Ten Thousand Islands Tours and Tickets

Discover some of coastal Florida's loveliest scenery, and its wealth of wildlife, on this small-group tour of the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge from Marco Island. Pick from several daily departure times, and set off with just a small group for company. Go on a naturalist-guided boat tour to spot animals like dolphins, pelicans, spoonbills, manatees, sea turtles, and more. Then, disembark at an uninhabited barrier island for a shelling expedition.

Exploring the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge on your own can be intimidating if you don’t know your way around on the water. Book this Thousand Islands 2-person Catamaran Tour to follow a knowledgeable guide who will keep you from getting lost and ensure you enjoy this pristine preserve to the fullest, with great opportunity to view the wildlife and sea life that inhabit the refuge.

Discover Florida's 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge aboard your own private boat during this fun excursion. Join your dedicated captain out on the waters and explore the lush ecosystem of the Florida Everglades. Sail along several waterways and keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife including dolphins, manatees, and alligators.

Experience the beauty and diversity of Florida's Everglades on a kayak tour. Join a small group and paddle through mangrove forests in search of local wildlife. During the winter months, manatees can be spotted congregating in the cooler waters of deep canals. You can also observe other animals like river otters, alligators, and several bird species during your tour.

Discover the ecosystem and wildlife of Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands refuge on a relaxing excursion. Board your vessel with a small group and navigate through the remote islets to discover the local wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles, and many other species that call the area home.

This small-group tour covers the best of Marco Island in the Gulf of Mexico off Southwest Florida in a few hours of sightseeing. Meet your guide and board your boat in Goodland Boat Park and cruise through the mangrove estuary of the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge to Marco Island and back.

This unique experience takes small-group on a boat tour to various destinations around Barrier Island in search of special sea shells. Meet your captain and certified master naturalist guide in Goodland and head out in search of rare and sought-after seashells. Tour destinations may include the Caxambas sandbars, Kice Island, Morgan Island, Second Chance Shell Bar, and others.

See some of the coolest sites of Marco Island on land and on water during the Dolphins and Dome House Tour. This unique tour showcases the local dolphins that swim around Marco Island, as well as the famous Dome House of Cape Romano. You’ll also cruise through the 10,000 Islands and Caxambas Pass Park in search of more marine life. This boat tour includes a cooler full of ice to keep your favorite beverage cold.

Southwest Florida is home to a diverse ecosystem and marine life. See where the Gulf of Mexico and the waters of the Everglades converge during this sunset cruise. You’ll begin your sail in Naples then head out into the Everglades in search of alligators, sharks, and manatees. Then, you’ll ride through the Everglades National Park to the 10,000 Islands where more wildlife awaits. Finally, you’ll gaze at the sunset before heading back to Naples.

Escape to the wilderness of the Florida Everglades on this small-group eco-adventure. Explore a variety of lush landscapes by foot, kayak and boat looking for dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, bald eagles and more. Hike along the beach, dunes and mangrove swamps. Kayak to Barrier Island Beach — no kayaking experience necessary. And take a boat ride through some of the most remote areas of the park. It’s the ultimate Everglades experience rolled into one unique, half-day adventure.

This hands-on shelling tour from Marco Island takes by boat to an uninhabited barrier island where you can go shelling in a place relatively undisturbed by visitors. Your naturalist guide will provide insights into individual shell animals and get expert instruction on how to shell, as well as tell you about the area's flora and fauna.

Explore the mangroves of Marco Island with a Florida Master Naturalist with this private experience. This area is rich with wildlife, from marine birds to manatees, as well as dolphins, sea turtles, and even iguanas. You'll also make a 1-hour stop on a barrier island beach for swimming and beachcombing for colorful shells.

On your private 2.5 hour guided sunset cruise we often see dolphins, alligators, manatees, sharks, sea turtles and many different species of birds. We observe local marine life in its natural habitat. Getting a personalized experience of a small group is the way to go In the 10,000 islands. With a small group the captain and truly tailor this trip to the guest.

Discover South West Florida's 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge aboard your own private boat. Enjoy close encounters with dolphins, manatees, sharks, alligators, and a diverse range of bird species during your cruise. Stop at a remote Island for some beach time. We observe local marine life in its natural habitat. Getting a personalized experience of a small group is the way to go In the 10,000 islands. With a small group the captain and truly tailor this trip to the guest.

There’s nothing quite like cruising around Marco Island. This ritzy island in Southwest Florida is a gorgeous sight as seen from the topside of a boat. Embark on this private sightseeing cruise to get a glimpse of the natural and architectural beauty of this barrier island. A naturalist guide will take you through the Ten Thousand Islands and Marco Island before returning to Naples.

Shelling is practically the state sport in Florida, and you’ll go home with a veritable haul on this small-group shelling tour. The adventure starts on the water, where you’ll take a boat ride to Marco Island, spotting dolphins along the way. Once on land, your guide will clue you into all the remote hotspots to find shells and sand dollars, ensuring you don’t leave without one-of-a-kind souvenirs.

Get out on the water and look for wild dolphins with this private boat tour for up to six people from Goodland Boat Park. Cruise out to Cape Romano to see the dome houses, then keep your eyes peeled for Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins around the Ten Thousand Islands NWR. Along the way, learn fun and interesting facts from your certified Florida Master Naturalist guide.

Come see an amazing sunset on the Gulf! Some of the best sunsets in the world are in SW Florida—best seen on a sunset boat tour! There’s something truly magical about the sunset hour in South Florida. With stunning skies every night at sunset near Marco Island, you can depend on making some extraordinary memories. Wildlife and scenic views: Our sunset boat tour departs from Goodland Boat Park and Marina on Marco Island. After leaving the boat dock, the sunset cruise has to go to some of the best places around Goodland and Marco to enjoy the wildlife and scenic views. Barrier Island Beach Stop: We’ll spend about an hour on a barrier island as the sun goes down. It is a perfect opportunity to stroll on the white sandy shore, collect sea shells and sand dollars, or stay on the boat enjoying snacks and drinks. A perfect paradise sunset over the Gulf of Mexico As the sun approaches the horizon, time will stand still momentarily as we enjoy a perfect evening in paradise.

Go fishing with a local expert who knows the waters around Naples well. Your guide, Tim, will take you out on a fully private, customizable tour out into the region, with options to fish in the large expanse that extends from the Everglades National Park all the way to Pine Island Sound. A variety of departure times are available, and you can even go night fishing.

Explore the backwaters of the Ten Thousand Islands during a half- or full-day fishing charter from Marco Island. Located just south of Naples, Marco Island is the gateway to a variety of rivers and creeks, the barrier islands, and miles of backcountry shoreline. The captain provides fishing gear, bait, and license, and the boat can accommodate four passengers. Suitable for beginning and advanced anglers.

See the mangrove estuary near Marco Island by boat! Explore the complex and diverse ecosystem full of beauty and wildlife on our ecotour. Wildlife sightings may include dolphins and many species of birds such as osprey, bald eagle, pelican, tern, gull, skimmer, plover, egret, heron, and roseate spoonbill amongst others. Seasonally wildlife sightings may include manatee, sea turtles, sharks, iguanas Fully guided by a certified Florida Master Naturalist. Tour includes a one-hour beach stop on a barrier island to swim, beach comb, or look for exotic shells.

Our 2.5-hour Barrier Island shelling tour is the perfect tour if you want to spend a little more time looking for a really special shell. Captains are always US Coast accredited master captains with decades of experience to ensure safe passage even in rough weather. Your guide is a certified Florida Master Naturalist with a wealth of knowledge to help you understand not only what you'll find but also where to look to locate the most sought-after and rare shells like the infamous Junonia. A truly memorable shelling experience as all of our tours are small groups and very intimate. Tour destinations may include Caxambas sandbars, Kice Island, Morgan Island, Cape Romano, and Second Chance Shell Bar (aka Shell Island). Shelling locations are dependent on the time of the year, weather, tide, and wind. Shelling locations are at the captain's discretion.

The Everglades area is one of the most popular fishing spots in Florida. On this private tour, enjoy a tailor-made experience for you and your group. Cruise around the scenic waterways and mangrove forests of the Ten Thousand Islands, learn the basics or hone your fishing skills with tips from an expert guide, and try your luck fishing for snook, trout, flounder, and even sharks.