Marco Island Tour: Sightseeing and Wildlife Cruise

Embark on a captivating boat tour from Goodland to Marco Island, exploring the stunning sights and wildlife of the Ten Thousand Islands. Discover the history, nature, and hidden gems of this enchanting region with knowledgeable guides.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Goodland - Experience the charm of Goodland, known as the “drinking town with a fishing problem,” from the water. Discover its history and embrace Goodland’s relaxed and enjoyable vibe from a local’s viewpoint.
  • TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR - Your boat journey will navigate through the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Depending on…
What's Included
  • Chilled beverages throughout the tour
What's Not Included
  • Food (Yes you can bring your own!)
  • Drinks (BYOB - please, no red wine!)
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information

In search of a unique boat tour that offers more than just dolphin watching and shell collecting? Embark on our two-hour scenic cruise that leaves Goodland and makes its way through the Ten Thousand Islands to Marco Island.
Our renowned scenic and wildlife cruise takes you through the mangrove fringed estuary of the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife…

Location
220 Goodland Dr
Goodland Drive
Free parking across the street from Stan's Idle Hour Restaurant in the gravel lot behind the white fence.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Hansa252
Jun 6, 2025
Super boat trip! - Had a great boat trip with Mr Smidt! Super experience and lots of beautiful things seen along the way. Dolphins chasing the boat, manatoo etc.
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Caroline
Apr 30, 2025
Epic boat tour - All four of us thought this was the best boat tour we have been on. Several things caused us to give the tour this rating. The boat itself was clean and but most importantly, had plenty of shade. Our tour guide was very informative about the history of the area and of the animal life . He knew what areas to take us to that had the most success in animal sighting. The last thing was that we happened to go on a day when the animals were active. The highlight of the tour was when two dolphins played in our boat's wakes. The dolphins chose to play, but our tour guide knew how to entice them into following us.
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Mary_c
Apr 28, 2025
Captain Thomas is the best! - Went with my daughter and Thomas called us to make we can find him. He is awesome genuine and fun!! Will recommend the tour.
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O9518ovmichellem
Apr 25, 2025
We had the best tour! - The one thing I wanted to see was a manatee and we didn’t even start the boat and there was one right next to us. Captain Thomas was excellent and very knowledgeable. We had tons of questions about Marco Island history and he knew all the answers and he was even able to find us a few dolphins. His knowledge of the tides and safety on the water were impressive. I highly recommend Captain Thomas and this tour.
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Krystyl_s
Apr 3, 2025
My wife and I arrived for... - My wife and I arrived for our boat tour with our baby. We didn’t realize we needed a ticket for our baby so we were unable to go out as the boat was full. Although we were disappointed Florida Island Tours tried their best to meet our needs but we just couldn’t get out. The best part is that they genuinely cared about our vacation and family experience. We will definitely be back to see them the next time we’re in town.
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Alan_l
Mar 30, 2025
Relaxing and beautiful.... - Relaxing and beautiful. Must do. Capt. Nate La Pierre was funny and knowledgeable about the history of the islands.
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Julie_b
Mar 21, 2025
Marco - It was a very enjoyable experience Captain Rhomas was very enjoyable We enjoyed touring around Marco and all the knowledge that was ahared
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Jeff
Mar 12, 2025
Touring Marco Island from the sea! - Our tour around Marco Island and the 10,000 islands was fantastic. Captain Nate was the best. Very informative, very personable,
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Kathleen_m
Mar 7, 2025
We had a great cruise!!... - We had a great cruise!! Captain Nate was a an excellent guide. The boat was very comfortable. We will definitely take this cruise again.
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Deborah_s
Mar 5, 2025
Great time on the water - The whole experience was wonderful. The knowledge of Captain Thomas was outstanding. We saw dolphins and a bonus of a manatee. We saw beautiful houses, islands and being on the water is always so relaxing. I would highly recommend this tour.
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From $100
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).