Top Naples Natural Attractions in 2026

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.

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.

Look for dolphins in the waters of the Ten Thousand Islands on this boat tour from Marco Island. With a captain-guide, explore a piece of Florida's gulf coast to see and learn about the natural environment. You also have the opportunity to spot shorebirds with your live guide on hand to identify them.

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.

Head to Big Hickory Island on this small-group kayaking excursion as two biologist guides lead you through mangrove tunnels and seclude beaches. Pick the craft that suits you—standard kayak, clear-bottom kayak, paddleboard, or pedal kayak—and paddle at a relaxed pace through some of Southwest Florida's best shelling spots, spotting dolphins, manatees, and shorebirds along the way.

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.

Discover the ecosystem and wildlife of Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands refuge on a relaxing excursion. Board your vessel with a small group and navigate through the remote islets to discover the local wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for manatees, dolphins, sea turtles, bald eagles, and many other species that call the area home.

Explore the Ten Thousand Islands by boat on a small-group cruise tour to one of Florida’s top natural attractions. Depart from Marco Island, located just south of Naples. Head to an isolated barrier island that is only accessible by boat, where you can swim in the warm waters, search for shells, and look for marine and other wildlife.