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 Parasailing Experience Easy pickup at JW Marriott beach. Friendly greeting. Leave shoes and clothes in beach cabana before Boat pickup.
Other groups were…read moreEasy pickup at JW Marriott beach. Friendly greeting. Leave shoes and clothes in beach cabana before Boat pickup.
Other groups were friendly and supportive.
My daughter got motion sickness on the boat, and in the air. Almost passed out.
The boat crew got her a jet ski to get he back quickly to the beach. Great effort. Other passengers helped her in and out of the boat.
But she thought the parasailing was GREAT1
Overall a very professional operation. And got more than 100 top quality photos, too.
Outstanding activity on the beach.
Also, great communication. Booked in the pm the day before but weather intruded. Several phone calls to change date and reschedule.
Great attention to the weather. Go in the morning in the summer1read less
Carleton E.
8/11/2022
Excellent water sports events We were a party of 4: 2 for Parasailing and 2 for Banana boating. Both events were sensational. The Captains…read moreWe were a party of 4: 2 for Parasailing and 2 for Banana boating. Both events were sensational. The Captains were outstandingly generous with their service to our having a great time. They communicated the rules clearly and seemed invested in providing good trips. I heartily recommend this vendor. We will use them again with future guests.read less
Rustine T.
8/01/2022
Excellent experience A fantastic experience. Very safe, experienced team. Excellent views of the Naples beach and even saw sone dolphins. Photo package…read moreA fantastic experience. Very safe, experienced team. Excellent views of the Naples beach and even saw sone dolphins. Photo package great also, we got 200+ pictures. Highly recommend.read less
Go755261
7/30/2022
Parasailing was an amazing experience for an 80 and 75 year old couple and 2 grandchildren This was quite an experience for us. Cannot tell you how helpful the captain and his assistant were and…read moreThis was quite an experience for us. Cannot tell you how helpful the captain and his assistant were and concerned for safety. I am sorry I don’t remember their names but we were on the 6/24 10:30 am boat from the Hilton location. 2 of our grandchildren said this was the highlight of their vacation on Marco Island. Once up, it is peaceful and the views are breathtaking! We felt very safe and really enjoyed this adventure.read less
srcmumsey
6/26/2022
Fun 10,000 Tour with Wildlife Sightings! My husband and I did the 10,000 Island Tour on a waverunner and it was so much fun! Our guide,…read moreMy husband and I did the 10,000 Island Tour on a waverunner and it was so much fun! Our guide, Lloyd, explained how to operate, how to follow him and signals he would use. We saw birds, a manatee and dolphins! We had a dolphin flipping around right in front of us and the manatee surfaced twice while swimming under our waverunners while we stopped to watch. Highly recommended!read less
R5403SEsueg
5/11/2022
Good experience for a first time user of the craft. Recommended First time using a watercraft and was nervous at being able to handle it properly. So wife and i selected…read moreFirst time using a watercraft and was nervous at being able to handle it properly. So wife and i selected to do the 1/2 hour rental and try it out. It takes a bit to get used to, but they are pretty straight forward to manage, and the only reason you should get into trouble is if you don’t follow instructions, or are goofing off beyond your capacity. Highly recommend the experience.read less
franktravel621
5/04/2022
Awesome! We had a great tour! First time on a WaveRunner! Water was gorgeous and the WaveRunners were very comfortable….read moreWe had a great tour! First time on a WaveRunner! Water was gorgeous and the WaveRunners were very comfortable. We got up to speeds of 30 miles per hour.
We saw Dolphins, Sea Turtles, birds and a Manatee. We had a great tour guide … ask for Brian!! He was energetic, funny, thorough, and very fun! He made the trip a blast and was able to point out these creatures under the water well before we could even spot them! I would recommend this tour and this guide to anyone!read less
trfrog
4/29/2022
Misleading advertisement Booked a parasailing ride in October of 2021 with my sister and had a blast. Booked another this past week…read moreBooked a parasailing ride in October of 2021 with my sister and had a blast. Booked another this past week with my brother. Again, we fully enjoyed our time. The crew was extremely friendly and the captain took the time to educate us on the different animals that we saw or might see. Our only disappointment was the fact that the website advertises 12-15 minute rides and both times we’ve booked rides, we’ve been in the air not even 10 minutes. I understand that they have to stay on schedule for the other rides of the day, but unless I’m misunderstanding something, I would suggest they fix their website if they are not going to fulfill what they advertise and charge hundreds of dollars for.read less
tachiannae
4/20/2022
Highly recommend Marco Island Water Sports! We had a great experience parasailing with Marco Island Water Sports at their Marco Island location. They were both helpful…read moreWe had a great experience parasailing with Marco Island Water Sports at their Marco Island location. They were both helpful and accommodating. We will definitely use them again.read less
Joe C.
4/14/2022
Wave Runners are fun! Loved this gulf activity. The “office” is on the beach. I elected to change my day on account of weather…read moreLoved this gulf activity. The “office” is on the beach. I elected to change my day on account of weather and was easy to do with one phone call. I did the guided tour through the 10,000 Islands and just loved it. Glad to have a guide since the channels between mangrove islands begin to look alike. This outfit is very professional and capable and I think any water activity they would be involved in would be a remarkable experienceread less
David T.
3/29/2022
Wave runner tour was fast paced and fun Wave runner tour was fast paced and exciting. Not for those who like to go slow! 1.5 hours…read moreWave runner tour was fast paced and exciting. Not for those who like to go slow! 1.5 hours of pretty much non stop boating through the islands, which was a blast. Saw several dolphins, too. They do have enclosed compartments on the jet skis, so you can bring an iPhone for pictures. They’ll also hold your shoes, keys, etc at the stand where you check in. Wear sunglasses and sunscreen.read less
mngopher00
3/24/2022
Well with the money We went parasailing and Zac was in charge of getting us ready. He was friendly, calming and very social with…read moreWe went parasailing and Zac was in charge of getting us ready. He was friendly, calming and very social with everyone on the boat. I highly recommend this excursion for even those a bit nervous of heights! I’m so glad I did it!read less
K6243VWleahs
3/08/2022
The perfect tour. Our guided waverunner tour included a long time viewing dolphins playing close up and a great view of a manatee…read moreOur guided waverunner tour included a long time viewing dolphins playing close up and a great view of a manatee about 15 yards away.
Sun was perfect, temperature was perfect, viewing of the dome houses was close up. We hit some waves but most of the tour was smooth.read less
Kristen M.
2/27/2022
Recommend The captain and crew were exceptional. They were so nice and accommodating- went out of their way to find me…read moreThe captain and crew were exceptional. They were so nice and accommodating- went out of their way to find me a shirt my size. 2 1/2 hours was a perfect duration. We saw a ton of dolphins!read less
christel d.
2/26/2022
Worth the money! Heath was great! Our tour guide Heath was awesome! He did a great job of keeping the tour run and informative at the…read moreOur tour guide Heath was awesome! He did a great job of keeping the tour run and informative at the same time. We were able to see dolphins multiple times through the tour and even a manatee. Worth the money and would definitely go again when visiting.read less
DJSherb87
2/25/2022
Good Trip A leisurely boat tour with a stop for shelling. Savannah was very knowledgeable. Enjoyed it very much.