document the lives of coastal bottlenose dolphin. Over 170 dolphins have been "photo ID'd", named, coded and cataloged to date. Our important data is shared around the world!

Past participants say:

• "The best eco-tour I've ever taken!" - Gail
• "Thank you, Captain Eddie and Master Naturalist Bob! That was a fun and educational experience!" - Jayne -READ OUR EXCELLENT REVIEWS ON TRIP ADVISOR!