A Private 2.5‑Hour Cut Through Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands

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A Private 2.5‑Hour Cut Through Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands

A small-group private boat with captain lets you customize 2.5 hours of sightseeing, dolphin watching, history and shelling around Goodland and Marco Island.

A Private 2.5‑Hour Cut Through Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands.

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Location
Goodland
Operator
Florida Island Tours
Category
Boat Rental
Robert Eric Crews
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Set off from Goodland aboard your own small private boat with a captain and shape the outing to your interests — Marco Island sightseeing, local history, eco‑touring, dolphin watching or shelling among the Ten Thousand Islands. The trip bundles focused time on the water with simple comforts provided for guests.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE SCENE

Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands

The tour centers on the coastal landscapes and waterways off Marco Island and through the Ten Thousand Islands, allowing guests to experience the area’s shoreline and islands in a short, focused excursion.

THE OPTIONS

Make the Trip Your Own

This is a private boat: you and your party set the priorities — sightseeing, local history, an eco tour, dolphin watching or searching for shells — tailoring the 2.5‑hour outing to what you want to see.

THE LITTLE THINGS

Small Comforts Included

The operator supplies practical extras for the day on the water, including a cooler with ice and shelling bags to support a relaxed, hands‑on stretch of shoreline exploration.

What the day feels like

What the 2.5‑Hour Private Cruise Feels Like

Over a concentrated two and a half hours, you glide from Goodland into the waterways around Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands aboard a private boat with your own captain. The format is deliberately flexible — chart a course for dolphins, beaches and shelling, or linger on history and sights — while the captain handles navigation and logistics so your time is focused on the water and the views.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this trip suits — and who should look elsewhere.

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Small GroupsThe experience is designed for private groups of up to six people, making it ideal for small parties who want a personalized outing.
2
CouplesCouples seeking a short, private excursion can shape the itinerary together within the six‑person limit.
3
Families (small)Families that fit within the six‑guest maximum can use the private format to focus on shelling, wildlife or easy sightseeing.
4
Large GroupsNot suitable for large parties—capacity is restricted to a maximum of six people.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What’s Provided

The tour includes a cooler with ice and shelling bags provided onboard.

What to Expect

You’ll have a private boat and captain for a 2.5‑hour outing that you can tailor to sightseeing, eco‑touring, dolphin watching or shelling.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 2.5 hours.

Where do we meet the boat?

Meeting and departure are from Goodland, serving Marco Island and the Ten Thousand Islands.

Can we customize the itinerary?

Yes — the boat is private with your own captain, and you can design the tour to focus on sightseeing, history, eco‑touring, dolphins or shelling.

How many people can join?

The private tour accommodates up to six people.

What equipment is provided?

The operator provides a cooler with ice and shelling bags.