Top Naples Half-day Tours

Explore the Everglades and discover the stunning range of animals living in this unique ecosystem on this intimate tour. On this small-group tour, there’s no need to clamber over the heads and shoulders of other tourists to catch a glimpse of this shallow-water area’s native residents – including fish, birds, sea turtles, manatees, and maybe even bottlenose dolphins. Disembark on an isolated island during the tour and enjoy the serenity of this unique nature tour.

Get immersed in the nature of the Ten Thousand Islands during this boat tour through the Everglades. Departing daily from Port of the Islands Marina near Marco Island, set sail on Route 41 to explore the Faka Union Canal. Encounter wildlife like manatees, dolphins, alligators, and bird species as your guides share insights into the ecosystem and local history. Cruise in comfort aboard a catamaran with partial shade—an ideal experience for wildlife enthusiasts.

The adventure begins as you depart in a climate-controlled vehicle, escorted by an interactive tour guide. The guide provides full-narration of the Everglades, including facts on the Eco-systems and indigenous wildlife. ​Guests will board airboats upon for an exhilarating ride through the backwaters of the Gulf, including mangrove tunnels and old Indian trails. The experienced airboat captains will wind through the rugged Ten Thousand Islands, revealing the hiding spots of alligators, manatee and other local inhabitants. ​You will experience an authentic wildlife sanctuary, situated on 259 lush acres which are surrounded by the Big Cypress National Park. You will have the opportunity to see over 100 alligators, some of the largest crocodiles in captivity, as well as lions, tigers, a bobcat, and a reptile exhibit. All animals within the sanctuary are either rescued from their previous owners or are being cared for due to injuries.

Escape to the Florida Everglades from the Greater Fort Myers area on this guided airboat adventure at Everglades Day Safari. This exciting airboat ride is a great way to experience the ecosystem of the Everglades. Skim across the marshes and swamps of the Western Everglades while looking for wildlife, namely birds and alligators. In fact, per acre, there are more alligators here than anywhere else in the world. This tour includes an interactive reptile show.

Discover the sights and marine life of Naples on a sightseeing cruise. You have the opportunity to see birds, dolphins, and, season permitting, manatees. The cruise also takes you past the area’s top mansions, Keewaydin Island, and more. Relax and learn about local history, wildlife, and celebrity real estate during on board commentary. It’s the perfect time to take unobstructed photographs of the city and its natural surroundings.

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.

Set sail on this beautifully appointed Catamaran, "Cool Beans", and start making lasting memories! Cool Beans Cruises is the perfect way to see SW Florida, By Water! Choose from a 2.5 hr. Day-Sail or a 2 hr. Champagne Sunset Cruise. With quick access to the Gulf of Mexico, you will experience true sailing with limited motoring. A stop for a swim to a secluded pristine beach for shelling can be part of the Day Sail Only(weather permitting). Keep your cameras ready to capture a photo of the local wildlife to see along the way! Cool Beans Catamaran will accommodate up to 20 passengers. PRICE INCLUDES SODA, WATER, BEER, & WHITE WINE . A CHAMPAGNE TOAST AT SUNSET IS INCLUDED FOR THE SUNSET CRUISE. Please note that parties of 7 or more, an 18% gratuity is added to our base price and is due and payable to the Captain. Also available is our 25 Ft .Pontoon, Lil' Beans! Perfect for up close eco/nature /shelling and island hopping. Book a Private tour for a group for up to 6 guests

Discover Naples, Florida with ease and learn about the area during this guided tour. Join a small group and board your electric trike for a comfortable ride through the streets of the city. See Naples Pier, Cambier Park, Historic Palm Cottage, the yacht club, and more over the course of the tour. The beauty of the trike is that guests can sit or stand while using the electric vehicle.

Enjoy a private sunset tour for up to five people. During the trip, look for wild animals such as dolphins, blue herons, egrets, and roseate spoonbills. Stop for a swim at Keewaydin Island, take a walk on a secluded beach, or collect a few souvenir seashells. You will also learn about the greater Everglades ecosystem and the steps that are being taken to preserve it.

Look for dolphins in the waters of the Ten Thousand Islands on this boat tour from Marco Island. With a captain-guide, explore a piece of Florida's gulf coast to see and learn about the natural environment. You also have the opportunity to spot shorebirds with your live guide on hand to identify them.

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.

Immerse yourself in some of Florida’s loveliest scenery—and enjoy a relaxing excursion out on the water—with this private sailing tour. Meet your guide in the afternoon in Goodland, hop aboard your stiletto catamaran, and set sail. You’ll tour the Ten Thousand Islands region, known for its lush seascapes, mangrove forests, and wealth of wildlife. Your guide will point out landmarks and highlights as you go.

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.

Discover the exotic beauty of the Everglades’ mangrove forest on a kayaking eco-tour. Spend time winding through sleepy creeks and under mangrove canopies, getting up-close views of resident herons, alligators, ducks, otters and more. With an expert guide, learn kayaking technique and enjoy exploring this unusual wetlands setting.

Explore the thousands of islands around Marco Island by Go Cat boat. Whether you're an experienced boater or a complete novice, these two-person fiberglass boats are fun and easy to drive and maneuver, which means that exploring the mangroves, while looking for dolphins, manatees, and many different birds, is a breeze.

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.

Add some excitement to your vacation with this all-terrain vehicle tour to the Maras Moray salt mines. Kick-off the adventure right from your hotel, taking a scenic one-hour ride to the Castriotas Cusco base. Along the way, indulge in delicious Peruvian fruits, view the landscape, and enjoy endless water refreshments provided along the way. Enjoy the journey with personal ATVs, top-notch protective helmets, and expert tour guidance.

Join this 3-hour adventure exploring the magnificent Everglades and stunning 10,000 Islands. Encounter manatees, dolphins, bull sharks, alligators, and exotic birds as you glide along the waters on a six-passenger covered boat. No rough waves to worry about. This eco-tour is perfect for all ages and includes a visit to an uninhabited island for some beach time and shelling. Plus, polarized sunglasses and camera lenses are included so you can capture every moment.

On our 4 Hour Kice Island Shelling Trip we depart from the Goodland Boat Park. Marco Island sits atop the 10,000 Islands. With so many amazing beaches just south of us, only accessible by boat, these islands are littered with amazing shells. Our expert captains and guides will teach you about each individual shell that you find. They will explain their habits, eating behaviors, and how they live in and out of the tides. Our crew doesn’t only know how to identify them, but they know where the best spots are. You will learn identification, and also learn about this unique ecosystem, and why these creatures are so important. Our shelling tour will provide you with the experience of shell combing and you will walk away with new knowledge about sea snails and bivalves.

A small-group tour that offers a more intimate experience, this trip takes you on a half-day shelling and dolphin tour in Ten Thousand Islands and Marco. Join staff from a top shelling company in Florida and hop on a specially designed boat to navigate shallow waters in search of the best shells. Plus, you get the chance to have close encounters with dolphins. Enjoy your time floating in the marina and taking in the sights.

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.

Explore the wealth of islands and mangrove islets off the coast of southwest Florida during this fun tour of the 10,000 Islands. Hop aboard a boat in Goodland and sail into the Gulf of Mexico’s waters where you’ll embark on an eco adventure near Cape Romano. Sail in search of wildlife like dolphins and seabirds. Once you’ve arrived on a remote barrier island, you’ll hop out and walk along the beach, scouring the tidal pools for seashells.

Choose from a 4-hour or 2.5-hour fishing charter where you’ll angle for redfish, sheepshead, snook, a variety of grouper, mangrove snapper, and more. You’ll be fishing in Naples Bay, and may venture up to nine miles out into the Gulf of Mexico. When the tour is done, the captain cleans your catch quickly and with minimal waste.