Top Naples Outdoor Activities

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.

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.

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.

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!

Mangroves exist in special locations where saltwater and freshwater meet and invite all sorts of wildlife to live and roam between the deep and complex root systems. Experience the magic of untouched nature as you weave your paddleboard through and under the branches, find coves of natural habitats and learn about the bird and fauna from your experienced guide. Guaranteed to make memories you won’t forget!

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 waterways of Delnor Wiggins State Park and Barefoot Beach Preserve by kayak on a self-guided tour near Naples. Get equipped with kayak gear and a waterproof map that highlights landmarks in the preserve. Paddle around mangrove-lined estuaries, back bays, and white-sand beaches, keeping a lookout for dolphins, manatees, and a variety of birdlife. Suitable for all skill levels, no experience needed.

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.

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**

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.

Captain Party Hard provides you a safe worry-free boat tour filled with great music and a party atmosphere. We get you out to the beach with everything you need to have fun like you live here. Beach chairs, games, beverages and snacks; all you need is a towel. See dolphins, manatees and local marine life. Dance with new friends on Keewaydin Island or get in a match with our beach games and challenge locals. This 4 hour boat tour will be the high-lite of your trip all for less cost than renting a boat. No sandbars to get stuck on, no gas fill-ups and no DUI's- we get you out and back safely with a smile on your face and a phone/camera full of memories. 27' Hurricane Deck Boat with Full Head (Bathroom) and quick 225 Yamaha Outboard LICENSED USCG Master Captain- Capt Brent Wilson knows the water and how to get down to the fresh beats BEACH SUPPLIES- Chairs, sunblock, games and more! TWO TOURS DAILY! Just $100 per guest or $500 for a private boat (6 max).

Whether you are in the Gulf of Mexico or the pristine Ten Thousand Islands, you will have an exhilarating experience. You will have the opportunity to experience a vast array of wildlife that will keep you captivated your entire ride. With our new powerful jet skis, you will glide over water like glass. In the larger bays, our resident Bottlenose Dolphins use this area to hunt for meals or play with each other. Don't miss this ultimate thrill.

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. Hotel transport included from select locations.

The Ten Thousand Islands are a chain of islands and mangroves just south of Marco Island. Native Americans inhabited the islands for thousands of years, but are now uninhabited except for an amazing array of wildlife and untouched nature. We'll paddle and stop on different sized islands, and we'll find a boundless range of seashells waiting for us to show us their secrets - hopefully with some dolphins and manatees to keep us company!

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 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.

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!!

Book a tour driving your own personal Craigcat catamaran. We offer a 3 hour tour taking a slow ride down a beautiful canal enjoying the beauty of the Everglades. You could see dolphin, manatee, alligators, stingrays, birds and many other amazing creatures. We will head to White Horse Key and you will have the opportunity to walk around and collect some shells. Get ready to put a huge smile on your face.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!