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Top 10 nature & wildlife things to do in Naples

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Naples that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Private 3-hour watersports adventure in Marco Island, Naples1

    1. Private 3-hour watersports adventure in Marco Island

    5.0· 2 reviews· 3 hours

    Three hours on state-of-the-art equipment — wakeboarding, waterskiing, and tubing on calm waters, with personalized coaching and wildlife spotting.

    Captain Chad was our boat driver, and he was fantastic at teaching us how to water ski and tube. The boys would give it an 11 out of 10.Andrew_B
  2. Wildlife and shelling tour of Marco Island, Naples2

    2. Wildlife and shelling tour of Marco Island

    5.0· 1095 reviews· 2 hours

    Two-hour ecotour from Goodland Boat Park — scenic cruise through Ten Thousand Islands and a private beach shelling stop, with ecological insights provided by the captain.

    Marco, our guide, was both friendly and knowledgeable. He offered an insightful tour of the estuary and took us to a lovely secluded beach for swimming and shelling. Spotting dolphins and manatees was a highlight of the experience. We thoroughly enjoyed this delightful tour.Jennifer P
  3. Dolphin watching tour in Marco Island's 10,000 Islands, Naples3

    3. Dolphin watching tour in Marco Island's 10,000 Islands

    5.0· 544 reviews· 2 hours

    Two-hour boat tour from Goodland to observe dolphins and shorebirds in their natural habitat, with insights from the captain on the mangrove ecosystems.

    Our experience with Captain Colleen was fantastic. She was well-informed and took us to all the best locations to see dolphins and manatees. We definitely recommend this tour.AndreaPringle
  1. Dolphin and eco tour in the Ten Thousand Islands — private 2-hour cruise, Naples4

    4. Dolphin and eco tour in the Ten Thousand Islands — private 2-hour cruise

    4.9· 35 reviews· 2 hours

    Two-hour private cruise through the Ten Thousand Islands, spotting dolphins, manatees, and unique coastal birds, with time for beach exploration on a remote island.

    We had the best day of our vacation. Big dolphins swam right behind the boat, and we appreciated the amenities like a bathroom, a TV with DVDs for the kids, and phone chargers. The boat was a comfortable size and had an incredible sound system. Captain Mark was fantastic—great communicator, punctual, and skillfully handled the boat. He’s definitely the captain you want.Y5758LPmarkb
  2. Half-day dolphin watching and shelling tour in 10,000 Islands, Naples5

    5. Half-day dolphin watching and shelling tour in 10,000 Islands

    4.9· 209 reviews· 3 hours

    Three hours by boat in small groups—shelling on local beaches and dolphin sightings in the 10,000 Islands.

    We had an incredible time. I can't recall our captain's name, but she was fantastic and provided a lot of valuable information.Dianna_O
  3. CraigCat tour of the 10,000 Islands, Naples6

    6. CraigCat tour of the 10,000 Islands

    4.9· 949 reviews

    Two-hour guided tour in a 2-person catamaran navigating the waterways of the 10,000 Islands, with potential for close-up wildlife encounters.

    Don't think twice—secure a spot for this! It was an incredibly fun experience. Andy was an excellent guide, and the boats are simple to operate. The views are breathtaking. Expect to get splashed but not soaked, and you'll dry off quickly. We encountered dolphins, a shark, a tarpon, and various birds. We would absolutely do this again!hapgeorge
  4. Dolphin and shelling cruise in the Ten Thousand Islands, Naples7

    7. Dolphin and shelling cruise in the Ten Thousand Islands

    4.9· 1013 reviews· 2.5 hours

    Two and a half hours on a private boat — watch dolphins and explore a barrier island while shelling.

    Glen was an outstanding guide who ensured we spotted plenty of dolphins and manatees. Seeing the dolphins jumping in our boat's wake was remarkable, and the mangroves were absolutely stunning. Glen provided a wealth of information and made the experience enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour.O5223GZangieh
  5. Two-hour dolphin and birdwatching tour in the 10,000 Islands, Naples8

    8. Two-hour dolphin and birdwatching tour in the 10,000 Islands

    4.8· 533 reviews· 2 hours

    Two-hour boat journey through the 10,000 Islands — spot dolphins, manatees, and diverse birdlife while shelling on a barrier island.

    This was a wonderful tour with Captain Kevin and first mate Jewels. I highly recommend it! They provided great information, and we encountered dolphins along with excellent shelling opportunities.jeri s
  6. Half-day adventure in the Western Everglades, Naples9

    9. Half-day adventure in the Western Everglades

    4.8· 164 reviews· 4 hours

    Half-day tour from Naples — guided nature walk through forests followed by an airboat ride for wildlife spotting, including alligators.

    Incredible tour experience. We spotted numerous alligators and birds during the airboat ride. Pete gave us an engaging presentation on reptiles. I strongly recommend it.julielH8477KH
  7. Wildlife paddle tour in Bonita Springs, Naples10

    10. Wildlife paddle tour in Bonita Springs

    4.8· 189 reviews· 2 hours

    Two hours by kayak — paddle the waterways of Bonita Springs, with views of dolphins, manatees, and sea turtles, among other wildlife.

    We had an excellent experience and the scenery was stunning. John was an outstanding guide. Although we didn’t spot any manatees or dolphins, the two hours were still very enjoyable.Kellye_P

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