Discover Southwest Florida

Capt. Mike Friday, (239) 593-4357.
In-shore backcountry guide.

International Yachting Services of Naples, 3295 70th St. W., (239) 262-8411. Cruisers, yachts and sport boats from 40 to 130 feet.

Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club,
851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., (239) 435-4353. Beach chair, umbrella, cabana, pedal-boat, kayak, double-kayak and sailboat rentals. www.naplesbeachhotel.com.

Naples City Dock, 12th Avenue South on Naples Bay, (239) 213-3070. Fuel dock, restrooms, bait and ice. Charter boats available. www.craytoncove.com/citydock.htm.

Naples Dive Center, 1949 Davis Blvd., (239) 775-4357. A PADI five-star facility. Scuba instruction, travel, sales and service. Indoor heated pool. www.naplesdive.com.

Naples Landing, 1101 Ninth St. S., (239) 213-1819. Public boat ramp. Metered parking.

Naples Princess at Port-O-Call Marina, 550 Port-O-Call Way, (239) 649-2275. See the homes of Port Royal or watch the sunset aboard the Naples Princess, a 93-foot yacht. Daily cruises include lunch buffet, sightseeing, sunset hors d’oeuvres and sunset dinner buffet cruises. www.naplesprincesscruises.com.

Nautilus Boat Tours, 179 S. Bay Drive, (239) 597-4408. Located at Vanderbilt Beach Marina Lunch, sunset, and dinner cruises, kids programs, private charters available. www.nautilusboattours.com.

SCUBAdventures, 971 Creech Road, (239) 434-7477. Snorkeling, scuba training, sales, rentals. www.scubadventureslc.com.

South Bay Marina, 179 S. Bay Drive, (239) 597-2063. Marina with fuel, bait, tackle and boat rentals.

Sweet Liberty, at the City Dock, 880 12th Ave. S., (239) 793-3525. Beachcombing, dolphin tours, sunset sails on a 53-foot sailing catamaran. www.sweetliberty.com.

BONITA SPRINGS

Back Bay Marina, 4751 Bonita Beach Road, (239) 992-2608. Bait, boat rentals, tackle, fuel, service and parts.

Big Hickory Fishing Nook Marina, 26107 Hickory Blvd., (239) 992-3945 or (239) 992-0991. Pontoon boats, kayaks, bait, fuel and slips. Landing for the Great Calusa Blueway canoe and kayak paddling trail.

Bonita Boat Rentals, 26395 Hickory Blvd., (239) 992-2137. 22-foot pontoon boats for rent. Choose either 35 horsepower with seating for up to 10 passengers or 50 horsepower with seating for up to 12 passengers. Rates start at $65 for two-hour charter up to $185 for a full day.
www.bonitabr.com.

Bonita Jet Ski and Parasail, 27908 Hickory Blvd., (239) 947-4460. Jet skis, chairs, cabanas, umbrellas and parasailing. Call
(239) 992-0487 for reservations.

Estero Bay Boat Tours, 5231 Mamie St., (239) 992-2200. See dolphins, manatees, bald eagles, ospreys and wading birds. Shelling, lunch or dinner cruises, fishing and private parties. $15 adults, $10 children.

Fish Trap Marina, 4794 Bonita Beach Road, (239) 992-6055. Bait, tackle, rod and reel repairs, and backwater charter fishing.

Hickory Bay Charters, 4242 Mariner Lane, (239) 947-3851. Bay and pass fishing and sightseeing.

High Hopes Charters, 229 W. Third St., (239) 273-6122. Private charter fishing or sightseeing or instruction with a Coast Guard master-licensed captain.
www.highhopescharters.com.

Imperial River Boat Ramp, 27551 S. Tamiami Trail, (239) 949-4615. Restrooms, grills, fishing pier and more. Parking $3 per vehicle. Sunrise to sunset; boat ramp open 24 hours.

CAPE CORAL/PINE ISLAND

Dockside Boat Rentals, 2401 Andalusia Blvd., (239) 772-4463. Suzuki dealer and boat transporter.

Matlacha Boat Ramp, 4577 Pine Island Road N.W., Matlacha, (239) 283-4110. Two-slip boat launch with parking. Access to Matlacha Pass. Parking $3. 6:30 a.m. to
10 p.m. Operated by Lee County.

ESTERO

Estero River Outfitters, 20991 Tamiami Trail S., (239) 992-4050. Canoe or kayak the Estero River to Estero Bay. Rentals and launch. www.all-florida.com/swestero.htm.

FORT MYERS

Adventures in Paradise and Port Sanibel Marina, 14341 Port Comfort Road, (239) 472-8443. Fishing, trolley, canoe and kayak, dolphin, shelling and snorkeling tours; sunset cruises, boat rentals.
www.adventureinparadiseinc.com.

Back Country Fishing Charters with Capt. Paul Hobby, 13371 Electron Drive, (239) 433-1007. Light-tackle and fly-fishing for snook, redfish and tarpon.
www.fishinghobby.com.

Davis Boat Ramp, 2227 Davis Blvd., (239) 728-2882. Community boat ramp with parking $3 per day. Dawn to dusk. Operated by Lee County.

Delta Lady Riverboat Excursions at Manatee World, 5605 Palm Beach Blvd., (239) 694-4042. Sightseeing tours aboard a 149-passenger historical riverboat replica.

J.C. Sightseeing and Dinner Boat Cruises, 2313 Edwards Drive, (239) 334-7474. Lunch, dinner and sightseeing tours aboard a 600-passenger triple deck paddle wheeler or a 49-passenger power catamaran. http://modernsurf.com/jccruises.

Mullock Creek Marina, 18501 Mullock Creek Lane, (239) 267-3717. Bait, tackle, fuel, boat charters.

Offshore Sailing School, 16731 McGregor Blvd. Held at South Seas Resort on Captiva Island, (800) 221-4326. Three- to five-day sailing courses, daily introductory clinics and beginner to advanced cruising, coastal navigation, performance sailing, offshore sailing adventures or women’s-only offered. www.offshore-sailing.com.

Old Florida River Tours, 1300 Lee St., (239) 826-2457. Built in 1936, the 60-foot Black Tie yacht takes up to six people and crew on full-day and half-day river cruises. Bed-and-breakfast cruises $299 per couple.

Punta Rassa Boat Ramp, 18500 McGregor Blvd., (239) 432-2006. Two double boat ramps, restrooms. Parking $3; ramp open 24 hours.

Southwest Florida Yachts/Florida Sailing and Cruising School, 3444 Marina-town Lane, Suite 19, (239) 656-1339 or (800) 262-7939. American Sailing Association courses. Powerboat cruising courses. Sail and power-yacht charters. www.swfyachts.com and www.flsailandcruiseschool.com.

Team Arcure, 9204 Pineapple Road, (239) 560-9366. Charter Capt. Sam Arcure’s guided fishing in Pine Island Sound, Boca Grande and Sanibel. Now offering fly-fishing and light tackle. www.teamarcure.com.

Underwater Explorers, 12600 McGregor Blvd., (239) 481-4733. Scuba instruction, dive trips, snorkel lessons, service, sales and rentals. www.underwaterexplorers.net.

Underwater Specialists, 13388 N. U.S. 41, (239) 656-DIVE. Scuba-diving instruction, equipment sales and service, local trips and dive travel. A PADI five-star facility.

FORT MYERS BEACH

Captain Tony’s Fish’n Express, 18800 San Carlos Blvd., (239) 415-0515. Deep-sea and half-day fishing charters.

Fish Tale Marina, 7225 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-3600. Full-service marina with dry or wet storage, ship’s store, rentals and service. www.fishtalemarinagroup.cc.

Fort Myers Beach Marina, 703 Fisherman’s Wharf, (239) 463-9552. Gulf access, wet and dry storage, service center and rentals.

Fun Rentals, 1901 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-8844. Harleys, WaveRunners and scooters.

Getaway Marina, 18400 San Carlos Blvd., (239) 466-3600. Deepwater marina specializing in fishing trips aboard the 90-foot Great Getaway, or on the Island Lady. Also offering sunset cruises.
www.getawaymarina.com.

Paradise Parasail, 1130 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-7272. Parasail rides starting at $45.

Ranalli Parasail and Watersports, 2000 Estero Blvd. at Diamond Head Beach Resort, (239) 542-5511. Parasailing,
WaveRunner dolphin tours, cabana and umbrella rentals.

Rebel Watersports and Southern Parasailing, 1010 Estero Blvd., (239) 463-3351. Tours and watersports.

Salty Sam’s Marina, 2500 Main St.,
(239) 463-7333. Waterfront dining, fishing and sailing charters, daily Key West ferry, boat rentals, fuel, dockage, service and repair. www.saltysamsmarina.com.

Seahorse Scuba, 15630 McGregor Blvd., Suite 104, (239) 454-3111. Full-service dive center offering scuba and snorkeling charters daily. $49 to $79.
www.seahorsescubaftmyers.com.

NORTH FORT MYERS

Fish-Tale Marina at Caloosa Isle, 1687 Inlet Drive, (239) 656-1700. Fuel, overnight dock, restaurant, service, dry storage and parts.

Marinatown Marina, 3446 Marina-town Lane, (239) 997-2767. Overnight docking.

SANIBEL/CAPTIVA ISLANDS

Captiva Cruises, Captiva Island, (239) 472-5300. Daily trips to Cabbage Key, Useppa, Boca Grande and Cayo Costa. Wildlife cruises, sunset cruises with live entertainment. www.captivacruises.com.

Jensen’s Marina, Captiva Island,
(239) 472-5800. Boat rentals and guided tours to Cabbage Key, North Captiva, and outer islands.

Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa Marina, 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive,
(239) 466-4000. Nightly sunset dinner cruise and Sunday brunch cruise on the Sanibel Harbour Princess; or sightsee with Adventures in Paradise. www.sanibel-resort.com.

’Tween Waters Marina, 15951 Captiva Road, (239) 472-5161. Dockage, ramp, canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals. $5 launch fee; $5 retrieve fee. www.tweenwaters.com.

Ultimate Charters, (239) 542-9315. Fly- and light-tackle fishing and shelling cruises around Sanibel, Captiva and Pine Island. www.ultimatecharters.com.

Golf

MARCO ISLAND

Marco Shores Country Club, 1450 Mainsail Drive, (239) 394-2581. An 18-hole, par-72, 6,879-yard course.

The Rookery at Marco, 3433 Club Center Blvd., (239) 793-6060. 18 holes, 7,180 yards, par 72 at the Marco Island Marriott. www.rookeryatmarco.com.

NAPLES

Arrowhead Golf Course, 2205 Heritage Greens Drive, (239) 596-1000. An 18-hole, par-72, 6,850-yard course.

Cypress Woods, 7525 Northbrooke Drive, (239) 592-7860. Gordon-Lewis-designed 18-hole course. www.cypresswoodsgolf.com.

Forest Glen Country Club, 3855 Forest Glen Blvd., (239) 354-1898. An 18-hole, 5,719-yard, par-72 course.

Hibiscus Golf Club, 175 Doral Circle, (239) 774-3559. Par-72 course with PGA instruction. www.hibiscusgolf.com.

Naples Golf Club South, 18100 Royal Tree Parkway, (239) 732-0034. An 18-hole, par-72, 6,476-yard course.

Riviera Golf Club, 48 Marseille Drive, (239) 774-1081. An 18-hole, par-62, 4,500-yard course. Nine- and 18-hole fees. www.rivieragolf.com.

Valencia Golf and Country Club, 1725 Double Eagle Trail, (239) 352-0777. An 18-hole, 7,145-yard, par-72 course.

Glen Eagle Golf and Country Club, 1403 Glen Eagle Blvd., (239) 353-3699. An 18-hole, 5,648-yard, par-70 course.

Naples Lakes Country Club, 4788 Inverness Club Drive, (239) 732-6700. An 18-hole, 6,804-yard, par-72 course.
www.napleslakes.com.

LaPlaya, 333 Palm River Blvd., (239) 597-3123. An 18-hole, par-72, 6,907-yard course open to guests of the LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort. www.laplayaresort.com.

Lely Resort Golf and Country Club, 8004 Lely Resort Blvd., (239) 793-2223. Two 18-hole courses. www.lely-resort.com.

Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., (239) 434-7007. An 18-hole, par-72, 6,488-yard course.
www.naplesbeachhotel.com.

Naples Grande Golf Club, 7760 Golden Gate Parkway, (239) 659-3700. A 7,078-yard, par-72 course for guests of the Naples Grande and Edgewater Hotel.
www.naplesgrande.com.

Quality Inn and Suites Golf Resort, 4100 Golden Gate Parkway, (239) 455-1010. An 18-hole, par-72 course with lighted driving range. www.naplesgolfresort.com.