As the preferred on-site water sports vendor we offer a 10,000 Islands Guided WaveRunner Tour, Parasailing, WaveRunner Rentals, Banana Boat Rides and a Dolphin-Eco-Shelling Trip aboard the Calusa Spirit. Because we are located directly on the hotel beach we can customize a program that meets the specific time-frame and needs you require while keeping your group on property and saving transportation costs. All prices include gratuity so there's no need to worry, just have fun!
Feel the sun on your shoulders and the wind in your hair as you explore the pristine backwaters of the Ten Thousand Islands on one of our unique private tours. Experience the native wildlife that resides in the mangrove forests while our expert tour guides highlight interesting facts about the nature and geography of the region. Our new deluxe Yamaha WaveRunners are very stable, safe machines which make navigating the backwaters a literal breeze, so even a novice can enjoy the tour in comfort and style. We offer our hotel groups private WaveRunner tours designed to fit around your meeting schedule. Due to increasing demand we now offer two tour lengths: 1.5 hours and our 2 hour experience out in the mangroves!
Calusa Spirit – Dolphin Watch & Shelling Tours
Bring everyone along for this unforgettable Dolphin Watch & Shelling Tour. Calusa Spirit departs directly from the hotel beach and transports you to one of the undeveloped and remote beaches of the 10,000 Islands. Along the way, enjoy views of the Gulf of Mexico and watch playful dolphins in their natural habitat. Once on the Island, you will have time to shell, explore, swim or just relax! The Calusa has a covered seating area for those who prefer shade, an onboard restroom, and beverages & snacks available for purchase. Customized tour packages can be created to meet your group’s needs. We can depart directly from the hotel beach or many other locations around Marco Island.
Parasail Adventures
Set sail high above the pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico and soar like an eagle. This truly spectacular experience will amaze and delight guests of all ages! Take a camera along or order one of our photo packages and remember your adventure forever! Our Parasail boats are available for exclusive charters, and groups can rent the boats hourly for their own private adventures. We offer a discounted rate per hour per boat (12 passenger max.) to our groups who book in advance. We depart directly from the hotel beach which saves transportation cost as well.
Waverunner Rentals
If you have ever wanted to try a WaveRunner before we’ve got you covered! Experience the thrill of riding one of our new deluxe Yamaha WaveRunners in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Half and full hour rentals are available for you to create your own adventures.
Banana Boat Rides
Come join us on this thrilling water ride out on the Gulf of Mexico! Suitable for ages 5 yrs. and up! Minimum of 2 hours.
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A top choice for corporate gatherings as well as vacationing families and locals, no matter which location and what activities they choose, guests can expect to be treated to a personal, informative, and exciting experience.
What People Are Saying
Great experience parasailing! We had the best time with the Marco Island Water Sports group out of Naples! Our Captain and 1st Mate…read moreWe had the best time with the Marco Island Water Sports group out of Naples! Our Captain and 1st Mate made our trip fun for our two teenage kids! My husband and I just rode in the boat. They offer pictures captured by the 1st Mate! They were amazing! Never felt rushed, kids had a blast!read less
1894andy
7/05/2023
Great Experience!!!! Saw a ton of dolphins. Very educational and fun-fulfilled adventure!! Even got to see some stingray on the…read moreSaw a ton of dolphins. Very educational and fun-fulfilled adventure!! Even got to see some stingray on the way back in!read less
Joe B.
6/29/2023
Absolutely Perfect The trip was absolutely amazing
Excellent & very knowledgeable staff.
I highly recommend this day trip, you won’t be disappointed.
Paradise65635619276
6/19/2023
Amazing experience! Captain Matt and Sonia made the trip on the Calusa Spirit absolutely fun and amazing! Sonia has so much fun…read moreCaptain Matt and Sonia made the trip on the Calusa Spirit absolutely fun and amazing! Sonia has so much fun knowledge and history of Marco Island and her jokes were hilarious! We saw so many dolphin, manatees, and other wildlif! the shells we collected made great souvenirs. Thank you!read less
Enrique S.
6/03/2023
Incredible WaveRunner Tour Had the most incredible afternoon today on the WaveRunner Tour around The Ten Thousand Islands. Our tour guide, Tommy, was…read moreHad the most incredible afternoon today on the WaveRunner Tour around The Ten Thousand Islands. Our tour guide, Tommy, was super knowledgable and friendly, he was happy to answer any questions we had and made the tour both fun and interesting.
We managed to see dolphins, a manatee and lots of different birds including a Osprey.
Honestly cannot really describe how amazing the whole experience was. Definitely worth the money and the sunburn!read less
Hannahvbrett
5/23/2023
Worth it!! My husband and I were looking for something fun to do on our honeymoon and we found it! The crew…read moreMy husband and I were looking for something fun to do on our honeymoon and we found it! The crew was fun, laid back and made our first experience phenomenal! The views were amazing! Highly recommend!read less
Cassidy C.
5/18/2023
First Timers To Marco Island – Marco Island Water Sports 5 STARS! We spent the day with Marco Island Water Sports 4/27/23 and had the best adventures! We started the morning…read moreWe spent the day with Marco Island Water Sports 4/27/23 and had the best adventures! We started the morning with a parasailing adventure right out front of JW Marriott where we got checked in and boarded the boat. Lovely boat ride out into the gulf of mexico where my husband and I knocked another thing off our bucket list; parasailing at 400 ft above the crystal blue waters. The captain and deck hand were very knowledgeable, friendly, fun, and made it a wonderful experience. We would totally go again!
In the afternoon, we went on a jetski tour of 10,000 islands around Marco Island. Our guide was phenomenal, very knowledgeable of wildlife and surrounding areas, made our jetski trip a wonderful adventure.
We would use this business again in the future; they were great!read less
castowell
5/04/2023
Thrilling adventure! My adult daughter and I took the parasailing adventure. The staff and crew were fantastic.
I felt I was in…read moreMy adult daughter and I took the parasailing adventure. The staff and crew were fantastic.
I felt I was in good hands the entire trip. The experience itself was incredible, exciting and beautiful. It view was like nothing else and being up so high above it was thrilling! We could see into the water below and saw a couple of reef shark from above. We had gone far from the shore and over the gulf!read less
Mobile02715401150
4/27/2023
Guided Waverunner Trip is Amazing! Dolphins and manatees included! The entire team here is great to work with!
John took our group out in the morning. We…read moreThe entire team here is great to work with!
John took our group out in the morning. We were treated to waverunning with dolphins, manatees and other wildlife. There were so many dolphins swimming and playing next to us jumping and showing off! Then cruising through the mangroves and out in the ocean. John was an amazing guide! We will do this again! Thanks John and the team for an amazing experience!read less
Footprints630455
4/09/2023
Do not miss this one! Booked passage on the pontoon tour boat, Calusa Spirt, with Captain Shawn and his able crew.
Perfect day out,…read moreBooked passage on the pontoon tour boat, Calusa Spirt, with Captain Shawn and his able crew.
Perfect day out, from a smooth beach landing to pick us up in front of our hotel (Hilton) all the way to a convenient return.
We saw lots of dolphin activity from the start and had a lovely cruise among some of the mangrove islands nearby. We also enjoyed a stop on an island for some shelling; great finds there by all. The boat was in top shape and well set up for the job. The crew were all very personable and helpful . Captain Shawn was top shelf all the way from boat handling to narrating and fun facts about the wildlife and the environment. Do not miss this one .highly recommended for all ages.read less
kurts491
9/20/2022
Nice dolphin experience on jet skis Nice jet skis, great location, and easy booking. We quickly found a pod of dolphins and they put…read moreNice jet skis, great location, and easy booking. We quickly found a pod of dolphins and they put on a great performance for us. We briefly saw the noses of a few manatees but they quickly submerged. We all had a lot of fun but be aware that there isn’t a lot of tour interaction on this trip and it is more of a guide leading you through the islands and mangrove tunnels on a high speed jet ski sprint. The scenery is beautiful but you cover a lot of distance in a short period of time. It is a little expensive but worth doing at least once. We recommend the tour over simply jet skiing around the bay.read less