Goodland to Marco Island Wildlife Sightseeing Cruise

Looking for a boat tour that goes beyond dolphins and shelling? This two-hour sightseeing cruise departs from Goodland and travels through the Ten Thousand Islands to Marco Island. This popular sightseeing and wildlife cruise will bring you through the mangrove nearshore estuary of the 10,000 Islands National Wildlife Refuge, traveling from Goodland to Marco Island and back. Your entertaining and knowledgeable tour guide will answer all of your questions and show you some of the best sights around the islands. All guides are Florida certified master naturalists and members of the Marco Island Historical Society. Boat tour topics may include: The building of Marco Island, Marco beaches and beachfront condos and hotels, waterfront restaurants and dining, Isles of Capri, Horr's Island, Goodland, the Calusa Indians, mansions of Marco Estates, Cape Romano Dome House, hermits, pirates, and saltwater cowboys, wildlife habitat of the 10,000 Islands, boating and fishing in SW Florida.

Meeting Point

Goodland Boat Park

750 Palm Point Dr, Goodland, FL 34140, USA
Parking is $10 at the Boat Park, a receipt is required on your dashboard. Arrive early and plan for there not being any available parking. Uber or Lyft is recommended - average rate $10-20 from Marco Island. The nearest offsite parking is across the street from Stan's Idle Hour, a 0.3-mile 7-10 minutes walk.

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 55 minutes

Cape Romano

South of Marco, On The Gulf, Only By Boat, Florida
Our certified Master Naturalist Guide and Coast Guard Master Captain will take you on an unforgettable boat ride from Marco Island through the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife refuge to Cape Romano where the infamous Dome House stands. Your guide will tell you the entire history of the famed home, as well as debunk many untrue rumors and stories. Rare photos will be shared with you to help understand the plight of this crazy vacation home.

TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NWR

3860 Tollgate Blvd Ste 300, Naples, 34114-5444, Florida
Your boat ride will go through the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Depending on the time of year, you may see wildlife such as dolphins, manatees, and birds.

Marco Island

Marco Island, Florida
Your boat tour will depart from Marco Island; your guide will tell you a little bit about the history of this beautiful island that is the gateway to the Everglades.

What's included:

• Cooler with Ice