Marco Island Cruise: Wildlife and Beach Adventure

Embark on a private 5-hour beach trip and island adventure in Naples, Florida. We provide all the essentials, from chairs and umbrellas to fishing poles and beach toys. Explore the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge and enjoy a personalized experience with a small group.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ten Thousand Islands - Enjoy a cruise through the stunning waters of Marco Island, where you can observe the local wildlife and visit a secluded island for shelling and beach relaxation. Following the beach visit, explore some popular local spots for fishing. This excursion is a favorite among guests and lasts for 4 hours. Pricing accommodates up…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Bait, Tackle, and Licenses
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Parking
  • Gratuity is not Included
  • 15%-20% gratuity is customary and appreciated
Additional Information

Explore the stunning waters of Marco Island, enjoying the local wildlife and visiting a secluded island for shelling and beach relaxation. Following the beach visit, discover some popular local spots for fishing. This trip is a favorite among guests. Each excursion is tailored to create an unforgettable experience! The journey lasts 4 hours and is…

Location
Goodland Boat Park
Palm Point Drive
All trips depart from Goodland Boat Park. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to allow time for parking and restrooms. Customers must pay for parking.Walk down to the dock five minutes before your scheduled start time to meet your captain. Look for a 4thStoryCharters boat.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Familyof545
Jan 10, 2026
So fun we booked it twice! - Jason is a terrific captain- very knowledgeable about fishing in the waters around Marco. Our first outing included dolphins, shelling and fishing. We had such a great time, we decided to go back to Jason for a 4 hour fishing only trip, Jason is super patient and very service oriented, making sure we always had bait, helping us get fish off our lines and fileting the catch! His boat is clean and he is a very safe driver. A highlight of our second outing was when Jason used a smaller fish we had caught as bait to attract a Goliath grouper. The fishing pole and line were massive and the battle to reel in the fish was very exciting.
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Pattybv2683xg
Dec 27, 2025
Great day on the water - Captain Colt was excellent. Great day fishing and shelling. No parking available for cars in parking lot. Got ticketed for parking in the only place available
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Ryannl5897ix
Dec 20, 2025
4 Hour Shell and Fishing Trip for the Family - What a great trip by a great captain. Didn’t feel rushed and he did a great job at taking care of us. Fishing was steady and everything was very memorable. Thank you Jason.
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Dannywz717ja
Nov 15, 2025
Hands Down the Best Charter in Marco Island - If you’re just looking for a typical day on the water… don’t book with 4thStoryCharters. But if you want one of the most memorable, unique experiences you can have in SWFL, this is the captain you want. This trip was a grand slam — we saw it all. We caught a variety of fish, saw a ton of wildlife, and ended the day with one of the most beautiful sunset views in Florida! I’ve lived in Florida my entire life and have spent countless days on boats, but my trip with Captain Jason was on another level! We had four dolphins riding the wake multiple times, spotted stingrays, sea turtles, and even a roseate spoonbill, which is a rare sight in the mangroves. On top of that, we reeled in grouper, snapper, jack crevalle, sea trout… the list goes on! Another thing that made this trip stand out was the boat itself — it was genuinely perfect. Cushions for the sunset cruise, plenty of space for fishing, and an incredibly smooth ride where you barely feel a thing on the water. It made every part of the day that much better. Fishing charters can be expensive, and it’s tough to find a captain who truly makes it worth it. Jason absolutely does. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about the 10,000 Islands and Marco Island area, super friendly, and great with kids. The whole day felt relaxed, fun, and unforgettable. Also, don’t skip the sunset and shelling tour.. the island he takes you to feels like a remote island in the Caribbean! If you want a charter that genuinely stands out, book with Jason. Easily one of the best days I’ve ever had on the water!
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Trent_j
Oct 20, 2025
Perfect day on the water - This was the perfect charter for myself and two daughters 12 abd 15 and get everything into one trip. From the shelling to the pod of dolphin putting on a show behind the boat and capped off with my daughter’s catching their first Shark. This is the perfect charter, and all around amazing day on the water!
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Vedashree_p
Oct 19, 2025
Amazing fun- must do - We had such a wonderful time! Jason made sure our entire experience was fabulous. He took us to a beautiful island filled with incredible shells — the kids had a blast collecting stunning fighting conch shells. We were even lucky enough to spot an alligator out in the ocean and a lone dolphin swimming by! Fishing started off slow, with several missed spots, but eventually, all three kids caught two fish each — including a bonnethead shark! It was an unforgettable experience, and Jason went above and beyond to make sure we had fun every step of the way.
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Becky_f
Aug 30, 2025
We enjoyed our fishing... - We enjoyed our fishing trip! Jason was a great captain, answered all of our questions. So exciting to see the dolphins play in the waves behind our boat. Everyone caught multiple fish and a sting ray(even though it broke the line just as it got to the surface)! We will definitely book a trip again when we come back!
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V5822rmseanm
Aug 7, 2025
Dolphins and Shells - Captain Jason gave us a great experience! We’ve been on lots of boat excursions and we’ve never seen dolphins up close like we did today! It was so awesome! We also visited an island and had a wonderful time finding our shells. Thank you Jason for a great time!
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Michael_s
Jun 28, 2025
We had an awesome day... - We had an awesome day with Jason out shelling and absolutely crushed it on the fishing after. Both my kids had a great time and asked when we can go out again.
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Andrew_b
Jun 20, 2025
Perfect day on the water with Cptn. Jason - Amazing day on the water with Captain Jason. He put us on amazing fish. Saw turtles, sharks, and incredible dolphin experience. Shelling on Lice was incredible. Highly recommend.
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From $675 (Per Boat)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).