Top Naples Nature and Wildlife Tours

See the gentle giants of the sea in their natural habitat on this tour. Climb aboard the covered boat and set out along the Florida waterways to spot some wildlife. Alligators, dolphins and all sorts of birds are known to frequent the areas, have your camera ready! The manatees sometimes come right up to the boat for an extra special experience.

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 Compact Power Boat Tour and travel with a guide and group who won’t let you get lost. You’ll see stunning views of the wildlife refuge, as well as many animals and marine life as you cruise.

Explore the thousands of islands around Marco Island by Go Cat boat. Whether you're an experienced boater or a complete novice, these two-person fiberglass boats are fun and easy to drive and maneuver, which means that exploring the mangroves, while looking for dolphins, manatees, and many different birds, is a breeze.

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.

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.

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.

Experience the beauty and diversity of Florida's Everglades on a kayak tour. Join a small group and paddle through mangrove forests in search of local wildlife. During the winter months, manatees can be spotted congregating in the cooler waters of deep canals. You can also observe other animals like river otters, alligators, and several bird species during your tour.

Explore the city of Naples in comfort and style on this Segway tour. After a quick lesson, you'll cruise around one of Southwest Florida's most beautiful cities, from Tin City to the yacht club and more. Riding a Segway lets you cover more ground than is possible on foot and access places that big tour buses cannot reach.

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.

Discover the exotic beauty of the Everglades’ mangrove forest on a kayaking eco-tour. Spend time winding through sleepy creeks and under mangrove canopies, getting up-close views of resident herons, alligators, ducks, otters and more. With an expert guide, learn kayaking technique and enjoy exploring this unusual wetlands setting.

Cruise aboard the Double Sunshine from Naples and into the Gulf of Mexico at sunset. Move freely on the deck to see the best views and capture lovely pictures. You may be able to spot dolphins or manatees swimming in the gulf. Cruise past stunning mansions in exclusive Port Royal, serene Keewaydin Island, and enjoy the tales of Florida history from your knowledgeable captain.

Discover Naples, Florida with ease and learn about the area during this guided tour. Join a small group and board your electric trike for a comfortable ride through the streets of the city. See Naples Pier, Cambier Park, Historic Palm Cottage, the yacht club, and more over the course of the tour. The beauty of the trike is that guests can sit or stand while using the electric vehicle.

Go deep sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico on a charter boat tour from Naples. Travel on a state-of-the-art boat that accommodates up to six passengers. Search for the big fish with your captain, who offers instruction and casting lessons, and provides the fishing equipment you’ll need. Travel about 10 miles (16km) offshore to fish for cobia, mackerel, snapper, grouper, and more, depending on season.

Explore the Ten Thousand Islands by boat on a half-day tour to one of Florida’s top natural attractions. Depart from Marco Island, located just south of Naples, with a small group that is limited to 12 participants. Head to an isolated barrier island that is only accessible by boat, where you can snorkel and swim in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Spend some time on the gulf waters of southern Florida—a nature lover's delight—on a boat tour from Marco Island to Cape Romano. With a guide, you have the chance to learn about the region's marine life and see the ecosystem of mangroves, plus go shelling.

Go kayaking in the Rookery Bay Reserve on a half-day tour from Naples that is led by a local biologist guide. Learn about the wildlife and ecosystem of this stunning part of the Ten Thousand Islands in southwest Florida as you paddle through mangrove tunnels, mudflats, and oyster reefs. Look for birds and marine life such as sea stars, dolphins, large snails, and possibly even manatees.

Explore the Everglades and discover the stunning range of animals living in this unique ecosystem on this intimate tour. On this small-group tour, there’s no need to clamber over the heads and shoulders of other tourists to catch a glimpse of this shallow-water area’s native residents – including fish, birds, sea turtles, manatees, and maybe even bottlenose dolphins. Disembark on an isolated island during the tour and enjoy the serenity of this unique nature tour.

Paddle through mangrove forests and tunnels aboard a clear kayak during this excursion. Join a small group and sit atop a tandem kayak to begin your adventure through Bonita Springs. While you paddle, keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife such as manatees, dolphins, and several bird species. There’s even an opportunity to stop at sand beaches to search for shells and take in the coastal views.

Explore Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples on an ecotour by kayak. Following a guide, you'll paddle across the waters of the bay, part of the Ten Thousand Islands, for an up-close look at the mangrove forest. Watch for birds and other marine life on this tour suitable for beginner and advanced kayakers.

Even if you’ve never kayaked before, you can still see manatees, dolphins, seabirds, and more in the wild on this Naples kayaking tour. Follow a guide through the protected estuary and mangrove tunnels at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park and Barefoot Beach Preserve, learning about plant and animal wildlife from your guide and spotting animals you might miss on your own.

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 estuary of Estero Bay and its inhabitants on this eco kayak tour. Join a small group and naturalist guides to paddle around the bay learning about the ecosystem as you go. Keep your eyes peeled for manatees, dolphins, turtles, urchins, and many more species as you explore the area on your kayak.

Nature lovers can spend a day immersed in pristine landscapes on this shelling cruise from Naples, Florida to Keewaydin Island. Join a small group and board your vessel for the journey to the remote island. Cruise past mangrove forests and see wildlife such as alligators, dolphins, and even manatees along the way. Once you reach Keewaydin, take a nature walk and fill your big with beach treasures before heading back.

The Florida Everglades is one of only two everglade systems in the world. Experience this abundant ecosystem by kayak during this half-day excursion. Join a small group and paddle through the mangrove forests to observe local wildlife including alligators, turtles, and several bird species. While you paddle, learn about conservation efforts from your naturalist guide.