Island Time is just a short boat or plane ride away!
Do you have your own plane? No problem! Captiva Beach Sunset owners have a Salty Approach Airstrip membership that allows you to land your plane on the grass runway! Fly right into paradise!
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 three main charter services that run from Pine Island. Island Girl Charters, Boats and Fun and The North Captiva Island Club.
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
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!
Island Girl Charters In-Season Schedule
Mid October – Through July
| Mainland Pineland Marina | North Captiva | Cabbage Key |
| 7:00am | 7:30am | 8:00am |
| 9:00am | 9:30am | 10:00am |
| 11:00am | 11:30am | 11:15am |
| 1:00pm | 2:15pm (Monday – Friday) 1:30pm (Saturday & Sunday) |
1:15pm |
| 3:00pm | 3:30pm | 4:00pm |
| 5:00pm | 5:30pm | 6:00pm |
Island Girl Charters Off-Season Schedule
August – October
| Monday – Friday | Saturday & Sunday | ||
| Departing Pineland | Departing North Captiva | Departing Pineland | Departing North Captiva |
| 7:00am | 7:30am | 9:00am | 9:30am |
| 9:00am | 9:30am | 11:00am | 11:30am |
| 11:00am | 11:30am | 1:00pm | 1:30pm |
| 1:00pm | 2:15pm | 3:00pm | 3:30pm |
| 5:00pm | 5:30pm | 5:00pm | 5:30pm |
Boats and Fun is located at Fisherman’s Co Op. 6001 Maria Dr, St. James City, FL
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.
North Captiva Island Club ferry is located at 5576 Doug Taylor Circle St James City, FL 33956
They offer scheduled ferries to North Captiva. Their last boat leaves at 6pm so it is a good option when arriving on later flights!
7:00 AM – From North Captiva – $30 Group Surcharge
8:00 AM – To North Captiva
9:00 AM – From North Captiva
10:30 AM – To North Captiva
11:30 AM – From North Captiva
1:00 PM – To North Captiva
2:00 PM – From North Captiva
3:30 PM – To North Captiva
4:30 PM – From North Captiva
6:00 PM – To North Captiva
7:15 PM – From North Captiva
8:00 PM – To North Captiva – $120 Group Surcharge
10:00 PM – To North Captiva – $150 Group Surcharge
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
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
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.