Cruise and fish local waters with up to 6 people on a versatile 20′ Tidewater boat.
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Half, Full & Multidays
Up to 6 people
Boat, safety equipment, orientation
Set out on the water with a 20′ Tidewater, ideal for both cruising and fishing with family or friends. Enjoy flexible rental options and explore scenic destinations nearby.
All power boat operators must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license. Operators born in 1988 or after must also have a valid Florida boater’s license. Maximum of 6 people per boat. Animals are not allowed on board.
The price of the boat rental does not include tax or fuel. Every boat leaves with a full tank and will be topped off upon return to account for the fuel used. All rentals must be returned to Marina by reservation's end time or renter will incur a $75.00 late fee for each thirty (30) minute interval beyond reservation's conclusion.
Customers will receive a full refund or credit if cancellation notice is submitted at least 72 hours prior to reservation commencement time. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Reservations cancelled inside 72 hours will forfeit deposit.
A: Please arrive 20 minutes before your reservation time to allow for check-in and training.
A: You may travel north through the Intracoastal Waterway to areas such as Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, North Captiva, Cayo Costa, and Cabbage Key. Travel to the Gulf of Mexico, Caloosahatchee River, Matlacha, or south toward Fort Myers Beach is NOT permitted.
A: The rental includes the boat, but fuel and taxes are not included. The boat departs with a full tank and fuel used will be charged upon return.
14341 Port Comfort Road, Fort Myers, FL 33908. Please arrive 20 minutes early for check-in and training at Port Sanibel Marina.
Port Sanibel Marina consistently delivers smooth, hassle-free boat rentals with a staff that really knows their stuff. Ryan, Theo, Cheri, and the dock hands get frequent shout-outs for being genuinely helpful, from loading gear to sharing local tips about fishing spots and lunch destinations like Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa. The rental process is refreshingly straightforward, and you'll actually talk to real people when you call with questions. Most boats come back with praise for being clean and well-maintained, though it's worth noting that not all vessels have navigation systems, so download a good GPS app before you head out. The vast majority of renters have wonderful experiences exploring the Sanibel area waters, with families especially enjoying beach stops for swimming and shelling. A few scattered complaints mention boats with maintenance issues or non-functioning electronics, which seems to happen occasionally but isn't the norm based on the positive feedback. The marina was still rebuilding from Hurricane Ian during some of these reviews, yet operations remained solid throughout.
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