Florida Everglades - Boating and Marinas

Captain Doug House's Florida Boat Tours
200 SR 29, Everglades City, FL 34139, Telephone: (239) 695-4400 or 1-800-282-9194
Home of the original jet airboats. You'll zip across the top of the water as you enjoy the beauty and splendor of the Everglades. This is a must for any Florida vacationer.

Everglades Backcountry Experience
Chokoloskee Island, Florida
Telephone 239-695-4626
Fishing and backcountry excursions with Capt. Rodney Raffield. Enjoy the beauty and wildlife of the Everglades on a unique fishing trip through the 10,000 Islands and Everglades.

Everglades Island Airboat Tours
929 Dupont Street, Everglades City, FL 34139
Telephone: (239) 695-2333 Email: evergladeairboat@aol.com
Small Airboats with Native guides. The Only Airboat Ride that gives you a choice ...Back Country or Open Water to a Private Island

Miller's World - Glades Haven Marina - Everglades City Florida
801 South Copeland Ave - Everglades City, FL 34139
239-695-BOAT (2628) Toll Free: 1-888-956-6251

Full service marina, boat launch, convenience store and deli. Rent Sundance Center Console Boats, Flicker Flat's Boats or a Pontoon Boat by the hour, 1/2 or full day. Rent canoe and kayaks of all kinds by the 1/2 or full day. Professionally guided tours and instruction available. Livery service.

Gulfshores Marina
3470 Bayshore Drive, Naples, FL
TELEPHONE: 239-774-0222 Email: info@gulfshoresmarina.com

Gulfshore Marina, founded in 1989, is owned and operated by avid boating enthusiasts. The Gulfshores Marina owners are committed to the best quality products and service, as well as delivering that quality to their customers.

North American Canoe Tours
800 S E Copeland, Everglades City, FL 33929, Telephone: (239)695-4666
Within minutes you can canoe into the northwest corner of the worlds most scenic wilderness waterways to explore beaches, tree covered canals and bird populated estuaries. Rent a canoe at the Everglades Outpost, located in the store across the street from the Ranger Station to experience the Everglades on your own or arrange for fully outfitted, guided wilderness adventures.

Port of the Islands Marina
525 Newport Drive, Naples, FL 34114
TELEPHONE: (239) 642-3133
Email: info@PortoftheIslandsMarina.com
The Port of the Islands Marina is a boater's paradise with direct access not only to the Gulf of Mexico, but also to the Ten Thousand Islands, the famed backwaters of the Everglades.

Speedy's Airboat Tours
621 Begonia Street, Everglades City, FL 33929,
Telephone: (239) 695-4448
Experience the Florida Everglades on our unique 6 passenger airboats! The only airboats in Everglades City with elevated seating for better visibility! You will be amazed by the wonders of the Everglades as you travel from the Mangrove Jungles onto the sawgrass prairies. Only on the true airboats can you experience both!

BoatSlips-link.com
Naples, Florida
TELEPHONE: 239-775-5300 Email: info@boatslips-link.com

BoatSlips-Link is your one stop total solution for buying, selling, or leasing (as lessor or lessee) of wet and dry boat slips.

Sunshine Ace Hardware
141 9th Street North, Naples, FL
TELEPHONE: 239-262-2940 Email: sunshine@sunshineace.com

In the Sunshine Ace Sporting Goods Department you'll find everything you need for serious fishing! From freshwater to saltwater, spinning, casting to fly. Need bait? We carry shrimp, mullet, sandfleas, finger mullet, ballyhoo (rigged & unrigged), spanish sardines,chum and squid. Let one of our experienced salespeople instruct you in tying the best knots, what rigs to use, secret fishing spots, and techniques guaranteed to help you make the most of your trip.

Boating Courtesy

Boating courtesy is just common sense. Imagine what you would want from other boaters if you were fishing in any spot. Today, many people are discovering the joys of boating and being out on the water. Share the same boating courtesy you would expect from other people....read more about boating courtesy »

Nautical Safety

Two other less formal rules for nautical safety have helped prevent mishaps and embarrassments. The clear visibility rule implies that if you don’t think the crew of the other boat can see you due to weather or whatever reason, give way regardless of who is technically responsible. The gross tonnage rule means give way to vessels that are much larger than yours, for obvious reasons.

Proper boat maintenance, effective floatation devices and knowledge of signals are also important to the boating experience. Be aware of the weather. Fog can hide other boats. Keep your cool and follow the rules....read more about nautical safety »