Marco Island Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Marco Island. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Boat Tour

• Backwater Adventure's CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands

• Mangrove Tunnels & Mudflats Kayak Tour - Local Biologist Guides

• Sightseeing and Sunset Catamaran Sailing Excursion

• Drive your Own 2-Seat Fun Go Cat Boat on Marco Island

Marco Island lies within the Everglades National Park, so park admission fees apply. Standard park passes cost US$35 per vehicle with up to 15 passengers, US$30 per motorbike, and US$20 per person (cyclists/pedestrians). To reach the island, join a boat tour or rent a kayak.

Most tours of Marco Island involve getting on the water—it’s the only way to reach the island. Set sail on a private boat around the 10,000 Islands, drive your 2-person catamaran, or paddle through the mangroves on a kayak. Popular tours include dolphin and manatee-watching, shelling, or sunset cruises.

Wear cool, lightweight clothing you don’t mind getting wet, water shoes, and a hat and sunglasses, especially if you’re kayaking or shelling. Bring your swimsuit, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, and plenty of water, as well as a jacket or cover-up if your tour ends after sunset.

Yes, some Marco Island tours are wheelchair accessible, but it’s best to check with each tour provider. There are ADA-accessible beaches on the island, including South Marco Beach and Tigertail Beach, but some boats and kayaks may not be adapted for those with reduced mobility.

Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but the Everglades coast is a popular dolphin-watching spot, and there’s a high probability of seeing bottlenose dolphins around Marco Island. Manatee sightings are most common in winter (November–March). It's rare to see alligators along the coast—take an airboat cruise through the wetlands instead.