Florida Adventures and Rentals is a locally owned outfitter inviting you to explore Marco Island’s wild side with the people who know it best. Since 2015 their naturalist captains and certified guides have led small-group dolphin ...
Florida Adventures and Rentals is a locally owned outfitter inviting you to explore Marco Island’s wild side with the people who know it best. Since 2015 their naturalist captains and certified guides have led small-group dolphin ...
The guides here absolutely make the experience, and it shows in every review. Whether you're out with Captain Colleen, Captain Elliot, Mike, Jessica, Dylan, or Marco, you're getting someone who genuinely loves what they do and knows the Marco Island area inside and out. People rave about how knowledgeable these captains are, sharing fascinating details about the 10,000 Islands ecosystem, marine life, and local history. But beyond the educational aspect, reviewers constantly mention how friendly, warm, and fun these guides are. They've got that rare combination of expertise and personality that turns a good boat tour into something families are calling "the highlight of our trip" and "a memory we'll treasure forever." The shelling tours to Kice Island seem to be the most popular activity, though jet ski adventures and wildlife sightseeing trips get equal love. Dolphins are practically guaranteed, with multiple groups describing pods jumping alongside their boats and swimming around them. Manatees, sea turtles, and various bird species make regular appearances too. The tours work beautifully for multi-generational families, with several reviewers specifically praising how well the captains engage both kids and adults. Repeat customers are common here, with some people making these tours an annual tradition. One enthusiastic visitor has already been three times and is planning a fourth. The booking and administrative staff also get mentioned positively, suggesting the whole operation runs smoothly from start to finish.
My daughter and I had an amazing time!!! Captain Colleen was incredibly knowledgeable and had a keen eye for the best shells. We booked a 9am tour and really lucked out by having the boat to ourselves. Within 10 minutes of being out in the water, we had dolphins swimming around us and Captain Colleen had them playing in our wake. Even though our trip got cut a little short because of t-storms, it was worth every minute! Parking is a bit limited. Be prepared to either park outside the gate or if you are lucky enough to find parking inside the gate, be prepared to pay $10. Parking is primarily reserved for boat trailers. When you are waiting to meet your Captain, it's a little buggy, so bring some bug spray. But once you are on the boat, it's all about fun in the sun!
Brian McCormick
July 4, 2026
My daughter and I had an amazing time!!! Captain Colleen was incredibly knowledgeable and had a keen eye for the best shells. We booked a 9am tour and really lucked out by having the boat to ourselves. Within 10 minutes of being out in the water, we had dolphins swimming around us and Captain Colleen had them playing in our wake. Even though our trip got cut a little short because of t-storms, it was worth every minute! Parking is a bit limited. Be prepared to either park outside the gate or if you are lucky enough to find parking inside the gate, be prepared to pay $10. Parking is primarily reserved for boat trailers. When you are waiting to meet your Captain, it's a little buggy, so bring some bug spray. But once you are on the boat, it's all about fun in the sun!
Brian McCormick
July 4, 2026