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    Eco Cruise From Marco Island

    Cruise the Gulf and 10,000 Islands on a shaded catamaran

    4.6 stars• 189 reviews

    Duration

    2.5 hrs

    Includes

    Island stop, naturalist guide

    Highlights

    Settle aboard the Calusa Spirit for a cruise from Marco Island toward the Everglades' edge. This 45-foot powered catamaran offers a comfortable setting on the water.

    • Follow the Gulf route around the tip of Cape Romano
    • Watch for dolphins, manatees, bald eagles, fish, and shore birds
    • Relax in approximately two-thirds shade
    • Use the onboard restroom
    • Enjoy a smooth ride on a spacious powered catamaran

    Itinerary

    1. Check in at your departure location 15 minutes before your scheduled time
    2. Board the Calusa Spirit at your pickup point
    3. Cruise the Gulf — head south from Marco Island toward the 10,000 Islands
    4. Island stop — step off at one of the 10,000 Islands to explore the shore and collect shells
    5. Wildlife & history — your onboard naturalist shares insights on the ecosystems and wildlife of Southwest Florida throughout the tour
    6. Return to shore — cruise back to Marco Island

    Important details

    • Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure
    • Check in at the beach hut at your selected departure location
    • Wear shoes you do not mind getting wet
    • Requires climbing a 5-rung ladder to board in ankle- to knee-deep water
    • Not suitable for infants
    • Tours operate only when weather conditions are safe; the captain makes final safety decisions

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with 72 hours' notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.

    Product ID: 54FKMV

    FAQs

    Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. Wear shoes you do not mind getting wet for boarding in shallow water.

    Snacks, drinks, and shelling bags are available for purchase onboard.

    Meeting details

    JW Marriott | Hilton | Crystal Shores | Public Access

    Experience provided by Marco Island WaterSports

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    Adult

    $117.04

    Ages 13+

    0

    Child

    $86.24

    12 and under

    0

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    Review summary

    4.6
    Excellent
    189 reviews•Google Maps
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    If dolphin sightings and open water adventure are on your Marco Island bucket list, this outfit consistently delivers. Guides like Marco, Bradley, AJ, and Captain Ron show up with genuine enthusiasm and solid local knowledge, regularly steering groups into spots where dolphin pods practically surround the wave runners. The Ten Thousand Islands tour earns especially strong praise, with reviewers noting that having a guide unlocks hidden channels and wildlife encounters you'd simply miss on a solo rental. Beyond the jet ski tours, parasailing and banana boat rides get equally glowing feedback, with the crew praised for keeping things safe, fun, and well-organized across the board. There was one report of the operation wrapping up before the posted closing time, worth keeping in mind if you're planning a late-afternoon visit. That said, it reads as an isolated experience in an otherwise very positive track record. The overall impression is a team that genuinely enjoys what they do, and that energy translates to guests. Whether it's a family outing, a group of nine going parasailing, or even a private memorial tribute on the water, the staff seems to rise to the occasion. If you're on the fence, most reviewers say just book it.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Great time the boys are amazing they answered all my questions and the instructions for the trip to the 10000 islands was amazing. 2nd year coming and doing the trip with them just amazing

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    Raquel Lopez

    August 25, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Great time the boys are amazing they answered all my questions and the instructions for the trip to the 10000 islands was amazing. 2nd year coming and doing the trip with them just amazing

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    Raquel Lopez

    August 25, 2026

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