Getting There

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By Plane

Travel to North Captiva should begin with checking on great flights to one of the major international airports nearby. SW Florida International (RSW) is a quiet and convenient airport to traverse. Mostly on One Level and very easy to access the parking areas, navagating it is truly a pleasure. Tampa (TPA), Sarasota (SRQ ), and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) are a good distance away to the North or East, but Airfare Deals often make it rewarding to travel up to 2 hours by car down to Pine Island.

By Car

From the South or North of I-75
From I-75 (exit 143) or US 41, head west on Pine Island Rd. (State Road 78), then take a right on Stringfellow Rd. (State Road 767) in Pine Island Center. Three miles down, take a left on Pineland Road. This will turn into Waterfront Drive and you'll see the Marina on the left, nestled on the shores of Pine Island Sound.

*Important Information: When driving or taking the airport shuttle from Ft Myers International (RSW), allow aproximately 1 hour drive time to The North Captiva Welcome/Embarkation Center at Betsy Parkway, to Pineland Marina, or to Four Winds Marina. If you are Grocery Shopping, please account for an additional 45 minutes and make sure you arrive at the Welcome Centers or Marinas at least 15 minutes before your scheduled water taxi departure.

By Airport Shuttle

Bringing you to Pine Island's Marinas: Rates are approximately $60 one-way and require a reservations by calling:

Pine Island Taxi (239) 283-7777
Sanibel-Captiva Airport Shuttle (800) 833-4473

By Boat

Safety Harbor lies South of Boca Grande and Useppa Island off of the Intra-coastal Waterway starting at Marker # 52. Set your compass bearings to 195 degrees from the Marker and it will take you right to "The Fish House." Enter Safety Harbor around the Peninsula and follow the Markers to Hidden Cove. Meet us at the Docks and you'll be "on island time."

If bringing your boat on a trailer, contact Pineland Marina, Pineland FL
(239) 283-3593 for Parking fees, Launch fees, and temorary docakge fees information.

By Water Taxi

Just For Fun Ferry
(239)395-1001 and (239)283-3630

Excursions and Scheduled Ferry to the island. Parking is available at the Welcome Center on Pine Island. Ferry service is direct to North Captiva Island Club Dock and the ride is approximately 20 minutes. Watch for Dolphins and other local wildlife. Enjoy covered and open-air ferry boat accomodations.

Larger groups accepted for excursions, sunset cruises, and direct ferry to North Captiva Island.

Ferry tickets reserved on Just for Fun also include a discount for Grocery Delivery to your island residence or vacation home. The kitchen can be stocked to your specifications and your island arrival will be supremely simple.

Driving Directions to the North Captiva Welcome Center:
From Veteran's Parkway and Burnt Store Road, turn onto Pine Island Road.
Follow Pine Island Road to Matlacha.
Take Left at Betsy Parkway.
Follow Betsy Parkway, the Private Welcome Center Entrance Road, to North Captiva Island Club Resort Parking and Embarkation Center.
*Overnight Parking is available at a daily rate.
*Reservations for Ferry and Parking are Required.

Excursions:

*Nature and Dolphin Cruies
*Back Bay Fishing Trip
*Captiva Combo Trip (Captiva Island Walking Tour/Lunch...Fishing on the way home)
*Margarita Sunset Cruise
*Cayo Costa Island Hop or Snorkelling
*Mid-week boat runs to Winn Dixie Supermarket/CVS on Pine Island (includes bus transportation pick up of peassengers and supplies)

* Seasonally, boat times Subject to change, please contact the ferry company for reservations and off-season scheduled times. Additional boat times are available in peak season at scheduled boat rates, private and later evening boats are available at an extra cost. ALL Ferry Boat times Require a Reservation and Parking Fee (if parking is needed).

Other Ferry and Water Taxi Options:

Island Girl Charters at Pineland Marina (239) 633-8142
Scheduled Ferry to North Captiva Island Club Dock, stops at NCIC, Safety Harbor Club, and Barnacel Phil's Landing

Servicing all North Captiva docks (3 stops) at most scheuled times plus extended services include additional stops at the local Cabbage Key Restaurant or Useppa Island.

Special arrangements can also be made for dinner cruise to Useppa Island's Collier Inn. Call for Reservations on a Scheduled Trip, Private Taxi, Fishing Charter, or Sightseeing Excursion (Dolphin Watching)

Private Captains, Water-Taxi:

Captain Charlie Creagh (239) 472-1234 Personal water taxi to and from Four Winds Marina, scheduled to your exact arrival/departure needs. Call to Reserve.

Captain Matias Barbero (800) 991-3259 and (239) 472-3230
(Owner of Boats and Fun - Boat Rentals, Guides, Excursions)
Personal water taxi, scheduled to your exact arrival/departure needs. Call to Reserve.

Jensen’s Twin Palm Marina, Captiva Island (239) 472-5800 Personal water taxi to and from Captiva Island, scheduled to your exact arrival/departure needs. Call to Reserve.

*Important Note about all ferries and water taxi arrangements: Please allow time for Grocery Stops well in advance of your scheduled water taxi ride. All of the Captains serving North Captiva Island provide us a truly wonderful gateway to the island, we appreciate their continued excellent service.

Please make sure you make reservations with the Ferry/Captain of your choice well in advance of your arrival day.

By Private Plane

North Captiva Island offers one of the last remaining Gulf of Mexico Barrier Island Airstrips. Private landing is for only the 30+ members of this airstrip. Membership can be attained by purchasing one of the available properties that may also offer a membership for sale or purchasing a re-sale membership to pair with any North Captiva Island property. Renting a vacation home on the island, that has a membership for its use, is also another way to have access to North Captiva Island from the air.

This is a private airport. Permission is required from an Airstrip Member prior to landing if you are a rental guest (acquire an approved pass). Airstrip Membership Owners also follow the Salty Approach LLC landing/take-off protocols (third party pilots/aircraft shuttle services are not allowed). Landing hours are from dawn to dusk. The rules and regulations of this private airport are strictly enforced, please abide by all of the Salty Approach LLC policies.

The Airstrip is 19 miles West of Fort Myers, FL at 26-36-12.2710N, 082-13-12.3410. The airport can be identified as FL90 to ATC. Ft. Myers approach is the controlling facility and can be reached on 126.8 and 119.75. Our frequency is 122.75 and should be monitored within 8 miles of the Island.

This information is provided only as a guideline. Please follow all FAA regulations for all flight planning.