Top Naples Boat Hire

Soak up the natural beauty of Bonita Springs and discover its marine wildlife on a relaxed self-guided tour either by SUP or kayak. Look out for manatees and dolphins as you drift through Estero Bay, home to one of the Gulf’s most wildlife-rich habitats, following mangrove tunnels and paddling to secluded beaches primed for shelling. Take this tour at your own pace with pre-designed routes to guide you.

Explore Big Hickory Island at your own pace with a kayak or stand-up paddleboard rental, and local staff on hand to help you choose a route and share wildlife sighting spots. For those new to kayaking, enjoy practical instruction before setting out, then follow a self-guided route through the area's waterways and natural surroundings. With the freedom to choose your own pace and itinerary, this offers a flexible alternative to a guided group tour.

Exploring the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge on your own can be intimidating if you don’t know your way around on the water. Book this Thousand Islands 2-person Catamaran Tour to follow a knowledgeable guide who will keep you from getting lost and ensure you enjoy this pristine preserve to the fullest, with great opportunity to view the wildlife and sea life that inhabit the refuge.

Experience the natural beauty and marine life of Southwest Florida up-close with a CLEAR kayak! Don't just take our word on what an awesome tour this is... see our TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards for 2022-2023-2024! Paddle Naples' tours are in the top 10% of all worldwide tours! Our Five-Star guided eco-tours and rentals take you through Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico’s most incredible paddling routes... including mangrove tunnels, secluded beaches, and prime shelling areas! This is prime habitat for dolphins (year round) and manatees (mostly warm water months). We use top quality standard kayaks and paddleboards that are comfortable and easy to paddle. We have CLEAR paddleboards too, and HOBIE pedal kayaks if needed. Complementary photos included! Looking for something truly unique? Try our CLEAR Kayak Sunset Glow Tour. We will paddle to a secluded beach for shelling until sunset, then we turn on the colorful underwater LED lights and have a great time paddling back!

Get an up-close view of Florida’s spectacular, coastal mangrove forests—and enjoy an active way to explore—on this kayaking or paddleboarding tour. Pick from multiple tour times, head to the departure point, and meet your guide: after an introduction to your kayak or paddleboard, you’ll hit the water. Paddle through mangrove tunnels, have the chance to spot wildlife like dolphins and manatees, and learn more about the forests from your guide.

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.

Discover the sights and marine life of Naples on a sightseeing cruise. You have the opportunity to see birds, dolphins, and, season permitting, manatees. The cruise also takes you past the area’s top mansions, Keewaydin Island, and more. Relax and learn about local history, wildlife, and celebrity real estate during on board commentary. It’s the perfect time to take unobstructed photographs of the city and its natural surroundings.

Take a break from the beach on a Jet Ski tour through the waters of Ten Thousand Islands. 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 range of departure times, this adventure is a popular choice for visitors to Naples.

See the gentle giants of the sea in their natural habitat on this Everglades wildlife tour. Climb aboard the covered boat and set out along the Florida waterways to spot manatees, alligators, sharks, birds, and more. Learn about the local ecosystem and wildlife from your Coast Guard-certified captain and keep your eyes peeled for manatees that sometimes come right up to the boat.