Destination: A Boater’s Guide to Naples, Florida
Naples, part of Florida’s Paradise Coast, offers a seamlessly beautiful blend of pristine beaches, tranquil mangrove wilderness, and upscale marinas and dining.
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Naples City Dock (Crayton Cove): Provides 84 floating slips (up to 60 feet long). Within walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants.
Naples Bay Resort Marina: This upscale marina includes access to a luxury resort with pools, spa, and restaurants. Dock-and-stay options make it ideal for extended boating getaways.
Gordon River Greenway Launch Sites: For smaller vessels, kayaks, and paddleboards, there are multiple put-in points along the Gordon River Greenway for exploring mangroves and birding spots.
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Keewaydin Island: An exclusive, boat-only barrier island with eight miles of untouched white-sand beaches, top-tier shelling, swimming, and wildlife.
Delnor‑Wiggins Pass State Park: Anchor offshore to enjoy one of Southwest Florida’s most beautiful state parks via Wiggins Pass.
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Fishing Charters: Naples offers a wide selection of fishing charters—from backwaters and inland flats for tarpon, snook, and redfish, to offshore charters for grouper, snapper, and other species.
Sunset & Sightseeing Cruises: Pure Florida at Tin City offers narrated sightseeing tours, high-speed jet boat rides, private charters, and sunset cruises on Naples Bay and the Gordon River. For those looking to indulge, Naples Princess Cruises offers fine dining, cocktails, and panoramic views aboard a 105-foot yacht, departing daily from Port-O-Call Marina.
Mangrove Kayaking & Paddleboarding: Glide through serene estuaries and mangrove tunnels in the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, a 110,000-acre haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers.
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The Turtle Club | Vanderbilt Beach: One of Naples' most iconic beachfront restaurants. Arrive by boat at nearby docks and enjoy Gulf views, fresh seafood, and a memorable sunset backdrop.
Tigress | The Perry Hotel Naples: Nestled atop the seventh-floor rooftop of The Perry Hotel, Tigress offers boaters an elegant Cantonese chophouse experience with sweeping views of the Cocohatchee River and the Gulf of Mexico. Led by renowned chef Dale Talde, the menu reimagines classic Cantonese and chophouse flavors.
BALEEN Naples | LaPlaya Resort: A romantic beachfront gem where boaters can enjoy dinner with their toes in the sand. Known for dramatic Gulf sunsets and upscale coastal cuisine and signature cocktails by the firepit.
The Dock at Crayton Cove: A quintessential Naples experience—dockside dining with fresh seafood, Caribbean-inspired flavors and breezy Old Florida charm.
The Boathouse on Naples Bay: A historic and celebrated boater hotspot right on Channel Marker 4, with ample dock space for guests. The menu features fresh seafood, premium steaks, old‑world pastas, and cocktails.
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Naples Christmas Boat Parade (December): A beloved holiday tradition for 35+ years, this festive boat parade lights up Naples Bay with dazzling decorations, community spirit, and waterfront cheer.
Naples Boat Show (January): The largest premier recreational show in the region, showcasing marine products from over 400 brands at both Sugden Regional Park and the Naples City Dock. Ideal for buyers, boaters, and waterfront enthusiasts.
