Marco Island Sightseeing Boat Tour 2 hr

See Marco Island from the water on a two-hour sightseeing cruise through the Ten Thousand Islands. Departing from Goodland, this round-trip journey follows the mangrove-lined estuary of the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge toward Marco Island and back.

Your guide, a Florida-certified master naturalist and member of the Marco Island Historical Society, brings the landscape to life with local stories and answers to your questions. Along the way, learn about the Calusa, the building of Marco Island, nearby communities such as Isles of Capri and Goodland, and the region’s wildlife habitat. Depending on the conversation and sights, topics may also include waterfront dining, Marco’s beaches, the Cape Romano Dome House, and the area’s boating and fishing traditions.

A cooler with ice and parking fees are included. Bring your own food and drinks if you wish; red wine is not permitted. Find free parking across from Stan’s Idle Hour Restaurant, then board at the private dock behind the banner and flags. Set out on a Marco Island sightseeing boat tour for a relaxed look at the islands, their history, and their wild coastal setting.