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 Marco Island catamaran cruises with Cool Beans Cruises deliver relaxed, small-group adventures on the Gulf. Choose a daytime sail or a champagne sunset cruise aboard their 42-foot sailing catamaran. The catamaran carries up to 20 guests and features spacious bow seating for easy lounging and views… Read more Marco Island boat tours don’t get more fun and relaxing than an outing with Floating Turtle Cruises. This local favorite offers a comfortable way to explore the sparkling waters, spot playful dolphins, and soak in stunning Gulf Coast sunsets. Their welcoming crew makes every trip easy, enjoyable… 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 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 boat rentals let you explore sunny bays and mangrove estuaries at your own pace. Port 32’s 22‑foot Cobia bowrider and center‑console boats have 200 HP Yamaha engines. The fleet seats six to eight people and is stored in a drystack to keep every vessel clean and ready. Check in… Read more Marco Island Key West ferry trips make travel between these two islands quick, easy, and fun. Key West Express runs high-speed catamarans that reach Key West in just a few hours. Guests can depart seasonally from Marco Island or year-round from Fort Myers Beach. The Marco Island Key West ferry… 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. This location takes you to the south west side of Jolley Bridge overlooking the busy rookeries on the ABC Islands. You can either fish from the small beach or walk under the bridge. If you continue to drive over the bridge you can fish either side of the road.Things To Do on Marco Island
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Treasure Seekers Shell Tours
Cool Beans Cruises
Floating Turtle Cruises
Sunshine Tours
Banyan Charters
Port 32 Marinas
Key West Express
Naples Botanical Garden
Fishing from Judge Jolley Bridge
Things To Do on Marco IslandNico Moreno2026-05-06T22:09:17-04:00
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