Marco Island is the largest of Florida's Ten Thousand Islands and is considered a gateway to the Everglades. In the past it was a secluded hideaway for pirates, today it is an secluded getaway for travelers. The water and the beaches display a charismatic charm, dangling off the edge of the busy mainland. Power boats, fishing vessels, high-speed catamarans, sailboats, pleasure boats and cruise boats weave around the island, taking on the appearance of an interstate highway. Canoes, kayaks and personal watercraft vehicles explore the canals and waterways.
Diving is a burgeoning sport in the area along with para sailing and windsurfing.