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 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 Experience the Gulf like never before with Naples Florida Dolphin Adventures, your gateway to unforgettable encounters with dolphins, manatees, and the stunning 10,000 Islands. Each small-group tour blends comfort and discovery, guided by local captains who know these waters inside and out. Cruise… Read more Naples manatee boat tours are one of the most memorable ways to experience Florida’s wildlife. Manatee Adventures departs from Port of the Islands Marina, where calm waters and lush mangroves set the stage for unforgettable encounters. Guests often see manatees up close, along with dolphins… Read more Naples Outfitters is your go-to hub for outdoor adventure gear and expert service in Naples, Florida. The shop offers an impressive selection of kayaks, paddleboards, camping essentials, footwear, and outdoor gear—all curated to help you make the most of your next adventure. Their friendly… Read more You can reach Keewaydin Island by either renting a boat from a local marina, taking one of several local eco boat tours or Hemingway Water Shuttle (see below for phone #) offer a regular service from Rose Marina on Bald Eagle Drive. Keewaydin is a sparsely inhabited barrier island just north of… 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 Leigh Plummer Park is a small neighborhood park with parking, providing a quiet rest stop for walkers, joggers and cyclists making their way around Marco. This location takes you to the south east side of the Goodland Bridge (aka the Stan Gober Bridge) overlooking the remains of the old swing bridge which used to be the only land access to Marco.Things To Do on Marco Island
Island Favorites
Curated collections
The Full List
Go Cats on the Water
Marco Island Boat Tours
Naples Florida Dolphin Adventures
Manatee Adventures
Naples Outfitters
Keewaydin Island
Hemingway Water Shuttle
Leigh Plummer Park
Fishing from Goodland Bridge
Things To Do on Marco IslandNico Moreno2026-05-06T22:09:17-04:00
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