Fort Myers & Sanibel/Lee County Traveler's Guide 2008 - (Page 92) ACTIVITIES s Lazy Days Charters 1428 S.W. 53rd Ln., Cape Coral, FL 33914, 239-549-9366, www.floridatravel.com Features custom trips for back-bay and deep-sea fishing, with bait, tackle and license furnished. Also has nature tours and shelling. Open daily. Half-day or full-day trips. this 39-foot sloop. By reservation. 3- hour half-day, 7-hour full-day. qa s s Manatee World 5605 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33905, 239-693-1434, www.manateeworld.com Manatee World and the Delta Lady are 1/4-mile east of I-75 and offer eco-tours on the Manatee River. Manatee tours and sightseeing cruises daily. 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily. 2 d q h b New World Cruise Lines P.O. Box 6501, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, 239-645-9004, www.newworldcruiselines.com The Beach Cat departs the Pink Shell Beach Resort daily on dolphin watches, sunset tours and daily island lunch cruises. Island adventures include trips to Sanibel, Captiva, North Captiva, Cabbage Key, Pine Island and worlds beyond. Private charters too. Allow 1 - 5 hours. A PADI five-star facility that specializes in three-day beginner certification classes. More than 15 years local charter experience. Coast Guard-licensed captains. Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; closed Sun. Allow 4 hours. Tarpon Bay Explorers 900 Tarpon Bay Rd., Sanibel Island, FL 33957, 239-472-8900, www.tarponbayexplorers.com Experience the extraordinary at Tarpon Bay in a wildlife refuge aboard a tram, nature and sea life cruise or guided kayak tour. Renting kayaks, canoes, pontoon boats, bicycles and fishing equipment. New gift shop in 2008. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (or 6 p.m. in summer) daily. 2 6 d q h c s s ATTRACTIONS s Matlacha Sailing 16050 Sunset Strip, Fort Myers, FL 33908, 239-415-4401, www.geocities.com/mischief30m Specializing in lengthy excursions and weekend sailing trips that include stopovers in Charlotte Harbor and Everglades National Park. Packages include hotels and four-star dining. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Allow 4 hours. a Mike Fuery’s Tours 16341 Vesta Ln., Fort Myers, FL 33908, 239-466-3649 Three-hour shelling charters, nature and boat tours. Explore the beaches with shelling expert and local columnist Mike Fuery. 7:30 10:30 a.m. daily. 3 pp22, 23 Paddle Creek Outfitters 3444 Marinatown Ln., North Fort Myers, FL 33903, 239-997-2248, www.paddlecreekoutfitters.com Offers rentals and sales of recreational and fishing kayaks, fishing tackle and bait. Guided tours of Hancock Creek and Caloosahatchee River. q a c Rhumbline Sailing 16499 Porto Bello St., Bokeelia, FL 33922, 239-223-3307, www.sailrhumbline.com Offers private, luxury catamaran charters around Sanibel, Captiva, Cayo Costa and outlying areas. Gourmet meals served. Corporate charters available. Office: Mon. Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday by appointment. Allow 3.5 hours to 1 week. q & prt pp22, 23, 29 s s s Tropic Star of Pine Island Pineland Marina, 13921 Waterfront Dr., Pineland, FL 33945, 239-283-0015, www.tropicstarcruises.com Official concessionaire offering regular cruise-boat service from Pine Island to Cayo Costa State Park. Eco Heritage Nature Cruises, Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa nature cruise, two-hour Calusa Indian Mound boat tours and kayak rentals. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Allow up to 8 hours. q h c p p44 Water Experiences Fish Tale Marina, 7225 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, 239-839-2109, www.sunsetride.com Owner-operated charter specializing in customized itineraries. Dolphin, manatee and shelling adventures. Vessel features crow’s nest seating with bird’s-eye view. Allow 4 to 6 hours. q h Fishing Pier Playground s New Moon Sailing ’Tween Waters Inn Marina, Captiva Island, FL 33924, 888-472-7245, www.newmoonsailing.com Enjoy a half-day, full-day or week-long cruise. Offering lunch and dinner cruises, sunset cruises, boat tours and sailing charters. See dolphins, manatees and otters on s Sea Rocket USA 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, 239-233-1578 See Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and Captiva from the water aboard a high-speed jet boat. Family-friendly 30- and 60-minute trips. q s s Seahorse Scuba 2710 Del Prado Blvd., No. 2-288, Cape Coral, FL 33904, 239-454-3111, www.seahorsescubaftmyers.com BEACHES Restrooms Blind Pass Beach www.leeparks.org ✓ 17200 Captiva Dr., Sanibel Island, 239-432-2006 p47 A nice spot for shelling. Courtesy beach wheelchairs provided with 24-hour notice - call City of Sanibel Police Department Dispatch, 239-472-3111. Based on availability. q h s Boca Grande Lighthouse ✓ 880 Belcher Rd., Boca Grande, 941-964-0375 pp46, 61, 80, 88 Home of the Boca Grande Lighthouse. This landmark also provides cool shade for picnickers. Swimming is not recommended here because of strong currents. q h p s ✓ Bonita Beach Park www.leeparks.org ✓ 27954 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs, 239-461-7400 pp14, 24, 25, 42, 43, 47 A gazebo and a playground make this an excellent beach for families. There’s good shelling and swimming, and a restaurant nearby. q h c k r p s ✓ ✓ Bowditch Point Regional Park www.leeparks.org ✓ 50 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, 239-765-6794 p46 Ample amenities, interpretive nature signs, wild beauty and snack bar - this beach has something for everyone. Winner of the Healthy Beaches Award. h k r p g s ✓ PAGE 92 Unfold map insert for key to symbols Parking Showers For more details on area beaches, please see pp. 46-47. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ http://www.floridatravel.com http://www.tarponbayexplorers.com http://www.manateeworld.com http://www.paddlecreekoutfitters.com http://www.geocities.com/mischief30m http://www.tropicstarcruises.com http://www.sailrhumbline.com http://www.sunsetride.com http://www.newmoonsailing.com http://www.seahorsescubaftmyers.com http://www.leeparks.org http://www.leeparks.org http://www.leeparks.org
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