Boat Rentals in Fort Myers, FL
Staying in Fort Myers? Paradise Boat Rentals rents self-drive boats from a private marina just across the river in Cape Coral.
Fort Myers
Your Own Boat on the Caloosahatchee
Looking for boat rentals in Fort Myers? Our marina sits in Cape Coral, across the Caloosahatchee from downtown Fort Myers, and the river is the road that connects the two. From there the water opens up to San Carlos Bay, Pine Island Sound and the Gulf. If your rental home is on a canal, ask about boat delivery, or drive over and pick up at our dock, where parking is free.
Two Ways to Start Your Day
Fort Myers visitors have two options. You can come to the marina in Cape Coral, park the car and leave the dock after your orientation. Or, for a fee, a captain brings the boat by water to your vacation rental, so it waits at your own dock. There's no tow-and-go: the boat arrives on the water, ready to run.
Pickups start at 9am, and day boats come back by 5pm. Rent for a single day, a week or a month. On a multi-day rental the boat can stay at your rental's dock or at our marina, whichever suits your plans.
What to Do by Boat From Fort Myers
The Caloosahatchee is wide and easy to learn, and it leads out toward the barrier islands. Dolphins commonly show up in the river and the bay, and manatees live in these waters too. Read our tips on dolphin watching by boat before you go, and keep an eye out for posted manatee zones.
Your captain marks the map with good places to stop, eat and relax, and points out where not to go, since tides matter in the shallows. Plan beach time around the 5pm return, and leave room for the ride back to the marina.
Dependable Boats for River and Bay
Want to rent a boat in Fort Myers for a slow family day? A pontoon boat rental for Fort Myers guests sticks to the river, the canals and the back bays. Whichever you choose, it's a boat we own and maintain ourselves, with GPS, a swim ladder, a Bluetooth stereo and the Coast Guard required safety gear on board.
- Pontoon boats: roomy and easy to drive on the river, canals and back bays (not approved for the Gulf).
- Tritoon boats: a third tube adds stability and buoyancy over a standard pontoon.
- Deck boats: Starcraft deck boats with 200 HP and a live well.
- Center console boats: Key West consoles for fishing, beaches and waterfront lunch spots.
- 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 you bring a boat to our rental house in Fort Myers?
Yes, for a fee. A captain delivers the boat by water to your vacation rental, goes over the boat and safety gear with you, and you sign a couple of forms before heading out. Call for a quote.
Is Fort Myers far from your marina by water?
No. Our marina is in Cape Coral, on the other side of the Caloosahatchee from Fort Myers. Your captain shows you the route on the GPS and the paper map during orientation.
What's there to do on the water near Fort Myers?
Cruise the river, look for dolphins in the bay, find a sandbar, or run out toward the islands for a beach and lunch. Your map comes marked with places to stop.
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Plan Your Fort Myers Boat Day
Paradise Boat Rentals delivers to vacation rentals around Fort Myers and also serves guests staying in Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel and Naples, plus Pine Island. Book now or call (239) 758-9512 to plan it.
Open daily 9am–5pm