Marco Island is a 24-square-mile island with more to do than most visitors expect. Beyond the beach, there are eco-tours through the Ten Thousand Islands, mangrove kayak trails, wildlife preserves, local museums, art galleries, and water activities from dolphin tours to sunset cruises. The island works for families, couples, and solo travelers, and most of the best experiences are outdoors and on the water. Here's what's worth your time. Explore top activity partners and local favorites — these fun things to do offer memories you’ll keep forever. Whether you’re searching for shells or exploring by boat, start with these curated collections. Explore every activity in the guide. Filter by what kind of Marco day you want. Take control of your own two-person catamaran (our exclusive Go Cat Boat!), as a guide leads you, exploring Marco Island’s backwaters and 10,000 Islands in style. These all-fiberglass vessels are built for performance—super fun, super dry, and super safe with a bimini top for shade. They handle… Read more Marco Island catamaran cruises with Cool Beans Cruises deliver relaxed, small-group adventures on the Gulf. Choose a daytime sail or a champagne sunset cruise aboard their 42-foot sailing catamaran. The catamaran carries up to 20 guests and features spacious bow seating for easy lounging and views… Read more Marco Island Boat Tours deliver more than a typical sightseeing trip. This operator has explored the 10 000 Islands and Everglades since the 1990s. Trips are led by Florida Master Naturalists and US Coast Guard captains on stable boats that suit all ages. Choose from a wide range of adventures. The… Read more Jet Ski Dolphin Tour begins the journey with Avi’s Watersports, a family‑owned, family‑run business on Marco Island. This friendly outfit specializes in small‑group dolphin jet‑ski tours and is praised for its “family fun” ethos. Experienced guides lead you 30 miles round‑trip deep… Read more The water around Marco and Naples doesn’t ask much of you. Show up, and the islands do the rest. Sand Dollar runs both sides of the bay for families, groups, and celebrations. Four private marinas with restrooms and showers. A tiki for 26 with a stand-up bathroom on board. From Goodland, on… Read more Marco Island kayak rentals are easy at Capri Fish House on Johnson Bay. Launch from the sandy waterfront and paddle calm, protected water. Slip into mangrove trails and watch for birds, dolphins, and manatees. Choose kayaks or paddle boards and explore at your own pace, any day of the week. When… Read more The most northerly beach access point, Tigertail Beach can be reached by taking either Tigertail or Kendall Dr from North Collier Blvd and then turning left onto Hernando. There is parking for over 225 vehicles and it is free for Collier County residents who display a permit and for all other… Read more Step into the heart of Florida’s natural beauty at Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk, located within Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park near Marco Island. This peaceful, elevated walkway winds through a lush cypress forest filled with native wildlife—keep your eyes open for alligators, wading… Read more Walking, biking, adventure playground, picnic area, soccer, bocce courts, shuffleboard, indoor games room, kids’ spray park and two dog parks. A great place to take the kids to let off a litttle bit of steam!Things To Do on Marco Island
Island Favorites
Curated collections
The Full List
Go Cats on the Water
Cool Beans Cruises
Marco Island Boat Tours
Avi’s Water Sports
Sand Dollar Boat Tours | Marco Island & Naples
Capri Fish House Kayak Rentals
Tigertail Beach Park & Lagoon
Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk
Frank Mackle Community Park
Things To Do on Marco IslandNico Moreno2026-05-06T22:09:17-04:00
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