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Want to do something

different than shelling?

We offer several specialty boat tours that explore the history and natural beauty around Marco.

We get it – although we are crazy about shelling on Marco Island, not everyone else is!

Check out some of our specialty boat tours below
and choose your special Marco Island vacation boat day!

Florida Master Naturalist
US Coast Guard

All boat tours are fully narrated by a
University of Florida Certified Florida Master Naturalist and
Coast Guard certified master captain.

* POPULAR *

Cape Romano Dome House Boat Tour

Although Hurricane Ian destroyed the Cape Romano Dome House in September 2022, it will live forever in our memories and our hearts.

The Dome House story will never disappear, ask to hear it and see pictures on any of our Certified Florida Master Naturalist-led boat tours.

Tour length: Not Available

Tickets:
$-

* SEE DOLPHINS *

Wild Dolphin Boat Tour

Two-hour tour. See dolphins in their natural environment on a beautiful boat ride through the Ten Thousand Islands Wildlife Refuge.

Enjoy seeing Marco’s wild dolphins playing, hunting, socializing, and enjoying their dolphin lives here in paradise.

Tour length: 2 hours

Tickets:
$100

Private Tour (Up to 6 people):
$500

* BEACH STOP – SHELL/SWIM *

10,000 Islands Eco Boat Tour

Cruise around the incredible mangrove nearshore estuary on our eco-tour in the Ten Thousand Islands wildlife refuge. See wildlife that may include dolphins, manatees, birds, and sea turtles. Also, you will enjoy an hour beach stop on a remote barrier island where you can swim, sun, or go shelling.

Tour length: 2.5 hours

Tickets:
$125

Private Tour (Up to 6 people):
$625

Sunset Tour

Marco Island and SW Florida have the most amazing sunsets in the world. Enjoy an evening on the boat seeing the Dome House and wildlife. Pack your own snacks and drinks to enjoy on our sunset cruise around the barrier islands (cooler and ice provided). With any luck, we’ll play with dolphins and maybe see the green flash too!

2 hours: $100 Tickets | $500 Private

3 hours: $750 Private

Manatee Tour

Get close to these gentle giants in their natural habitat and enjoy learning about the humble sea cow. See mothers caring for their calves, mating herds, and manatees grazing in the seagrass beds around Cape Romano.

Availability is limited seasonally.

2 hours: $100 Tickets | $500 Private

3 hours: $750 Private

Bird Tour

If you are a birder, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more awesome bird-watching area than south Florida, especially during the winter migration season when billions of birds flock to south Florida. Roseate spoonbills, osprey, white pelicans. Take the photos of a lifetime at secluded bird rookeries around Marco Island.

3 hours: $750 Private

Fishing Charter

Backwater fishing around Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands. Catch multiple species including snook, redfish, tarpon, seatrout, snapper, and sharks. Gear, live bait, tackle, and license included.

4 Hours: $700 up to 2 people | Add $50 per person up to 6
6 Hours: $1,050 up to 2 people | Add $50 per person up to 6
8 Hours: $1,400 up to 2 people | Add $50 per person up to 6

Private Tours

Not too keen on sharing the boat with Jim and Sally from Columbus? Sometimes the perfect day is a private affair. Book the whole boat instead of buying tickets and ensure the tour is 100% YOUR way instead of someone else’s.

1 Hour: $375 Private 
2 Hours: $500 Private
2.5 Hours: $625 Private
3 Hours: $750 Private
4 Hours: $1,000 Private
6 Hours: $1,400 Private
8 Hours: $1,800 Private

*All private tours are up to 6 people

Marco Island Tour

New to Southwest Florida? Thinking about a real estate investment? Headed to lunch at a waterfront restaurant? Sometimes the best way to see Marco Island is on the water. Trust our captains to safely show you all around the island from the comfort of our boat.

3 hours: $750 Private

4 hours: $1,000 Private

Door-to-door Shuttle Van

Our dedicated boat tour shuttle van will bring your group to the boat park

We’ll pick you up!

No more parking troubles with our dedicated private boat tour shuttle van.

  • Door-to-door on Marco

  • Round trip

  • Professional driver

  • Clean and safe

  • Luxury Mercedes-Benz

  • $75 Private Tour (up to 6 people)

Marco Island shuttle van for boat tours

Not sure yet?

Want to learn more about our Marco Island boat tours?

More info here, try our FAQ page or contact us.