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. 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 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 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 cruise tours come to life with Sunshine Tours, a locally operated company sailing since 1984. Guests board the 90‑foot Marco Island Princess at Rose Marina to cruise pristine waterways with friendly crew, fresh meals and two full‑service bars. Locals and visitors love the… Read more Banyan Charters offers Marco Island private charters that transform any day on the water into a “Banyan Day”—an old naval term for rest and relaxation at sea. Founder and captain Austin Wheeler has lived on Marco Island since 2001 and been boating here for more than 30 years. Their… Read more Marco Island water shuttle services make trips to Keewaydin Island easy, fun, and affordable. Hemingway Water Shuttle runs daily from Rose Marina and gives travelers quick, stress-free access to this pristine barrier island. Guests enjoy a 30-minute ride while spotting dolphins, manatees, and… Read more Getting there & back is half the fun! Take the Fort Myers to Key West ferry with Key West Express and escape to the vacation destination of pirates, poets, presidents and partygoers. Your ferry to Key West makes the journey part of the experience. Enjoy a tropical drink from the bar or a bite from… Read more Historic Everglades City has so many interesting places to see and things to do but where do we get information about them? The salmon-colored building opposite the famous Rod & Gun Club. The Visitor Center is also the Trail Town headquarters for the city which was recognized in 2019 by the… Read more Located in Frank E. Mackle Community Park, Canine Cove is the only off-leash dog park on Marco Island. Featuring separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, plenty of shade, and fresh water stations, it’s the perfect place for your dog to socialize and exercise.Things To Do on Marco Island
Island Favorites
Curated collections
The Full List
Sand Dollar Boat Tours | Marco Island & Naples
Cool Beans Cruises
Go Cats on the Water
Sunshine Tours
Banyan Charters
Hemingway Water Shuttle
Key West Express | Fort Myers to Key West Ferry
Everglades City Visitor Center
Canine Cove Dog Park
Things To Do on Marco IslandNico Moreno2026-05-06T22:09:17-04:00
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