About boating from Marco Island
Marco Island sits at the top of the Ten Thousand Islands, a maze of mangrove islands and sandbars that runs south to Everglades City. That puts dolphins, empty island beaches and shelling within a short ride. Goodland, a small fishing village on the island's east side, is where many tours and jet ski trips start.
Before you book
- Winter and spring (January to April) is peak season. Book a few days ahead, and a week or more for holidays and spring break.
- Summer afternoons often bring thunderstorms. Morning trips are the safest bet from June to September.
- Prices change by date and boat. The Book button shows the real price for your date.
- Most boat rentals need a driver who is 21 or older. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 needs a Florida boater education card (or a temporary certificate, which most rental shops can sell you).