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A boat at a dock in Goodland, Florida, with mangroves behind it
On the water

Boating in Naples, FL

Rent a boat you drive, or go out with a captain on a cruise or a private charter.

Tours and activities

Book this tour

Search Boating on Viator or GetYourGuide. Pick the operator and date on their site. For a private boat, photos, or a charter quote, use the quote form first.

Opens a search on the booking site. You complete the reservation there.

Best Time

Year-round. Mornings are usually calmer.

Duration

2–8 hours

Price Range

On the operator's rate card

Difficulty

Easy with a captain

Why Boating in Naples?

✨Boat rentals you drive
✨Sunset and dolphin cruises
✨Private charters
✨Keewaydin and the back bay

Best Places for Boating

1

Naples Bay

A common departure for rentals and cruises

2

Keewaydin Island

A boat-access beach south of Naples

3

Gordon Pass

The channel between the bay and the Gulf

4

Rookery Bay

Reserve boat tours leave from Shell Island Road

On the water

Operator prices and quote forms: fishing charter prices, Keewaydin Island, and rentals, cruises, and charters.

Planning notes for Boating

  • 💡Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988, needs a Florida Boater Safety ID Card to operate a motorboat of 10 horsepower or more
  • 💡Ask whether a rental boat is allowed in the Gulf before you plan a beach landing
  • 💡Use the published rate card, then confirm the total for your date
  • 💡Summer afternoons often bring storms

Tours and activities

Book this tour

Search Boating on Viator or GetYourGuide. Pick the operator and date on their site. For a private boat, photos, or a charter quote, use the quote form first.

Opens a search on the booking site. You complete the reservation there.