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Ratings by Activity (Each activity's ratings from the last 12 months) |
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| The Dolphin Study Eco-Tour and Cruise | 532 | 99% | 4.9 | Read Reviews | Info & Tickets |
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| Rating: 5 |
Not to be missed
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| Wed, Aug 15, 12 9:00 AM | TonyColetta | Male | 60-69 | International Tourist(s) | Family With Children | |
The trip was one of the highlights of our holiday. The boat was quite small so only a few families on board. Views were great wherever you chose to sit. Our expert,Chris, gave an insight into the conservation of dolphins and their habitat. He made it really interesting especially for the children who were given a booklet containing a quiz so they were never bored. We stopped at an exquisite island where we could do shelling. The sea was beautifully clear and warm. We saw dolphin, manatee and various birds. The trip holds great memories and we would certainly do it again. Great! |
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| Rating: 4 |
nice but disappointed
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| Mon, Aug 13, 12 9:00 AM | dbell000 | Female | 50-59 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Family With Children | |
we had a fun time but we expected to see more dolphin. We enjoyed our stop at the island looking for shells. The staff was great and very informative. I would not go again since we wanted to see more dolphin and really didn't see much more than just a few more than we see from shore. We know you can't control how many dolphins will be out but personally we wanted a bit more excitement. I would recommend to others but would make sure that they knew up front that they should not expect to see too many dolphins, but they will enjoy a nice boat ride. Thank you |
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| Rating: 5 |
Amazing!
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| Sat, Aug 11, 12 1:00 PM | adw611 | Female | 20-29 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Couple on a Date | |
This was a once in a lifetime experience! James was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about showing us the dolphins that reside there! We got to see about fifteen dolphins, of which several jumped and frolicked in the boat's wake! James showed us where some of the hatched sea turtle nests were as well as where some unhatched nests were located while we were exploring the barrier island! This boat tour was incredible, and if we go back to southwest Florida again we will definitely be doing this tour!! |
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| Rating: 5 |
Had a great time
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| Fri, Aug 10, 12 1:00 PM | Deedolphin | Female | 60-69 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Family Without Children | |
Dolphin tour was great! Saw a lot of animals in the water. Guide(James) was knowledgeable
And fun. Captain was really nice and the dog was adorable!! He would look for the dolphins too! Can't wait to go back again |
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| Rating: 5 |
Amazing Trip
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| Mon, Aug 6, 12 9:00 AM | ermjnungaray | Female | 30-39 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Family With Children | |
This was the highlight of our trip to Marco Island. The tour was amazing, providing us with the opportunity to see dolphins, manatee, and beautiful birds. The crew was very informative and were as excited to see the wildlife as we were. They answered any and all questions and kept us engaged throughout the trip. This is a must see/do for families. The kids could not get over the dolphins following us and playing in the waves - neither could I! It was well worth every penny. |
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| Rating: 5 |
Fun & Educational
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| Sun, Aug 5, 12 9:00 AM | tiffycole1 | Female | 20-29 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Family Without Children | |
We really enjoyed our dolphin explorer trip! It was so informative and fun! I'd recommend this trip to anyone. |
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| Rating: 5 |
Highly Recommended and Very Educational
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| Sun, Aug 5, 12 9:00 AM | Dresden29 | Male | 20-29 | International Tourist(s) | Couple on a Date | |
My girlfriend and I were staying in Naples for 10 days and decided to head to Marco for this amazing dolphin tour. I regret not knowing our Marine Biologist's name that was with us but he was truely amazing at providing us with the best experience. We are both huge animal lovers and it was great to be around him since you can sincerely see the care he has for all creatures. Before we even got on the boat we could see dolpins just a little from shore so he brought us over there and explained about "Molly" a new dolphin that has come in and stirred up the pack giving us quite a show. He knew all the dolpins by name and explained everything in great detail and made it a very fun experience. We were able to see dolphins, a manatee, various birds and saw a deer swimming and crossing the river which was a great treat as well even though here in Canada they are all over the place here.
He made sure that the kids were having fun and gave them activities to keep them engaged and everytime I looked at him he had such a huge smile on his face you can tell he was working but his work was his passion!
Everyone was super friendly from start to finish from meeting Bob before heading on the boat to the person driving the boat to our Marine Biologist. We went shell picking and he came over and took a picture of my girlfriend and I together which was amazing since we were away from the group and he had to run quite far down the beach, :)
I would highly recommend this tour over any other tour that we did and if you are looking to learn in a fun way and have an excellent experience, I HIGHLY Recommend this tour!!!
Thank you for the great experiences and memories for a lifetime!!!!
Kevin MacPherson and Emily Cole |
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| Rating: 5 |
Highly Enjoyable
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| Sat, Aug 4, 12 9:00 AM | DonYungbluth | Male | 60-69 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Family Without Children | |
The trip was very informative and every effort was made to allow the passengers to see as much of the dolphins' activity as possible. Particularly commendable was the crew's ability to keep the kids on board occupied and interested for three hours. My wife really enjoyed the opportunity to look for shells on a terrific beach. |
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| Rating: 5 |
Fantastic People and tons of dolphins and fun.
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| Fri, Aug 3, 12 9:00 AM | bbryanks | Male | 20-29 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Couple on a Date | |
The staff was great. they knew what they were doing, they knew how to talk to my Wife(who is a science major who wants to do things like they are doing) and to talk to me so that everyone can understand what is going on. They knew their dolphins well and they. The shelling was great and we had an overall amazing time!!! |
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| Rating: 5 |
Informative and interactive for all ages
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| Wed, Aug 1, 12 1:00 PM | Vsedlecky | Female | 40-49 | Unspecified | Family With Children | |
My family and I enjoyed the tour. We appreciated all the knowledge the staff shared with the group and the ability to reach various ages, genders, and ethnicities. The trip made my daughter's 10th birthday very memorable!
I would take the tour again the next time we visit the area.
Thanks again! |
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| Rating: 5 |
Educational and Fun...what more can you ask for???
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| Mon, Jul 30, 12 9:00 AM | mbocian | Male | 50-59 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Family Without Children | |
Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the "dolphin world" and the eco system. Very informative, fun and relaxing! Kent , our naturalist, was great! The Dolphin Explorer trip is so much more than a 'tourist attraction.' Can't say enough about the experience except that you would be missing an adventure if you passed it up! |
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| Rating: 4 |
very knowledgable guide-naturalist
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| Sat, Jul 28, 12 1:00 PM | fshockley | Male | 50-59 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Unspecified | |
a good tour. would probably do again. disappointed we only got to see 4 dolphins |
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| Rating: 4 |
The Dolphin study echo tour
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| Sat, Jul 28, 12 9:00 AM | ronaldbmille | Male | 50-59 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Family With Children | |
We thought the excursion was both educational and enjoyable. |
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| Rating: 5 |
Great trip--entertaining and educational.
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| Wed, Jul 25, 12 9:00 AM | SheilaNelson | Female | 60-69 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Group of Friends | |
Staff were wonderful. Explanations were great. We both learned alot and were amazed at all the information we received. It was great to see the kids engaged and excited about what they were seeing--but I think we adults had just as much fun! Great job, everyone involved! |
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| Rating: 5 |
Dolphin Explorer is FABULOUS!!!
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| Sun, Jul 15, 12 9:00 AM | JudithBejna | Female | 60-69 | Combination | Family With Children | |
I have been on the dolphin explorer three times (planning my fourth for next week). Every trip has been absolutely wonderful. To learn so much about these magnificant creatures, too see so many and to enjoy their activities and antics is something to treasure. Captain Bob (and occasionally Riley) and James the marine biologist are so great. We could listen to James all day, each time we seem to learn something else new! He is very personable, professional and brilliant in his calling.I cannot say enough how fabulous this program is and i applaud you all!!! |
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