Top Naples Nature and Wildlife

Look for dolphins in the waters of the Ten Thousand Islands on this boat tour from Marco Island. With a captain-guide, explore a piece of Florida's gulf coast to see and learn about the natural environment. You also have the opportunity to spot shorebirds with your live guide on hand to identify them.

Explore the Ten Thousand Islands by boat on a half-day tour to one of Florida’s top natural attractions. Depart from Marco Island, located just south of Naples, with a small group that is limited to 12 participants. Head to an isolated barrier island that is only accessible by boat, where you can snorkel and swim in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Not only will you be introduced to the great birding and wildlife in the area by your naturalists guide, you will also learn about the eco-systems, it rich heritage and long history. Our tours are never "canned", so each tour is different. The area's wildlife move around in order to exist in their world and so must we. Many species are seasonal and inhabit different areas in different environmental conditions, so too, we must be able to adapt. Bring your cameras, binoculars, snacks, favorite drinks, hats, sunglasses and have a great time!!

Enjoy and relax on this 3-hour tour with Saltwater Magic Boat Tours on our brand new 2020 Robalo 25 ft. boat, cruising through The Ten Thousand Islands with comfortable seating and T-Top for shade. Let our Captain show you the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy dolphins, shelling, wildlife, nature, barrier islands, beaches, Dome Houses at Cape Romano... Your are welcome to customize your tour. Tell your Captain your preferences at the dock. Private tour only your group will participate.

The 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge, adjacent to Everglades National Park, is inaccessible except by boat. Our tour, led by an experienced sheller and certified master naturalist, is limited to 6 persons and will whisk you to a remote barrier island within the Refuge. While barrier islands such as Sanibel or Captiva offer great shelling, these islands rarely have a foot print on the beaches. Not only can you experience great shelling in a remote location, you will have the opportunity to see dolphin, possibly sea turtles or manatee, and a multitude of birds such as ospreys, eagles, roseate spoonbills, pelicans and the like while cruising to your island. While shelling, learn about the nuances of tides and currents and how it affects sea life. Your captain/guide can make your tour a family learning experience.

The exclusive Go Cat Boat is a luxury catamaran. This is the newest and coolest way to explore the 10,000 islands around beautiful Marco Island! Check us out on the web gocatsonthewater dot com. Super comfortable and super easy to drive; great for first time boaters or experienced mariners. It is real fiberglass boat (unlike those plastic boats) and sooooo fun to drive. We have local guides who know history, sea life, birds, manatee, dolphin, eco systems and local lore. Guaranteed to put smiles on everyone's face or your money back. Bring a camera or cell phone to capture the beauty and sea life! Don't hesitate to take this tour, you'll love it!

Operate your own 2 person catamaran through the winding and breathtaking waterways of the 10,000 Islands. Excitement, tranquility, thrill, and intimacy bundled in to one adventure. Although it is never guaranteed, it is likely that you will see an abundance of wildlife and marine life that inhabit the area at a closeness you've never experienced before! With over 10 years in operation, we promise to give you a tour you'll never forget!

This exclusive Boat is a luxury catamaran and can only be found with Go Cats on the Water. Check out our exciting video! A 2.5 hour adventure which is the newest and coolest way to explore the 10,000 islands around beautiful Marco Island! This Tour Includes a beach stop on a private island to do some shelling and as a break. Super comfortable and super easy to drive; great for first time boaters or experienced mariners. It is real fiberglass boat (unlike those plastic boats) and so fun to drive. We have local guides who know history, local lore, and get you in front of sea life, birds, manatee, dolphin, and beautiful eco systems. Guaranteed to put smiles on everyone's face or your money back. Free pictures emailed to you after every 2.5 hour tour! Free bottled water on each Go Cat Boat for your comfort. Don't hesitate to take this tour, you'll love it!

The lush mangroves and islets of the Ten Thousand Islands stretch for miles along Florida’s southwest coast. On this tour, set sail on-board a private boat for a scenic cruise around the islands and enjoy a customized itinerary designed to maximize your chances of spotting wildlife. Look out for dolphins, manatees, and starfish; learn about the region’s unique ecosystems; and visit a remote barrier island, only reachable by boat.

Spend some time on the gulf waters of southern Florida—a nature lover's delight—on a boat tour from Marco Island to Cape Romano. With a guide, you have the chance to learn about the region's marine life and see the ecosystem of mangroves, plus go shelling.

Discover the exotic beauty of the Everglades’ mangrove forest on a kayaking eco-tour. Spend time winding through sleepy creeks and under mangrove canopies, getting up-close views of resident herons, alligators, ducks, otters and more. With an expert guide, learn kayaking technique and enjoy exploring this unusual wetlands setting.

Explore the Everglades and discover the stunning range of animals living in this unique ecosystem on this intimate tour. On this small-group tour, there’s no need to clamber over the heads and shoulders of other tourists to catch a glimpse of this shallow-water area’s native residents – including fish, birds, sea turtles, manatees, and maybe even bottlenose dolphins. Disembark on an isolated island during the tour and enjoy the serenity of this unique nature tour.

A kayak safari with our very comfortable and stable kayaks is an excellent way to see the Everglades up close with a guide leading the way. Our Biologist Trained Guides/ Florida Naturalists are the top in their field and truly have a genuine passion for conservation and showing our guests this amazing area. These mangrove tunnels are truly special and different then those in nearby Marco and Naples; holding more wildlife and biodiversity. Once you get back from the trip there are some great nearby places to get lunch and other activities that our guide will point out. A percentage of every tour goes towards the conservation of these amazing areas! Paddling with us is like paddling with friends who truly care.

Even if you’ve never kayaked before, you can still see manatees, dolphins, seabirds, and more in the wild on this Naples kayaking tour. Follow a guide through the protected estuary and mangrove tunnels at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park and Barefoot Beach Preserve, learning about plant and animal wildlife from your guide and spotting animals you might miss on your own.

Go kayaking in the Rookery Bay Reserve on a half-day tour from Naples that is led by a local biologist guide. Learn about the wildlife and ecosystem of this stunning part of the Ten Thousand Islands in southwest Florida as you paddle through mangrove tunnels, mudflats, and oyster reefs. Look for birds and marine life such as sea stars, dolphins, large snails, and possibly even manatees.

AN All PRIVATE BOAT TOUR. Join our friendly, US Coast Guard Licensed Captains as we cruise through one of the most extensive intact Mangrove Forests in the World! This boat tour focused on three core subjects; Wildlife, Conservation, and family-friendly fun! Bring your whole family and expose the younger generation to the country's most unique eco-system, the Everglades of South West Florida! Guests can expect close-up encounters with Dolphins, Manatees, and Alligators, providing you with tons of excitement throughout this 3-hour Adventure. With each wildlife encounter or exciting topic, guests can expect an open and candid conversation with their Florida Naturalist Captain. Mangrove Ecology, Manatee protection, and fishing techniques always seem to be top subjects throughout the trip. As a proud member of 1% for the Planet, this tour donates 1% of the total cost to the Everglades Foundation. Thank you for choosing a proper Eco-minded company!

No large groups here 8 kayakers max! WE ARE OFFERING INDIVIDUAL SHUTTLES FOR EACH HOUSEHOLD, utilizing our passenger van in a safe environment. PLEASE REACH OUT FOR MORE COVID-19 SAFETY PRACTICES. Guests will start their paddle through the salt marsh, a popular feeding zone for numerous long-legged wading birds and river otters. 30 minutes in guests will notice a change in habitat, transitioning into Mangroves, indicating a change in salinity and elevation. This is where you will enter one of the best Mangrove Tunnels in the county. After numerous mangrove tunnels, creeks and ponds and hopefully tons of wildlife guests will then empty out into the Port of The Islands residential area. This is the last 30 minutes of the tour and you can expect to see alligators, great blue herons, possibly baby bull sharks, and hopefully manatees. This tour is offered at 9:oo am and 1:30 pm 7 days a week. PRIVATE TOUR OPTIONS AVAILABLE TOO.

Paddling through the mangrove forest: gliding along the marsh prairies during the Everglades Mangrove Forest and Marsh Prairie Kayak Eco tour is a mystical experience of a lifetime. The two best times of the day to experience wildlife are on our sunrise or sunset eco tours! *During Summer Months: The Sunrise Kayak Eco Tour is the best time to experience the Everglades! We set out for a morning kayak eco tour immersing ourselves into the mangrove forest while the wildlife in the Glades is waking up. Watching birds fly out for the day and the gators making an appearance. Or we can paddle back as the birds fly in to roost and the gators move about for the dusk activity, as we bask in the beauty of the gorgeous Everglades sunset!​ All you need to bring is you! ​ **Please send a text to us (also avail. on WhatsApp) for personal booking conformation if booking on TripAdvisor.** **For other time slots please give us a call**

All of us have 15-20 years of experience with horses. We make sure all our customers are comfortable before we go out on our trail rides. Our lessons, we offer an hour or half hour and let younger kids paint the horse to get comfortable being around them. Of course adults can paint the horse too! We also trailer our horses to birthday parties/events for you as well.

Experience Keeywadin Island on your very own private boat tour. You won't have to deal with the headache of having other people with you. My boat is a private vessel and I cater to each group in their own unique way. An experience on the water with me will be an unforgettable one! With my positive energy, zest for life and deep love for my city, your trip will not disappoint! You will be talking about it for years to come!

This is your chance to explore a vast mangrove forest, discover seashells while perusing a remote, tropical island and see dolphins in their natural habitat!  Nature enthusiasts will love the Gordon River, a masterpiece of Florida wildlife with miles of life-sustaining estuaries surrounded by beautiful Mangroves.  Wildlife fans must have their cameras ready to capture the beautiful birds, dolphins and possible alligators and manatees we will see along the way.  This 3-hour cruise to Keewaydin, a barrier island that tops the 10,000 island chain, is a MUST DO experience! Highlights • 3 Hour Eco Cruise to Keewaydin Island • Historical and Ecological commentary provided by experienced Pure Florida Captain • Time on Keewaydin Island for a nature walk, shelling or just relaxing on the beach! • Shelling bag provided to each guest compliments of Pure Florida

We focus on small groups to create the best opportunity for everyone to see as much wildlife as possible, while also learning about the incredible flora and fauna that Southwest Florida has to offer.

Explore the backwaters of the Ten Thousand Islands during a half- or full-day fishing charter from Marco Island. Located just south of Naples, Marco Island is the gateway to a variety of rivers and creeks, the barrier islands, and miles of backcountry shoreline. The captain provides fishing gear, bait, and license, and the boat can accommodate four passengers. Suitable for beginning and advanced anglers.

Explore Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples on an ecotour by kayak. Following a guide, you'll paddle across the waters of the bay, part of the Ten Thousand Islands, for an up-close look at the mangrove forest. Watch for birds and other marine life on this tour suitable for beginner and advanced kayakers.