What to do and see in Naples, Florida (FL): The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

October 9, 2021 Weston Hennigan

Sunny Naples is a popular, sophisticated and charming beach destination on the Gulf of Mexico. It boasts many world-class hotels and resorts along miles of white sand beaches. The ocean surf is gentle and the people are friendly. Shoppers delight in searching for antiques, home furnishings, clothes and jewelry. With its beautiful neighborhoods and grand architecture, the atmosphere is elegant, yet relaxing. Sports enthusiasts spend glorious days pursuing their favorite activity, from golf to tennis to fishing. There are restaurants to suit every taste and budget. Even though it is a busy and cosmopolitan city, Naples offers easy access to secluded islands and the wilderness of the Everglades.
Restaurants in Naples

1. Wild Florida Ecotours

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Wild Florida Ecotours

The 2.5 hour eco tour is the only local eco tour that starts in the heart of the Everglades, and takes only minutes to get to the 10,000 Islands and the Gulf of Mexico. Viewing the eco system of the Everglades in the comfort of a covered boat is a true Everglades experience. You are likely to see manatees, alligators, dolphins, and turtles, as well as many species of rare and endangered tropical birds. The tour is fully narrated by knowledgeable local Captains and their boats are stable, comfortable and USCG approved. You'll learn interesting facts on the manatee, alligator, dolphin, and tropical bird species, along with information on the Everglades.Our 3 hour Manatee Ecotour/Shelling Adventure is rapidly becoming Wild Florida Ecotour's most popular tour. This excursion has all of the elements of the shorter tour but includes a 30 minute stop at a deserted island called Whitehorse Key where our guests depart the boat for 30 minutes of shelling and exploring. BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY!

2. Cool Beans Cruises Catamaran Sailing Charters

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Cool Beans Cruises Catamaran Sailing Charters

Set-Sail on our beautifully appointed Catamaran , Cool Beans and start making lasting memories. Cool Beans Cruises is the perfect way to see SW Florida, By Water! Choose from a 3 hour day-sail or a 2.5 hour champagne sunset cruise and have the time of your life. Sail into the Gulf of Mexico and stop at a secluded pristine beach for shelling . Sightseeing with an abundances of wildlife to see along the way, who could ask for anything more! Our prices include soda, water, beer and wine. We also include a free glass of champagne for our sunset cruise. Our catamaran will accommodate up to 20 passengers and is a Coast Guard Inspected Vessel.

3. Island Sailing

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Island Sailing

Go sailing with Naples' premier sailing charter company ... Island Sailing. We offer many different private sailing adventures with our captained crew, from a 2-hour romantic sunset cruise to a week-long adventure along Florida's southwest coast or to the Florida Keys. We offer dolphin encounters and nature/bird watching. We cater to our customers' every need and strive to provide our customers with the very best service possible aboard our two vessels, Island Time (47' Beneteau) and Island Dreams (31' Catalina). Let your captain be your tour guide on your private charter. Experienced sailors can bareboat Island Dreams for a half or full day sail. Enjoy cruising along Naples' sugar white sand beaches aboard a fun and easy-to-sail yacht. She is well equipped for your daysailing needs.

4. Sweet Liberty Catamaran Sailing & Boat Tours

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Sweet Liberty Catamaran Sailing & Boat Tours

Sweet Liberty is SW Florida's largest catamaran that runs 3 cruises daily to the public as well as offers private group trips for weddings and memorial services. Located at the historic Naples City Dock in Naples, FL. Please visit our website for more information.

5. Captain CJ's JetPack Adventures

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Captain CJ's JetPack Adventures

You have to see it to believe it! The powerful water jet propels you through the water and in the air. The amazing stability makes it easy to learn. You're flying in minutes! And our Jet Pack experts are there to guide you through your ride.

6. Captain Redfish Rob's Charters

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Captain Redfish Rob's Charters

At Captain Redfish Rob's Charters we are focused on providing you with the best fishing charter of your life in Naples, FL and we will do everything we can to exceed your expectations. With a variety of charters to choose from, launching from Naples and the surrounding areas, we are sure you will be happy catching with us or whichever charter you desire!

7. Naples Kayak Company

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Naples Kayak Company

Since 2004 - the best guided kayak ecotours in Southwest Florida - day or night! NKC will show you the hidden mangrove trails the other tour companies never enter! On our beautiful Rookery Bay and Wiggins Pass tours we often see dolphins, pelicans, ospreys, egrets, herons, ibises, eagles and manatees, as well as fish jumping everywhere. Our most amazing tour is our incomparable Birds, Bioluminescence and More Birds Tour. You'll see thousands of birds landing on a tiny island around sunset and THEN be guided through the mangroves with the ONLY Naples company offering after-dark, underwater, Bioluminescence light show kayak tours. We also offer 6-7 hour sea kayak tours in the Ten Thousand Islands, kayak lessons from American Canoe Association certified kayak instructors, guided Hobie Kayak Fishing Tours, Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) lessons & tours, SUP Yoga lessons, and rentals of kayaks and paddleboards daily, weekly and monthly.

8. Up a Creek Kayak Tours

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Up a Creek Kayak Tours

Join the only biologists in Naples, Florida for an adventure into the beautiful mangrove tunnels! While paddling, we'll be looking for wildlife like tree crabs, huge conch shells, osprey, heron, dolphins and more! You'll learn all about the mangrove trees, the history of Naples and all of the wildlife that lives here. Everyone gets their own single-seater kayak with a cup holder, comfortable high-back seat and waterproof bags. We also have 2-seater kayaks if you have small children or enjoy fighting with your spouse. The water is usually waist deep, easy to paddle and don't worry... there are no alligators! And best of all... you'll get FREE HD PHOTOS of your tour the same day! Get on the Fun tour today! We are also Naples only kayak delivery service. Kayak and paddleboard rentals include free delivery to homes, condos, Capri Paddlecraft Park and Caxambas Park on Marco Island. Laminated map, waterproof bag and instructions included. Established 2010.

9. Ms. B. Haven Charters

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Ms. B. Haven Charters

Hello, my name is Captain Mike Bailey and together with my associates Captains Ken, Stephen and Robert we make up the Ms. B. Haven Charters fleet. As experienced Native Fishing Guides here in Naples, FL., we’ve been angling, navigating, and running fishing charters in our waters full time for over thirty years. If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience for everyone, from children to the most seasoned angler, young or old, and folks with special needs, we can turn your dreams into great memories. We invite you to join us to fish and explore the pristine, unspoiled, and calm waters of the 10,000 Islands and the Gulf of Mexico. Fish for Snook, Snapper, Tarpon, Sharks, Pompano, King Fish, Grouper, Jacks, and a lot more. No matter the season, there’s always something biting, and a new adventure waiting for you.

10. Fishing Solves Everything

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Fishing Solves Everything

Although backwater fishing is his specialty, Captain Glen of Fishing Solves Everything also provides guided sightseeing, bird watching, ecotours and shelling trips. Or, choose a combination of different experiences! This is a 100% customizable tour - it's truly your boat for the time you're on board.

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