Top Naples Outdoor Activities

Experience the natural beauty and marine life of Southwest Florida up-close with a CLEAR kayak! Don't just take our word on what an awesome tour this is... see our TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards for 2022 and 2023! Paddle Naples' tours are in the top 10% of all worldwide tours! Our Five-Star guided eco-tours and rentals take you through Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico’s most incredible paddling routes... including mangrove tunnels, secluded beaches, and prime shelling areas! This is prime habitat for dolphins (year round) and manatees (mostly warm water months). We use top quality standard kayaks and paddleboards that are comfortable and easy to paddle. We have CLEAR paddleboards too, and HOBIE pedal kayaks if needed. Complementary photos included! Looking for something truly unique? Try our CLEAR Kayak Sunset Glow Tour. We will paddle to a secluded beach for shelling until sunset, then we turn on the colorful underwater LED lights and have a great time paddling back!

Cruise aboard the Double Sunshine from Naples and into the Gulf of Mexico at sunset. Move freely on the deck to see the best views and capture lovely pictures. You may be able to spot dolphins or manatees swimming in the gulf. Cruise past stunning mansions in exclusive Port Royal, serene Keewaydin Island, and enjoy the tales of Florida history from your knowledgeable captain.

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

See the gentle giants of the sea in their natural habitat on this tour. Climb aboard the covered boat and set out along the Florida waterways to spot some wildlife. Alligators, dolphins and all sorts of birds are known to frequent the areas, have your camera ready! The manatees sometimes come right up to the boat for an extra special experience.

Nature lovers can spend a day immersed in pristine landscapes on this shelling cruise from Naples, Florida to Keewaydin Island. Join a small group and board your vessel for the journey to the remote island. Cruise past mangrove forests and see wildlife such as alligators, dolphins, and even manatees along the way. Once you reach Keewaydin, take a nature walk and fill your big with beach treasures before heading back.

Explore the Ten Thousand Islands by boat on a half-day tour to one of Florida’s top natural attractions. Depart from Marco Island, located just south of Naples, with a small group that is limited to 12 participants. Head to an isolated barrier island that is only accessible by boat, where you can swim in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

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.

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.

CLEAR KAYAKING! Join us for an adventure in the scenic area of Wiggins Pass in Naples. We'll enjoy spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico, Barefoot Beach Preserve and Delnor-Wiggins State Park. We'll kayak through mangroves and take photos along the way. Be on the lookout for dolphins, manatees and other local wildlife.

Get an up-close view of Florida’s spectacular, coastal mangrove forests—and enjoy an active way to explore—on this kayaking or paddleboarding tour. Pick from multiple tour times, head to the departure point, and meet your guide: after an introduction to your kayak or paddleboard, you’ll hit the water. Paddle through mangrove tunnels, have the chance to spot wildlife like dolphins and manatees, and learn more about the forests from your guide.

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.

Spend some time on the gulf waters of southern Florida—a nature lover's delight—on a boat tour from Marco Island to Cape Romano. With a guide, you have the chance to learn about the region's marine life and see the ecosystem of mangroves, plus go shelling.

Spend a relaxing day fishing on the Gulf of Mexico during this family-friendly excursion from Naples. Your vessel ventures out to calm waters where everyone can enjoy a peaceful fishing experience. Cast your line for several species including redfish, snook, sheepshead, and trout. This tour is ideal for families with young children and inexperienced fisherpeople who would like to try a new sport.

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.

A lot of times when you go to a new city, sightseeing means you have to be ready to be super active, especially when it come to walking. This Naples Electric Trike Tour lets you sightsee without having to walk around for miles. You’ll ride an electric trike with your group and guide to Naples Pier, Cambier Park, Naples City Dock, and Naples Historical Society's Historic Palm Cottage.

We are open 7 days a week and promise to provide you with exceptional service! Paddle Naples is a family owned business that has operated on Big Hickory Island since 2014... we have over 500 5-star Google reviews... so see what everyone says about our service! Then come on out and let us show you how easy it is to get out and have some fun on the water! Looking for something truly unique? Try our CLEAR Kayak Sunset Glow Tour. We will paddle to a secluded beach for shelling until sunset, then we turn on the colorful underwater LED lights and have a great time paddling back!

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 Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples on an ecotour by kayak. Following a guide, you'll paddle across the waters of the bay, part of the Ten Thousand Islands, for an up-close look at the mangrove forest. Watch for birds and other marine life on this tour suitable for beginner and advanced kayakers.

Kayaking is a fantastic way to explore the waterways around Naples and this tour gives you the opportunity to experience it in a unique way. Not only will you paddle out on a clear kayak to watch the sunset, but on your return, your guide will turn on the LED lights and let your kayaks glow as you paddle back to the launch point.

Join owner and guide: Mike, a lifelong Florida native who is passionate about the local ecosystems in SWFL! We will utilize the best kayaks in the industry: Hobie Pedal drive Kayaks! We will explore the Estero Bay estuary, enchanting mangrove tunnels, inlets, and Big Hickory Pass. We will even make a stop on a secluded beach perfect for shelling! Our activity offers the Mirage pedal drive system, found in Hobie Kayaks, which revolutionizes the kayaking experience by providing hands-free propulsion. This innovative system allows you to effortlessly navigate through the water by pedaling, leaving your hands free for photography, fishing, or simply enjoying the scenery. With its efficient design and intuitive operation, the Mirage pedal drive system ensures a smooth and enjoyable kayaking adventure for all skill levels. We will go further and see more thanks to our top of the line equipment. See Dolphins, manatees, and various coastal birds! 5 star Eco Tour guaranteed!

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.

Go kayaking in the Rookery Bay Reserve on a half-day tour from Naples that is led by a local biologist guide. Learn about the wildlife and ecosystem of this stunning part of the Ten Thousand Islands in southwest Florida as you paddle through mangrove tunnels, mudflats, and oyster reefs. Look for birds and marine life such as sea stars, dolphins, large snails, and possibly even manatees.