Renting a boat is a fabulous way to experience all Naples has to offer. With options ranging from water tours, and water sports rentals, there’s guaranteed to be a water activity for everyone in Naples.
The Ten Thousand Islands is a chain of islands off the Southwest coast of Florida that is a popular spot for vacationers. One well-known island is Marco Island and it’s the perfect day trip destination for vacationers who are staying in Naples. Catamaran cruises leave for Marco Island and other spots of the Ten Thousand Islands daily. Many vacationers drive their personal boats and drop anchor at Keewaydin Island, a fantastic beach spot near Marco Island that attracts beachcombers looking for shells.
Sailing tours are also a popular boating option for visitors to Naples. There are romantic sunset sailing cruises both within the waterways and on the Gulf. You can book a private sailing charter or a group catamaran cruise, both great options for exploring the beauty of Naples by the wind. Check out the mansions along the Gordon River or weave in and out of the mangroves and marvel at the wildlife.
A big attraction of Naples for many travelers are manatee eco-tours. You can see these gentle beasts float about in the water from docks or on an official tour. There are many resident species that stay in the waterways surrounding Naples year-round, making it a destination for animal lovers who want to see manatees in the wild.
For people looking to make a great catch during their vacation, Naples offers a variety of fishing charters, including both deep-sea and calm, coastal fishing. There are many full-service charters to provide the best experience for anyone looking to reel in a trophy catch during their vacation in Naples.
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Every holiday season, there is a Christmas Boat Parade in Naples. Boat owners decorate their vessels with lights and cruise down Venetian Bay for spectators. During this time, there is live entertainment and activities for kids, including a visit from Santa.
One thing that Naples is well-known for is its world-class shopping. Fifth Avenue South and Waterside Shops are two of the most popular destinations for people looking to indulge in some retail therapy. The Waterside shops allow for a beautiful stroll along the boardwalk between buys. There’s a huge range of fantastic restaurants within every shopping destination when for when you work up an appetite.
If you’re looking to stay off the water and explore the land, stop and smell the flowers at Naples Botanical Gardens. Want an experience a bit more “wild?” Check out Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary for a walk through the swamps. Here you can see alligators, snakes, and countless species of birds.
Most of the marinas in Naples are located within the Intracoastal waterways. In the Royal Harbor section of Naples, some of the top marinas include Port of Naples Marina and Jet Ski Rental, Old Naples Seaport, and Naples Powerboat Marina. A bit further south, in the Port Royal section of the Intracoastal Waterway, are two primary marinas, Southpointe at Windstar and Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club. Many offer a wide variety of rental options in terms of types of boats as well as activities.
Naples is a luxurious, tropical city in southwest Florida. Also known as Florida’s “Paradise Coast,” it sits on the Gulf of Mexico. Known for its high-end shopping, fine dining, and chic beach style, it’s great for leisure travel. With hot, wet summers and warm, dry winters, it’s a fantastic vacation destination for people looking to escape the cold. The best time to visit Naples is between March and May when the temperatures are in the 80s and there’s minimal rainfall. The summer months can see extreme heat, heavy rains, and massive crowds due to children being out of school. The winter months are the busiest and by far most expensive time to visit Naples.
Naples is less than an hour south of Fort Myers, and about two hours west of Miami. It sits close to the Everglades and Marco Island, making it a great “home base” destination for day trips during a Florida vacation. There’s a plethora of resorts and hotels, with miles of white sandy beaches and sparkling blue waters to splash in. It was even voted “Best All-Around Beach” in 2005 by the Travel Channel.
Naples is also home to many golf courses, making it an excellent destination for traveling groups with a variety of interests. A few popular courses include Bear’s Paw Country Club, Windstar on Naples Bay, and Naples Grande Country Club.
Prices for boat rentals in Naples start at just $200 per day for a modest pontoon rental. You can rent larger powerboats for over $600/day. There are also great budget rental options like kayaks or stand-up paddleboards for under $20/hour.
There are lots of things to do by boat in Naples. In addition to stopping at beaches or waterfront restaurants, you can go sightseeing and see manatees and other wildlife, explore sandbars, or go island-hopping. Inland, you can explore mangroves on kayaks in Naples.
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Justin was great! Right on time for drop off and pick up. Made it super easy. Friendly, convenient and professional. Boat ran good and was easy to pilot. Rent from this guy!
We had a perfect week of boating on Pine Island Sound thanks to Jacob and his boat. The boat was perfect for our family. Everything worked and was well equipped. Jacob delivered the boat to our dock on Captiva which was a seamless event and saved us a ton of time and hassle. I highly recommend Jacob and his boat for your next adventure. We will be using him again.
Justin was a great host with the boat. He provided all the information on boating, all the best places to go and the whole experience was great. I will definitely book another boat with Justin again. I recommend the areas around Lovers Key in Estero/Bonita Springs. Nice places to beach abs relax. Water is beautiful.
Outstanding communication and service we had a wonderful time- much better than renting from marinas which we have always previously done
We had a great experience with our boat rental. Justin was there on time and was helpful with our questions. The boat was clean and everything worked well on it.
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