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Seller: DolphinTours
(Sea Excursions, Inc.)
Seller Description:
Sea Excursions, Inc proudly presents the Dolphin Explorer, offering the finest ecotour in Southwest Florida.
Launched in February 2006, the Study is the only continuing study of dolphins in the area and collaborates with marine research organizations and universities in the U.S.
In 2008, we were:
- Selected by The National Geographic Society as one of 400 Ecotourism ChangeMakers on the globe.
- Featured on the PBS Documentary "Discover South Florida".
- Featured on the Peter Greenberg (THE TODAY SHOW's Travel Editor) Syndicated Radio.
We are thrilled to share this amazing ecosystem with you on one of our intimate, high-quality cruises.
The Dolphin Explorer , a USCG Certified 33 foot catamaran powered by two 225 HP outboards, is the perfect vessel to view and study marine life. Her design and power attracts many dolphin who love playing in our wake! It is extremely stable and sails in gentle waters.
The Dolphin Explorer is professionally crewed by USCG Master Captains and Crew of Naturalists, Biologists, Marine Scientists and/or Wildlife Photographers.
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Activity Information:
Activity Description
Get Up Close & Personal With Dolphins On Every Trip!
Join the survey crew of the Dolphin Explorer and discover our underwater neighbors, the bottlenose dolphins of Southwest Florida.
We cruise the waters of 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.
Photograph them jumping and playing in the wake of the boat. We'll also stop to wander and do some shelling on the beaches of the surrounding barrier islands.
On our expedition, you'll:
- Meet Simon and his mom, Halfway; Nibbles and her calf, Jason; our male pair-bond, Oscar & Sharks and many more dolphins, 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 Island.
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.
Past participants say:
- "The best eco-tour I've ever taken!" - Gail
- "Thank you, Captain Chris and James, that was an amazing experience! Educational and fun" - Maka
What Is Not Included?
- A complimentary souvenir photo is included, as well as a shelling hunting bag.
- We provide complimentary beverages (water and sodas) on the Dolphin Explorer. You are welcome to bring along your own snacks and beverages as well.
Meeting Location:
Rose Marco River Marina or Naples Port O'Call (Marco Island or Naples, FL)
(Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)
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