Best of Marco Island Tour

Overview

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

City: Naples

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $130.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $130.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Cooler with Ice

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
The boat has separate zones for separate groups. All seats and grab rails are sanitized and disinfected between tours.

What To Expect

Cape Romano

Our certified Master Naturalist Guide and Coast Guard Master Captain will take you on an unforgettable boat ride from Marco Island through the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife refuge to Cape Romano where the infamous Dome House stands. Your guide will tell you the entire history of the famed home, as well as debunk many untrue rumors and stories. Rare photos will be shared with you to help understand the plight of this crazy vacation home.

TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR

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.

Marco Island

Your boat tour will depart from Marco Island, your guide will tell you a little bit about the history of this beautiful island that is the gateway to the Everglades.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (32)

Dave M

Jul 2022

We had a fantastic time on the Cape Romano tour!!! The boat was good sized for our group (5) and had plenty of shade. On the way out we saw a manatee feeding and we saw many dolphins during the trip. The guides were very knowledgable about both the 10,000 islands and about the dome house. We were with out of town company and they loved the tour as well. I would definitely do it again and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a boat tour.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

The 10,000 Islands are an amazing wildlife refuge and such a wonderful place to enjoy on a boat. So happy you and your guests enjoyed the boat tour, seeing the wildlife, and the strange and interesting Dome House. Hope to see you again, thanks for your review!

Sue_N

Jun 2022

We absolutely loved the Marco Island boat tour to the Dome House. Capt Nate pointed out a lot of wildlife to us. Birds, and even a new species of morphed bird (2 species that have recently cross-bred and created a new one!). He picked up a dolphin’s cue that it wanted to play and drove the boat alongside so it could race along with us and jump through our wake—which made for great videos! Capt Nate also spotted a turtle up on the surface of the water—it was huge, but we would never have seen it by ourselves, as they blend it. And he provided pictures of what the dome house originally looked like, along with a lot of info about it, which was really fun and exciting to experience. Thank you CAPT NATE!!! And thank you Viator for AGAIN providing a 5-star sightseeing excursion (this one through Florida Island Tours).

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thanks for you wonderful review Sue! Captain Nate has 10 years of experience navigating the maze of Ten Thousand Islands and truly enjoys sharing this amazing natural resources with our guests. His knowledge as a Certified Florida Master Naturalist makes him on of the most sought out guides on Marco Island. Safe travels! 🐬😎👍

lexih108

May 2022

Our family enjoyed the Cape Romano tour so much! Captain Jules and Captain Nate were great tour guides and were so nice to talk to. Our two toddler boys kept saying that the boat ride was a lot of fun! It made a big impression on them.And seeing dolphins following our boat was just magical! Thank you Captain Jules and Captain Nate! We highly recommend Florida Island Tours!

Response from Host

May 2022

We enjoyed having your family on the boat! It was especially fun when the dolphins decided to jump and play in the waves. Thank you for choosing Florida Island Tours for your adventure to the Dome House.