Boat Rentals for Captiva, FL
There's no rental counter on Captiva, so Paradise Boat Rentals sends you off from our Cape Coral marina with a full orientation.
Captiva
Cruise Pine Island Sound to Captiva
Boat rentals for Captiva start at our Cape Coral marina. Captiva sits north of Sanibel on the Gulf side of Pine Island Sound, and by car you reach it through Sanibel. By boat, you cross the sound and see the islands from the water. Delivery by a captain is another option to ask about if your rental has a dock.
How Captiva Boat Days Work
You meet a licensed captain at the marina, sign the paperwork and get an area map. After a short safety video, the captain shows you the boat, the Coast Guard required gear and the GPS. Then you're off down the river toward the sound.
Boats go out from 9am and are due back by 5pm. For a long stay, rent by the week or month and keep the boat at our marina between outings.
Things to Do Near Captiva by Boat
Pine Island Sound is sheltered water with flats, mangrove islands and sandbars. Dolphins commonly feed in the sound, so read our notes on dolphin watching and give them room. Beach time and shelling round out the day.
Hungry? Your map shows spots to stop and eat by boat. Waterfront businesses changed a lot after recent storms, so call ahead before you plan lunch around one.
Choosing a Boat for Pine Island Sound
A Captiva island boat rental carries GPS navigation, a swim ladder, a Bluetooth stereo and the Coast Guard required equipment, including free life jackets and a fire extinguisher. Add beach chairs, mats, tubes or an umbrella from the accessories list, and pick up ice, snorkel gear or a captain's hat at the Ships Store before you go. And if a boat has a problem, we keep backup boats.
- Pontoon rentals suit the sound and back bays; they are not approved for the Gulf.
- Tritoon rentals ride on three tubes for a steadier deck.
- Deck boat rentals give families seating up front and a live well.
- Center console rentals handle fishing trips and bigger water.
- Since 2006Paradise Boat Rentals has been renting boats from Cape Coral since 2006.
- Our Own Private MarinaPick up at our Cape Coral marina, where parking is free and you can leave your car while you're out on the water.Learn More
- Licensed CaptainsA licensed captain walks you through your boat, the safety gear and the map before you leave the dock.
- We Own Our FleetWe own and maintain the boats we rent, and we keep backup boats ready in case one has a problem.
- Delivery to Your RentalStaying on the water? A captain can deliver your boat to your vacation rental for a fee.
- A Day, a Week or a MonthRent for one day, a long weekend or your whole stay in Southwest Florida.
- Veteran-Owned & OperatedA veteran-owned business run with Midwest values: do the job right and treat people well.
Our Marina & Fleet
At Our Cape Coral Marina
Can we rent a boat on Captiva itself?
We don't have a counter on the island. You pick up at our Cape Coral marina and boat across, or ask us about delivery to a rental with a dock.
What route do we take to Captiva by water?
From the Caloosahatchee you head into San Carlos Bay and up Pine Island Sound. The captain goes over the route, the tides and the no-go areas before you leave.
Which boat should we take to Captiva?
Any of our boats can cruise the sound. Pick a pontoon or Tritoon for a relaxed ride, a deck boat for a family, or a center console if fishing is on the list.
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Reserve a Boat for Captiva
Paradise Boat Rentals also serves people visiting Sanibel, North Captiva and Cayo Costa, and boaters passing Useppa Island. Book now or call (239) 758-9512.
Open daily 9am–5pm