Paradise Coast Official Visitors Guide 2009 - (Page 33) NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND & THE EVERGLADES Dawn Patrol Charter Fishing u Family fishing trips, sightseeing tours and shelling excursions with Capt. Bill Walsh. 951 Bald Eagle Dr., Marco Island, 239-394-0608, www.dawnpatrolcharters.com. equipment available: Sage, Tibor, Abel and G. Loomis. q 4111 E.Tamiami Trl., Naples, 888-319-9848, www.mangroveoutfitters.com. Ms. B. Haven Charters Boat located at Port-O-Call marina in Naples. Capt. Mike Bailey offers backwater and offshore fishing, and eco-tours. Join Capt. Mike, a secondgeneration native guide. He’s been fishing the calm waters of the Gulf for more than 30 years. 550 Port-O-Call Way, Naples, 239-825-4292 tournament-quality facilities for soccer and softball, fitness center and gymnasium. Reader Response 39. See ad on page 36. q 15000 Livingston Rd., Naples, 239-252-4000, www.colliergov.net/parks. Day Star Charters Private fishing charter for your group of up to six people. Located in downtown Naples. Offshore fishing, backwater fishing and combination trips. Also offering a family combination trip of fishing, shelling and dolphin watching. q 1221 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, 239-417-3474, www.naplescharterboats.com. u TOURS Billie Swamp Safari A 2,200-acre eco-heritage wildlife park located on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation in the Florida Everglades. Swamp buggy eco-tours, airboat rides, snake and alligator shows, swamp critter shows. Day and overnight packages and exclusive tours. Reader Response 13. See ad on page 29 .q g Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, between Fort Lauderdale and Naples off I-75 at Exit 49, north 19 miles, Clewiston, 800-GOSAFARI, www.seminoletribe.com/safari. u u Sea Gone Fishing They specialize in backwater light tackle sport fishing and offer near-offshore shark, grouper and cobia angling. For those less inclined fishermen, they now offer shelling and sightseeing. All boats are restroom-equipped. q g 1200 Orange Ct., P.O. Box 1874, Marco Island, 239-642-7310, www.fishmarcoisland.com. u Double R’s Fishing and Tour Company Their fleet includes a 19-foot Hewes flats boat, 23-foot Southern center console and a 25-foot Parker center console. Enjoy offshore and backwater fishing in the estuaries of the Ten Thousand Islands. Providing bait, tackle, fishing license and bottled water. q 525 Newport Dr., Ste. 1, Naples, 239-642-9779, www.doublersmanateetours.com. u Six Chuter Charters Captain Bob’s Excellent Adventure This Everglades adventure takes you for an hour ride on a small airboat deep into the swamps surrounded by alligators and birds. Also included is an interactive reptile show. This half-day eco-tour is educational and exciting for the entire family. q Convenient pick-up locations, Fort Myers, 888-847-9074, www.excellentadventure.org. u Venture into the back bays of the Ten Thousand Islands and offshore into the Gulf of Mexico to fish for Florida’s most popular game fish. Located on Marco Island, just minutes from Naples and surrounding areas. Shelling, sightseeing and combo trips. 951 Bald Eagle Dr., Marco River Marina, Marco Island, 239-389-1575, www.sixchutercharters.com. u Enterprise Charters Offshore charters feature one of the finest vessels in the area! They have the largest salon for your cruising comfort both in the shade or on deck in the sun for fun. Catch fish all year ’round in one of the most beautiful areas on Earth. 951 Bald Eagle Dr., Marco Island, 239-269-7192, www.enterprisecharters.com. u Smallwood Guide Service Capt. Ron’s Awesome Everglades Adventures! Explore the Everglades Ten Thousand Islands like never before. Follow Capt. Ron on a 22-mile journey through the Ten Thousand Islands. See manatees, dolphins and all types of shore birds. Capt. Ron’s 20 years of experience will guarantee your satisfaction. q Caxambas Park, Marco Island, 239-777-9975, www.evergladesjetskitours.com. u 410 School Dr. E., Everglades City, 239-248-0110, www.smallwoodguideservice.com. u Everglades Guide Service u Guided fishing trips offer you the ability to see the Florida Everglades and the Ten Thousand Islands from a unique perspective and fish for some of Florida’s premiere game fish and see a wide range of sea life, birds and animals. If you are looking for something to do in Naples while you are on vacation, look no further. The Everglades Guide Service has guided fishing trips to meet everyone’s needs and expectations. q Southwest Florida, Naples, 239-262-8228, www.evergladesangler.com. SPORTS CENTERS Collier County Parks and Recreation More than 10 parks and community centers work to provide quality recreational programs for adults and kids alike. Reader Response 39. See ad on page 36. 15000 Livingston Rd., Naples, 239-252-4000, www.colliergov.net/parks. u Captain Doug’s Airboat Tours Captain Doug invites you on a one-hour small airboat tour of the mangrove backcountry in the Florida Everglades. You’ll travel with a knowledgeable guide who will share the wildlife, native plants and the folklore of this remarkable last frontier. q 200 Collier Ave., Everglades City, 800-282-9194, www.captaindougs.com. u Florida Sports Park Florida Sports Park is the home of the worldfamous Swamp Buggy races held every January, March and October. Many other racing, sporting, cultural and social events. q g 8250 Collier Blvd., Naples, 800-897-2701, www.swampbuggy.com. u Everglades Family Fishing Capt. Nick Varallo Family-friendly fishing charters in the Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands, along with boat service to Everglades island beaches and campsites. Take the family out for a day on the water and make memories to last a lifetime. q P.O. Box 417, Everglades City, 239-695-2536, www.evergladesfamilyfishing.com. Cool Beans Cruises Set sail onboard Cool Beans, a new 35-foot catamaran, and have the time of your life. Specializing in small groups of two to six guests, escape from the crowds for a personalized threehour day sightseeing or champagne sunset cruise. 278 Capri Blvd., Naples, 239-777-0020, www.coolbeanscruises.com. u u The Naples Tennis Club & Resort Tennis-focused destination resort with worldclass condominiums all within walking distance of a lavish clubhouse with state-of-the-art fitness center and Olympic-size swimming pool. Conference center and banquet facility for small to medium groups with professional coordination services. q g 4995 Airport Rd. N., Naples, 800-225-9692, www.tennisnaples.com. u Fins-N-Grins Charter Fishing Fishing the backwaters of Marco Island, including the Everglades Ten Thousand Island Marine Sanctuary. q 385 Angler Dr., Marco Island, 239-784-2442, www.finsngrinsmarco.com. Double R’s Fishing and Tour Co. Two-and-a-half-hour tour through the Ten Thousand Islands to the edge of the Gulf of Mexico, spotting manatees, dolphins, alligators and many species of rare and endangered birds. u u North Collier Regional Park qg 525 Newport Dr., Ste. 1, Naples, 877-393-2180, www.doublersmanateetours.com. u Sun-N-Fun Lagoon water park, offering fun and relief from the heat for families. Large Mangrove Outfitters Fly Shop Inc. An exclusive, full-service Naples fly-fishing store. Also offers guide services, classes and seminars. One of the largest selections of fly-tying materials in Southwest Florida. 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