Getting To North Captiva Island

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 from airport (RSW), allow 1 hour time to get to Pineland Marina or Four Winds Marina. If you are Grocery Shopping account for an additional 45 minutes and make sure you arrive at the Marina 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

Island Girl Charters at Pineland Marina (239) 633-8142
(Scheduled Ferry to North Captiva Island Club Dock, stops at NCIC and Safety Harbor Club) Call Captain Emily for Reservations on a Scheduled Trip, Private Taxi, Fishing Charter, or Sightseeing Excursion (Dolphin Watching)

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.

North Captiva Watersports (Captain Steve Ballard) 239-691-2020 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: 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. And, please make sure you make reservations with the Captain of your choice 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 for only the 30 members of this airstrip. Membership can be atttained by purchasing one of the available properties that may also offer a membership for sale. 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. 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 FAA regulations for all flight planning.