Marco Island is a 24-square-mile island with more to do than most visitors expect. Beyond the beach, there are eco-tours through the Ten Thousand Islands, mangrove kayak trails, wildlife preserves, local museums, art galleries, and water activities from dolphin tours to sunset cruises. The island works for families, couples, and solo travelers, and most of the best experiences are outdoors and on the water. Here's what's worth your time. Explore top activity partners and local favorites — these fun things to do offer memories you’ll keep forever. Whether you’re searching for shells or exploring by boat, start with these curated collections. Explore every activity in the guide. Filter by what kind of Marco day you want. Naples mangrove kayak tours meet science and adventure at Rising Tide Explorers. It’s the only local eco‑tour firm led entirely by active biologists. Founded by scientists, the crew uses their research experience to lead fun, family‑friendly kayak and boat tours. A portion of every tour… Read more Banyan Charters offers Marco Island private charters that transform any day on the water into a “Banyan Day”—an old naval term for rest and relaxation at sea. Founder and captain Austin Wheeler has lived on Marco Island since 2001 and been boating here for more than 30 years. Their… Read more Marco Island cruise tours come to life with Sunshine Tours, a locally operated company sailing since 1984. Guests board the 90‑foot Marco Island Princess at Rose Marina to cruise pristine waterways with friendly crew, fresh meals and two full‑service bars. Locals and visitors love the… Read more Experience the Gulf like never before with Naples Florida Dolphin Adventures, your gateway to unforgettable encounters with dolphins, manatees, and the stunning 10,000 Islands. Each small-group tour blends comfort and discovery, guided by local captains who know these waters inside and out. Cruise… Read more Take control of your own two-person catamaran (our exclusive Go Cat Boat!), as a guide leads you, exploring Marco Island’s backwaters and 10,000 Islands in style. These all-fiberglass vessels are built for performance—super fun, super dry, and super safe with a bimini top for shade. They handle… Read more Marco Island kayak rentals are easy at Capri Fish House on Johnson Bay. Launch from the sandy waterfront and paddle calm, protected water. Slip into mangrove trails and watch for birds, dolphins, and manatees. Choose kayaks or paddle boards and explore at your own pace, any day of the week. When… Read more Marco Island art gallery visitors will find a vibrant hub at the Marco Island Center for the Arts. This non-profit space showcases rotating exhibits by local and national artists in a warm, welcoming setting. The gift gallery highlights handmade jewelry, pottery, paintings, and unique treasures… Read more Over 700,000 acres of cypress swamp and sawgrass prairie which is home to many endangered bird species and the Florida panther. 11 mile drive on an old hard-packed Cypress logging trail through the Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve. See bromeliads, alligators, herons, deer, turtles, and butterflies. Park and venture on foot down one of the old logging trails.Things To Do on Marco Island
Island Favorites
Curated collections
The Full List
Rising Tide Explorers
Banyan Charters
Sunshine Tours
Naples Florida Dolphin Adventures
Go Cats on the Water
Capri Fish House Kayak Rentals
Marco Island Center for the Arts
Big Cypress National Preserve
Janes Scenic Drive
Things To Do on Marco IslandNico Moreno2026-05-06T22:09:17-04:00
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