Rose Marina · Marco Island · Since 1984

Fishing, sightseeing and shelling on Marco Island

A favorite among vacationing visitors, locals, and seasonal residents of Southwest Florida since 1984. Back country, near coastal and offshore fishing, island shelling, sightseeing and combination trips, plus cruises aboard the Marco Island Princess.

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1984Established
7 days7 AM–7 PM
4.6★44 Yelp reviews

The Sunshine Tours information hut at Rose Marina with its thatched roof

Sunset over the Gulf with birds in flight

About us

Welcome to Sunshine Tours & Charters

Fishing, Sightseeing and Shelling on Marco Island is our specialty! We offer Back Country Fishing, Offshore Fishing, Island Shelling, Sightseeing and combination trips.

Our trips, charters, and cruises around Marco Island can accommodate individuals, families, small groups, or large, and any special event.

All of our vessels sail from the convenient Rose Marina, Marco Island. Just minutes from anywhere on Marco, and only 15 miles from downtown Naples. Stop by the Sunshine Tours “Chickee Hut” or call (239) 642-5415 to learn more, reserve a date, or speak with our event planning professionals.

Sunshine Tours life ring, Since 1984, Marco Island

The Marco Island Princess docked at Rose Marina

A family showing off their catch at the dock

Fishing charters

Back country, near coastal and offshore

Rods, reels, bait, tackle, fishing license and cooler with ice are provided. Private charters or shared charters, and our professional and experienced captains work hard to find the big ones.

The Sunshine Express in the back country

Sunshine Express3-hour trips

Back Country Fishing

Explore the 10,000 Islands area of Marco Island. Light tackle fishing for snook, redfish, snapper, trout, pompano, and many others. Great for families and friends.

Three 3-hour trips each day, scheduled around the tides for the best action
USCG inspected 12-passenger boat with twin hull stability, shallow draft, all-around railing and a large shade cover
Fishing trips usually kept to 8 or fewer passengers

Per-person fares, with children’s fares for 11 & under. Private sightseeing / combo charters by the hour.

The Reel Happy center console charter boat

Reel HappyFun Fisher

Near Coastal Fishing

Captained private charter boats. These 25' center consoles are a great fishing platform, with comfortable seating, cooler and ice, plenty of shade and a portable toilet on board.

Private charters: half day (4 hrs), 3/4 day (6 hrs) and full day (8 hrs), up to 6 passengers
Shared (split) charters priced per passenger, max 6: “Party Boat Rate with a Charter Boat Experience!”
Also great for private family outings with shelling, sightseeing and fishing

Miss Louise IIIReel Faster

Offshore Fishing

The finest offshore fishing Southwest Florida has to offer. With a maximum of six anglers per boat you can count on reeling in some nice ones. Grouper, Snapper, Mackerel, Barracuda, Goliath Grouper, Cobia, and Sharks are just a few of the species you could catch.

1/2 day, 3/4 day, and full days available
The Reel Faster: a 36' Yellow Fin with triple 300 HP Mercury outboards, high-end electronics and top-of-the-line gear

Sightseeing & island shelling

Shells, dolphins and even manatees

Visit a nearby island or sandbar to find many collectible treasures. Conchs, Olives, Tulips, and Sand Dollars are just a few of the shells to be found. We only sail at low tide for the best shelling, so departure times will vary.

It's a great time to see Dolphins, and even manatees! Great fun for the whole family. Don't forget the camera!

2½-hour island shelling trips on the Sunshine Express (up to 12 guests)
Private sightseeing charters or combo trips (fishing, shelling and/or sightseeing), reserved by the hour

Cruises & private events

The Marco Island Princess

Our beautiful 90’ cruising yacht. Private charters and wedding cruises are our specialty!

SightseeingSeabreeze LunchSunset Hors d'œuvreSunset DinnerSunset CocktailWeddingsParties & corporate events

The Marco Island Princess sails rain or shine. The yacht is climate controlled with plenty of seating inside, and the aft deck has overhead protection while still letting you enjoy the fresh Gulf breeze.

Sunset cruise times vary through the year as we sail around the setting sun, from 5:00 PM in mid-winter to as late as 7:00 PM in the summer.

Plan an event: (239) 642-5415

Good to know

Before you sail

Children welcome

Children are welcome aboard and must be closely supervised by an adult at all times for the comfort and safety of all guests.

Weather

If the Captain deems the weather too windy or the waters too rough, Sunshine Tours will contact you and reserve an alternate day.

Cancellations

48-hour cancellation notice for all fishing charters, and a 3-hour cancellation policy for Marco Island Princess cruises.

Gift certificates

Gift certificates are available. Call or stop by the Chickee Hut.

Reviews

What guests say

“Our family of 5, with 3 kids under the age of 12, had an amazing morning with Capt. Greg. We started off with a brief trip to find 6 or 7 sand dollars, then went fishing. He knew the boys would excited to catch shark, so he set us up, and we pulled in several!!”

Paul H · Tripadvisor · March 2019

“It was our first fishing trip as a family. Our 8 year old daughter and 5 year old son had a great experience - and the time on board was perfect for them - 3 hours. We caught a variety of fish. Captain Storm was fun and informative and kept us on the fish.”

The McDonald Family · Tripadvisor · April 2019

“Went out with our entire family and had an absolute blast! Caught many different species, including a hammerhead. Saw lots of dolpins and manatees. 10/10 recommended.”

Ralph6814 · Tripadvisor · April 2019

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