Eco Tours
The water around Marco Island is part of one of the largest undeveloped mangrove estuaries in North America. Eco tours take you into it with guides who know where to find dolphins, manatees, nesting birds, and sea turtles. Most tours run by kayak or small boat through the Ten Thousand Islands and surrounding mangrove channels. Several operators are led by certified naturalists. Whether you paddle or ride, this is the closest you’ll get to the island’s wild side.
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Dolphin Explorer
Marco Island dolphin tour adventures come alive with Dolphin Explorer, a family-friendly eco-cruise that blends wildlife encounters with real science. Guests join a three-hour journey guided by a team of naturalists and marine biologists who track and study local dolphins. Each trip guarantees… Read more
Marco Island Boat Tours
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
Naples Florida Dolphin Adventures
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
Rising Tide Explorers
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
Manatee Adventures
Naples manatee boat tours are one of the most memorable ways to experience Florida’s wildlife. Manatee Adventures departs from Port of the Islands Marina, where calm waters and lush mangroves set the stage for unforgettable encounters. Guests often see manatees up close, along with dolphins… Read more
Marco Island Eco Tours
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
Banyan Charters
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
Florida Boy Charters
Marco Island fishing charters with Florida Boy Charters deliver the ultimate Southwest Florida adventure. With over 30 years of experience, Captain Shaun Chute and his crew guide guests through the beautiful 10,000 Islands and Gulf waters. Trips are family-friendly, relaxed, and tailored to both… Read more
Sand Dollar Boat Tours | Marco Island & Naples
The water around Marco and Naples doesn’t ask much of you. Show up, and the islands do the rest. Sand Dollar runs both sides of the bay for families, groups, and celebrations. Four private marinas with restrooms and showers. A tiki for 26 with a stand-up bathroom on board. From Goodland, on… Read more
