Nature and Wildlife Tours in Naples, Florida at a glance
- Our pick: Marco Island Pedal Kayak Tour: Wildlife Without the Paddle Strain, US$ 58 per person (2h, 4.97★ · 1,187).
- Top rated: Naples: 4-Hour Ten Thousand Islands Shelling Trip, US$ 155 per person (3h 15m, 5.00★ · 122).
- Best value: Bonita Springs Clear Kayaks: Mangrove Tunnels & Dolphin Spotting, US$ 25 per person (2h, 4.97★ · 117).
Price per person across the 37 options priced per person: US$ 25–US$ 180 (median US$ 100). With 100+ reviews: 29 of 43.
Of the 43 options: 43 with live guides in English, 41 with free cancellation, 36 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 30 kid-friendly, 7 private and 30 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Naples, Florida
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43 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Naples Manatee & Everglades Boat Tour: Wildlife Sightings 90-minute covered boat tour from Naples to see manatees 90% of the time. Includes polarized sunglasses, camera lenses, and Coast Guard captain. Small groups, daily departures. Every day · Every 1 h 30 min, 08:30 to 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.68 (2,693 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 per person
Marco Island Pedal Kayak Tour: Wildlife Without the Paddle Strain Pedal kayak tour of Marco Island mangroves with live guide in English or Spanish: glide past dolphins, manatees and birds for two hours without paddling or physical strain. Every day · 09:30, 10:00 and 12:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.97 (1,187 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 58 per person
Marco Island Wildlife & Shelling Tour from Goodland Two-hour boat tour departing Goodland through the Ten Thousand Islands with a local guide, bottled water and shell bags, cruise mangrove channels. Mon–Sat · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00 ★ 4.98 (1,152 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Naples Kayak Tour: Manatees & Mangrove Tunnels Kayak tour from Naples through 10,000 Islands mangrove tunnels and Faka-Union Canal. Spot manatees, alligators, wading birds. ACA-certified guide, tandem kayaks. 3–3.5 hours. Every day · 09:00 and 13:30 · From age 6 ★ 4.95 (989 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Kayaking Rookery Bay mangrove tunnels with biologist guides Paddle mangrove tunnels and mudflats in Rookery Bay with local biologist guides who hold Master's degrees. Every day · 09:00 and 12:30 · From age 12 ★ 4.97 (843 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Dolphin and Shelling Cruise: Ten Thousand Islands Wildlife Tour Cruise through mangrove channels in the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge spotting dolphins and manatees. Mon–Sat · 08:30 and 11:30 · All ages ★ 4.86 (1,032 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 109 per person
Marco Island Dolphin Sightseeing Tour from Goodland Dolphin sightseeing tour departing from Goodland Boat Park into the 10,000 Islands: a 2-hour boat ride with a local guide. Mon–Sat · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.98 (568 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Marco Island: 2-Hour Dolphin & Shelling Tour with Naturalist Two-hour boat tour of Ten Thousand Islands from Marco Island. See dolphins, manatees, and eagles. Includes captain, safety gear, and shell bags. Every day · 08:00, 10:30, 13:00 and 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.83 (544 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Kayaking the Mangrove Tunnels near Fort Myers Paddle through the largest mangrove forest in North America on a guided kayak eco tour near Fort Myers, with a naturalist explaining the Everglades ecosystem as you go. Every day · 08:30 and 13:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.93 (360 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Shelling and Dolphin Tour: 10,000 Islands and Marco Hunt for shells on the shallow waters of the 10,000 Islands and Marco with a guide who knows where they wash ashore. Every day · 08:00, 11:30, 15:00, 15:15 and 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.93 (260 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 137 per person
Everglades motorboat eco tour: Dolphins, manatees, sea turtles Small group motorboat tour through Chokoloskee Bay and the 10,000 Islands in Everglades National Park to spot bottlenose dolphins, manatees. Mon–Fri · 09:30 ★ 4.99 (446 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 149 per person
Marco Island cruise: Wildlife & history sightseeing Two-hour sightseeing cruise departing Goodland through the Ten Thousand Islands to Marco Island. Mon–Sat · 11:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.92 (222 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Naples: Everglades Kayak Tour & Mangrove Tunnels Kayak through Everglades mangrove tunnels from Naples with alligators, eagles & cypress ponds. Includes transport, gear, instruction & snacks. Half-day tour. Every day · 08:00, 09:00 and 13:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.91 (222 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 114 per person
Kayaking through Rookery Bay mangrove tunnels with guide Paddle through mangrove tunnels in Rookery Bay with a naturalist guide who provides all gear and helps you spot dolphins. Mon–Sat · 10:00 and 13:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.95 (354 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Bonita Springs Clear Kayaks: Mangrove Tunnels & Dolphin Spotting Self-guided clear kayak rental in Bonita Springs near Naples with tandem kayaks, mangrove routes, and wildlife spotting. Includes map, life vest, paddles, and free ice. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 15:00 ★ 4.97 (117 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
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Dolphin Watch Eco Shelling Cruise to Keewaydin Island Spot dolphins and manatees on a 3-hour cruise through Gordon River mangroves, then walk Keewaydin Island's white sand beach to collect shells. Every day · 6 start times, 08:30 to 13:00 · All ages ★ 4.80 (375 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN from US$ 107 per person
Naples: Clear Kayak Mangrove Tour & Wildlife in Wiggins Pass Feel the Gulf breeze as you paddle a clear kayak through Naples’ mangroves, spotting dolphins and manatees with a local guide. Includes all gear and dry bags. Every day · 09:30 and 13:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.95 (350 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN from US$ 84 per person
Marco Island: Kayak & SUP Dolphin Manatee Tour with Guide Feel the quiet splash of your paddle as dolphins surface nearby and manatees drift past on Marco Island’s waterways. Includes gear, guide, and flexible start times. Every day · 08:30, 10:30 and 12:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.75 (318 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Ten Thousand Islands: Dolphin, Birding & Shelling Tour by Boat Feel the wild side of Ten Thousand Islands on a small boat tour with dolphin sightings, birdwatching, and shell collecting on a remote beach. Includes guide. Every day · 08:00, 10:30, 13:00 and 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.88 (251 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 110 per person
Dolphin and Manatee Paddleboard Tour: Bonita Springs Wildlife Paddle through Bonita Springs waterways for two hours spotting dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and bald eagles on a guided kayak or paddleboard tour. Every day · 08:00, 10:30 and 13:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.80 (206 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 77 per person
Everglades: Ten Thousand Islands Boat Tour with Ranger Guide Feel the wild side of the Everglades on a boat tour through Chokoloskee Bay & Ten Thousand Islands, with stories from local guides. Wheelchair accessible & family friendly. Every day · 10:00, 11:45, 12:30 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.64 (188 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
Naples Everglades: Airboat & Wildlife Tour with Biologist Guide Half-day Western Everglades tour from Naples with 1-hour airboat ride, nature walk and wildlife biologist guide. Includes headsets, reptile program. Family-friendly. Every day · 08:00 · Up to age 85 ★ 4.82 (170 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Ten Thousand Islands Pontoon Tour: Private Shelling Excursion Private pontoon tour of Ten Thousand Islands and Keewaydin Island with shelling stop and bottled water included. Customize the route to your interests. Every day · 10:00, 10:30, 13:00, 15:30 and 16:00 ★ 4.95 (142 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 325 per group
Marco Island: Safari Truck Tour with Wildlife & History Feel the breeze on a Marco Island safari truck tour: see wildlife, celebrity homes, ancient shell mounds, and local history. Includes binoculars and family scavenger hunt. Every day except Saturday · 10:00 and 13:00 ★ 4.95 (139 reviews) Duration: 1h 20m–1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Compare 19 more options for Nature and Wildlife Tours in Naples, Florida
From US$ 59 per person · 2 h to 6 h
Kayaking Marco Island: Mangrove Tunnels with Photographer Paddle through mangrove tunnels on Marco Island and south Naples with a naturalist guide who points out dolphins, manatees, birds and crabs. Mon–Sat · 09:00 and 12:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.94 (124 reviews) Duration: 1h 50m Live guide: EN · TR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Naples: 4-Hour Ten Thousand Islands Shelling Trip Four-hour shelling tour from Goodland Boat Park through the Ten Thousand Islands with stops at Dickman's Island and remote beaches. Includes water, shell guide, and shading. Mon–Sat · 07:00 · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (122 reviews) Duration: 3h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 155 per person
Private Shelling & Dolphin Tour: 10,000 Islands Marco Private shelling and dolphin boat tour in the 10,000 Islands with a guide who teaches you which shells to hunt. Every day · 07:00, 08:00 and 11:30 ★ 4.92 (109 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 675 per group
Naples Keewaydin shelling tour: Dolphins, rare shells, mangroves Cruise mangrove channels from Naples to spot dolphins, then walk Keewaydin Island's 9-mile beach hunting Junonia shells and 300 other species with a captain guide. Every day · 08:00, 12:00, 15:15, 15:30 and 15:45 · All ages ★ 4.93 (109 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 137 per person
Dolphin Cruises Naples, FL: Six-Guest Sunset Sail Small-group sunset cruise on Naples Bay with dolphins and manatees. Includes charcuterie, wine, water and blankets for couples and special occasions. Every day · 16:15 and 16:30 · From age 3 ★ 4.95 (83 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · IT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 110 per person
Everglades Kayaking: Mangrove Tunnels with Naturalist Guide Paddle through Everglades mangrove tunnels with a biologist-trained guide in stable kayaks, spotting alligators. Next departure: 1 Aug 2027 · Ages 13–80 ★ 4.95 (179 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
10,000 Islands: Manatee & Dolphin Sunset Cruise Small Group Feel the quiet thrill of a 10,000 Islands sunset cruise. Spot manatees, dolphins & Everglades wildlife with a local guide. Small group boat tour includes pickup. Every day · 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.64 (76 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 130 per person
10,000 Islands Shelling Tour: Uninhabited Barrier Islands Shell the uninhabited barrier islands of the 10,000 Islands with a Florida Master Naturalist Guide on a 3.5-hour boat tour departing twice daily. Every day · 08:30 and 13:30 · Season until 30 Nov · All ages ★ 4.80 (99 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per person
Wild Dolphin Tour Marco Island: Bottlenose Dolphins Excursion Two-hour boat tour departing Goodland four times daily to spot bottlenose dolphins, manatees and sea turtles in the Ten Thousand Islands with a live. Mon–Sat · 08:30, 11:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.97 (62 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 85 per person
Kayaking in Estero Bay: Private guided mangrove paddling Paddle through mangrove tunnels in Estero Bay with a private guide who grew up here: see dolphins, manatees and herons, then beach on a shell-covered shore 15 minutes out. Every day · 08:00, 10:30 and 13:00 · From age 10 ★ 5.00 (38 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
Marco Island Dolphin & Eco Tour: Private 2-Hour Wildlife Cruise Private 2-hour dolphin and eco tour through the Ten Thousand Islands with a USCG-certified captain. Spot dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and birds. Every day · 08:00, 10:00, 12:30 and 14:30 ★ 4.95 (38 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 425 per group
10,000 Islands Boat Tour: Dolphins, Shells & Cape Romano Boat tour of the 10,000 Islands from Marco Island with a Coast Guard-licensed guide: search for dolphins and wading birds. Every day · 08:30 and 13:30 · Season until 30 Nov · From age 6 ★ 4.94 (50 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 170 per person
Private Sunset Boat Tour: Naples Bay, Dolphins & Keewaydin Island Private sunset boat tour of Naples Bay for up to five guests with wildlife viewing, a stop at Keewaydin Island's secluded beach, and a U.S.C.G. Next departure: 16 Aug 2027 ★ 4.89 (35 reviews) Duration: 2h 20m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 385 per group
Marco Island Private Tubing, Dolphin Watching & Shelling Tour Three-hour boat tour through the 10,000 Islands with wild dolphin watching, shelling on a secluded barrier island, and tubing in calm waters. Small group. Every day · 08:30, 11:30 and 14:30 ★ 5.00 (13 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 695 per group
10,000 Islands Boat Tour: Drive Your Own Go Cat Catamaran in Naples Drive a two-person Go Cat catamaran through Naples mangrove tunnels and the 10,000 Islands backwaters. Every day · 09:00 · From age 5 ★ 4.93 (14 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
Marco Island and 10,000 Islands tour: Dolphins and estates Two-hour boat tour through Marco Island and the 10,000 Islands Wildlife Refuge with a live English-speaking guide. Watch wild dolphins. Every day · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00 ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 99 per person
Marco Island Dolphin Watching & Tubing Adventure Spot wild dolphins in mangrove channels, then tube across calm shallow water on this 2.5-hour guided tour for up to 6 passengers from Marco Island. Every day · 08:30, 11:30 and 14:30 ★ 5.00 (8 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 575 per group
10,000 Islands Boat Tour + Everglades Walk: Wildlife & History Boat tour through Everglades National Park's 10,000 Islands with naturalist guide: spot dolphins, manatees and birds. Every day · 08:30 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (6 reviews) Duration: 5h 30m Live guide: EN · IT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 179 per person
Fakahatchee Strand Safari Jeep Tour: Wildlife & Orchids Guided jeep tour through Fakahatchee Strand State Park near Naples with expert naturalist. Spot alligators. Thu–Sun · 08:00 · Up to age 11 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
The top 12 of 43 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Island Pedal Kayak Tour: Wildlife Without the Paddle StrainOur pick | US$ 58 per person | 2h | 4.97★ · 1,187 | Every day · 09:30, 10:00 and 12:30 | English |
| Naples: 4-Hour Ten Thousand Islands Shelling TripTop ratedGroup of up to 14 | US$ 155 per person | 3h 15m | 5.00★ · 122 | Mon–Sat · 07:00 | English |
| Bonita Springs Clear Kayaks: Mangrove Tunnels & Dolphin SpottingBest value | US$ 25 per person | 2h | 4.97★ · 117 | Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 15:00 | English |
| Naples Manatee & Everglades Boat Tour: Wildlife Sightings | US$ 70 per person | 1h 30m | 4.68★ · 2,693 | Every day · Every 1 h 30 min, 08:30 to 16:00 | English |
| Marco Island Wildlife & Shelling Tour from GoodlandGroup of up to 14 | US$ 99 per person | 2h | 4.98★ · 1,152 | Mon–Sat · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00 | English |
| Naples Kayak Tour: Manatees & Mangrove TunnelsGroup of up to 8 | US$ 95 per person | 3h | 4.95★ · 989 | Every day · 09:00 and 13:30 | English |
| Kayaking Rookery Bay mangrove tunnels with biologist guidesGroup of up to 12 | US$ 75 per person | 2h 30m | 4.97★ · 843 | Every day · 09:00 and 12:30 | English |
| Dolphin and Shelling Cruise: Ten Thousand Islands Wildlife TourGroup of up to 12 | US$ 109 per person | 2h 30m | 4.86★ · 1,032 | Mon–Sat · 08:30 and 11:30 | English |
| Marco Island Dolphin Sightseeing Tour from GoodlandGroup of up to 14 | US$ 99 per person | 2h | 4.98★ · 568 | Mon–Sat · 09:00, 11:30 and 14:00 | English |
| Marco Island: 2-Hour Dolphin & Shelling Tour with Naturalist | US$ 100 per person | 2h | 4.83★ · 544 | Every day · 08:00, 10:30, 13:00 and 15:30 | English |
| Kayaking the Mangrove Tunnels near Fort MyersGroup of up to 13 | US$ 100 per person | 3h | 4.93★ · 360 | Every day · 08:30 and 13:00 | English |
| Shelling and Dolphin Tour: 10,000 Islands and MarcoGroup of up to 12 | US$ 137 per person | 3h | 4.93★ · 260 | Every day · 08:00, 11:30, 15:00, 15:15 and 15:30 | English |
By what you need
- Private (7): Private Shelling & Dolphin Tour: 10,000 Islands Marco (US$ 675 per group) · Ten Thousand Islands Pontoon Tour: Private Shelling Excursion (US$ 325 per group) · Kayaking in Estero Bay: Private guided mangrove paddling (US$ 135 per person)
- With pickup (1): 10,000 Islands Boat Tour + Everglades Walk: Wildlife & History (US$ 179 per person)