The resort's tropical location allows guests to experience all the vivid, natural wonders Southwest Florida has to offer. Event planners can arrange everything from sailing excursions, yacht charters and dolphin encounters to shopping tours and private fashion shows. The myriad of leisure activities available include:
On-property Programs
Water Tours
Land Tours
Companion Activities
On-property Programs
Floral demonstrations
Enjoy a one-hour floral demonstration, colorfully and creatively taught by The Ritz-Carlton floral experts. Guests learn the secrets and techniques behind the art of flower arranging, and lucky participants may receive the beautiful completed arrangements to enjoy throughout their stay.
Pool and lawn games
Spark the competition and team spirit with a classic game of Croquet or Bocce Ball, or a run/walk 5k race. Pool games, volleyball and other team-building activities can also be arranged.
Cooking classes
Students learn secrets from our amazing chefs as they watch them create nutritious and flavorful meals. Take-home recipes encourage guests to re-create the delectable cuisine at home.
Water Tours
Backwater fishing in Naples Bay
Enjoy the thrill of backwater fishing in a sporty center console vessel - an experience you can only find in Southwest Florida. These boats have a shallow shaft allowing passage into shallow coves and tidal waters for improved fishing and greater enjoyment of the unspoiled environment.
Offshore fishing tour in the Gulf of Mexico
Experience spectacular offshore fishing aboard 30' to 35' vessels. A charter boat will take you 5-10 miles into the Gulf of Mexico to the captain's best fishing holes. All boats are fully appointed with a covered area, heads and state-of-the-art fish finders.
Catamaran sailing
Delight in a water tour aboard a sleek 53' catamaran while taking in the captivating views of Naples Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Cruise by the famous homes of Port Royal while watching for dolphins, water birds, rays, turtles and flying fish.
Eco-shelling and dolphin watch
Experience close-up contact with dolphins and manatees as you glide through the mangrove islands, toward your destination on Cape Romano; home to one of the world's best shelling beaches.
Kayaking
This adventure is ideal for beginner or advanced paddlers and can be customized based on skill level. Participants kayak serenely past mangroves and bird rookeries while the naturalist guide explains the fascinating ecology of the Everglades and the wildlife that inhabits the region.
Kayaking photo safari
Explore the unique eco-system of the 10,000 Islands and the mangroves while navigating through untouched wilderness and pristine beauty as an eco-trained naturalist guides you to hidden lagoons and deserted beaches. Guests will discover the techniques and excitement of capturing local wildlife on film, ensuring plenty of adventure, fun and memories to take home.
North Everglades airboat eco-tour
Discover the history of the Everglades while local airboat captains take you for a thrilling ride on authentic airboats. Sightings of alligators and racoons, as well as other native wildlife and indigenous plants, are very possible on this journey through the open water.
South Everglades airboat eco-tour
Experience the fascination and mystique of one of the most beautifully diverse areas in the world -The Everglades. Guests enjoy an exhilarating ride through the backwaters of the Gulf, including mangrove tunnels and old Indian Trails. The airboat captains wind through the rugged 10,000 Islands, revealing the hiding spots of alligators, manatees and other local inhabitants.
Sailing regatta
A delightful experience for the avid sailor or beginner, this personalized regatta is the perfect way to spend the morning or afternoon racing across the Gulf of Mexico. Passenger sailboats are equipped with official racing captains, as well as six passengers who serve as the racing crew. Guests may participate as little or as much as they like in this interactive adventure.
Land Tours
Swamp Boardwalk
Take a narrated stroll along the Swamp Boardwalk, where guests safely view resident and migratory species of birds, tropical plants and a plethora of native animals. Based on the season, two alligator "holes" are often frequented by this reptile and can be easily and safely observed.
Everglades guided cycling - from The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
Explore the natural treasures of the Everglades, observing the scenic beauty that may escape visitors at first glance. This tour is considered easy cycling on level, hard packed scenic roads. Ride among rare and endangered plants such as orchids, tropical flowering trees, ferns, fruit trees and towering palms. Wildlife viewing is excellent with the chance to observe a Florida panther, black bear, otters, alligators, beautiful butterflies and more.
Cycling - from The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
Based on a customizable length, cyclists will ride in the charming Pelican Bay area and along scenic Gulf Shore Boulevard. Stop at a beach park on the Gulf of Mexico, ride down banyan covered roads, pass the Venetian Village on the Bay and discover the hidden treasures of Naples.
Cycling - Olde Naples
Enjoy a leisurely bike ride through historic Old Naples, meandering by an eclectic combination of finely restored old style homes and remarkable modern day architecture. Stretch your legs with a walk on the Naples City Dock to look at the bay and the boats or pedal along the back roads to the Naples Pier. Tropical, elegant, intimate and charming, this tour is a fun way to discover the inviting community of Old Naples.
Segway tours
See the natural beauty and learn the history of Naples on the newest, hippest and most innovative personal transporter. Enjoy your narrated tour outdoors with the Florida sun and Gulf breeze while cruising happily down sidewalks.
Companion Activities
Fifth & Third Street shopping
Third Street South and the avenues that cross are home to historical landmarks, sophisticated boutiques, neighborhood shops and colorful buildings of downtown Naples. Visit the many fine shops, traditional and contemporary art galleries, sidewalk cafes, European and American antique stores, jewelers and gift shops along the landscaped streets that promenade in this historic setting near the beach.
Edison and Ford homes tour
Walk into history as you tour the winter homes of Thomas Alva Edison and Henry Ford, located in Fort Myers. Thomas Edison's laboratory, botanical gardens and museum captivate the attention of all. The museum houses some of Edison’s more popular inventions including the phonograph and the movie projector. These buildings have been carefully preserved and restored as homage to two of our greatest inventors.
Gallery Row tour
Anchoring the chic Third Street South shopping area in historic Old Naples, is an impressive selection of fine art galleries that make up Naples’ burgeoning art destination, Gallery Row. Featured galleries offer the most extensive collection of paintings, sculpture and exquisite glass to be found anywhere in southern Florida. Gallery Row includes prestigious collections of 19th century and early 20th century impressionist paintings; bronze sculpture from collectible maquettes to monumental works; exceptional 18th and 19th century Dutch, French and British traditional oil paintings and much more.
Naples Museum of Art
Located minutes from The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, this 30,000-square-foot museum is an art lover’s dream. The two permanent collections feature American modern and contemporary art from 1900 – 1950, and Asian art, mainly Chinese, from the 4th century B.C. to the 19th century. The collections include paintings, ceramics, glass and scrolls. In addition, permanent exhibits are frequently enhanced with traveling exhibits.
Waterside & Venetian Village shopping tour
The Waterside shops are a collection of the finest luxury brand retailers from around the world and are located in the elegant Pelican Bay area. Enjoy Florida’s outdoors, browsing at sixty internationally renowned designer and specialty stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Cartier, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Burberry, Brooks Brothers, and more, surrounded by cascading waterfalls, lush flowering plants and dramatic architecture, all under the canopy of towering royal palm trees. The Village on Venetian Bay conjures thoughts of an Old World splendor in one of the most upscale shopping areas in Naples. The Village’s fifty unique shops balance a blend of art, jewelry and home furnishings overlooking the picturesque Venetian Bay.