The Dolphin Explorer

Oct 2026 The Dolphin cruise was outstanding! All three employees were very knowledgeable and they seemed to enjoy sharing their knowledge with us. I thought it was touching how kind Bob was with the youngsters on board. It was our second dolphin cruise with this company and we enjoyed it just as much or more than the first trip. Looking forward to doing it again on our next trip to Marco Island.

Sept 2026 I had an absolutely amazing experience with the Dolphin Explorer!! I would recommend this to everyone I know. The staff was so knowledgeable and provided for an overall great experience. We did also get great weather, and got to see 12 dolphins. I felt like the length of the trip was a perfect amount of time and was worth every penny spent.

Aug. 2026 This was a great experience and I would highly recommend it. The researchers have followed the dolphins for many years and have catalogued them. They show you a book with all the dolphins in the area with their names and their families. We saw around 20 different dolphins in one trip. They even danced along the wake of the boat. It was amazing! Would 100% do this trip again.

July 2026 This is always my favorite experience the Dolphin Explorer. Captain and crew so knowledgeable and such a learning experience every time. We saw 20 Dolphins from Grandpa Rocky to mamas and juveniles and even babies! Can’t wait to go again. Shelling was great too. This is a must do!

Sept 2026 This was an absolutely amazing tour. It is amazing the knowledge and experience that the captain and our guide had of the dolphin community. It is more like going on a marine biologist research trip. VERY Educational and Very Fun.

Aug. 2026 Great family experience, very informative and interactive tour with tons of dolphin action. The team aboard care deeply about the dolphins, other creatures and the environment. Highly recommend this tour!!!

Aug, 2026 This was hands down one of the best experiences we've had! I can't recommend The Dolphin Explorer enough. The staff was incredible—friendly, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about what they do. The tour was perfect for all ages. Our 11-year-old and 9-year-old absolutely loved it, and so did the adults. The boat was spotless, comfortable, and very well maintained. The educational portion about the dolphins was fascinating and presented in such an engaging way that everyone stayed interested. I can't say enough good things about the entire experience from beginning to end. If you're visiting Marco Island, this is an absolute must-do. We took the 9:00 AM–12:00 PM tour, and it was the perfect length. We left with amazing memories and a much greater appreciation for dolphins and the work being done to study and protect them.

July 2026 Wow! This 3 hour cruise was amazing! I learned so many interesting things about dolphins and saw 20 different named ones. It was the highlight of my birthday. James, the captain and naturalist, pointed out an osprey, pink spoonbills, and a turtle. One of the dolphins put on a "performance" for us playing with a large fish throwing it up in the air and catching it over and over! Other dolphins came leisurely right up to the boat and then 2 others jumped in the waves at the back and swam with us. My favorite is called Popcorn and he breached(jumped in the air) several times. I have been on several dolphin cruises and this by far is the BEST! I highly recommend this and will go back on it again this year!

July 2026 This was our second trip with the Dolphin Explorer, and we were excited to introduce our friends to it. We had an amazing trip! We saw over 20 dolphins, and the crew was so informative and knowledgeable. We found great shells at the shelling stop and had an overall perfect morning!