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Calusa Spirit
Calusa Spirit Shelling & Dolphin Watch
Marco Island Florida Cruises
Marco Island Watersports would like to introduce you to the Calusa Spirit, a 45 foot Power Catamaran that promises to bring you fun, excitement, and plenty of relaxation in paradise! With a capacity of 49 passengers, the Calusa Spirit is ideal for all ages, this vessel departs directly off the beach and glides smoothly across the Gulf of Mexico into the Ten Thousand Islands. This ecosystem is comprised of thousands of mangrove estuaries, and is full of beautiful and unique wildlife. The Calusa spirit calmly navigates the backwaters in search of dolphin, manatee, and bald eagles and upon arrival at Cape Romano, guests can explore the secluded beach in search of the most ornate seashell treasures! Shelling has always been a popular attraction for Cape Romano and Marco Island, the two larger barrier islands that act as the entryway to the Ten Thousand Islands and the Everglades. Captain Jack Malloy, who charters the Calusa Spirit, urges visitors to take advantage of their time on the island. Lightning Whelk, Florida Fighting Conch, True Tulip, Florida Spiny Jewelbox, and Atlantic Figsnail are just a few of the plentiful and exotic shells which can normally be found on Cape Romano.
Tours are typically 2½ hours long – please be present at the beach hut 30 minutes prior to departure time to sign in. The Calusa Spirit is complete with onboard facilities, beverages and snacks for purchases. This boat does come up close to shore but remember you will walk in the water at some point to board so please dress appropriately.
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Learn about the unique history and eco-systems indigenous only to South West Florida and the Everglades!Watch for dolphin, manatees, birds, sea turtles and other diverse native wildlife!
