The 9 Naples Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,590 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69Our pick

Covered 90-minute Naples boat tour in the Everglades area, with Coast Guard captains, polarized glasses, and frequent manatee sightings.

“I took my grandfather, mother, and sister on this tour. Captain Chris was our tour guide and he was excellent! He was very knowledgeable and super kind. I highly recommend this tour for anybody visiting the area that would like to experience the beautiful wildlife and nature that Southwest Florida has to offer.”

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2.Easy Ride Pedal Kayak Tour Marco Island & Naples (Pedal or Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,065 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

Pedal or paddle through Naples and Marco Island mangrove tunnels in a small guided group, with wildlife chances, tips, and included photos.

“Awesome trip - Rommel was very knowledgeable about all the species within the mangroves and was a great guide, funny as well. Kayaking was a blast. Would highly recommend”

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3.Marco Island Wildlife Sightseeing and Shelling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,047 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Two-hour Marco Island boat trip to Cape Romano for wildlife spotting in mangroves and shelling on a shaded small-group tour.

“Just relax and enjoy the ride. Captain Marco was extremely knowledgeable about the eco system Just an overall great time.”

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4.Naples Sightseeing Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,045 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Take a 90-minute Naples cruise from Tin City for bay views, Port Royal mansions, and wildlife like dolphins, with fun commentary on board.

“Was awesome. Has no idea how ritzy Naples is and this tour showed off the beauty of Naples and also the glitz. Was part real estate tour. Super fun to follow along with Zillow. Guides were funny, knowledgeable and entertaining. Comfortable and easy boat. Just the right amount of time.”

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5.Dolphin and Shelling Cruise for up to 12 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 980 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Small-group boat cruise from Marco area to shelling beaches in the Ten Thousand Islands, with chances to spot dolphins and manatees.

“The whole Experience was great. We live in Naples and was not aware about this for a long time. We booked the tickets online and on the day, right from the moment we checked in all the staff were so friendly. After a short shuttle ride, we got to the boat where Jeff and Michelle made the trip enjoyable. Sprinkled with some history and facts while enjoying the boat ride we had the experience of a lifetime when few dolphins followed us for a long time!”

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6.Manatees and Mangrove Tunnels Small Group Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 954 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Paddle through Naples mangrove tunnels hunting for winter manatees, with expert ACA guides, small-group calm, and a 3-hour Everglades escape.

“Fun time going through the mangroves. Adam was a great guide knowledgeable and helpful. Would recommend”

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7.Backwater Adventure’s CraigCat Tours of the 10,000 Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 911 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Guided 2-person CraigCat tour through the Ten Thousand Islands. Meet at San Marco Marina, learn to drive, and spot dolphins.

“We had the best time! The tour guide was great! He was very informative and funny! We would highly recommend to other friends and family!”

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8.Guided Island EcoTour: CLEAR/Standard Kayak, SUP – Bonita Springs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 793 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50Best value

Guided CLEAR kayak or SUP tour at Big Hickory Island near Naples. Paddle mangroves for dolphins, shells, and photos included.

“We had an amazing time! Our guide, Nick, was fantastic - friendly, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. He taught us so much about the local wildlife, the history of the area, and even helped us find and identify different shells along the way. You can tell he truly loves what he does. We left feeling more connected to the island and its natural beauty. Highly recommend this tour and especially Nick!”

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9.Mangrove Tunnels & Mudflats Kayak Tour – Local Biologist Guides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 785 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Kayak the Rookery Bay Reserve from Naples with local biologist guides through mangrove tunnels and mudflats, plus free photos and learning center.

“A very nice Tour with Evan. He‘s a biologist and knows much about Nature and wildlife there. You should try That tour When you near naples”

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