Best of Marco Island Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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Looking for a boat tour that goes beyond dolphins and shelling? This two-hour sightseeing cruise departs Goodland and travels through the Ten Thousand Islands to Marco Island.
This popular sightseeing and wildlife cruise will bring you through the mangrove nearshore estuary of the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge traveling from Goodland to Marco Island and back.
Your entertaining and knowledgeable tour guide will answer all of your questions and show you some of the best sights around the islands. All guides are Florida certified master naturalists and members of the Marco Island Historical Society.
Boat tour topics may include:
- The building of Marco Island
- Marco beaches and beachfront condos and hotels
- Waterfront restaurants and dining
- Isles of Capri, Horr's Island, Goodland
- The Calusa Indians
- Mansions of Marco Estates
- Cape Romano Dome House
- Hermits, pirates, and saltwater cowboys
- Wildlife habitat of the 10,000 Islands
- Boating and fishing in SW Florida
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Goodland
See the sights of Goodland, the "drinking town with a fishing problem" from the water. Learn about its history and understand Goodland's laidback and fun atmosphere from a local perspective.
Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
Your boat ride will go through the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Depending on the time of year, you may see wildlife such as dolphins, manatees, and birds.
What‘s Included
Cooler with Ice
Parking Fees
Food (Yes you can bring your own!)
Drinks (BYOB - please, no red wine!)
Restroom on board
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Best of Marco Island Tour
Reviews
177 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
wdlaz,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain John did an excellent job. We thoroughly enjoyed our adventure.
Enjoy Marco from the water
Pathfinder442910,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great boat trip and enjoyed seeing homes, properties, mangroves, birds, and dolphins. Thank you, Capt. John, for the tour.
Marco Island from the water
lewalte1,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A nice combination of nature, history and sightseeing. John, our tour guide, was friendly a wealth of information. One of the highlights of the tour were the Dolphins following our boat and playing in our wake. It was sunny and temperatures were in the upper 60s/lower 70s. I was glad I took a sweater.
Beautiful trip on a beautiful day
John A,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain John was the best, Very knowledgeable & friendly. Showed us all the interesting spots. Enjoyed seeing some of the beautiful homes. Boat was very clean & comfortable.
I would give it a c+
jameswG5826FI,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I thought the pick-up spot was not very good. A lot of confusion. Not very easy to find. Our Captain John was great. I would suggest they pick-up guests at the Goodland Park Marina., like how it was the previous year.
Excellent choice and we will return
Cynthia K,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was enjoyable and so informative due to our very knowledgeable captain, Nate. The range of his knowledge was amazing.
Highly recommend
Yogini V,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain John was great, he was knowledgeable and friendly and really tried to get us out of the wind with the weather change. Thank you for the great experience.
Shell island- captain Jhon
Relax05794035579,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain John did a great job taking us out to explore the waters! We saw multiple dolphins, birds, mangroves, and local dining spots. We even visited a small shell island with thousands of shells, where we stopped for about 15 minutes to take photos and collect some for friends and family. Captain John is a fantastic guide who knows the waters well we were very pleased with the entire experience!
CAPT JOHN THE DOLPHIN WHISPERER
Joseph T,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Capt John made a chilly day on the water fun and informative. He knows dolphins secrets. Bird watching, local lore and mansions!
Best of Marco Island Boat Touur
818myrnah,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour with Captain John. He was very friendly and informative. Saw dolphins up close right aside the boat! Totally recommend this tour! Much fun!
From US$99.00
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