Top Naples Outdoor Activities

Discover the sights and marine life of Naples on a sightseeing cruise. You have the opportunity to see birds, dolphins, and, season permitting, manatees. The cruise also takes you past the area’s top mansions, Keewaydin Island, and more. Relax and learn about local history, wildlife, and celebrity real estate during on board commentary. It’s the perfect time to take unobstructed photographs of the city and its natural surroundings.

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.

Cruise aboard the Double Sunshine from Naples and into the Gulf of Mexico at sunset. Move freely on the deck to see the best views and capture lovely pictures. You may be able to spot dolphins or manatees swimming in the gulf. Cruise past stunning mansions in exclusive Port Royal, serene Keewaydin Island, and enjoy the tales of Florida history from your knowledgeable captain.

Set sail on this beautifully appointed Catamaran, "Cool Beans", and start making lasting memories! Cool Beans Cruises is the perfect way to see SW Florida, By Water! Choose from a 2.45 hr. Day-Sail or a 2.5 hr. Champagne Sunset Cruise. With quick access to the Gulf of Mexico, you will experience true sailing with limited motoring. A stop for a swim to a secluded pristine beach for shelling can be part of the Day Sail (weather permitting). Keep your cameras ready to capture a photo of the local wildlife to see along the way! Cool Beans Catamaran will accommodate up to 20 passengers. PRICE INCLUDES SODA, WATER, BEER, & WHITE WINE . A CHAMPAGNE TOAST AT SUNSET IS INCLUDED FOR THE SUNSET CRUISE. Please note that parties of 7 or more, an 18% gratuity is added to our base price and is due and payable to the Captain. Also available is our New 2020 25 Ft .Pontoon, Lil' Beans! Perfect for up close eco/nature /shelling and island hopping. Book a Private tour for a group for up to 6 guests

See the gentle giants of the sea in their natural habitat on this tour. Climb aboard the covered boat and set out along the Florida waterways to spot some wildlife. Alligators, dolphins and all sorts of birds are known to frequent the areas, have your camera ready! The manatees sometimes come right up to the boat for an extra special experience.

There's no better way to explore the Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands area than by boat. Join a guide and drive your own Craigcat catamaran to explore the region. Enjoy a slow ride down a quieter canal and keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife including alligators, dolphins, manatees, and stingrays. Then, hop out at White Horse Key to walk around and collect some shells before heading back.

Get an up-close view of Florida’s spectacular, coastal mangrove forests—and enjoy an active way to explore—on this kayaking or paddleboarding tour. Pick from multiple tour times, head to the departure point, and meet your guide: after an introduction to your kayak or paddleboard, you’ll hit the water. Paddle through mangrove tunnels, have the chance to spot wildlife like dolphins and manatees, and learn more about the forests from your guide.

Nature lovers can spend a day immersed in pristine landscapes on this shelling cruise from Naples, Florida to Keewaydin Island. Join a small group and board your vessel for the journey to the remote island. Cruise past mangrove forests and see wildlife such as alligators, dolphins, and even manatees along the way. Once you reach Keewaydin, take a nature walk and fill your big with beach treasures before heading back.

Escape to the Florida Everglades from the Greater Fort Myers area on this guided airboat adventure at Everglades Day Safari. This exciting airboat ride is a great way to experience the ecosystem of the Everglades. Skim across the marshes and swamps of the Western Everglades while looking for wildlife, namely birds and alligators. In fact, per acre, there are more alligators here than anywhere else in the world. This tour includes an interactive reptile show.

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.

Experience the beauty and diversity of Florida's Everglades on a kayak tour. Join a small group and paddle through mangrove forests in search of local wildlife. During the winter months, manatees can be spotted congregating in the cooler waters of deep canals. You can also observe other animals like river otters, alligators, and several bird species during your tour.

Paddle through mangrove forests and tunnels aboard a clear kayak during this excursion. Join a small group and sit atop a tandem kayak to begin your adventure through Bonita Springs. While you paddle, keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife such as manatees, dolphins, and several bird species. There’s even an opportunity to stop at sand beaches to search for shells and take in the coastal views.

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.

Exploring the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge on your own can be intimidating if you don’t know your way around on the water. Book this Thousand Islands Compact Power Boat Tour and travel with a guide and group who won’t let you get lost. You’ll see stunning views of the wildlife refuge, as well as many animals and marine life as you cruise.

Take a break from the beach on a jet ski tour through the waters of Ten Thousand Island. In addition to pointing out dolphins and sea creatures often missed by untrained eyes, your guide brings you to secluded locations inaccessible to boats or kayaks. With a guaranteed small group size and a range of departure times, this jet ski adventure is popular choice for visitors to Naples.

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.

Get out onto the water and explore some of the Ten Thousand Islands on this paddle tour from Marco Island Pedal an easy-to-navigate Hobie kayak between islands and mangroves, making a few landings on different sized islands along the way for shelling. Look out for dolphins and manatees as you pedal.

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.

Immerse yourself in some of Florida’s loveliest scenery—and enjoy a relaxing excursion out on the water—with this private sailing tour. Meet your guide in the afternoon in Goodland, hop aboard your stiletto catamaran, and set sail. You’ll tour the Ten Thousand Islands region, known for its lush seascapes, mangrove forests, and wealth of wildlife. Your guide will point out landmarks and highlights as you go.

A lot of times when you go to a new city, sightseeing means you have to be ready to be super active, especially when it come to walking. This Naples Electric Trike Tour lets you sightsee without having to walk around for miles. You’ll ride an electric trike with your group and guide to Naples Pier, Cambier Park, Naples City Dock, and Naples Historical Society's Historic Palm Cottage.

Explore the waters off the coast of south Florida during a deep sea fishing charter from Naples or Tin City. Cruise 15–20 miles (24 –32 kilometers) offshore and drop your line in the deep waters with the possibility for multiple catches. Your experienced captain can assist in baiting your lines and reeling in your catch. Plus, choose from morning or afternoon departures to easily fit this half-day fishing trip into your schedule.

This hands-on shelling tour from Marco Island takes by boat to an uninhabited barrier island where you can go shelling in a place relatively undisturbed by visitors. Your naturalist guide will provide insights into individual shell animals and get expert instruction on how to shell, as well as tell you about the area's flora and fauna.

Explore the thousands of islands around Marco Island by Go Cat boat. Whether you're an experienced boater or a complete novice, these two-person fiberglass boats are fun and easy to drive and maneuver, which means that exploring the mangroves, while looking for dolphins, manatees, and many different birds, is a breeze.

Learn how and where to hunt for the best seashells during this guided boat tour to the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, departing from Goodland. Led by a certified master naturalist, this shelling excursion will take you to untouched coastlines in the Gulf of Mexico, with a chance to spot local wildlife species like sea turtles, bottlenosed dolphins, pelicans, and manatees.