Cruise the Gulf and 10,000 Islands on a shaded catamaran
2.5 hrs
Island stop, naturalist guide
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.
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
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.
JW Marriott | Hilton | Crystal Shores | Public Access
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.
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
Raquel Lopez
August 25, 2026
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
Raquel Lopez
August 25, 2026
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