Private Custom Boat Tours
Mix shelling, dolphins, sunset, fishing and lunch on the water — a great local captain will tailor everything to your group.
Quick answer
What does a private boat tour on Marco Island include?
A private Marco Island charter is booked by the boat, not the seat, so your group sets the itinerary: shelling on a barrier island, dolphin watching in the back bays, inshore fishing, a beach stop for swimming, sunset in the Gulf, or a mix. Trips typically run 2 to 6 hours with a local captain, and most boats hold up to six passengers.
- Booked by
- The boat, not per person
- Typical group
- Up to 6 passengers
- Length
- 2-6 hours, your choice
- Can combine
- Shelling, dolphins, fishing, sunset, lunch stop
Source: The Best of Marco Island — an independent, locally written Marco Island guide.
If you want one experience to remember the whole trip by, a fully private custom tour is the move. You pick the vibe (relaxed, adventurous, romantic, family), the captain picks the route, and the day unfolds around your group instead of a fixed schedule. We send almost everyone to the same trusted local captain — he runs both the Marco-side and Naples-side operations, just different boats and launch points.
Naples Luxury Boat Tours
A born-and-raised local captain running intimate private charters out of Naples — luxury yacht, custom route, and the most memorable few hours of your trip.
- Private luxury yacht charters
- Fully custom private tours
- Sunset & champagne cruises
- Wild dolphin watching
Small groups • Locally owned • Book direct
Marco Island Excursions
Small-group Marco tours with a trusted local captain: private shelling, dolphin watching, fishing and custom routes through Tigertail, Sand Dollar Island and the Ten Thousand Islands.
- Fully custom private tours
- Private shelling expeditions
- Wild dolphin watching
- Inshore & nearshore fishing
Small groups • Locally owned • Book direct
Frequently asked questions
How much does a private boat charter cost on Marco Island?+
Pricing is per boat and varies by length and season; half-day private charters are the most common booking. Ask the captain for a current quote - rates move with fuel and season.
How many people fit on a private charter?+
Most private Marco Island boats are licensed for up to six passengers; larger groups usually split across two boats.
Can we customize the route?+
Yes - that's the point of a private trip. A local captain will build the day around tides and weather, mixing shelling, dolphins, a beach stop and sunset.
Is a private tour good for kids?+
Very. Short back-bay runs, shelling stops and shallow beach landings work well for young children, and you can end the trip whenever the group is ready.