Must Do Naples Marco Island Winter/Spring 2018 visitor guide

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Backwater Adventure
3200 San Marco Road, Marco Island
239.877.4531 • BackwaterAdventure.com
Explore Marco Island’s backwaters and the
beautiful mangrove tunnels of the 10,000
Islands on a 2-person power catamaran.
Boats are safe, smooth riding, fun, and easy
to operate. This 3-hour guided eco-tour
adventure is a one of a kind experience. See
native birds, dolphins, and other wildlife. Tour
includes a stop for swimming and shelling.
Reservations are required.
Naples Bicycle Tours
Tour Departure Locations Vary
239.825.6344 • NaplesBicycleTours.com
Observe the area on a unique and
memorable guided bicycle tour. Delve
into Old Naples with its exceptional
Gulf and bay views, restored Old Florida
homes, and modern architecture. Discover
Marco Island’s hidden gems or experience
the astonishing Everglades. Tours include
high-quality bikes, helmets, water, and
snacks. Reservations are required.
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Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Good Fortune II Eco-Cruise
239.213.2500 • Conservancy.org
Take an exclusive lunchtime or sunset cruise
through Rookery Bay aboard the 33-passenger
Good Fortune II. Wildlife sighting
opportunities including many species of
birds, dolphin, manatees, and more that live
in Florida’s unique, natural environment.
Narrated cruises offered daily; private
charters are also available. Reservations are
required. See ad on page 9 for location details.
Naples Trolley Tours
1010 6th Avenue South, Naples
239.262.7300 • NaplesTrolleyTours.com
See more than 100 points of interest,
and learn the history and legends of
Naples during a narrated tour aboard
a vintage trolley. Easy hop on, hop off
privileges at numerous trolley stops
enable riders to eat, sightsee, and shop.
Special group rates, charter service,
two-day and monthly passes available.
Reservations are not required.
Find Your
Perfect Adventure
A perfect way to kick-off your vacation is to get a broad overview of the area and
all its intriguing points of interest. Whether you choose a guided or self-guided
tour, you’re sure to learn something new and create lasting memories. From
mangrove tunnels to warm turquoise waters of the Gulf, water tours invite you
to observe Southwest Florida’s breathtaking landscape, and offer an up-close
opportunity for an enchanting encounter with exotic birds and marine life
including dolphins, manatees, and more. For the land lover, a narrated tour
of the city aboard a trolley, Segway, or bicycle allows you to take in the scenic
surroundings and local history that you might otherwise miss from the car. You
can choose to spend a morning, an afternoon, or even the entire day with the
areas myriad of tour options for exploring and observing the region.
Check It Out
Ten Thousand Islands
National Wildlife Preserve
The 35,000-acre preserve is North America’s
largest continuous mangrove forest. The area
is an unspoiled natural habitat for manatees,
dolphins, sea turtles, numerous species of fish,
and birds. The best way to explore the preserve
is via eco-charter or tour boat.
See the Top 10 Tours and Day Trips listings
for tour options.
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The Dolphin Explorer
951 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island
239.642.6899 • Dolphin-Study.com
Join a survey crew aboard a 30’ power
catamaran on a twice daily, three-hour
expedition in sighting and studying the
bottlenose dolphins of Southwest Florida.
Observe, photograph, and name a dolphin
if a new one is sighted. Featured in National
Geographic’s book 100 Places That Can
Change Your Child’s Life. Souvenir photo,
shelling bag, water, and soda are included
with the tour. Departs from Rose Marina.
Everglades Day Safari
Various Pick-up Locations
800.472.3069 • EcoSafari.com
Join one of the world’s premier eco-tours
and travel through the magnificent Everglades.
See alligators, birds, and much more from
airboats, conventional boats, and on foot.
Explore all four ecosystems that make up the
Everglades: the sawgrass prairie, mangrove
estuary, cypress swamps, and pine savannah.
Tours include lunch and depart daily. Also
offers tours suitable for younger kids.
Marco Island Water Sports
3 Marco Island Beachfront Locations
239.389.4386 • MarcoIslandWaterSports.com
Experience an unforgettable guided
WaveRunner tour through subtropical
passages of Everglades’ 10,000 Islands.
Explore and relax on a shelling, dolphin
watch, or sunset cruise aboard the comfortable
Calusa Spirit, a 45’ power catamaran. Also
offers WaveRunner rentals and parasailing
adventures. Departs directly from Marco
Island beachfront locations; see ad on
back cover for details.
Orange Jeep Tours
5076 Annunciation Circle, Ave Maria
239.434.5337 • OrangeJeepTours.com
Offers a variety of distinctly different
90-minute narrated off-road tours
through wetlands and uplands. Learn
local history with an opportunity to see
native Southwest Florida wildlife including
alligator, deer, bear, and birds on a wildlife,
sunrise, or sunset eco-adventure tour.
Each custom-outfitted, open-air Jeep
accommodates up to six passengers.
Engaging, intimate, and fun for the entire
family. Reservations are recommended.
Pure Florida Sightseeing Cruises
1200 5th Avenue South, Naples
239.263.4949 • PureFL.com
Enjoy an exciting and informational
narrated cruise aboard the M/V Double
Sunshine. Watch for dolphins, manatees,
bald eagles, luxury homes, and more
while discovering Gordon River and
Naples Bay history. Sightseeing and sunset
cruises are offered daily. Beer, wine,
soda, water, and snacks are available for
purchase during the cruise. Restrooms on
board. Reservations are recommended.
Segway Gliding Adventures
423 Bayfront Place, Naples
239.774.0061 • ExtremeFamilyFunSpot.com
For a unique adventure, schedule a
guided Segway tour. They are quiet, easy
to ride, and more fun than you can image.
Take in the natural scenery as you glide
through the streets of Naples while learning
local history and seeing points of interest.
Several tour options available. Reservations
are required.
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