Island Time is just a short boat ride away!
All charters leave from Pine Island, FL. Pine Island is separated in half and the South end is St. James City and the North End is Bokeelia.
There are four main charter services that run from Pine Island.
Island Girl Charters, Boats and Fun, Emmy Girl and Captain Chris.
The most popular option and our recommended service provide is Island Girl Charters.
Island Girl Charters is located at 13921 Waterfront Dr. Bokeelia, FL 33922
239-633-8142 http://www.islandgirlcharters.com
They offer scheduled ferries as well as private charters scheduled for the time of your choice. When booking your ferry with Island Girl, be sure to tell them you will be getting off at Barnacles!
Boats and Fun is located at Fisherman’s Co Op. 6001 Maria Dr, St. James City, FL
1-800-991-3259 http://www.boatsandfun.com
They also have a location on North Captiva on Rum Road next to the North Captiva Island Club and Mangos!
Boats and Fun offers private charters, scheduled any time of day on your schedule. You can also make arrangements to rent a boat with them! You can either drive it over from Pine Island or pick one up once you have arrived on North Captiva.
If you are looking for a more personal experience and opt for a private charter there are many options available. Here are two that we personally recommend.
Emmy Girl Charters is located at Four Winds Marina 16501 Stringfellow Road Bokeelia, FL 33922
239-462-4073 https://www.facebook.com/capt.emmy/
Master Captain Emily LoCicero specializes in sightseeing, nature, wildlife tours and private water taxi service in beautiful Southwest Florida.
Captain Chris’s Coastal Charters is located at Pineland Marina 13921 Waterfront Dr. Bokeelia, FL 33922
740-581-0965 https://www.facebook.com/ncicaptainchris
Captain Chris offers private water taxi for sunset cruises, island hopping, beach combing, dining, shopping or just a float around the island, I can make it happen. I am an island resident with extensive knowledge of the local waters and licensed to transport six passengers.