Experience An Incredible Marco Island Boat Tour

Experiencing is about being in the moment, and on Florida’s beautiful Marco Island, you will enjoy each present moment one after the other. One of the most romantic ways to discover the beauty of the island is to relax on an incredible Marco Island private boat tour. We invite you to slip away into bliss without heading far from your Marco Island home rental

There are plenty of choices that will meet your needs including eco-tours that prioritize sustainability and bring environmentally sound awareness to everyone, and sunset cruises that will take your breath away. 

Love birds are excited at the opportunity to escape for an intimate evening gliding through the sea in such a glorious tropical setting. Families are thrilled as they make fond memories in beautiful photo-op-filled scenery. Regardless of who you are, or who you are hoping to connect with, we assure you Marco Island’s private boat tours will truly be one for the books. With plenty of dolphins to say hello to, beautiful shells to encounter, and marine life to interact with right at your fingertips, you will have a blast. Take your vacation a step further and explore the dolphin boat tours Marco Island has to offer!

Here is some further insight to help you narrow down which is the best boat tour on Marco Island for your next Marco Island getaway. You and your loved ones will head back to your beachfront Marco Island home rental as happy as ever!

KoolCat Eco Tours

With over 20 years of touring through the waves of local waters, KoolCat Eco Tours is known for satisfying guests on their environmentally mindful boat tours. Their priority is to give everyone an amazing experience while encouraging sustainable tourism! These tours leave those who enjoy them not only an unforgettable time but a heightened appreciation for South West Florida’s one-of-a-kind ecosystem.  

A group enjoying the views from one of the top Marco Island boat tours.
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Long sandy beaches and a web of inland waterways filled with diverse wildlife are the perfect way to treat yourself while out on a KoolCat Eco Tour. The cool part about these tours is that it will just be you and your partner controlling the boats. This makes for a super private and fun-filled adventure. You and your special guest will have the opportunity to control interactive Craigcoat boats independently with access to guides through walkie-talkies. This exclusive experience makes for a unique, and even romantic, adventure built for two. The KoolCat Package offers you a private two-and-a-half-hour guided tour on a small Craigcat boat built for two. Pioneer through the tropical waters with your Walkie Talkie. Wild-life watching and shelling included. Perfect for a special date for that special person. 

Baynan Charter

Banyan Charters hosts private charters on their comfortable and smooth-running boats so that you can lean into quality time with your family and loved ones. They offer great dolphin boat tours and shelling tour options that bring you directly in touch with the heart of nature. Private tours range from two hours to four hours. 

You can either choose between a private dolphin tour or a private shelling tour or you can do both! Their website breaks down each really nicely.  Sit back and cruise through beautiful waters and let the striking landscape do the entertaining. Charter boat seating reclines and is as roomy as can be. 

Leaning back and having a delightful time with those most important to you through gorgeous Marco Island is what you will get with Banyan Charter. Quality guest service and satisfaction is guaranteed. Make sure you bring your camera because you won’t want to forget the gorgeous backdrop, certain to be your new favorite wallpaper or lock screen.

Florida Adventures

Florida Adventures is ranked #1 on TripAdvisor and has four different tour options for tourists on Marco Island. Active water sports bugs should definitely check out this company if they are looking to get access to water sport supplies and utilities. They are known for providing jet ski and kayak tours too, so your plans for some fun in the sun are practically limitless. 

Tours cruise calmly through Florida’s crystal blue waters as friendly captains guide you along the way. To make things even more exciting, there is more than one kind of tour to choose from. Choose between a Dolphin Tour, Eco Tour, Ultimate Shelling Adventure Tour, or customize your own six to eight-hour boat tour. Guides will bring you ashore and give you ample time to rest on the beach, swim, or indulge in shelling for a beautiful souvenir. Accommodating up to 17 people, you and your fellow explorers will be brought to a popular lunch spot. The world is your oyster, so have fun! 

Plan Your Visit!

Are you ready to plan the relaxing vacation that you deserve? Browse our selection of tropical getaways on Marco Island and find your perfect match today!

Paradise Cycle Boat

Take an incredible cruise around Marco Island with a tour from Paradise Cycle Boat! The captains of this awesome company focus on showcasing the gorgeous natural areas & bays around the island. Each cruise departs from Rose Marina Dock A 17, and you can choose from a 1, 1.5 or 2 hour cruise. There’s a cruise for everyone!

Pirates Of Marco Island

Pirates of Marco Island is bursting with excitement for the whole family and invites you aboard the Black Pearl to take part in an interactive Pirate Ship Cruise. The little ones will definitely favor this classic boat tour.  Passengers set out to sea and their children learn how to talk, walk and act like a pirate. Activities include singing and dancing as they search in their quest for Pirate Pete- a treasure chest thief! 

Children take part with Captain Salty and his crew to conquer Pirate Pete and it really does make for an adorable way to spend some of your time during your Marco Island stay. Core memories are made during the special and authentic display. You and your entire family will get a kick out of the whole hoorah!  

Where To Stay

Whichever boat tour you decide to embark on, your stay in one of our Marco Island weekly rentals places you in the perfect spot to experience paradise. Both Tigertail Beach and Otter Mount Preserve are in easy reach once you settle into your new home away from home too! So you will really get to love Marco Island’s habitat whether you are relaxing at your beachfront Marco Island home rental or sunbathing on a lounge chair. 

The ocean animals and people are as friendly as ever and believe that we all deserve some fun in the sun and a break from the seriousness of everyday life! Other local activities we definitely encourage are touring through Everglades National Park and connecting with your inner artist at Marco Island Center for Arts. Marco Island is excited to welcome you aboard and can not wait for you to experience a lovely getaway in one of our Marco Island rentals