Private 2-hour Ten Thousand Islands boat tour for up to 17
2 Hours
Up to 17 people
Shell bags, water, cooler w/ ice
Explore the Ten Thousand Islands on a private, customizable 2-hour boat tour built around your group. Cruise local waterways, check out waterfront homes, and make optional stops at island beaches.
A $10 parking fee may apply at Goodland Boat Park if you don’t have a Collier County beach sticker. Gratuity for your captain and guide is not included—clarify the expected amount with Greetwell before booking.
Full refund if you cancel at least 48 hours before your booking. Within 48 hours, you are charged in full. Changes must be made at least 48 hours in advance or you are charged in full for your original booking. No-shows are charged in full. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
No. The public boat marina you meet us for the tour has a public restroom that you can use before and after your tour. Once on the boat, Mother Nature becomes your restroom.
Bathing suits are ideal, but outdoor comfortable wear is perfect! Guests are welcome to swim at the island beach. Just ensure you have comfortable shoes that can get wet to walk along the beaches. If a lot of shells, it can be uncomfortable to walk on.
No. Our boats are not permitted for fishing, and we are not equipped for water sports activities on our vessels. Swimming can be done at any of the island beaches and you are welcome to bring floats and such to use.
Goodland Boat Park, 750 Palm Point Dr., Goodland, FL 34140
Goodland Boat Park sits at the quiet eastern edge of Marco Island, where the mangroves thicken and the waterways braid out into the wild expanse of the Ten Thousand Islands. This unassuming launch is the gateway to one of Florida's most untouched coastal wildernesses, and it is where your private two-hour boat tour begins. Unlike the busier marinas on the island, Goodland Boat Park has the laid-back feel of old Florida, a fishing-village rhythm that sets the tone perfectly for what lies ahead on the water.
From Goodland Boat Park, your captain guides you out through a maze of mangrove islands, shell beaches, and shallow tidal flats that few visitors ever see. The two-hour route puts you in prime position to spot bottlenose dolphins arcing alongside the boat, manatees grazing in the seagrass, ospreys circling overhead, and the occasional bald eagle perched along the shoreline. The breeze carries the briny scent of the estuary, the water shifts from emerald to deep blue as you move between channels, and the silence out here is something you feel as much as hear. Because the tour is private, you set the pace, lingering where the wildlife is active and slipping into quiet coves your captain knows from years on these waters.
This experience is ideal for families wanting an easy adventure together, couples looking for a romantic stretch on the water, photographers chasing dolphins and sunsets, and anyone who prefers a personal outing over a crowded group cruise. Departing from Goodland Boat Park keeps the focus on the wild side of the Ten Thousand Islands rather than the developed shoreline, so every minute feels like genuine exploration. If you want a calm, scenic, and richly natural introduction to southwest Florida's backwaters, casting off from Goodland Boat Park is the way to do it.
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.
What an amazing adventure. Captain Elliot was so fun, interesting and educational. The tour was exciting and he showed us all sorts of local wildlife. The best part was he knew exactly where we would find dolphins, which absolutely thrilled us. I highly recommend this tour and Captain Elliot. You will love it.
luis valentin
May 24, 2026
What an amazing adventure. Captain Elliot was so fun, interesting and educational. The tour was exciting and he showed us all sorts of local wildlife. The best part was he knew exactly where we would find dolphins, which absolutely thrilled us. I highly recommend this tour and Captain Elliot. You will love it.
luis valentin
May 24, 2026