What You Will Do
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Free parking across the street from Stan's Idle Hour Restaurant in the gravel lot behind the white fence.
1
Goodland
30 minutes
Our certified Master Naturalist Guides and Coast Guard Master Captains will take you on an unforgettable boat ride from Goodland to Marco Island through the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife refuge.
2
TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR
30 minutes
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, fish, sea turtles, stingrays, and birds.
3
Marco Island
55 minutes
Your guide will tell you a little bit about the history of this beautiful island that is the gateway to the Everglades.
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