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Dec 2023 We have taken several tours on The Dolphin Explorer now for several years and every time we go we learn something new, see dolphins new and old, and enjoy ourselves even more than the last time. Both Bob the Master Biologist and James the Captain (and also a wildlife expert) are knowledgable, friendly, great with kids and adults alike and make sure each and every passenger on board is having a great time!! I'm already looking forward to our next trip!! It truly is a must see/do for anyone who loves being on the water, loves nature and wildlife and/or loves shelling (yes you even get a half hour at Tigertail Beach to do some shelling!) Two thumbs up! If on Marco Island or nearby Naples make sure to put this on your list of things to do!!
Nov. 2023 This 3-hour boat ride exceeded my expectations by far. Bob and James are so knowledgeable about these dolphins that they can recognize them by name the minute they see their dorsal fins. The books for the children were wonderful! The booklets for the adults were fascinating, as we compared the photos of dozens of local dolphins to photos that Bob was taking as we were watching. I got great video of dolphins leaping in the wake at the back of the boat. It was so emotional it brought me to tears. We were given free water and a cute bag to collect shells in. I told James I was interested in birds, and he pointed out a lot of birds to me along the way. This is a wonderful excursion. I cannot say enough good things about it.
Oct 2023 What a great experience! Bob was so fun, engaging and informative. James the captain assured we were safe and comfortable. The boat is HUGE with plenty of shade and places to sit. The entire trip was so seamless and well run from before we boarded to photos at the beach and getting off the boat. The trip was really great and we learned so much while having fun!
We all like to romanticize watches, picturing Knox-Johnston up on deck, glancing down at his Rolex before taking a sun shot with his sextant. But in reality, it was another humble piece of gear that likely never left his wrist and used for more ordinary purposes. I can imagine him rolling over in his bunk after catching an hour of sleep to squint at the luminescent hands before going up on deck to check that Suhaili remained on course. Or jotting notes in his log, noting the time he passed Cape Horn, or maybe timing a pot of pasta he had boiling on the small Primus stove for his dinner.
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