Florida Gulf Discovery LLC / Captain Pavel
Join us on a private boat tour through Southwest Florida and see the world from our perspective on the open water — dolphins playing, birds soaring, and stunning coastlines waiting to be explored. Every tour is your front-row seat to the beauty and adventure of the Gulf.
Southwest Florida offers incredible sightseeing with world-class shelling on Sanibel and Captiva, sunsets at the Naples Pier, history at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, unspoiled nature on Cayo Costa, wildlife at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the Everglades, lively fun at Fort Myers Beach, tropical beauty at the Naples Botanical Garden, colorful charm in Matlacha, and quiet elegance on Gasparilla Island/Boca Grande.
Discover the Gulf of America, enjoying blue water with dolphins, manatee and ospreys. Relaxing in sandbars.
Florida Gulf Discovery LLC / Captain Pavel
5 Best Spots to Visit by Boat in Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida’s coastline is best experienced from the water. From social sandbars where boaters gather to quiet lagoons tucked behind barrier islands, the region offers an incredible variety of places to drop anchor, swim, shell hunt, and soak up the sunshine. Below are five top destinations that every boater should know — each with its own personality, local tips, and reasons to visit.
1. Boca Grande Sandbar
The Boca Grande Sandbar is legendary among Gulf Coast boaters. Just off Gasparilla Island, a shallow ribbon of white sand surfaces in clear, turquoise water and becomes a magnet for boaters looking to relax, splash, and socialize.
Why go: The sandbar is perfect for families with shallow, calm water. It’s a lively spot for floating, swimming, and enjoying the company of other boaters.
Best times & vibe: Weekends are high-energy with groups and music, while weekdays feel like a private getaway.
Local tips:
- Anchor outside seagrass beds to protect the environment.
- Bring shade and a floating cooler — the sun can be intense.
- Arrive near low tide to enjoy more exposed sand.
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