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. Marco Island shelling tours with Treasure Seekers Shell Tours transport guests to remote islands in the Ten Thousand Islands Wildlife Refuge. Small-group trips are led by seasoned shell guides who know the best shelling hotspots, so even first‑timers can find the shell of a lifetime. The… 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 Explore the pristine wilderness of South Florida with Eco Endeavors Boat Tours, your gateway to the breathtaking Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge and the coastal mangrove ecosystems surrounding Marco Island and Goodland. Eco Endeavors offers unforgettable boat tours and charters that… 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 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 Marco Island water shuttle services make trips to Keewaydin Island easy, fun, and affordable. Hemingway Water Shuttle runs daily from Rose Marina and gives travelers quick, stress-free access to this pristine barrier island. Guests enjoy a 30-minute ride while spotting dolphins, manatees, and… Read more Getting there & back is half the fun! Take the Fort Myers to Key West ferry with Key West Express and escape to the vacation destination of pirates, poets, presidents and partygoers. Your ferry to Key West makes the journey part of the experience. Enjoy a tropical drink from the bar or a bite from… Read more Newly renovated Veterans Community Park is the venue for many community events ranging from Marco Island Seafood Festival, Christmas Island Style (including the Tree Lighting) and arts & craft shows. In addition, the Veterans’ memorial fountain with impressive Bald Eagle sculpture and adjacent… Read more Open year round, Naples Botanical Gardens, designed by world renowned landscape architects, is filled with lush tropical plants. Enjoy the children’s garden, butterfly house, Caribbean garden, Brazilian garden, Asian garden, water garden and preserve and trails.Things To Do on Marco Island
Island Favorites
Curated collections
The Full List
Treasure Seekers Shell Tours
Banyan Charters
Eco Endeavors
Go Cats on the Water
Rising Tide Explorers
Hemingway Water Shuttle
Key West Express | Fort Myers to Key West Ferry
Veterans Community Park
Naples Botanical Garden
Things To Do on Marco IslandNico Moreno2026-05-06T22:09:17-04:00
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