
Eco Endeavors & Breakwater Adventures

Information about Eco Endeavors & Breakwater Adventures
Opening hours
- sunday: 8h-17h
- monday: 8h-17h
- tuesday: 8h-17h
- wednesday: 8h-17h
- thursday: 8h-17h
- friday: 8h-17h
- saturday: 8h-17h
Eco Endeavors is a small family business that specializes in group adventures through the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge and coastal mangrove ecosystems of Everglades National Park. Our Dolphin and Shelling boat tour is a great way to explore the Islands, view wildlife, and search for rare shells on a barrier island. Our charters are perfect for families and have something to offer for all ages.
Our comment from TraTraTravel about Eco Endeavors & Breakwater Adventures:
Eco Endeavors & Breakwater Adventures offers an unforgettable experience exploring the stunning coastal regions of the United States, particularly in the Marco Island area. Known for their friendly and knowledgeable crew, the company specializes in dolphin and shelling tours that promise both fun and education for guests of all ages.
Visitors consistently rave about the professionalism and expertise of the captains, particularly Captain Glenn and Captain Clay. Guests appreciate their engaging personalities, extensive knowledge of the local ecosystem, and ability to find dolphins and other wildlife. Many have noted how unforgettable their interactions with playful dolphins have been, often describing the experience as magical.
Highlights of the tours include:
- Seeing dolphins and manatees up close, with many guests describing the excitement of dolphins playing in the boat's wake.
- Educational insights into the mangroves and marine life from the knowledgeable captains.
- Time for shelling on beautiful, secluded beach areas where guests can gather unique shells and souvenirs.
- Family-friendly adventures that cater to all ages, ensuring a fun day out on the water.
The company has received numerous positive reviews, highlighting their friendly staff, remarkable service, and well-organized tours. Customers often express gratitude for the ease of booking and accommodating nature of the team. While there are occasional mentions of limited shelling opportunities, the overall feedback underscores a memorable experience that exceeds expectations.
Whether you’re looking for a family outing or a unique adventure, Eco Endeavors & Breakwater Adventures is highly recommended for anyone wanting to explore the beautiful ecosystems and wildlife of Florida.
Eco Endeavors & Breakwater Adventures: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Tour was absolutely amazing! Captain Clay showed us so many great sights. He was knowledgeable about the coastal area and had a good sense of humor. All tour employees treated us well. Of note, Cali rescheduled our tour time with ease and understanding.
Well Gary, you were just a pleasure to work with! We are thrilled we gave you guys such great experience. Looking forward to having you out with us again! - Calli
Fantastic experience: Clay was an awesome, fun, knowledgable captain. Got to see lots of dolphins and birds. Highly recommend to sunset cruise.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review and for choosing us, Julie! It was a pleasure to have you out with us, looking forward to the next time!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: The crew was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The shells we gathered are beautiful and we saw dolphins. I enjoyed the trip very much.
Thanks so much, Sandi. It was a pleasure to have you and your crew aboard!
Fantastic experience: Such a fun adventure for the family. Captain Clay was very knowledgeable and took great care of us. Highly recommend the Dolphin and Shelling tour for families.
Thank you so much for your review and choosing us to take your family out, Simon! These photos are AWESOME! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a great time with Capt Clay, who will be especially happy to hear your kind words—he truly enjoys sharing his knowledge and providing a memorable experience. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you all again on another adventure soon! Safe travels! -Calli
Fantastic experience: A most wonderful adventure! Captain Glen was very knowledgeable of the surrounding area and the habitats of the wildlife making the experience much more enjoyable. His great sense of humor and knowledge also made the trip fun. He went out of his way looking for dolphin and we were able to see them playing and jumping in the wake of the boat. In all of the boat trips I have taken, the was the best in observing the dolphin and also seeing a group of beautiful white pelicans. The private little island he took us too had great shelling, finding starfish, shells, driftwood and sand dollars. I highly recommend taking the excursion for a day of fun site seeing.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that you had such an amazing adventure with Captain Glen. His passion for the area and wildlife really shines through, and it sounds like he made the experience even more special with his knowledge and sense of humor. We're thrilled that you got to see the dolphins up close and also had the chance to enjoy the beautiful private island for some great shelling. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable excursion in the future! Safe travels and happy adventuring! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Eco Endeavors will always be a family favorite for us! We love the boat ride & learning neat facts about the wild & ocean life. The dolphins were the best part!
NOW THAT'S A REVIEW! Thank you for sharing, Laura! We are honored to be the ones to take your family out. Hope to see you again the next time you're around SWFL! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Such a great experience for our family… Great staff and guide…. Learned a bunch and found some great shells. Would highly recommend doing this while in Marco Island, FL.
These photos are beautiful, Rod! This is truly one of the best parts of my day, hearing/seeing what a great time you had. Thanks again for coming out with us, we look forward to having you back out in the future!!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Ahoy Captain Clay! We had a great time. Learned a lot about this fragile and important area… And have a ton of fun finding shells and going super super fast. Oh, we saw dolphins too! It was an A+ trip!! Thank you!!
Ellen, this is such a great review! We are extremely happy to hear you had such a great time and we could get that A+! Let's do it again and make it an A++ next time! Thank you so much for sharing! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Captain Glenn and his first mate absolutely made our vacation. the fact that the dolphins and their baby’s chased and played with the boat was magical. I highly suggest when captain glenn takes you to the shell beach and says if you find trash please bring it to the boat to be tossed, do it. I found a tire took it back the. The beach rewarded me by giving me a Conch to find! Thanks again it really made our vacation special.
This review is an absolute joy to read! We are so grateful you chose us to spend your vacation with, AJ! Thank you so much for sharing your experience and those awesome photos! Hope we get to see you next time! -Calli
Fantastic experience: We thoroughly enjoyed our adventure with Captain Glenn - watching dolphins play, shelling, and learning so much about this area with all its amazing creatures and habitat!
Hey Robyn! Thanks for coming out with us, we sure enjoy Captain Glenn and are so happy to hear that you did as well! Fantastic photos and a fantastic review! We are honored to have you as our customers, see you next time! -Calli
Fantastic experience: What an AMAZING adventure! Not only did we get to see the dolphins play in the wake of the boat, We had such an educational experience with Captain Glenn and his first mate Michelle. Stopping off at the island was also so amazing collecting beautiful shells. I would highly recommend this adventure!! A day we will never forget.
What an honor to be part of your Marco memories! Thank you SO much for choosing us, Stephanie, as well as this incredibly kind review! Hope to see you again next time! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Captain Clay truly made the most of the time. He shared all about the mangroves and ecosystem of the 10,000 islands, was really personable, fun + friendly, passed by sandbar beaches until he found an empty one for us to explore, and took a back route towards the end to make sure we found some dolphins. And did they play! Even rode in our wake. Everyone loved being out on the water and bringing bags stuffed with shells and driftwood home. Make sure you bring cash to tip Clay, he’s worth it! We will rebook with him for his specialty: water sports!
Oh this is just the coolest, photos and ALL! We are ecstatic to hear you had such a great time with Captain Clay, we sure think he's pretty great!! Thank you for sharing your experience, your family's smiles and letting us be a part of your vacation memories. We are honored you found us and hope we get to see you again next time!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: We had such an awesome experience out on the water today with Capt. Glenn. We learned fun facts about the ecosystem we toured through. For a fun family outing we highly recommend your time with the Capt. Glenn!
Thank you for this wonderful review, Meredith! We are so grateful you chose us to take your family out on the water and thrilled to hear Captain Glenn is still doing what he does best; entertainment and education! See you next time! -Calli
Fantastic experience: We had a dolphin and shelling tour with Clay and had a great time. He was knowledgeable and fun. I'd sign up for another tour again!
Absolutely thrilled to hear you had fun with Clay, he is a HOOT! Thank you so much for choosing us, we are looking forward to having you back out with us! -Calli
Fantastic experience: The Captain was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed our tour.
We are so happy to hear you had a good time!! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful photos and experience! See you next time! -Calli
Fantastic experience: We booked a private sunset tour with Captain Glenn and Michelle. They were knowledgeable, warm and welcoming. We saw several dolphins and the captain engaged them to follow the boat which was incredible. We also saw other wildlife. We also went shelling on a private island where Michelle shared details on each treasure. Was a highlight of our trip for sure!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your private sunset tour with Captain Glenn and Michelle was such a highlight of your trip. It's fantastic that you were able to experience the dolphins up close and enjoy the beautiful wildlife along the way. Captain Glenn and Michelle love sharing their knowledge and making each experience unique, so we're glad it added to your adventure. Shelling on the private island sounds like the perfect way to cap off your day! We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable moments in the future! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Had an amazing day with Captain Glenn and mate. They went above and beyond for us to get the full experience. We saw Manatees. Dolphins and collected a lot of beautiful shells! I highly recommend Eco Endeavors & Captain Glenn!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing day with Captain Glenn and our crew. Seeing manatees and dolphins, along with finding beautiful shells, sounds like a perfect experience! We’re so glad we could make it special for you. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Excellent trip. The captain made sure we got to see the dolphins play, found manatees and lots of shells. He kept us out and extra 40 minutes which was awesome . I highly recommend this co.
That darn captain holding people hostage again! We are so so happy you enjoyed your time out with us, Joann! Thank you so much for choosing us and sharing your experience. Hopefully we will see you again soon, as I hear you put an offer on that fantastic houseboat.. ;) - Calli
Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing and thrilling experience. Professional and fun adventure. Captain Clay was amazing and really informative during our trip. Very good value for this opportunity to see the area.
YAY! I'm so happy to hear you had such a great time, Tina! Thank you again for choosing us, hopefully we get to see you again next time! -Calli
Fantastic experience: We took 10 teenagers out on a dolphin and shelling tour and Eco Endeavors/Breakwater Adventures did not disappoint! It can sometimes be hard to engage teens, but Captain Glenn and Mate Michelle had them captivated from the start. This was by far the BEST dolphin tour I've EVER been on - WOW! I still can't believe just how many dolphins we were able to see and how the played in the waves behind our boat for so long. The wealth of knowledge both Captain Glenn and Mate Michelle were able to share with our group was also priceless - Michelle showed us just where to go to get the best shells and they were so kind and welcoming to our group. Hoosier Burn Camp thanks you for one of the best experiences of our entire trip! Please check these guys out!
Well, if the teenagers liked it, you know it HAS to be a good time! We are grateful you chose us, Caitlin! It was a pleasure working with you and having you all out with us. We are honored to be a part of your big trip/memories! -Calli
Fantastic experience: This was an awesome tour! Captain Glenn was very determined to make sure we had an amazing time. We learned a lot of interesting local facts about the area and wildlife. We stopped at a pristine beach and were able to find lots of gorgeous seashells.
If there is one thing I know about Captain Glenn is he IS DETERMINED! And fun and knowledgeable, but I digress. Thank you so much for choosing us, Mary! We are incredibly grateful for this delightful review and your kind words! Hope to see you again next time! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Capt. Clay gave us an awesome 1/2 day experience amongst the 10,000 islands this week. We had dolphins playing in our wake, saw several manatees, a bald eagle and a rose spoonbill. Will definitely do this tour again on our next visit!
Dolphin, Manatees, a bald eagle and a ROSIE!? Man, I'm sorry I couldn't ride along with your tour, as it sounds like one of the best!!! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful review and for choosing us, Helen! See you next time! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Captain Glen and Michelle made the trip. They were very knowledgeable about the ecosystem and wildlife. We saw dolphins, manatees, spoonbills, brown pelicans and egrets Michelle had a keen eye for unique shells. This was a girls weekend and we would definitely do this adventure again.
What a lovely review, Laura! Thank you so much for spending your gals trip with us, we are honored to be a part of your memories! See you next time!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: We had such a great time with Captain Clay touring us! Very knowledgeable of the area and super nice, he got the dolphins to jump in the wake behind the boat and took us to all the best spots. I mentioned I wanted to find a sand dollar so he made sure to take us to the right beach for it, and I found one almost immediately! Was a great time.
We often hear Captain Clay makes dreams come true, I'm so happy to hear some of his magic worked that day! Thank you so much for choosing us, Zoe! We are so grateful you took the time to post your experience! Hope to see you next time!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Great trip! We had dolphins playing beside our boat, saw lots of birds and had fun looking for manatees. Island shelling was fantastic. Can’t wait to do it again!
A SPOONIE! Oh boy, seems like the perfect day to me! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the trip, Lisa! Thank you so much for choosing us and sharing these fantastic photos/experience! See you next time! - Calli
Fantastic experience: We really enjoyed our boat ride. We saw dolphins, including a calf, and lots of birds. We had plenty of time to collect shells. Captain Jeff and Michelle were great.
The bird will always be my favorite but there's nothing like seeing a calf! SO happy to hear you had such a great time, Gerry! These photos show one of the most beautiful places and we are so happy you shared them! Thanks again for choosing us, hope to see you again next time! - Calli
Fantastic experience: Captain Jeff and the crew at Eco Endeavors were fantastic. The ladies went above and beyond to get us booked. We had a great drive to the boat with lots of fun facts about the area. Captain Jeff was awesome, with tons of knowledge about the local waters and wildlife. Of course there were dolphins and shells too! We will definitely take another excursion with them in the future.
Hey Jennifer- Thanks so much for this awesome review and taking the time to write it. We were so happy to have you and grateful you chose us. Thanks again and hope to see you again! Barbara
Fantastic experience: Wonderful morning excursion! Capt Jeff & Michelle were personable, knowledgeable & helpful. Amazing dolphin & wildlife experiences plus abundant shelling on this tour. Highly recommend!
Hey Kathy, we truly appreciate you sharing your experience! What a great photo!!!! I know the crew will be so happy to hear they provided a great trip for you! Hope to see you next time!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Our family of 6, had a great morning trip with Captain Jeff and first mate Michelle. Jeff was very knowledgeable of the Marco Island ecosystem and pointed out several bird species and told us about how they caught their fish to eat. We also got two dolphins to ride our wake and enjoyed watching them surf behind us. Stopped on an island and enjoyed shelling and gathering small pieces of driftwood. A delightful morning! Definitely recommend this family outing!
Hey Johnny- Thanks so much for this amazing review! We are really thankful you chose us and that you guys had such a great time with Capt Jeff and Michelle. Hope you come see us again in the future!!
Fantastic experience: Such an incredible experience! The dolphins played in our boat wake and we had great sea shelling. Captain Glenn was very knowledgeable and knew how to spend our time efficiently. Very reasonably priced! We’d recommend going in the morning when the water is calm, the weather is cooler, and sea life is active! Definitely taking family on this tour when we’re back.
What a wonderful review, thank you so much for taking the time to share your pictures and experience with us! These photos are finTASTIC! We are so happy you and your fam enjoyed your time! We truly appreciate you choosing us, see you next time!!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Jeff was a great guide. He was so informative and friendly. The whole team at Eco Endeavors were professional and the tour was fantastic.
Thank you so much for your delightful review, Luisa! We are so happy to hear your captain and the staff took great care of you! See you next time!!! -Calli
Positive experience: This was a great tour! The Captain was very funny and gave lots of information about the area and animals. We saw a group of dolphins and other marine life. I took off one star only because the shelling wasn't the greatest as it was pretty close to the hotels. Nonetheless, still a great experience!
Thank you for your review, Lea!
Fantastic experience: Capt Glenn was absolutely fantastic. He went above and beyond with our eco tour. He made sure we saw dolphins and manatees. He was very knowledgeable about the eco system. We had an absolute blast.
YAY! So happy to hear this, Haly! We truly appreciate you sharing your experience with us! Captain Glenn is a blast, happy you think so too! Hope you enjoyed visiting Marco, thanks for choosing us to make your vacation memories with! See you next time! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Me and my family had such an amazing experience on the sunset boat tour with our captain Clay!! He had some much knowledge on the wildlife and the history of the area. Saw some dolphins and a beautiful sunset, overall great experience!!
Hey Ashley- Thank you guys for choosing us and for writing this wonderful review. I'm sure Captain Clay had a great time with you guys as well and seeing those dolphins never gets old! Hope you come and see us again!! Barbara
Fantastic experience: Our sunset cruise with Eco Endeavors was absolutely magical! The entire experience was perfect. Captain Glenn was a fantastic guide, sharing his knowledge of the local wildlife and creating a relaxed atmosphere. We were thrilled to spot a playful dolphin that seemed to enjoy our company as much as we enjoyed its! The variety of birdlife we encountered was also a highlight. Watching the sun dip below the horizon was the perfect end to a wonderful day. We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a memorable experience. Thank you, Eco Endeavors, for an amazing time!
Hey Victor- Thanks so much for taking the time to write this amazing review. Those sunset tours are definitely spectacular! We are so glad you guys had a great time!! Barbara
Fantastic experience: My family had blast exploring 10K Islands with Capt Glenn. Dolphins played in the wake of our boat, and we found sand dollars on our own private beach. Eco Endeavors is great! Highly recommend.
Hey Seth!! Thanks so much for taking the time to write this amazing review! I am so glad you guys had a blast!! If you're ever in town again we'd love to have you back!! Barbara
Fantastic experience: Had a great trip! Jeff was fun and knowledgeable and Michelle his first mate was also great. Saw the manatee, turtles, dolphins and went shelling - wish we had more time it was fantastic! We would do this again!
Hey Linda- Thanks for taking the time to write this amazing review!! We are so glad you had fun with Jeff and Michelle. Time does fly on the water! Hope to have you back in the future!!
Fantastic experience: Eco endeavors was amazing! They were very accommodating, even when they seemed fully booked they worked with us and made our shelling and dolphin tour the best! Captains Alex and Clay were very knowledgeable, showed us birds, dolphins, manatees, and the beautiful mangrove ecosystem. Can’t recommend them highly enough!
Thank you for this wonderful review, Tim! So happy to hear you and your family enjoyed your day out on the water with us, we are so thankful you chose us! Hope to see you again next time you are all back down on the island and I'm sorry I called you Ted... THANKS AGAIN!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: We had a great time with Captain Alex, Clay, and Stephanie on our private Dolphin and Shelling boat tour while on vacation on Marco Island. Captain Alex and his crew made us feel so welcome on their boat. They shared the history and cool facts about the 10,000 island area. They were extremely nice and entertained our kids during the entire experience. Captain Alex and Clay took their time to find and show us sea life. Stephanie helped our kids find beautiful shells on one of the remote islands. It was extremely convenient to book our tour and Eco Endeavors was one of the few companies that were able to accommodate our group of 7 without an issue. Their pick up location is easy to find and Nancy was nice enough to drop us back off at the JW Marriott after the tour to save us an Uber ride. I highly recommend booking any type of tour with Eco Endeavors!
Thanks so much John for this awesome 5 star review and taking the time to write it with such amazing detail. We are so glad you found everything easy and enjoyable. We appreciate it so much and we hope you will come see us again in the future!! Barbara
Fantastic experience: Fun trip! Kids had a great time! We saw dolphins and a manatee. Really enjoyed our time on the quiet beach.
Hey Christa! Thank you SO much for the kind review and choosing us! Hope we get to see you and the family on your next trip down to Marco!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: This was our second time booking with Eco Endeavors and once again, they did not disappoint! Captain Clay was super friendly and knowledgeable about the area and its wildlife. We had a great day shelling, dolphin watching and relaxing! Thanks for again for another memorable experience! :)
INCREDIBLE, you guys shelled HARD! That Calico crab shell is perfect! WOW! Thank you so much for sharing your treasures as well as making your families vacation memories with us! Looking forward to having you all back out with us!!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Excellent from start to finish — our boat captain and first mate accommodated our wishes. We enjoyed seeing osprey, dolphins (who surfed behind our boat), and manatees. The beach was gorgeous with so many special seashell finds. Highly recommended for a family adventure!
I'm so happy to hear you all enjoyed your time out with us, Elicia! Thank you so much for sharing your experience as well as choosing us to take your family out! Hope to have you back down with us again next year!!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Capt Glenn and First Mate Barb were great, very knowledgeable about the area. They found some playful dolphins for the perfect outing. Amazing experience!!
Hey Bryan- Thanks so much for this amazing five star review and taking the time to write it. You guys were a blast, we were happy to have you and show you our little piece of paradise! Come see us again!! -Barbara
Fantastic experience: Loved the tour and our guide! Glenn was great and very knowledgeable about the island and its history! We loved the secluded beach and our girls found some really cool shells! We ended our tour with a mama and baby dolphin playing in the wake of our boat which was so fun to watch! Highly recommend!!!
Hey Tammy- Thanks so much for this amazing review. We're so glad to hear you guys had a great time with Captain Glenn. I guess we'll keep him around. Thanks for recommending us too it means an awful lot!! Barbara
Fantastic experience: The staff was absolutely amazing. The dolphins wanted to play, and the kiddos loved it just as much as us adults did. Getting out to to go shelling. We got beautiful shells and sand dollars. We got to see manatees. Captain Glenn kept us all engaged. It didn’t feel like a tour.
Brittney thanks so much for the wonderful review and for taking the time to write it. We appreciate it so much! So glad everyone had such a great time!! Thanks so much for choosing us!! Barbara
Fantastic experience: Captain Clay took us out on a private shelling and dolphin tour. He was very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. He was very accommodating with two small kids on their first boat ride. We saw lots of dolphins and even had 3 ride the wake off the back of the boat. It was a perfect trip and would definitely recommend.
Thanks so much Meghan for taking the time to leave this amazing review. It was certainly our pleasure to provide you with this amazing trip. Captain Clay is the best! We're so glad that you guys had a great time and we appreciate the recommendation for sure!! -Barbara- Eco Endeavors/Breakwater Adventures
Fantastic experience: This was the most fun tour I’ve taken. Shout out to captain Jeff and Michelle. They were a treat to tour with and very educational. We got to watch the dolphins launch on the wake of our boat.
This is awesome to hear, Ryan, thank you so much for hanging out with us for the day! Hopefully we will see you the next time you're back in Marco! Thank you so much for the review and choosing us, we truly appreciate your support!! - Calli
Fantastic experience: This was a wonderful experience! Our family recommends Captain Clay! He was very knowledgeable and funny. His jokes were pretty bad, which was perfectly funny. He was also a smooth boat driver. The mangrove was beautiful and relaxing. We were worried about bug bites, but none of us got bit. On a small island beach, we found a couple of beautiful shells. There were prettier ones available in the Eco Endeavor store than what we found on the beach. We saw several dolphins, and Clay got a dolphin to ride our wake. That was fun. Everyone at Eco E. was friendly. You can bring your own snacks on the boat, but they provide water. You are supposed to bring your own towels, too, but we didn’t get wet. We highly recommend this tour!
I won't tell Clay about his bad jokes, but I love that you guys appreciated them! Awesome pictures to match an awesome review! Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your family's memories! I'll make sure to show Clay the photos of his hair... :) THANKS AGAIN! -Calli
Fantastic experience: So much fun will definitely go again! We went tubing, saw dolphins and hung out on the beautiful beach! Captain Clay was awesome! Kept us laughing and having fun all while teaching us some cool facts I never new about the marine life and area. Highly recommend!
Thank you for letting us be a part of your vacation, Kendra! We are honored you chose us and so happy to hear you had a great time out with Captain Clay!! See you next time you're on the island! -Calli
Fantastic experience: We love eco endeavors tours. I’m hesitant to give a review because I don’t want them to become too popular ha! We did the dolphin and shelling tour. Captain Glenn and first mate Michelle were very informative, accommodating, and fun. We saw dolphins being active (which is lucky we know) and had time for shelling and learning about the ecosystem. Definitely recommend it’s worth the price!
Hey Matt- Thanks for the great review. We love Captain Glenn and Michelle too! We appreciate you taking the time to write this review and in exchange we'll try not to become too popular (HA!!) Hope you join us again!! Barbara-Eco Endeavors and Breakwater Adventures
Fantastic experience: Oh My Goodness!!! Wonderland knowledgeable Caption and Mate!!!! Captain Glen was wonderful!!! Personality is AWESOME!!! Great trip !!! He made sure we got all of the dolphins attention!!!! Will only go back to visit him and his lovely wife!!! The Lady that drove us back and forth has a wonderful personality and knowledge !! And YES!!! We will feed ya when you come see us in GA!!! Happy Trails y’all!!!!❤️
Hey Abby! Thank you so much for coming out with us, we truly appreciate your sweet words! Your family was a pleasure! Looking forward to seeing you next year and up for that good good GA cookin'! xoxo -Calli
Fantastic experience: This trip was awesome! Capt. Glen did a great job and was fun! We saw dolphins and they swan with us and was very informational. Also got to do some shelling! Highly recommend!! So friendly and nice too!
Hey Becky! We are so very glad you had a great time. We strive for this everyday! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this amazing review. We really appreciate it!! Barbara- Eco Endeavors/Breakwater Adventures
Fantastic experience: Great day on the water yesterday! Captain Glenn and Michelle were excellent. We saw a manatee and lots of dolphins. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hey Heather! We are so happy you you guys had a great time, thank you for leaving this kind review, sharing your photos and choosing us! Hope to see you again the next time you are down in Marco! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Captain Glenn and First Mate Michelle of Eco Adventures were fantastic!! We saw it all including the birds, lots of dolphins, lots of manatees and beautiful shells! We had two small children and Captain Glenn was very accommodating for them to see the dolphins. Very professional, well-spoken, knowledgeable and super clean boat. The tour was very easy to book. I like to support local and this crew for sure is! Call them directly opposed to trip advisor because they work with you on the prices. Thanks Captain Glenn and First Mate Michelle!! We’ll be back!!
A photo and a rave review sure is a good start to my Monday, thank you so so much for choosing us!! I'm so glad to hear that we lived up to your expectations and our crew lived up to our standards! It's an honor to be a part of your families memories! See you next time! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Our tour with EcoEndeavors was one of the highlights of our trip to Marco Island. Captain Glenn was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of very interesting information about the local ecosystem. He is very experienced and was even able to coax the dolphins to play in the wake of our boat!
The HIGHLIGHT?!? Be right back, I've got to wipe my eyes... Thank you so much for choosing us and for writing this review, Liz. We truly appreciate you spending your vacation with us! Looking forward to the next time we get to have you guys out again! -Calli
Fantastic experience: What a fabulous excursion we had with Captain Glenn and First Mate Michelle. They are both very knowledgeable about the local ecosystems of the island. Not once but twice he was able to get dolphins to play in the boat's wake. One even came from a ways off just to enjoy the fun. As we were getting ready to dock, an group of manatee were spotted and we were able to spend a few minutes with them. Definitely would recommend the EcoEndeavors tour
Your sweet lil faces make my day, Karen! Thank you for sharing your experience, truly means the world you chose us! Looking forward to seeing you the next time you're in Marco!
Fantastic experience: Clay was fantastic!! He was very entertaining and knowledgeable. My family had such a wonderful time. We would absolutely book again.
Hey Tabitha! We are so happy you had a great time with Captain Clay! Thank you so much for finding us and sharing your beautiful photos with us! Let us know when you're back in town!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Great tour. Our Captain was Glen. He was completely informative put up with all my questions (I ask a lot of questions my friends say) turned around and pointed things out we missed and made huge effort to see as many dolphins as nature permitted. Plenty of time on the key to shell hunt and we even saw a manatee very close up. Saw lots of osprey and chicks as well. Also some Powerball money homes on the ride back. Definitely recommend and would go again next time we’re back. Thank you very much.
Hey Fred! You are very welcome!! Thanks so much for taking the time to write this amazing review! We are so glad you had such a great time with Captain Glenn! We'd love for you to come back and see us again! Good luck on the Powerball!! Barbara- Eco Endeavors/Breakwater Adventures
Fantastic experience: What a great experience!! Easy to get a reservation & so friendly & accommodating. Capt Clay was so much fun & knew a lot about the 10,000 Islands & surrounding wildlife. We did a private Sunset Tour with shelling & it was Fabulous!! Great time had by all…thank you!
We are so happy to hear you had such a great time, Debra!! Thank you for sharing your experience, these gorgeous pictures, as well as choosing us! I know there are many options around us and it meant a lot you picked us. Hope to have you and your family out again soon!!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Had a great time and saw dolphins like 3 or 4 times, I lost count. They came very close to the boat and were very active. Cap'n Glenn did a great job. Found us some cool sandollars and shells too. Thanks again to the whole crew!!
Love to hear this Matthew! We are so happy those amazing creatures put on a show for you! Thank you so much for choosing us and leaving this review! Looking forward to having you out again!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Beautiful day on the water - enjoyed seeing manatees, dolphins, osprey and shelling on a beautiful sandbar stretch of beach. Captain and first mate were knowledgeable and friendly - great experience!
So happy to hear you had a great time!!! Thank you for sharing your experience, we truly appreciate you choosing us! Hope we get to see you again the next time you're around Marco!!!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Captain Clay and the team were excellent. Taught us a lot about the local eco system and birds. Took us to a nice little island to find shells and then had dolphins jumping in our wake, so close they were almost in the boat. Clay was entertaining and friendly and great with our kids ages 6-13. They loved the dolphins!
Hey Mike! Thank you so much for the wonderful review! It makes my day reading this, Clay will be so happy to hear as well! We are so honored to have you and your family out with us, hopefully we will see you again next time!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: We chose Captain Glenn and Eco Adventures to take us on a private sunset cruise for my parents’ 40th wedding anniversary. We had a group with 5 kids 5 and under and Captain Glenn and Barb could not have been more helpful. The communication was consistent and easy from planning until they met us at the parking lot. They gifted my parents a special sand dollar. They went above and beyond to make our celebration extra special. We look forward to using them again soon.
Hey Sarah- Thank you so much for the wonderful review. I am so glad your trip was a hit. Captain Glenn and Barb enjoyed it as well. We hope to see you next year. Happy 40th anniversary Mom and Dad!!
Fantastic experience: Jeff White, our Guide, was very engaging and knowledgeable. I felt he was genuinely interested in educating our crew on everything from the history, geography, and environmental significance of the 10,000 islands, while making it fun. I would highly recommend Jeff And Eco Endeavors to elevate your Marco Island vacation. Tim & Laurel Sweeney
Hey Timothy! Thank you so much for your kind, review! I'm so happy you loved the trip, we truly appreciate you choosing us and sharing the experience. Hopefully we will get you and Laurel out again the next time you're around!
Fantastic experience: Eco Endeavors provides an informative and wonderful water excursion! Captain Alex and Mate Barbara were very knowledgeable about the area and were so friendly. We saw dolphins that followed us in the boat’s wake. So fun! Captain Alex took us to a little island where no one else was shelling. Some great finds as not a lot of people go there. That was my favorite part! I highly recommend Eco Endeavors for a fun and adventurous experience!
Hey Sandra- Thanks so much for taking the time to write this awesome review! We are so glad you had a great time!! Thanks for choosing us!
Fantastic experience: Our tour was wonderful from start to finish! Jeff our captain and Michelle his first mate were fun, friendly and informative. They made it a very enjoyable experience. Definitely worth the price and we'd do it again next time we're in Florida!
Hey Vicki- Thanks for choosing us and taking the time to write this great review. It was our pleasure taking care of you and we look forward to continuing to in the future. Hope to see ya on the next trip!!
Fantastic experience: Had the family out with captain Glenn!!! Great experience. Great captain. Great mate Barb. Cali in the office was great to deal with too. Thanks again from the whole family.
Hey Dave- It was great getting to know you and the family. We're so glad you guys had a great time. We did too! Hope to see ya again!
Fantastic experience: The 2 hour dolphin and shelling tour was just right! The captain, first mate, and the rest of the staff did a great job of attending to the ten or so people on our adventure. Plenty of beautiful scenery, local history, and dolphin watching. Anyone including families with young children should feel comfortable booking this tour.
Hey Kurt! Thank you so much for leaving this kind review, we are so grateful you choose us to be apart of your trip to Marco. Hope you had a wonderful time on the island and hopefully we will see you next year!!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Captain Glenn took us out on a three hour tour that included dolphins (at least a dozen),birds of all kinds including nesting Ospreys, and a great lesson on mangrove trees. Time well spent!
Hey Kevin! Thank you SO much for your kind review, we truly appreciate you choosing us! Hope we get to see you next time you're down!!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Captain Glenn provided us with a fantastic experience. Other parties canceled, so we were the only two people on the tour. We enjoyed the dolphins and learning more about the area, the Captain is truly an expert and very personable!
Hey Ryan! Thank you both for this wonderful review and for choosing us! We truly appreciate you and hope we will get to have you out with us again! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Capt. Damon and 1st Mate Sonja were perfect hosts with a great time around the Islands. Their knowledge of the eco system with marine/wildlife was very educational and the banter between them showed their experience. We saw probably a dozen Dolphins as Capt. Damon got up close to several different pods, spent close to an hour on an island beach picking shells, and finally saw a momma Osprey catch a fish to feed her young week old babies as the father joined. Very cool and a great way to start our morning! We plan to do this again and will ask hopefully to have Capt. Damon back at the helm!
Hey Michael! Thank you so much for sharing your experience, I'm so so happy to hear that you had a great time. We are lucky to have some of the best Captains and Damon is sure a favorite!!! Looking forward to having you out with us again!!
Fantastic experience: We had an amazing morning cruise with Captain Damien and Sonia. We saw so many playful dolphins and pelicans and learned so much about their habitats and the 10,000 islands ecosystem. We also spent time shelling on an uninhabited island. The captain never acted rushed and seemed to enjoy the sights as much as we did! Great time. Highly recommend!
Thank you for this super kind review, Sue! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your time with our crew, we truly appreciate you choosing us! Looking forward to seeing you again! - Calli
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this tour! Captain Dan and Captain Alex were terrific. Very knowledgeable and skilled with their vessel. So much information and so many dolphins! I have paid money for so called "dolphin cruises" and hardly seen any dolphins. Thank you for a great 3 hours on the water.
Hey Diane! Thanks so much for the great review! We are so glad you had a great time! Please come see us again!!
Fantastic experience: This is our fourth time with this dedicated wonderful company. We always had wonderful time. This sunset cruise we had been incredibly lucky captain Clay lead us to school of five bottle nose dolphins that followed our boat for 10 minutes. Incredible time.
We truly appreciate you choosing us time and time again, Luca! Thank you for sharing your experience, we are so happy you enjoyed your time out with Capt Clay, as we know you have high expectations from previous trips. Looking forward to the next time! See you then!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: We had a great time with Captain Glen, and first mate Michelle. It was a bit breezy, so I was little worried about getting sea sick on the waves. The flat bottom of the boat made it a non issue. Glen shared his knowledge of the mangroves, sea life and birds. He makes it very entertaining. We stopped on Dickman Island and did shelling and watched the sunset, I with my beer We brought with us. Thank you Eco Endeavors.
Hey Nancy!! We are so thankful you chose us and for sharing your experience, especially since we often get guest curious about motion sickness. As someone who can't ride in the backseat myself, I completely understand the concern! This helps us to know our captains are taking the upmost care of you and providing the best trip possible. Hope you had a wonderful time down on the island and we get to see you next time! -Calli
Positive experience: Outstanding narrative by Captain Glenn as we toured the inland waterways. Enjoyable afternoon of boating, shelling and playing with the dolphins.
Thanks again to you and your wife for coming out with us and for sharing your experience, Ray! Hope we see you next time!!!
Fantastic experience: We really enjoyed our trip. Our captain was very knowledgeable about the ecosystem of the area. We saw a large group of dolphin and were able to enjoy watching them.
Thank you so much for joining us, Sandra! We truly appreciate your business and your wonderful review!! Hope we get to see you again next time!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Amazing tour which I highly recommend!! Glen and John were incredible guides that made the experience a ton of fun while also teaching us a lot about the Everglades. On the tour saw dolphins, a flying stingray, and rare pelicans. Truly an unforgettable experience!
Hey Dana! We are so so happy to hear you had such a great time! It truly means the world to hear you enjoyed your experience. Let us know when you're back in town and hopefully we will see you soon! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Very nice and enjoyable trip, the staff made every effort to be helpful. The captain did his best to find dolphins and other interesting areas, the beach has wonderful shells, every minute of this trip was fun.
Thank you for coming out with us Todd, we truly appreciate your review and business!! Hopefully we will see you when you're back in SWFL!
Fantastic experience: This was a nice small eco dolphin and shelling tour of Marco island. Captain Glenn and first mate Barbara were very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the area, the wildlife and the ecosystem. We saw several dolphins and even had some follow and play in our wake! It was very cool! We didn’t spend much time shelling but still managed to find plenty of cool shells and a few sand dollars to take home. The price was very reasonable for the trip that included only 8 passengers. I Would definitely recommend!
Look at these photos!!! Amy, we are so thankful to have had you out with us and for this wonderful review. We truly appreciate your business and for choosing us! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving and hopefully we will see you next time! - Calli
Fantastic experience: Captain Glen was a blast! We went on a morning ride and saw so many dolphins! Captain Glen was so excited to see a baby dolphin! It was a perfect morning. This is our second time going on one ☝️ f the eco endeavors cruises. Will definitely recommend!
Marcy, we are SO thankful for you choosing us again! Extremely grateful for your business and your review! Let us know when you're back down!!! -Calli
Fantastic experience: The tour was great. Our guide did a fantastic job. The dolphin even joined in the fun. Highly recommend this tour.
We appreciate you choosing us and sharing your experience, Richard! Thank you so much and we hope to see you next time you're down!
Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing tour! From the fantastic, funny and knowledgable Captain and First Mate to the incredible pod of playful dolphins that put on quite a show for us, we all had a wonderful time. The weather and views were great, and the shelling beach we visited contained a treasure trove of beautiful shells. I highly recommend Eco Endeavors - take one of their tours, you will not be disappointed!
Hey Judy!! Thank you again for coming out with us, but even more so for sharing your experience and photos with us! Let us know when you are back in town, we would love to take great care of you again!!
Fantastic experience: Captain Robert and First Mate Valerie were a great team on the 1000 Island Boat Tour for Twelve. Loved how they played with the dolphins in the boat wake, lovely waterways and a great shell island visit. Also, the Eco Adventure shop has some really fun finds! Quality group all the way around!
Thank you so much for letting us know how your trip was with some of our favorite duos! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your time out with us, hope we get to see you again next time!!
Fantastic experience: Had a great time with Capt. Robert. We had a private tour with him and he was very willing to tailor it to our liking. He's very good at navigating. He is very knowledgeable of the wildlife. He was able to give us a great experience viewing 2 dozen dolphins roughly. We got very close to them for great pictures. Thanks again Capt. Robert and thanks for your service. Had a great time.
This review is so kind, thank you for sharing your experience with us! Let us know when you are back in town so we can take great care of you again. Thank you so much again for coming out with us!
Fantastic experience: Had a great time with Captain Robert & First Mate Sonya! Very informative & fun. Saw lots of dolphins!!
Fantastic experience: Had a great time on the tour. Captain Robert was funny and very knowledgeable. We saw plenty of dolphins and a manatee!
Fantastic experience: Great experience from the very start. Booking was easy and price was very reasonable compared to other companies. The boat leaves from Goodland which was also close to our hotel in Marco. We parked at their storefront and got shuttled to the marina. Captain Robert and First Mate Valarie were extremely knowledgeable about the island, marine and animal life, and the landscape. Shelling was great but we went more for the marine life. We found dolphins during the backend of the trip and it was well worth the wait! Of course you can’t predict nature but we did get quite a show. Captain Robert was able to get the dolphins to take a ride and play in our wake. I highly recommend this tour company and we definitely will use them for future trips!
Fantastic experience: 100% will return to the Shelling and Dolphin tour with Captain Robert and First Mate Callie! Captain Robert said my daughter never lost the smile on her face because we were very lucky to have dolphins chase us through the ocean! Water was provided which came in handy on a very hot day. We found great shells and 45 whole minutes to explore the beach! Very fun time today and we even saw a manatee! 100/10 experience. Thanks so much!
Rachel! I am so so happy to read this, even if it is from 7 months ago! I am honored to have been a part of your day! Thank you so much for coming out with us last year!! Hopefully we will see you again next time you're down in Marco! -Calli
Fantastic experience: Great experience, best Captain and assistant, Robert and Sonia. We got to see a lot of Dolphins thanks to Robert experience and patience. Recommend!!!
Fantastic experience: Captain Robert and Sonia really made sure we had the best time. Lots of dolphin sighting, and the best shells and views. We had a great time!
Fantastic experience: My family and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! It was my daughter’s (3.5 years old) first time on a boat and Captain Robert and First Mate Sonya made all of us feel very welcome and explained everything that was happening, which put everyone at ease. They stopped to investigate all possible sightings and we were able to see both dolphins & manatees up close. They were very informative about the wildlife and Marco Island. The remote island we were taken to was amazing for shelling. This was such a memorable experience that I know my little one will never ever forget!!!
Oh my goodness, look at how cute!!! We are so thankful you chose our company to make memories with and even more grateful you shared your experience! let us know the next time you're back in town, we would love to take great care of you again!!!
Fantastic experience: Eco Endeavors was a fantastic experience, would definitely recommend. Captain Robert was friendly and led a great tour. Thanks!
Fantastic experience: Honestly one of the best experiences of my life. My family had an amazing time and my only regret was not doing it sooner. The captain was very knowledgeable and took the time to answer our questions. He also made sure we got to see the dolphins and was able to get us up close. It was incredibly fun. Would do it again!
Fantastic experience: Our tour with Captain Glen was amazing. We learned so much, saw beautiful dolphins and found some great shells! We will definitely be booking another tour with Eco Endeavors the next time we visit.
Fantastic experience: Captain Robert was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and kind. We were able to see very playful dolphins and got amazing shells. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Just went on a tour with captain Robert and Jack . Such an amazing awesome experience. We got to see so many dolphins and they were playfully following the boat. Best experience highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: I first called EcoEndeavors about a week ago and was impressed from the beginning with the service provided and the way that Callie answered all my questions and made sure everything was above and beyond for us. When we got there, we were greeted by Callie and Graham, who both were so kind and fun. They made our group (ages 1-79) feel very welcomed. I felt so safe and like they really cared to tell us about the history and wildlife. Our boat captain, Santana, was exceptional. She was so knowledgeable and pointed out the wildlife and history as we passed it. She even stopped for us to see a bunch of dolphins, a manatee, and some unique birds. We had a great time!
Fantastic experience: This was our first excursion of our vacation and I think it might be our favorite thing we did all week. The weather was perfect, all the staff at the office and the captain that took us on the tour was incredible. We saw several dolphins, native birds, learned a lot about the area, and stopped for about an hour on a little remote island to look for shells. Absolutely worth the money and the time! We booked directly through Eco Endeavors website and had no issues.
Fantastic experience: I highly recommended Eco Endeavors! We had a great experience from start to finish. The ladies in the office were upbeat and knowledgeable, the van driver was the same. The captain and first mate were fantastic. We learned a lot about the area and the inhabitants. I could not recommend the 10,000 Island Tour more highly. I’m sure their other tours are also great as it is clearly a first rate operation.
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