• Backwater Adventures, Explore Marco Island’s backwaters and the beautiful mangrove tunnels of The 10,000 Islands on a 2-person power catamaran boat. This 3-hour guided eco-tour adventure is a one of a kind experience that you'll want to include in your Naples or Marco Island vacation. Photo by Mary Carol Fitzgerald | Must Do Visitor Guides
  • Backwater Adventures, Explore Marco Island’s backwaters and the beautiful mangrove tunnels of The 10,000 Islands on a 2-person power catamaran boat. This 3-hour guided eco-tour adventure is a one of a kind experience that you'll want to include in your Naples or Marco Island vacation. Photo by Mary Carol Fitzgerald | Must Do Visitor Guides
  • Backwater Adventures, Explore Marco Island’s backwaters and the beautiful mangrove tunnels of The 10,000 Islands on a 2-person power catamaran boat. This 3-hour guided eco-tour adventure is a one of a kind experience that you'll want to include in your Naples or Marco Island vacation. Photo by Mary Carol Fitzgerald | Must Do Visitor Guides
  • Backwater Adventures, Explore Marco Island’s backwaters and the beautiful mangrove tunnels of The 10,000 Islands on a 2-person power catamaran boat. This 3-hour guided eco-tour adventure is a one of a kind experience that you'll want to include in your Naples or Marco Island vacation. Photo by Mary Carol Fitzgerald | Must Do Visitor Guides

Backwater Adventure

Self-drive Catamaran Boat Tour of The 10,000 Islands

Explore Naples and Marco Island’s backwaters and the beautiful mangrove tunnels of the 10,000 Islands on a 2-person power catamaran. The two-person motorized catamaran is just over 11 feet long, has two side-by-side seats and a Bimini top for shade. The boats are safe, smooth riding, fun, easy to operate, and quiet–an important plus if you want to see local wildlife.

The boat driver will receive a brief explanation on how to drive the boats prior to embarking on the tour.

Each guided eco-tour adventure is a one of a kind experience. You’ll see native birds, dolphins, and other wildlife. Your guide will lead the tour and point out wildlife and other points of interest. Read Backwater Adventure’s featured blog article here!

Backwater Adventure Tour Options:

The 2 1/2 hour sightseeing tour covers 30+ miles of waterways and includes a short stop on a secluded barrier island for swimming, shelling, and exploring. A cooler with bottled water is provided for each boat. Guests can bring snacks and other beverages if they wish. This tour is offered several times each day.

The 1 1/2 hour tour covers 15-20 miles of waterways around the backwaters of Marco Island and The 10,000 Islands. A cooler with bottled water is provided for each boat. Guests can bring snacks and other beverages if they wish. This tour is offered most days.

You must be 18 years old with a valid drivers license to drive the boat, and 5 years of age or older to be a passenger.

Handicapped persons should call to be sure they can accommodate.

There is a maximum weight limit of 300 lbs. per person.

Backwater Adventure tours depart from Maureen Moran Marina which is located just under the Goodland Bridge on Marco Island. Reservations are required for all tours and can be made online or by calling 239.293.9004.