The Dolphin Explorer

June 2025 This is a very well-run and informative experience. It was truly amazing to see the dolphins doing their thing in their environment and to learn more about them from the guide and the captain. I can't wait to do it again and I highly recommend it to anyone considering taking this tour. You will not be disappointed!

June 2025 This is one of the BEST excursions we've EVER been on. Comfortable accomodations, well-trained captain. AND best tour guide ever. Our naturalist was extremely informative, animated, and friendly. He answered all questions from guests and was very enthused about his job. His knowledge of all the dolphins was most impressive.

June 2025 I would give them 100 stars if I could. This was the best dolphin boat ride ever. We saw so many dolphins and they know and could identify each of them. They are very knowledgeable about dolphins and it was so awesome to see what these great people are doing to help protect these beautiful creatures.

May 2025 Our grandkids wanted to see dolphins when they visited us in Florida. We could not have booked a better cruise!!!! Everyone had a blast, adults and kids alike. We saw so many of dolphins! The tour was very enjoyable and informative and I loved how interactive it was for the kids. Both our guide, Bob and Captain Eddie were amazing.

May 2025 That was a great tour. We saw 25 dolphins playing, hunting fish and right next to our boat. The crew knew what each dolphin was called and could communicate their knowledge of the dolphins well. We were a small group and so it was very intimate. The price was definitely justified and the tour is highly recommended.

May 2025 This was our 6th tour with this amazing company and it was once again absolutely perfect. Captain James along with Jess found 18 different dolphins for us, some of which we got to see multiple times. :-) We will do this tour every time we're on Marco Island. It is so much fun to learn with them, and being able to follow generations of offspring is just really cool. Nobody else offers this depth of knowledge. Thank you for yet another memorable experience :-)

April 2025 This is the second time I have done this trip. Besides having an amazing time out on the water we saw so many dolphins! This is a great trip to also sneak in lots of education for the kiddos as they can complete a dolphin challenge and get a team member badge. I pulled my child out of school to come down here and I feel she learned more on the dolphin explorer then she would have learned sitting through science class. I recommend this trip to anyone old or small coming to the area

April 2025 Everyone LOVED it. We live in the area, so we didn't think it would be that much different than watching dolphins on our own. WE WERE WRONG!!! It was way more fun to hear our guide talk about the different dolphins, their life, their buddies, etc. He knew their names, and many fun facts about them. ALSO we had an 8 year old with us, and they have a GREAT brochure for the kids, and if they help site the dolphins they get a patch. It was actually a VERY big deal for the kids on our trip, and it kept them engaged. Super trip!!!! We will do it again.

Apri 2025 Our experience with the dolphin encounter was absolutely incredible! The crew was extremely knowledgeable, providing fascinating insights about the dolphins and their behavior. They were also incredibly friendly and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe throughout the experience. The dolphins were amazing to see up close, and the interactions felt both exciting and respectful toward the animals. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun and educational adventure!

March 2025 This was my eighth trip with the Dolphin Explorer...the first for my 2 friends. They LOVED IT and found Bob the most terrific guy. He's SO knowledgeable, SO obviously thrilled to share what he knows.....it's just a MUST DO if you go to Marco. The boat is roomy, comfortable, shaded, has a head, carries water for you (free), takes your group picture and prints them for each person (free) before you even get back to the dock, gives everyone a free bag for shelling. It deserves a 6, but the scale only goes to 5.

March 2025 This is so worth doing! We saw over 20 unique dolphins, 3 mamas and new babies and my kids were beyond thrilled. Captain James and naturalist Jen were fabulous. They took time to answer all the questions and were extremely informative. Very knowledgeable and great with our children. Teens to toddlers the whole family kept saying what a great experience and highlight of our trip. Shelling at Tigertail was beautiful and a wonderful added benefit. We will be back!