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. 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 Boat Tours deliver more than a typical sightseeing trip. This operator has explored the 10 000 Islands and Everglades since the 1990s. Trips are led by Florida Master Naturalists and US Coast Guard captains on stable boats that suit all ages. Choose from a wide range of adventures. 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 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 Enjoy Marco Island dolphin eco-tours let you pilot a two-seater CraigCat boat through the scenic backwaters of Southwest Florida. These 2½-hour guided trips depart from Goodland and explore the hidden creeks and bays of the Ten Thousand Islands. You’ll follow a local guide by walkie-talkie while… Read more Naples mini golf course Coral Cay Adventure Golf offers two 18-hole layouts that combine fun challenges with a tropical escape. Located on East Tamiami Trail, this 36-hole attraction is open daily and makes a perfect activity for families, friends, or date nights. Guests can choose the Cave Course… Read more Located right at the southwest corner of the island, the South Beach parking lot on Swallow Avenue is a short stroll across Collier Blvd and through a tree lined walkway to the beach. There is parking for 70 vehicles and it is free for Collier County residents who display a permit, and $10 for all… Read more National Audubon Society owned 11,000 acre nature preserve. 2¼ mile boardwalk through primeval swamp and virgin cypress stand. See wildlife – alligators, birds (nesting wood storks) etc at close quarters. Wheelchair accessible. Jane Hittler Park is a pleasant resting area overlooking Smokehouse Bay, complete with park benches and picnic tables. Good spot to try fishing.Things To Do on Marco Island
Island Favorites
Curated collections
The Full List
Go Cats on the Water
Marco Island Boat Tours
Banyan Charters
Sunshine Tours
Marco Island Eco Tours
Coral Cay Adventure Golf
South Beach
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Jane Hittler Park
Things To Do on Marco IslandNico Moreno2026-05-06T22:09:17-04:00
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