Boat Rentals, fishing Charters, diving and more in Cape Coral, North Captiva, Pine IslandS, SW Florida

9/1/2024 Scott Shoudis
5 Stars

8/26/2024 Doralis de la Cruz Comptis
Muy buena experiencia , muy profesionales

8/20/2024 Mikeriley12 - Viera, FL
Amazing experience. Boats are in perfect condition. Staff is extremely helpful and accommodating to beginners. Highly recommend!

8/3/2024 T.J. Pike
Great staff. Super friendly. Great communication before we arrived on island and during our stay. We rented a golf cart for the week, a half day fishing charter with Capt. Phil (caught lots of fish), a private Hurricane boat for the day to explore Cabbage Key area and our ladies chartered a private taxi with Capt. Bill over to Boca Grande. 5-star hands down!

7/20/2024 Jen LO (JenLO902)
Had a party of 11 - took a 3 hour boat tour to Cabbage Key from North Captiva. Mateas & the other boat captain were incredible! Highly recommend, and we kind of wish we had done 4 hours! #dolphins #cheeseburgerinparadise #manatees #edison #tesla #worthit

7/17/2024 Zach W
Boats and Fun is great! Jul 2024 Matias, Jake and the rest of the North Cap staff are great to work with. The training videos and tailor made GPS routes are easy to understand, ensuring that even a boating novice is well prepared. Cayo Costa, Boca Grande and Cabbage Key are all must sees. Great day all around for the family.

7/7/2024 Cubscolts76 New Albany, IN
Boats and Fun helped with our fun The people were very friendly. Pricing was fair. Rented a boat, a golf cart, and a fishing and were clean and in good working order. Highly recommend

7/3/2024 Jason C
Amazing boating experience!!! Jul 2024 • Family Amazing experience! We recommend the full day tour with gold carting around North captiva and paddle boarding. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

7/2/2024 Prakash Balakrishnan
Best boat tour ever!!! Jul 2024 • Family Captain Robin and his crew are amazing! My nieces were visiting from England and he showed us a great time. They are a one stop shop- whether you just need a taxi to the island, renting golf carts, paddle boards, or to give a private tour of the area - you are in good hands. We found dolphins just a few feet from the boat joining in the fun, saw sting rays, and saw some manatees. Everyone was very professional, and it is a very well run operation . Their boats and equipment were in great condition. Customer service during the entire process was exceptional. I highly recommend them and will be using them in the future!

7/1/2024 Jason Cesario
Amazing experience! HIGHLY recommend !

6/27/2024 Nick
Boating with boats and fun! - The crew at Boats and Fun was amazing. Great walking through how to operate the boat, where to go and cool spots to visit. Easy to use navigation systems. Made us feel comfortable and did their part to ensure we had a good time. Thanks!

6/12/2024 Dave Baldwin
Boats and Fun are amazing. Jake and Yuri are always incredibly helpful and go above and beyond from a service perspective. They provide the right guidance for boat rentals and their suggestions for spots to stop and or go visit by boat are awesome. We have rented both a golf cart and a boat from them over three times and they never disappoint. It’s an essential part of our visit to North Captive. Could not recommend Boats and Fun more.

6/8/2024 Daniel Nelson
Rented a boat from Boats and Fun. Mind you I am a complete beginner when it comes to boating and especially boating on the ocean. But the crew at Boats and Fun walked me through everything. I took my family of 9 to Cayo Costa and Cabbage Key. Fun was had by all. Thanks Boats and Fun for the memories.

6/3/2024 BDB - Oklahoma City, OK
Boat rental review - May 2024 • Family I rented the 24ft boat and could not have been happier. The boat was clean and well maintained and ran flawlessly. We had a great day on the water thanks to Boats and Fun. I would definitely rent from them again and highly recommend them to anyone visiting North Captiva.

6/3/2024 Wes C
Great Experience My family and I rented 3 boats for a day. The traing process was very helpful and thorough. The rental process was easy and when we brought the boats back in the made it so simple. This all lead to a very enjoyable experience for our family. Great job!

5/3/2024 Sjb246 - Minsterley, UK
Highly recommended Thank you to all of the team Andrew, Jake, Yuri and Matthias for a great time. We loved 'Shark"! Thank you for all of the advice it. Our time on Shark really did make all of the difference to our stay. We also had a great time with Fishing Captain Phil, we caught lots of fish and learned a lot about the area.

4/16/2024 Greer Babbe
I used the chater as a taxi for a work related travel. Captain Robin was SO accomidating and helpful to me and my team. He was very kind and provided so many helpful services. I also spoke at least one person on the phone about my reservation several times. We had a bunch of odd things regarding payment as this was for my work. The person, or possible persons, I spoke to were beyond kind. I'm coming back to Boats and Fun (and Captain Robin) for my personal and work boating needs! I can't say enough great things!

4/16/2024
Great stuff safety first, excellent boats, just fun without worries! Thorough introduction, friendly people around

4/15/2024 X Ray
Great staff....very competent, friendly, they know how to transfer information, safety first, wonderful boats...clean, well maintained...we had a great time together. Big thank you! Greetings from Alexander (the pilot)

4/15/2024 MSylver Green Cove Springs
Boat Safety! Apr 2024 • Michigan family, 21 ft center console, perfect weather…great location, the list goes on and on! Introduction to the boat was through and necessary when exploring new waters! “We’ll be back!

4/14/2024 Travis Weaver
They were very helpful and had quality gear.

4/13/2024 RH Photo
As full time Cape Coral residents, we often take day trips out to North Captiva and Boats and Fun always makes that experience so much more enjoyable for us. We love their selection of newer golf carts to tool around the island during the day and their staff is always so helpful and friendly. Highly recommended!

4/13/2024 Sue W Apple Valley, Minnesota,
The Boats and Fun staff were great! They were very helpful over the phone, and when were were ready to kayak they quickly and easily got us out on the water. Staff was waiting at the dock to help us out when we returned. Their equipment was in great shape and the location can't be beat. It was really fun to kayak and an extra bonus was seeing a mama manitee with her baby hanging around their dock catching water drops from the hose in her mouth.

4/12/2024 TFC715 East Hampton,
Great time on the Water in N Captiva! - N Captiva is a beautiful island with no cars...but you really need to go out on a boat to fully appreciate the natural beauty of the land and sea of this place. Not only is Boats and Fun the only place to rent your own boat, but it is an excellent place to do that. The team is super nice, informative and professional. We had a fantastic experience- the boat was in excellent condition and easy to use. They give you great instruction and direction. Totally recommend!

4/3/2024 Leif P - Britt, MN
Excellent customer service Mar 2024 • Family The staff was super helpful and friendly. They offered excellent tips of where to go to see manatees, shelling and places to just anchor and relax. Highly recommend North Cap Boats and Fun.

4/3/2024 Bonny R - Cincinnati, OH
First time boaters Apr 2024 • Family Entire experience was great! We are not boating people (never driven a boat before). But decided to try it for a day while visiting North Captiva. We did all the online documentation prior to the trip. So the day before boat rental we did the orientation. Staff were friendly and patiently walked us through how to use the boat. On the day of our rental we were able to make it to costa cayo and Cabbage Key without and issue (besides losing two hats). Parking the boat back at Boats and Fun is intimidating and tight but staff helped walk through the steps. Overall highly recommend!

3/27/2024 Meganp P - Minneapolis, MN
Great service Mar 2024 • Family Team / staff did a great job setting us for a success boat rental day. Boat was in great condition. They pre-programmed the GPS for a successful outing & gave us tips on where to go.

3/23/2024 Eric M - Whitefield, ME
Boat Rental at Boats and Fun: Highly Recommended! Mar 2024 • Couples During our week on North Captiva, we rented a center console power boat for a day from Boats and Fun and had a great experience. We highly recommend them for superb customer service, friendliness and professionalism. They made the Boat rental process very smooth, explained every aspect that we needed to know and were totally pleasant doing so. I so appreciated the clear guidance about going in and out of the harbor at North Cap, what time to get to Cabbage Key in order to get dockage and the ins and outs of enjoying Cayo Costa. We look forward to our next trip to North Captiva and renting again from Boats and Fun.

3/20/2024 Don "Childs" Lewis
The boats were new. The guys were thorough in making sure your qualified to take the boat out. GPS equipped, but good sense is important.

3/18/2024 ungerhvac - Garden City, KS
This is a great company to work with! Mar 2024 • Family We just returned from Cape Coral with our whole family. We rented the twelve passenger Hurricane and were very pleased with the condition of the boat and the performance. It was used mainly for fishing by some of the family and also a day trip to Sanibel for the beach. This is our second experience with this company and have found them very good to work with, employees are very personable. Thank you, Boats and Fun! We hope to be back next year!

3/17/2024 Adam R
North Captiva boat rental Mar 2024 • Family Great experience renting a boat from this outfit. We spent the day island hopping and enjoying the beaches. Staff was friendly and helpful. The boat was in excellent condition. Will be back!

3/13/2024 Michael D
Tour to cabbage Island for lunch Mar 2024 • Family Matais from boats and fun was a fantastic tour guide to cabbage Island for lunch. So friendly and accommodating. My son love his dog captain. Such a friendly dog. We highly recommend boats and fun!!

3/13/2024 Sean W
Worth it! - We picked a beautiful day to go boating. We went to Cayo Costa and had lunch in Cabbage Key. The crew at Boats and Fun are great.

3/9/2024 Bill Hall
5 Stars

2/22/2024 Wilf W
Absolutely Amazing! The team at Boats and Fun are amazing! Very professional and super helpful. If you’re thinking of renting a boat for the day, they provide everything you need to safely navigate around the islands.

2/11/2024 Scott Rowbotham
Great company and friendly staff. Thanks again!

1/24/2024 Joe Cassels
Great service, good array of offerings on a small island. We'll be back

1/22/2024 Wende Abrahm
Enjoyed a 1/2 day boat rental through Boats and Fun. Expert instructions on the boat, the area, and the staff could not have been nicer and more accommodating! Also order fresh caught fish through their service. Definitely a ‘must do’ for anyone vacationing on the island!

1/12/2024 faina k
Very friendly service! Dec 2023 • Family Very nice captain of the boat. Very friendly service. Accommodating and ontime. Highly recommend!

1/10/2024 Linda h
Rented boat. Staff very helpful in the process. Very nice and explained everything in detail for ensure a safe trip. Check in/out was quick as well

1/8/2024 Handyphoto
Very friendly staff, boats and equipment in excellent shape. You feel welcome and in good hands - on a beautiful island with clear waters around... Thanks to Captain Robin ??????

1/7/2024 Robin Moore
The staff are awesome and very accommodating. The tire went low on the golf cart and someone was at the house within the hour and had it fixed. Definitely recommend them.

1/7/2024 allanmE8743CR
Wonderful Experience Boats and Fun was great, providing us with golf carts, excellent water-taxi service and a boat rental. Further, they went out of their way to help me with a couple of other matters that arise during our stay on the island. I highly recommend them.

1/6/2024 Shannah Spinner
We had a group of friends visiting the island and needed an additional golf cart for the week. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The cart was clean and in great shape. It worked perfectly and was great for us to enjoy the island! We would definitely rent from Boats and Fun again!

1/6/2024 Jim Scott
Boats and Fun has been extremely flexible and helpful for us multiple times providing private water taxis. We love the convenience of a private water taxi. Their boats are comfortable and every captain we have dealt with has been pleasant, informative and professional. Recently, when bad weather was coming, Boats and Fun adjusted our timing without hesitation.

1/3/2024 Robert Ross
Very Pleased to work with the staff at Boats and Fun Capt. Bill is totally on top of his job and willing to help at any time

12/12/2023 Victoria Muskoka
Amazing experience! The staff catered to my family desires even with our long list of expectations. Us Canadians couldn’t be more proud of this family business to go above and beyond for us. Thank you Boats and Fun for the lasting memories.

12/10/2023 Curious65740135277
Very good experience with these folks, very professional and the boat was in perfect condition (we were the second renters). We rented for a week, and were grounded one day for wind (small craft advisory), they credited that day to our reservation! Above and beyond my expectations, we'll do the same next year!

12/1/2023 Darrin Smith
Excellent 3 hour boat trip with Capt Andrew, shells, Dolphins and turtles, plus a plethora of local knowledge.

11/24/2023 Yelp - Christa B.
We rented a boat during a recent visit to North Captiva. Boats and Fun made the process easy and provided great support via instructions and a laminated map book of the area. Captain Andrew who assisted us throughout the process recommended several stops and places to check out, which made our day even better. He also told us about dolphin alley and how to potentially get them to play in our wake, which resulted in 10+ minutes of dolphins playing in the wake of our boat. One of the coolest things I've ever experienced! The boat looked like it was brand new and it ran great. Definitely a recommended option during a stay in Captiva.

11/13/2023 Dawn K
We booked a 4 hour charter with Captain Andrew and had an amazing and relaxing time. We anchored at Cayo Costa for some beach time, swimming, and shelling, saw some dolphins jumping, made a stop on Captiva for a cocktail at The Mucky Duck and grabbed some essentials before heading back to North Captiva. There is nothing better than being on the water and Captain Andrew was such a pleasure to talk with. We learned a lot about the area from him, and we enjoyed the trip so much that we booked another charter for tomorrow. See you soon, Andrew! ??

11/13/2023 Darrin S
Shells, Dolphins, and Turtles - Sep 2023 • Friends Excellent boat trip out with Capt Andrew, we all had a fantastic time, will use again when we are back

11/12/2023 Karen M
What a great afternoon we had with Captain Andrew! Andrew was friendly, polite, and informative. He described and identified our surroundings and led us to the sea life we were hoping to see. The boat was comfortable and Andrew helped this group of seniors board and disembark. We went to Cabbage Key for lunch, and Andrew called and arranged for golf cart transportation from dock to restaurant. Andrew knew where to find manatees, and followed the dolphins once we sighted them. That was so much fun! We had a set of five dolphins following our boat, and Andrew did not rush us as we were all having so much fun watching them. Office staff was also efficient, and booking and billing were simple. It was a great afternoon!

11/12/2023 Mark dayboch
I was building a boat. I never handled a boat before, so I hired the folks at Boats and Fun. I explained that I was looking for a center console boat since mine will be similar. They easily accommodated my request. The lesson was 2 hours long. For the first 45 minutes Captain Bill oriented my wife and I to the boat itself. We then went out to the docks and practiced docking and launching. Captain Bill was great. He was clear, calm and very patient. After that he taught me how to deal with the channel markets. How to get on plane . How to use gos effectively to follow a course. Both my wife and I loved the experience. In fact, we did a second booking with Captain Bill to reinforce the skills we were learning. I highly recommend this group for training as well as boat rentals.

11/11/2023 Arthur H
Boats and Fun boat tours, North Captiva Had an amazing day on the water with Captain Andrew Greene. He knew all the right spots for viewing manatees & dolphins. In fact, we had a pod of 6 dolphins wake surfing behind us for a long stretch on the return to North Captiva. Andrew was extremely knowledgeable about all things Florida and beyond. I will definitely request Andrew if we decide on another boat tour when we return in February. A 5 star guy all the way!

11/10/2023 Highawk Macomb, Michigan
We had a wonderful day on the water with Captain Andrew and the whole Boats are fun team. Captain Andrew knew right where the manatees were hanging out and we had a great viewing. Then on to Cabbage Key for lunch and cool drinks. On the way home a group of 5-6 dolphins joined us and Andrew found just the right speed and direction so the dolphins swam right by the side of the boat playing and entertaining us. We would highly recommend Boats are Fun and Captain Andrew. Andrew was very knowledgeable and personable. It was a great day!

11/10/2023 Ben Zahasky
Rented a golf cart, process was east and prices were affordable.

9/18/2023 Whitboring
We had the best time with Captain Matias and Captain Captain! We had our 4 year old daughter who was eager to see some manatees and dolphins. We even got to see a sea turtle! Such a pleasant ride and very enjoyable company!

8/16/2023 Love2Travel_Eat Boca Raton, FL
Boats and Fun true to its name! Jul 2023 • Family Boats and Fun is fantastic to work with. We rented their Hurricane 217 SD for 10 passengers over the course of two separate days. The staff called ahead of time to set up an appointment to go over the boat rules and regulations, (which takes anywhere from a 1-1.5 hrs), as well as a look at the boat you will use on the day of your trip. Excellent staff helps you exit and enter the boating area (can be a tight fit) and assists with taking off your bags when departing. This was our second year renting from Boats and Fun and we will definitely continue.

8/14/2023 llbrn73 - Liberty, SC
Wonderful experience. Aug 2023 • Family We chose the private water taxi this year over the larger ferry to help support small business and have a new experience. We definitely preferred the one on one attention. The boat captains were very informative and friendly. Great experience! We got to see a dolphin on the way back off the island too. We would definitely use them again. Thanks for accommodating our schedule change as well! Matias, Andrew, and Jake were all great!

8/11/2023 Ronald Miller
5 Stars

8/7/2023 Handyphoto
Very friendly staff, boats and equipment in excellent shape. You feel welcome and in good hands - on a beautiful island with clear waters around... Thanks to Captain Robin ??????

8/5/2023 Nichol Kros
Literally the highlight of our trip. Matias was the absolute best. He found one random dolphin then all of a sudden we had 6 or 7 dolphins riding the waves of the boat. Knows all the history around the island… very respectful of all wildlife. He was the absolute best

7/24/2023 Jami Turner
My family and I had a wonderful experience at Boats and Fun on North Captiva/Upper Captiva in July 2023. The front desk staff were friendly, informative, and helpful. We rented a paddleboard for the week (to keep at our rent house, which was super nice) and chartered a boat with a captain for a 3-hour scenic cruise and shelling adventure. We saw many dolphins and found zillions of sand dollars and shells. Having a captain who knows the area is hugely valuable when searching for ocean treasure!

7/23/2023 Jenna W
Great day on the water! - Jul 2023 • Family We had a great day taking the boat out and exploring the islands in July. Staff was very helpful in helping us get started and knowing where to go explore.

7/22/2023 Carolyn T
Great history and fun on a boat ?? Jul 2023 • Friends - We went out on a three hour tour and had such a wonderful experience. Matias was our captain and did an exceptional job at telling us the history of the islands. We had lunch on cabbage key, saw some manatees and then went to swim, near a sand dune. Overall one of the best experiences on the island.

7/21/2023 Julianne Meyer
Rented a paddleboard for a week and a boat for a day. The paddle board was nice, but the real highlight was boating for the day. We have lake boating experience but going on the Intercoastal Waterway was a first time for us. Staff was very helpful. They gave good activity suggestions and most importantly made sure we were competent out on the water! Highly recommend!

7/17/2023 Nichol Kros
Literally the highlight of our trip. Matias was the absolute best. He found one random dolphin then all of a sudden we had 6 or 7 dolphins riding the waves of the boat. Knows all the history around the island… very respectful of all wildlife. He was the absolute best

7/16/2023 Sarah H
Always Great Service! We have used Boats N Fun various times over the years and always enjoy shopping in their store. This past March, we used their water taxi service, rented a boat for a week, as well as rented a golf cart. Each experience was a positive one! Each staff member we encountered was friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to go the extra mile. I would recommend them for all your needs on N. Captiva Island!

7/16/2023 Steven Huff
5 Stars

5/7/2023 Anna T
Golf Cart Rental We visited North Captiva, by boat, and needed a way to get over to the beach. We rented a golf cart and it was the best day ever! The staff was friendly and the service was fast. We will definitely rent from them again!

4/23/2023 mike s
An awesome boating experience! Apr 2023 I would highly recommend boats and fun. We did some sight seeing around north Captiva island with captain Andrew. He was extremely knowledgeable. The boat ride was smooth and flawless. We saw manities right up next to the boat, Dolphins jumping in our wake, and sea turtles surfacing near us. It was an amazing experience. Plus captain Andrew had all kinds of great recommendations for the rest of our trip; restaurants, sights, beaches, etc... 10/10 rating!

4/20/2023 Irene Gir
(Translated by Google) It's the best in the world!!! The owners a tenderness The impeccable place. If you are planning vacations, they are place by day in the best destination Beautiful beaches, good weather, good food and with Boats and fun your guaranteed fun. I would ALWAYS come back!!!! (Original) Es lo mejor del mundo!!! Los dueños una ternura El lugar impecable. Si estas programando vacaciones son lugar a día en el mejor destino Playas bellísimas, buen clima, buena comida y con Boats and fun tu diversion asegurada. Volvería SIEMPRE!!!!

4/8/2023
Private ferry service for family vacation. Apr 2023 Boats and Fun always does a great job and they are extremely flexible and professional!! We are repeat customers and will continue to use them! Great staff and experience every time!

4/8/2023 Jason Lovett
Very friendly service, a variety of rental options, a variety of supplies, and tourist paraphernalia.

3/6/2023 Wendi S
Love love Captain Bill! Captain Bill was amazing. He was knowledgeable, fun and extremely friendly. Felt like I had a new friend in a very short time.

3/6/2023 Sean L
Bill, took us on a scenic tour where dolphins followed along behind the wake. He was very personable and friendly which made our day great

3/6/2023 Joanne F
Captain Matias took us on a boat ride to Cabbage Key for lunch. He knew all the local history and just where to find the Manatees and dolphins. The entire family enjoyed it very much! Will definitely be doing it again. Written March 6, 2023

3/2/2023 Brian M
Mar 2023 • Family Took the dolphin and manatee tour. Captain Matias was fantastic. Saw lots of manatees and dolphins. The kids loved it.

2/20/2023 Marnie Cohen
Friendly staff. Awesome selection of shirts, stuffed animals. You can find everything you may need.

1/29/2023 Julia Martinson
We have booked inshore fishing with Capt. Dalton 2 years in a row and looking forward to a third. Definitely the highlight of our spring break trips. We always catch enough fish for dinner and have so much fun. He even makes our cranky teenagers smile!

1/25/2023 Ellen Capon
Boats & Fun is great for souvenirs, fishing charters, golf cart rentals, and even overnight fresh fish orders! We always stop by when we're on Island. They're always friendly and super helpful. Glad they're back up and running post Ian!

12/25/2022 Dave - Bowling Green, KY
We used this service for 2 days for boat transportation to and from north Captiva and rented a golf cart both days from this place. The 2 guys that took care of us was jacob & Andrew. Andrew was our boat captain that took us back and forth by boat. Jacob works the store so he handles your rental and fees. I told these two guys I don’t know who hired you two but they could not have picked two better guys to be the front guys for this business. They are both very friendly, kind and helpful. They made our experience great!! Highly recommend this service.

9/13/2022 Josh
We rented a boat / fishing poles for two days and had a wonderful time. Everyone treated us great. All the employees were amazing and I would highly recommend using their services.

9/11/2022 Antonio Varona
This place is great, Boat was really nice and well equipped. Staff was excellent. It had been a while since we boated, they went through everything we needed to know about the waters, the boat. Pointed out places of interest. Overall, just a great day of boating.

9/11/2022 Edward Solano
Professional crew. Captain we had went above and beyond.

8/19/2022 Pete Wilt
We had the best captain for our water taxi! Sam was awesome! He even managed to wrangle up some dolphins for us on our way in. Andrew did an excellent job showing us the ropes for our boat rental and all of the staff was very friendly and prompt. Best service on the island!

7/20/2022 Emily J
Captain Rob was fantastic! He was so knowledgeable and energetic on our tour. He showed us manatees, such a special Florida treat! Told us story’s about the island and surrounding land. Played great music and took us to a great swim spot. Great captain on the water and just a great guy to be around! Would definitely request him if he is available as he made this tour so worth it!

7/9/2022 AB S
Great experience even in bad weather Great experience! We were set to travel with boats and fun as a tropical storm was approaching. Their team was very informative and kept us up to date and gave us back up plans should we not be able to go on the water. In the end it all worked out as originally scheduled but knowing how efficient and organized they were was a relief!!

7/8/2022 DJ M - Wilmington, North Carolina
Can’t wait to do it again Captain Sam was a great tour guide and captain, took some extra time to show our family a pod of dolphins. Overall a great experience

6/29/2022 bobby darin
Captain Rob was fantastic. Great time. Great weather. Really fun boating experience. Definitely will do again ????????

6/29/2022 Stacey Bibb
We have used Boats and Fun for golf cart rentals and for a private charter. The charter captain was prompt, professional, and friendly. The golf cart was in great condition and we didn't have any problems with it. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.

6/28/2022 exptravelor- Atlanta, Georgia
Well maintained equipment and very well run business! Very well run business. Their boats are well maintained and are as promised. The cruising grounds are amazing. We rented a deck boat for a week and really enjoyed ourselves. Will definitely do it again when we return.

6/26/2022 Steve Reyes
Six Hour Tour of Fun Captain Andrew Greene was fantastic. We had two teens, two grandma’s and my wife and I. He made suggestions on what to and then listened to what we want to get out of the day. We saw manatees up close, lots of dolphins and other wildlife. Captain got the dolphins to chase the boat and follow our wake right behind the boat. It was a great show(s). We spend nearly two hours on Captive Island as well. All around a great six hour tour!

6/25/2022 Steven Pace
5 Stars

6/20/2022 Steve - Cleveland, Ohio
Highly Recommend In June of 2022 I scheduled a boat tour with Boats and Fun (previously used them in June of 2018). Both experiences with this company were excellent!! Customer service was top notch. I highly recommend this company & will definitely use them again. Both tours our Captian was Robin and he is a true professional - on time, patient, friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. We saw lots of marine life, had an awesome smooth ride, swam at a sandbar, had lunch at cabbage key, and visited North Captiva. Worth every penny!

6/18/2022 Stacy Baker Howard
We had a GREAT time on our trip we caught several fish to eat and some Shark!!! Captain Phil was the best!!!

6/17/2022 Michael Miller
Great day out with Captain Sam! We snorkeled, saw manatee & dolphins swam with us! Great sight seeing !

6/15/2022 Sward2018 - Chicago, IL
Top shelf Mar 2022 Great experience, we rent every year and keep coming back. Very professional and excellent equipment!

6/7/2022 Phil
Private Boat Tour - An Amazing Experience! May 2022 Captain Sam took us on a private boat tour, very professional and a lot of fun, tried his best to give us the best experience possible.

6/4/2022 Mary M
We rented a golf cart from Boats and Fun This past week. Upon returning the cart the charger had been accidentally taken by Island Club. We had to catch the Ferry and quite frazzled about the situation since we may have had to pay for the missing charger. Jake was very empathetic and kind. He went out of his way to find the charger and even texted me to let me know it was found. What a professional and thoughtful person! Boats and Fun, you’ve got a good one in Jake!!!! Would definitely recommend Boats and Fun for your Islands need but ask for Jake.

6/1/2022 Kathy Biggs
Wonderful business's. I tend to be complicated and they don't even mind! Great place to rent from.

5/29/2022 @ottogemma2468
Boats and Fun Takes the Worry Out of Logisitcs Mar 2022 Where do I start.....Boats and Fun was one of the best customer service experiences we have had in a long time. Tyler was easy to book our water taxi with and a late week boat excursion. At the start of our trip our plane was delayed throwing off our logistics. Tyler texted me and helped me reschedule our water taxi which showed up at the dock exactly when our taxi let us out. A very stress free way to start a vacation. During our stay we took an excursion to Cabbage Key and had a great day! Our captain was great showing us around and looking for dolphins and manatees. On our last day we needed an early morning taxi where our skilled captain got us safely to mainland in the dark. Boats and Fun is the only way to go for your water taxi and boating needs. We will be back next year and will book through them again!

5/25/2022 ElleS
Captain Same was Incredible! May 2022 • Family Captain Sam was awesome! Very funny, kind, intelligent, interesting, and more! Fabulous ride with manatees and dolphins! 100/10!! I would definitely do it again. Great job captain Sam!

5/21/2022 Jay Ebert
The staff is extremely pleasant and helpful. We booked a private 1/2 day fishing trip. The process was extremely easy more affordable than private captains in the area. We are looking forward to the trip.

5/20/2022 Jason Lovett
Very friendly service and variety of supplies and tourist paraphernalia.

5/20/2022 Marla Reed Zack
Everyone there is so friendly and helpful ! I reserved a golf cart for the wrong day , uhg, but they were able to find us a cart even though they were booked. They went the extra mile !

5/19/2022 Jeff R
Private Water Taxi We have been to North Captiva a few times and have always taken the NCIC Ferry. This past spring we reserved a round trip private water taxi to haul our family of five as well as our luggage and groceries. It was a great experience all around and the kids loved the ride. The team is very accommodating and even called when an earlier time slot opened. Our groceries were delivered to the marina early and they moved to them to the island and secured them in the shade. We also parked our car for the week with them which worked out very well. I highly recommend Boats and Fun!

5/18/2022 Kellie Cantleberry Simpson
We had a great time! Our captain was very knowledgeable about the area. He took us to a secluded little beach. He had a great personality and we really felt comfortable. I would recommend Boats and Fun to anyone!

5/18/2022 Tina
We had a great experience both our first and our second time renting from boats and fun. Our daughter loved the golf cart so much she gave it a kiss goodbye

5/17/2022 R H
Captain Rob and Boats and fun During our trip to North Captiva Island in May, we booked a boat tour with Boats and fun. We were fortunate enough to be assigned, Captain Rob Finnie. We booked a three-hour boat tour, and Captain Rob packed it full of adventure and fun. Captain Rob provided details about the different islands, the history of the area, and unique opportunities to swim along a secluded beach, view various sea life--cow rays, manatees, and dolphins--, and take lunch at Cabbage Key. We would highly recommend others visiting the island to book an outing with Boats and fun and Captain Rob.

5/7/2022 Meander214211
Captain Sam is awesome! We stayed on North Captiva and had the best experience ever. The last day our flight wasn’t until 8 o’clock so we decided to book a boat trip with boats and fun. We had the best time. Captain Sam was tremendous with information about the area. He even got dolphins I’m pretty sure six in a row to follow her awake we had a wonderful time it was all about relaxation. He took us to see manatee in a private place I feel like it was money well spent

5/5/2022 Kevin S
Everything went so smoothly with our after hours water taxi to North Captiva! When an unexpected mishap left us without a key to our rental home upon our arrival, our captain stayed to help us and went above and beyond to find someone who could get us another key. I don't know what we would've done without his help.

5/1/2022 Susan H
Amazing! My family had a wonderful time on the boat. Captain Sam Terlingo was so much fun.We saw so many dolphins. It was just incredible!

4/29/2022 Justin Santello
Renting a golf cart to get around island with beach gear makes for a great day.

4/29/2022 Tina M
fast, friendly and professional my husband and I rented a golf cart for use during our vacation on north Captiva. Boats and fun made it very convenient. We walked (by my choice) to B&F and with no hassle we were on our way. the staff was super friendly and professional. When I returned the golf cart, a young lady dropped us off at our rental so we did not have to walk back.

4/21/2022 Michele M
Family fun boat tour Super Sam was a fantastic guide! We enjoyed our ride out of North Captiva.We was thrilling to see several pods of dolphins and manatees right up close to our boat!

4/19/2022 Rich H
Excellent, as Capt Robin gave me a ride to where my wife was and helped me change her flat tire. The boat ride from North Captiva to St. James City. Also the helpful capt. Robin Pokorny's help loading and unloading the boat.

4/16/2022 Gia Gause
We had a great time with Capt. Sam, he was super nice, very informative and led us to manatees, dolphins that pit on a great show, ant a turtle. We had a great trip with him!

4/12/2022 Justin Santo
The experience was worth every penny. Highly recommend Boats and Fun!

4/7/2022 jcfrickpa - Traverse City, Michigan
We’ll worth it. Great Experience. Fantastic afternoon. Captain Rob was a great Captain. He gave great information and took us shelling, to lunch at Cabbage Key and then got dolphins to play and swim along side the boat. Awesome afternoon. Thanks Captain Rob and Boats and Fun for an easy, well done afternoon. And to top it off, weather was perfect.

4/2/2022 Jacquelyn J
North Cap 2hr Sightseeing Tour Great sightseeing tour. Captain Sam was awesome. We saw manatees, dolphins, and got a great overview of the history of North Captiva and barrier islands. Highly recommended!

3/19/2022
At your Service! Boats and Fun has mastered customer service. The day of our arrival to the island our flight was delayed. Jake from Boats and Fun kept in communication from the minute our plan landed until we reached the island. He arranged for a boat to pick us up an hour later and the transition from our taxi to the boat was seamless. We so appreciated the awesome customer service taking the worry out of our day. We also chartered a boat with Captain Sam for a three hour excursion which I highly recommend. We had lunch at Cabbage Key then cruised around watching for dolphins, manatees and even spotted a sea turtle. This operation is top notch- superior service and great people! We will be back with Boats and Fun next year for sure.

3/19/2022 Mike R
Night boating Night-time power boating - an exciting and unexpected treat! Great boatmanship! Thanks for getting us out to the island after our flight delays..

3/18/2022 Jamie S
Magical day on North Captiva. We took a boat ride from Pine Island to North Captiva. Once we arrived we rented a golf cart from Boats and Fun. We toured the entire island checking out the beautiful homes, turtles and lush foliage. We then spent a couple of hours at the beach where the water was a beautiful aqua green. I had a very relaxing walk along the beach and found a bounty of very colorful shells. It was a sunny day with a slight breeze - perfect combination for a day at the beach. After leaving the beach we stopped in at the outdoor bar next to Boats and Fun for a tropical drink before heading home. Renting from Boats and Fun was very convenient. Upon arrival the guys at the counter quickly hooked us up with our golf cart and made sure we knew how to operate it. They were very friendly and professional. We will definitely be renting from them again.

3/15/2022 Virginia R Daley
Great Service - Have rented gulf carts twice, fishing pools, paddle boards and took fish charter. Great service from these guys. No bad experiences!! Would definitely recommend to friends!

3/13/2022 REbecca M - Gothenburg, Sweden
Highlight of the trip We rented a boat for a day while spending the week at North Captiva. It was our favorite activity. We had a little boat experience (lakes), but had never boated in a coastal area. My husband was very nervous about renting a boat that we would drive ourselves, but after the required instruction and education ahead of time, he was quite comfortable with getting out on the water. (We both were drivers.). The folks at Boats and Fun gave us some great ideas as to how to spend our day. Our kids loved visiting a manatee hangout, exploring Cayo Costa and anchoring at a sandbar area. We ended the day at Captiva with an early dinner. This day trip was the highlight of the trip.

3/12/2022 Linda McDonald
Boats and Fun has the BEST rentals! All of their rentals are in excellent condition, the staff is well trained on how everything works and educates you on how to use the boat or golf carts. They are helpful and friendly. Best rental store on the Island. Would never rent from anywhere else. The owner Mateo is very involved in the store and also on the Island. He is a good man! Next time you are visiting rent from Boats and Fun and stop in the store cause they have great merch too!

3/12/2022 Lyn B
North Captiva boat rentals The staff was awesome and the boats were great! Our family rented for a day to go to Cabbage Key from North Captiva Island and the training was perfect. The trip was as great as they said it would be. My husband and I then had the captain take us over to Captiva Island another day. Again, very fun trip! You couldn't ask for better people in the shop or captains of the boats! A+++

3/11/2022 Tami S
Awesome experience Boats and Fun are the best. We used them 3 days. We had 2 boats for a 6 hour island hopping tour. Dolphins were following us behind. It was awesome. My kids also went shark fishing and caught a 7 ft 250 pound shark. Great captains. Would definately use them again if we come back to island.

2/26/2022 Dale Krynak
Fun to get out on the water. Captain was great!

2/26/2022 Kathy B - Knoxville, Tennessee
lots of fun We love renting a golf cart and enjoying the island for a day and having lunch a a couple cold drinks.

2/20/2022 Brooke Stangeland - New York City, New York
World class crew This team (captain bill and co) are not only talented safe and capable on the water - more importantly- they are incredibly kind humans. My 4 year old son needed to get off the island for a medical emergency and Captain Bill stepped in and got us to where we needed to go safely quickly and with a kind smile and a big heart. As a mother in a scary situation I truly am filled with gratitude to Bill and his team for stepping in. If you or your family find yourself in North Captiva in need of anything (transportation, boat rental, tours, etc) look no further. This is a world class company with good people at the heart of their operation. Thank you again to our new friends for life. Hudson & Brooke

2/19/2022 Ron - Saint Louis MO
North captivea boats Great family boat tour from north captiva to captiva island near Jensens marina dock. Captain Ron Finnie was terrific pointing out local sites, stories and found schools of dolphins that rode the wake of the boat. Boat is comfortable 23 ft open bow with canopy for shade. Comfortably got our group of 6 probably best under 7 people. Instead of Cheeseburger in Paradise he headed south to Captiva where a short walk to shops and restaurants and bars right on the beach. Definitely recommend

2/19/2022 Marnie Cohen
5 Stars

2/17/2022 Freda L
A wonderful experience! It was a great experience! Boats And fun gave us really excellent support — We are not experienced power motors, but they gave us great instruction and took us out for practice and made 100% sure that we were fully ready to have a safe and enjoyable adventure.

2/17/2022 Zig Peret
Jake, Andrew and the crew on North Captiva are awesome. Excellent communication and service. This was our first time chartering from this outfit and we booked 4 more charters with them. The boat was perfectly clean, and comfortable. They are one of the few outfits that have 4 strokes so the ride is quiet! The nicest feature was their Garmin chart plotters pre loaded with all the popular routes to take all the anxiety out of shallow water navigation. We highly recommend this outfit.

2/16/2022 Karen Whitham
As my first time at N. Captiva island, it’s definitely not my last! Boats and fun is a quaint little store with the best items for gifts or any need you may have while at the island. The taxi boat service was amazing - they are so attentive and kind and even got some dolphins to play in our wake creating an everlasting memory for us. We rented a boat for a day and the training was well done providing best information and safety precautions. The boat was immaculate and their prices very fair. I highly recommend Boats and Fun. Thank you guys and gals!

2/16/2022 Ann Hackler Foutch
Boats and Fun staff are always friendly and easy to work with. We used their services for a water taxi, golf cart and renting a boat. Highly recommend their services while you’re on NCI!! The boat captain circled around to see if dolphins would follow us to the island and they did! What a way to start off an amazing week at NCI!

2/15/2022 mopeyfish - Verona, Wisconsin
Highly recommended Boats and Fun are really easy to work with and provide great, clean reliable boats to rent. They have GPS in each boats that show you exactly where to go on the Intercoastal Highway. We rented twice from them and had a great time both times.

2/15/2022 Alexander
Great staff....very competent, friendly, they know how to transfer information, safety first, wonderful boats...clean, well maintained...we had a great time together. Big thank you! Greetings from Alexander (the pilot)

2/9/2022 Todd W
North Captiva manatees and dolphins Our family of four booked a 2-hour private trip and had the pleasure of being taken out on the water by Captain Sam Terlingo. Our goal was to see a manatee and dolphins, and Captain Sam delivered! We slipped into a quiet cove and saw a manatee immediately. After a brief boat ride back into Pine Island Sound we found dolphins. It was spectacular as they swam alongside the boat, repeatedly jumping and showing off for us. Our kids were thrilled. Captain Sam’s knowledge of the area’s history and natural features added to the fun, and as avid boaters we appreciated his attention to safety (including a safety brief) and a clean well-maintained vessel. He is a true professional. Thanks Captain Sam for helping our family make memories that will last a lifetime!

12/25/2021 Amanda Davis
We did a private water taxi and boat rental with Boats and Fun. They went above and beyond with excellent service and were so kind and helpful with our children. Excellent service!

12/5/2021 AK
Excellent experience My family of five had an excellent experience on a dolphin/manatee tour. From making the reservation to stepping off Captain Mike's boat after our tour, everything exceeded our expectations and everyone was a delight to work with. We can't wait to return!

12/1/2021 Gretchen Hicks
5 Stars

11/30/2021 Andrew H
Boating Made Easy! We have been to Captiva many times and this was our first time on North Captiva. We have done the shelling tour to Coya Costa in the past and wanted to do that again. When we looked at the pricing, it was almost the same cost to split a boat rental with the other family traveling with us. We had the boat for 8 hours. The MAJOR benefit was that when we arrived at Coya Costa, it was very windy and the shelling was poor. We were able to get back on the boat, go see some manatees and anchor off of another island that was almost private and shell for the rest of the day. The folks at the marina were very nice and knowledgeable and helped us with any question we had. They helped us get out of the marina and helped us dock when we arrived. We paid a small fee to upgrade to a 24' boat and it was worth it. Hands down we will rent from Boats and Fun again! You will not be dissappointed.

11/29/2021 Kim D - New Castle, Indiana
A North Captiva Gem We had a wonderful experience with Boats and fun. From the initial rental, the boating class, and guiding us through the process, they did a great job of making everything very user-friendly. Everyone was very professional and the boat we ran it was in excellent condition.

11/28/2021 Jessica DELLAERA
Excellent captains and a wonderful set up boats of fun makes it fun!!!!

11/27/2021 janjanjack - Noblesville, Indiana
The Best! We love renting from Boats and Fun!!! Highly recommend!!! I think this was our 6th or 7th time. Extremely easy to work with and helpful, dependable and kind!

11/25/2021 Jerry Faust
Great boats to rent. GPS made it easy to use. The tutorial could have been shorter, but they gave us a spot to boat to see manatees and boats were in awesome condition- bigger and better than expected. Thanks

11/22/2021 Abbie Fox
SPECTACULAR DAY! Captain Andrew & Sam were fantastic. We spent our Thanksgiving with dolphins, manatees, eating Cabbage Key Cheeseburgers, & finding tons of sand dollars! Great conversation, great education about the area and wildlife. Not a dull moment. They made us feel at home.

11/22/2021 TuckerGolden - Saint Louis, Missouri
Boat Rental - Service at Boats and Fun was great. This is a highly credible outfitter with helpful instruction. We rented a boat for the week, something we had never done. The Boats and Fun staff helped us feel well prepared. We had a one-of-a-kind vacation week!

11/18/2021 Biso67 - Aventura
Nice 4 hour boat tour We are from Florida but had never visited the different islands in the area. It’s very nice. Our captain Rob was great and very knowledgeable giving us a bit of the history. We stopped at the sand bank, saw dolphins and manatees and stopped at Cabbage Inn. It’s worth it to have lunch there. I strongly suggest making reservations because they have all these rules where you can or can’t eat. Food is ok but place is very nice. Totally suggest a tour with Boats & Fun

11/15/2021 Jerry Faust
Great boats to rent. GPS made it easy to use. The tutorial could have been shorter, but they gave us a spot to boat to see manatees and boats were in awesome condition- bigger and better than expected. Thanks

11/13/2021 Maya Hubbs
5 Stars

11/8/2021 NY_Huns
Cabbage Key with Captain Ron Spent a great afternoon with Captain Ron. He was very knowledgeable about the Pine Island Sound area, including the history of the ice houses, the Cabbage Key Inn and other fun information. He made sure the kids saw lots of dolphins, manatees and birds. A fun time for all of us!

11/3/2021 claire
Can't recommend enough We spent seven nights on Captiva island, and traveling with Captain Ron was the highlight of our trip!! He was super fun to talk to (and extremely knowledgeable about the island and ocean), and he even gave us food recommendations for when we got to the main island. On our way there, a small group of dolphins swam right next to the boat, which was really cool!

10/12/2021 JD
Taxi Ride to Captiva Captain Ron was awesome, he made the taxi boat ride super fun and we learned a lot about the islands!

10/4/2021 Abilene W
5 star experience with Captain Rom Traveling with Captain Ron was a blast! Calming waters and charismatic banter filled day. I trusted his abilities the whole way through. We saw many wildlife such as multiple dolphin sightings and even manatees too! His tips gave us the opportunity to bring home many sand dollars and shells.

9/28/2021 mpetry324 - Maui, Hawaii
Great experience Highly recommend Boats and Fun. We rented a boat for the day and visited Cabbage Key, North Captiva and a few other places. The staff was great. The boat was new and in great shape. Definitely will rent from them again. Thanks go out to Andrew, Jake, Rob and Yuri!

9/23/2021 Michelle S - Atlanta, Georgia
Great way to see islands & wildlife around North Captiva! This was truly a fun experience, and our group enjoyed every minute of it! We had the pleasure of having Captain Ron Smith take us around North Captiva and provide some interesting information of the other islands. Saw dolphins & manatees, and were dropped off for lunch at Cabbage Key. Highly recommend this company & Capt. Ron!

9/22/2021 Lori
Customer Service by Jake at Boats and Fun North Captiva Island was Excellent! We stayed on North Captiva Island in April 2021. Boats and Fun did not have the sweatshirt I wanted when we left so I decided to try the website when we got home. They had the sweatshirt (so I thought) and I ordered it. I received an email from Jake apologizing about a mistake in their inventory. He offered me the refund and said he would let me know if the sweatshirt came back in stock. I thought nothing of it until I got another email from him this week (September 2021) letting me know they had the sweatshirt and if I still wanted one. He made the purchase fast and easy with an instant invoice, and I am going to get my little piece of my memories from North Captiva. I can't say enough about Jake's awesome customer skills and how one email, 5 months later, made my day! He was an absolute pleasure to do business with and represented Boats and Fun in the best way possible!

9/18/2021 Kelly R - Hilliard, Ohio
Great Experience with Captain Ron! We took a trip from North Captiva to Captiva and it was a great trip, we wished we would have skipped the Captiva visit and just did the 3 hour cruise with Captain Ron. We saw dolphins playing while on our trip and Captain Ron circled around so that he could get the dolphins to play in our wake, it was a remarkable experience.

9/9/2021 goldendeacon
Boat tour We did a 3+ hous boat ride with captain Ron Smith. Great tour and this guy was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Took his time to search for dolphins and manatees

9/4/2021 Amy D
Boats and Fun, lot’s of FUN Our 3 hour cruise with Captain Rob Finnie was filled with information and fun. He did his best to entertain us (three middle aged couples) and to provide averything we requested. He even tried to get the dolphins to “play” with us. We highly recommend him as a captain and Boats and Fun as a provider.

9/2/2021 Wander532789
Great experience Great experience! Captain Rob Finnie was great, got dolphins to chase the boat, saw an alligator and a few manatees. Very knowledgeable about the area and extremely friendly.

9/1/2021 KayeJRMS - Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Great way to see everything and have a GREAT time! Our family took a 3 hour cruise with Captain Bill and it was truly the highlight of our vacation. The captain knew everything a great captain should know - where to see the dolphin, the manatees, find the shells and swim and so much about the local plants and animals. Everyone loved spending the afternoon with him - from the 8 year old to the 70 year old. His stories about local history and current rumors kept us entertained and engaged. Highly recommend the company and Captain Bill!

8/21/2021 Discover193523 - Washington DC, District of Columbia
Boat Rental and Water Taxi We rented a boat for 3 days while in North Captiva and loved it! Captain Andrew was a great teacher and showed us everything we needed to know. The boats were immaculately maintained and allowed us to make the most of our experience on the island and areas around it! We went to Cabbage Key for burgers (Jimmy Buffet approved), Captiva for ice cream at the Bubble Room, and exploring Cayo Costa where there were full sand dollars and starfish! We used the water taxi service to skip the ferries and we were able to bring everything we needed to the island. Captain Ron was a great tour guide and we loved talking with Captain Andrew on the way back!

8/17/2021 RRZF - Bethesda, Maryland
You Can’t Go Wrong with Boats and Fun! We highly recommend Boats and Fun! We used them for a private water taxi to and from North Captiva, rented a boat from them for 3 weeks, and a golf cart for several days. They are the best rental company we’ve ever worked with. All of their equipment is brand new, clean, and in perfect working order - and that is very uncommon down here. Their customer service is top notch. And if you rent a boat, they provide expert guidance about boating in this area which can be tricky with the very shallow water. Their boating guidebook provides info on all points of interest including a map, directions, and restaurants, shopping, etc. The boats all have GPS with most common routes already plugged in. So helpful! We would highly recommend using them without any hesitation!

8/16/2021 Derrick M
Tour with Captain Ron! Captain Ron was amazing! He had such wonderful info on the area. He is so kind and friendly it made our trip so delightful. He took us to see dolphins, manatees and alligators. We got great pictures and Captain Ron even got 4 dolphins to come play in the wake behind the boat. It was so fun to see the dolphins up close. So if your not sure definitely book a boat tour with Captain Ron. It's worth every penny and you will for sure have a fantastic time.

8/15/2021 tbrkly - Edmond, Oklahoma
Awesome North Captiva Day Trip We had an Awesme Day on the Pelican this week while vacationing on North Captiva! We fit ten comfortably on the boat and did a little island hopping. We stoped at a couple of beaches, the manatee hole and had a cheeseburger in paradise at Cabbage Key. We saw a couple pods of dolphins on the north side of Cayo Casta and a couple more manatees on the south side while shelling. The boat was super clean and ran great. Captain Ron walked us through the basics of gettig arond the islands. All the staff were helpful and friendly. We had trouble getting the stereo to turn on, but a quick phone call to Boats and Fun and a flip of a switch took care of that, We booked for a full day and it was well worth it.

8/12/2021 Melody Eads
Rented kayaks on North Captiva and had a great time. Attentive helped everyone safely board their kayaks and were waiting for us upon our return.

8/11/2021 Danielle A Greer
Excellent staff, shop, and equipment!! We cannot recommend Boats and Fun enough. Their non motorized rental equipment (SUP boards & kayaks) are top notch and high quality. But their boat rentals are even better. We had the privilege of renting one of their newest boats in their fleet for two consecutive days. We had a blast. The staff is incredible! Every single person on their team was so easy to deal with and beyond helpful. We will be back!!

8/10/2021 Alyssa Armstrong
We used boats and fun to get us to and from the North Captiva island and boats captains were great. Even when our boat out to leave was at 530am. We also used boats and fun for a fishing charter and Captain Phil was amazing. We had 3 children and they had tons of questions and he answered them all with a smile. He went out of his way to get the dolphins to give us a show. He was very knowledgeable on all fish types and everything about the area. Our daughter said when we come back we will have to request Captain Phil again. Boats and Fun North Captiva Island are top notch in every way store included.

8/10/2021 Gregg Gentry
Great service and great carts! Very professional staff! I would definitely rent from them again!

8/9/2021 Elizabeth Duling
Our trip to North Captiva was amazing because of the wonderful people at Boats and Fun! Captain Andrew took us to and from our rental. Rachel and Jake (I think- blond hair and often at the front desk) helped us out with kayaks, a golf cart, fishing rods and multiple fish orders. Captain Mike took our family in an unforgettable tour. We saw dphins and they played in the wake of the boat. Our children were thrilled! Thank you Boats and Fun for making our vacation amazing!

8/9/2021 Richard M
Great day Island hopping. We have rented a boat from Boats and Fun on North Captiva for the last 3 or 4 years and every time we have had a great experience. They always go over the whole boat and operation of it along with the GPS and places to go and see, even if you've done it with them before. Captian Ron and Matias are great and answer all questions without making you feel like a first-timer. We'll be back to North Captiva again and will be renting from the helpful folks at Boats and Fun again when we do.

8/9/2021 Stefani Beddingfield
I called Boats and Fun from Tampa before we left for our trip to Cape Coral. I wanted to find out if they were able to accommodate my daughter who is 22 and uses a wheelchair. I wanted to visit Cabbage Key with both my daughters because I had been as a kid and had wonderful memories. Captain Mike and I spoke about the specifics of the trip and he just simply said "We'll find a way?" We met at the marina and were able to lift Sarah (who only weighs 95 lbs) into the boat and place her travel wheelchair secure in the back for the ride. He stopped along the way to show us dolphins and then we had a beautiful ride to Cabbage Key. It was so relaxing and fun. He truly cares about making sure his customers have a good time and he was especially helpful with accommodating someone with a disability. My daughters had such a great time. I would suggest a ramp for the boat if you have a larger adult but for a small person or child with a disability it was pretty easy to get her in the boat and then the restaurant has an accessible golf cart and the restaurant is accessible. If I could give a higher rating than 5 starts it would be 1000. It was one of the best days I've spent with my girls EVER!! Thank you, Captain Mike. You are a treasure.

8/9/2021 Charlie S
Great addition to a wonderful vacation Very Professional and helpful staff , the boat very rented was newer , clean , and well equipped with very helpful GPS to show routes and water depths . Very informative training to help understand the area and GPS use .

8/8/2021 Emily M
They are the absolute best! I cannot thank Captain Ron and Captain Mike enough! Jake and Rachel too! OMG they took such good care of us. Ron and Mike helped my husband and father in law feel comfortable on the water and were great with my littles too. Jake and Rachel took care of us in the office. Made sure to book us a boat that fit our needs the best and gave us weather updates. Even refunded us $$ on a bad weather day when we weren’t able to use boat. Hooked us up with fishing poles for the week and let my 4 year old help rig them. They were all so incredibly kind and helpful. I cannot thank them or recommend them enough. They truly made our stay more enjoyable. Thank you so much and God bless!

8/8/2021 Vonya Dupuy
The staff was all very knowledgeable and friendly. They take the extra time to explain things thoroughly. We had a blast with our boat and paddle board rentals! We will definitely be back!

8/8/2021 Kelly Falcone
Great timw Great time! Both captains were awesome & efficient. Definitely will use again. We were able to circle & the dolphins followed making it a great experience

8/5/2021 Exploration545644
captain Mike was very helpful the boat was beautiful for our family of 7 adults and 4- kids,captain Mike was very helpful to safety and boat features

8/5/2021 Tyler Schlagenhauff
5 Stars

8/4/2021 Danielle Palmer
Boats and Fun is wonderful. The boats are well-maintained, and easy to use. The staff at Boats and Fun are wonderful to deal with and give in-depth boating instruction so you can feel confident boating.

8/4/2021 Tim Schnetzka
Great customer service during hurricane Elsa.

8/4/2021 Candi Childs Baumann
Amazing! Great service! Definitely would recommend for fishing charters and water taxi!!

8/4/2021 Jennifer P
North Captiva Ride Captain Ron took us all over exploring! Cabbage Key, and he knew where to find the animals in the water. His knowledge and history of the area was amazing.

8/2/2021 Todd - Orlando
Don’t let a little rain stop ya We had Cap’n Ron that took us to Captiva for the day on the way back we encountered a “little” rain. The trip was awesome and Ron was hilarious! Highly recommend these folks!

7/30/2021 Augusto D
Excellent 100% recommended. Captain Ron Smith is a very good host. We are a family of 5 and was a perfect ride. We definitely will come back. Thanks captain!

7/18/2021 Elizabeth Duling
Our trip to North Captiva was amazing because of the wonderful people at Boats and Fun! Captain Andrew took us to and from our rental. Rachel and Jake (I think- blond hair and often at the front desk) helped us out with kayaks, a golf cart, fishing rods and multiple fish orders. Captain Mike took our family in an unforgettable tour. We saw dphins and they played in the wake of the boat. Our children were thrilled! Thank you Boats and Fun for making our vacation amazing!

7/14/2021 Jose
North Captiva Boats and Fun we spend 2 weeks in North Captiva Island in Florida and we used Boats and Fun for many of the resources they offer. 1. Purchased Fresh seafood from them. 2. Rented several kayaks which was our first time and we had a blast 3. Did a 3 hour boat tour (Captain Ron) was great. got to see Dolphins and Manatee. Employees were great and provided resources when visiting the business. Special thanks to Rebeca (College student from Mexico) and Eurey who helped with kayaks.

7/13/2021 Brad w
If you're going to North Captiva I would use these guys for your rental needs. Very professional and friendly. Was able to get some paddle boards from them with zero problems and had a great time. I've heard good things about renting golf carts and boats from them as well. They also have a cool shop to browse in as well.

7/5/2021 Suzanne S - Richmond, Texas
A++ Rating for Boats and Fun Staff Every single person on Boats and Fun staff provided us with outstanding service. All the fishing guides were booked during our stay. They explained that there are TONS of fish to catch, right off the beaches, went over the lures (what to expect from each) so my husband could make an informed purchase. We were provided a map with specific information about each area. He and our son caught Snook, Spanish mackerel, ladyfish, speckled trout, pompano, & others I can't recall. If you're interested in shelling (like I am), they know the best areas to go and which to avoid. The South Bank Trail was recommended; it's a MUST if you truly love isolated beaches. I had the place to myself 2 days in a row and it was glorious. The staff will happily explain tour options vs boat rental, set you up with rods/reels, bikes, kayaks, etc. My husband & I went out on a boat tour so I could do additional shelling, which did not disappoint. Everyone at Boats and Fun is well-informed, incredibly helpful, and their insight definitely enhanced our stay on the island.

7/1/2021 Michelle M
Captain Bill took us shelling, tubing, dolphin and manatee seeing, and was a great captain! We had a great time- he was great with little kids too!

6/20/2021 Scott Garner
Boats and fun is fantastic! The staff was really awesome and we had so much fun on the boats. Thank You Boats and fun for making our visit more enjoyable.

6/20/2021 Megan W - Chicago, Illinoi
2 hour Dolphin/Manatee excursion with Captain Ron I recently had the pleasure of taking the 2 hour Dolphin/Manatee search excursion with Captain Ron. Although we didn’t get to see any Manatee (Not for Captain Ron’s lack of trying, they’re out of season in the open water) we did see many Dolphin frolicking and doing Dolphin shenanigans. It was an amazing experience and a highlight of my stay in Cape Coral. Captain Ron was very knowledgeable and engaging, he made us feel like we were hanging out on a friends boat having a spin around the Gulf. I highly recommend this excursion with Captain Ron, fun for both adults and children of all ages

6/9/2021 Bob B
Great day in the gulf Had an awesome time today on a boat tour with Captain Robin on Double the Fun. Robin found some dolphins right away to swim in our boats wake. Although we didn’t have luck at the manatee hole, Robin took use to a sand bar to find sand dollars he also found a manatee at the sandbar. Robin was a great captain and made our day with the tour. Great experience that I highly recommend.

6/4/2021 froukje - The Hague, The Netherlands
Great experience, very nice captain We had a two hours boat trip with captain Bill Flanagan. We had a great time! Bill was very informative about the surroundings. We saw multiple dolphins and Bill got them to swim with us behind the boat. Thank you Bill it was lots of fun!

6/3/2021 Yelp - Bob B. Elite '2021 Troy, MI
Spent the day with Captain Robin on a boat tour where we asked to see dolphins and manatees. We were not disappointed! We found a pod of dolphins pretty quickly and had them following us for quite awhile. The manatee cove was empty, except for some jumping fish, so he took us out to a sandbar to look for sand dollars. While at the sandbar he spotted a manatee so we boarded the boat to get a closer look. All in all a great day on the water! I would highly recommend Captain Robin.

6/3/2021 Ajay S
Exhiliarating experience renting a boat from Boats and Fun We visited Cape Coral (9 adults) in May 2021 - we had rented a house on one of the Cape Coral canals and decided to rent a boat. The two adult guys in the group had never "driven" a boat before so we were very apprehensive about boating for the first time. We requested a half day lesson and were fortunate to get Capt Alberto. He spent close to 5 hrs with us patiently teaching us all aspects of the boat and answering every question. Now a 5 hr lesson is definitely not enough to make us experts but our confidence level rose after the lesson. The boat we rented was a Hurricane 21 foot that could accommodate 10 adults. We rented it for the next 4.5 days and could not have made a better decision. From Cape Coral, we visited (on different days), Sanibel island, Captiva (beautiful beach and a dock for the boat available) and the Yacht club in Cape Coral. Given the fact that we were rank amateurs, we needed the boat to be perfect - we could not have handled any issues with the boat and that's how it turned out. The experience was so good that we are considering - for the 2 guys to go one weekend earlier and request a lesson again (next year) - then go for a week with the family when we have greater confidence in handling the boat Our kids were instagramming - "Went in OUR boat to Captiva; spend the day on this beautiful beach; came back and jumped in our pool (most houses have pools)" .. felt like the proverbial "Kennedy" kids and the rental from Boats and Fun was the biggest part of this wonder vacation.

6/2/2021 Wendy C - Elk Grove Village, Illinois
A wonderful tour near North Captiva Our family took a boat tour with Captain Robin from North Captiva Island and it exceeded our expectations. Captain Robin was friendly and professional. He took us to see dolphins and we watched as they followed our boat and played in the surf. We then went to lunch at cabbage key for a cheeseburger in paradise. Captain Robin was waiting for us as soon as we were ready. We then went to see manati and he knew just to where to spot them even though another boat that was leaving the area said they didn’t see any. We saw three - including a calf! Lastly, we went to a sandbar where we were able to snorkel (we brought gear) and found 4 perfect sand dollars to bring home and spotted a starfish, conch, and crab! It was an amazing experience and worth every penny!

5/23/2021 Kristin Mortensen Hanson
I can’t say enough about Boats and Fun on North Captiva! We took 2 water taxis to get to and from the island. The boats were clean and maintained, the captains were amazing at docking and maneuvering and they were on time for our arrival and departure. They not only did their job well, they were a reliable company on the island, one that went above and beyond their duties. I had forgotten my phone at a VRBO we had rented and unable get ahold of the management company to address my needs. I called Boats and Fun (who have nothing to do with our VRBO rental) and Matthew and Jake took care of it. Even when swamped with a turnover of guests leaving and coming to the island, Matthew went to find my phone. That is customer service at its best, going above and beyond their duties to help someone out. Thank you so much!

5/23/2021 Sarah LaRue Clements
Rented a golf cart for a week from Boats and Fun. No issues with it, ran like it should and great customer service.

5/20/2021 Kathy Biggs
5 Stars

5/19/2021 Trisha Henderson
We always use Boats and Fun for a water taxi to North Captiva! Great service!

5/18/2021 Marla Newman
We love dealing with companies that do all they can to accommodate your needs and this company does just that! We rented a Golf cart while on Upper Captiva ( A MUST on the island) and were greeted by wonderful associates that checked us in quickly and got us on our cart and out the door! During our visit, our cart got a flat tire ( there is some construction going on on the island) and they fixed it with a new tire immediately with out a wait, and we were once again on our way. I highly recommend them for renting golf carts, kayaks and other fun island adventures!

5/13/2021 Sabrina Wiggins
We rented "The Shark" and took it over to Captivas Jensen Marina. We then went out to some fishing spots that Captain Ron provided. We also rented 3 poles from Boats and Fun and caught 1 blowfish (we threw back) 4 catfish and 1 blue runner. The GPS system was very easy to follow. The crew were extremely friendly and helpful. We had a BLAST and would do it again and recommend for anyone visiting North Captiva Island.

5/12/2021 Emil Beresford
I have rented from others but the fleet they have here is by far the best and NEWEST!!! The boat was super fresh and well maintained!! loved it

5/11/2021 Our fishing guide was excellent.
Our fishing guide was excellent.

5/10/2021 Mike S
Thank you Boats and Fun for a perfect week on NC We spend a week on NC each year and our trip would not be complete without renting a boat from Matias and his team. Capt. Mike always takes great care of us as well as does Capt. Ron and the rest of the professional team! The boats we have rented are always in great condition and the team is very through in their pre-boating training to make sure we are familiar with the boat and water regulations. Best of all there was always someone on the dock to assist us with docking at the end of the day (whew!!!). Thank you Boats and Fun for making out last trip another perfect week on NC and we look forward to booking again with you next year!!

5/6/2021 Cathy Ford - Arrow, Oklahoma
Sooo much fun! My husband and my brother and sister with their spouses took a boat ride with Captain Mike! It was absolutely fabulous! Captain Mike, took us on a great 3 hour tour, showed us the dolphins and manatees and some of the other islands! We had so much fun! Captain Mike is the BEST tour Guide, I highly recommend him and the boat tour! The whole staff was very helpful, just wonderful people!

5/5/2021 Angelic Daubert
Fun boat tour! Captain Ron was a lot of fun! He took us out to see dolphins and manatees and we even got to see a manta ray. He was very knowledge and great with the kids as well! We will do this again and possibly try some other rental options next time!

5/4/2021 Rachel O - Cleveland, Ohio
Great experience We rented kayaks, paddle boards, and fishing gear for the week. They were awesome! They attached a trailer to my golf cart and loaded it for me. They let me keep the trailer for a week so we could haul it all to different locations (they borrowed the trailer here and there and brought it back). They picked it all up from our rental house when we left. They guys working there are great and friendly and accommodating. They were great on hooking us up with a nice fishing pole as well.

5/3/2021 Freda L
Great instruction Boats and Fun provided a wonderful orientation and instruction session - it was very thorough, clear, and interesting. The written materials were great, too. Then, unfortunately small craft warnings prevented our trip from taking place as scheduled. But they cheerfully and promptly refunded. We really look forward to actually taking the trip in the near future!

5/3/2021 Yelp - St R. Tampa, FL
Amazing boat ride with Captain Bill. He knew the area well and was an excellent captain. We saw dolphins and learned about the area. Highly recommend!

5/1/2021 Marianne T
I was visiting the island with my 2 daughters and the golf cart from our rental home stopped running. The closest business was the Boats and Fun shop. I spoke with Robin who was extremely helpful and spent the next 30 repairing my golf cart! At NO charge!! It wasn’t even one of his rentals. He was personable, had a great sense of humor, and was generous with his time. We will definitely give him our business next time we visit the island. Thank you again Robin!!!

5/1/2021 dclhomes - Chippewa Falls,
Boating Fun We rented a boat for 2 weeks, it was great no troubles with anything. Alberto brought it over, went over the boat and travelling. Picked it up and was great!

4/10/2021 Errol C.
Exceptional Service Excellent!!! The Boats and Fun boat service to and from North Captiva Island and the surrounding areas is a best-in-class operation, superbly helmed by the staff who fully understand customer service. After a long drive we were met with a warm reception and deep detail about the area that helped us during out stay. The Boats and Fun shop on North Captiva is a fantastic and welcoming marina presence. We were able to order fresh local catch and tasty key lime pie. Thumbs up all around.

3/31/2021 Don Scanlon
My family has used Boats and Fun on North Captiva Island a few times over the last 10 years and have always had a professional well run experience. When you are on a private island like North Cap it is good to have a reliable source for your vacation extras that is consistent with what they provide and how they provide it.

3/30/2021 Amy H. - Waunakee, Wisconsin
Wonderful Captains! Boats & Fun crews could not have been more helpful. They went above and beyond the expected water taxi ride. The boat captains were knowledgable, polite, helpful and very aware of our comfort. Boats & Fun helped us get our lost cell phone back home to Wisconsin when our management company completely failed us. Thank you guys!!

3/29/2021 Marijane Crowe
We had a great time, and this is a fun way to see other islands! Make sure you check out the State Park, and watch of Dolphins! Boats and Fun were easy to work with and made our day a good one!

3/28/2021 timber2tone
Super chill private island tour The BEST!!! Captain Mike was awesome! Friendly, professional. He was thoughtful and really made sure I enjoyed my afternoon! I wanted a super chill experience & to hopefully see some dolphin. Mike made sure I got both! Highly recommend!!!

3/28/2021 CPD Homes
Customer service focused staff and the info binder they created was extremely helpful in navigating around the area

3/27/2021 Desiree Wilson
Boats and Fun was so great to work with. They are friendly, helpful, thorough, and always there when you have questions. I have rented multiple golf carts from them and a boat. They are the best!

3/25/2021 Tony Wiegold
My family of 5 used the private taxi service provided by boats and fun for our stay on upper cap. They were very accommodating with helping us load and unload our belongings. Enjoyed talking with the captains about local lore and favorite fishing spots.

3/24/2021 IowaTruth
Every aspect was excellent. We rented a Century for a day over spring break. We’ve rented boats all over the world- Bahamas, Europe, Africa.... my wife and I both agreed that Boats n Fun is the best run operation we’ve seen. The whole process is scripted and organized- training takes an hour done the day before your rental- it’s thorough, and they’ve developed a map book that covers every aspect of the rental. The day of our rental we arrived and immediately were assigned a “captain” to get us underway. He inspected the boat with us, and took pictures. There was no sneaky BS- if there was a rub rail with a scratch, it got noted so we wouldn’t be liable for it. That took about 15 minutes, and we got going. The GPS is preloaded with all the routes, and the boat itself was in perfect operating condition. We spent the day exploring some remote beaches and watching manatees. It was great. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

3/24/2021 Melissa Heberle
We have chartered boats with Boats & Fun several times and it never disappoints! They are so fun and knowledgeable that it makes your trip so satisfying for all ages. Their gift shop is the best and they have a great selection of wines and fresh seafood! They are always professional, accommodating and no-pressure to make our trips better than we ever expect.

3/1/2021 Seaside607499
Outstanding Experience! - This past Christmas my wife gave me a three hour boating lesson with Boats and Fun. It took some doing to finally get my schedule in sync and yesterday we had an informative and fun boating lesson with Captain Bill. He was very patient, enthusiastic and a great personality. I came away from the experience with a new found confidence in my abilities as a new boater. I highly recommend Captain Bill and the team at Boats and Fun! What a great experience!

2/28/2021 Rios - Rochester, Minnesota
Have Fun with Boats and Fun Excellent week long motor boat rental experience from Captain Bill and the team on North Captiva. The boat (Hurricane 24) was like new, clean and perfect for a big family. We got a very nice local tour, tips and boating lesson from Captain Bill and then were on our way. Boats and Fun even refunded a few days when weather prevented us going out. The dock staff helped us tie up and unload every day. These guys write the book on customer service, and helped our family have a great time out on the water. Would rent from them again without question.

1/25/2021 Lauren Dalder
Our Captain was so personable and worked hard to show us the beautiful area of the intercoastal water ways! We were able to see dolphins and visit the island of Cabbage Key for lunch! Will definitely be using them again!

1/17/2021 Kelly Coleman
Christmas Eve Fun with Boats and Fun Staff at Boats and Fun are wonderful. We used Captain Andrew Greene to take us to Cabbage Key from North Captiva and it was great! We got to see Dolphins and they put on quite a show. Captain Andrew was very professional and knowledgeable. We will book again next time we are in the area. Thanks for making our vacation even more awesome.

1/14/2021 Shane Gray
The Boat’s and Fun staff are some of the friendliest, helpful and kind people you will run into on the island. Knowledgeable about their business and location and very conversational while just passing the time with their patrons. All of your island and on the water needs can be met in one spot, while visiting North Captiva.

1/12/2021 Patricia G
Wonderful The staff at Boats and Fun were wonderful. Had such a great time on our boating adventure they set up. Captain was a big hit too!

1/10/2021 Shantel
Essential partner Boats and Fun saved our vacation! We were able to order fresh seafood, rent fishing poles and a great golf cart. They even chartered us to Captiva to pick up desserts from The Bubble Room. They were instrumental in making our vacation on North Captiva memorable.

1/10/2021 Lisa Mullett
Friendly, full service stop for everything you need while on North Captiva! From a variety of the islands best shirts, swimsuits and sunglasses to the tools to have fun such as floats and fishing... they have it all. Great experience with water taxi service and chartered experiences such as dolphin tours. Loved Captain Andrew for our day island hopping!

1/10/2021 Kim Carpenter
Great service! Boats and Fun helped make our trip seamless and enjoyable. We will definitely be back!

1/9/2021 Jennifer P
Great Boat Rental Experience We rented a boat for two days to keep at our rental property in the area and it was the best decision ever! Our boat was lovely (and decently priced) and we were given an extensive overview of the area so we felt like local pros. We were able to pick up on Thanksgiving day (they are open 365 days a year) and I can't wait to do it again. Would definitely recommend.

12/14/2020 Bill A
Great Team Great Time! What an exceptional experience! We used this group both for our water taxi and a 2 day boat rental, and the service and guidance we received made both an important part of our trip to North Captiva. The safety protocols were very apparent, and the guidance we received relative to safe passageways around the islands was very useful. I'm fairly experienced on a boat, but the pre-programmed GPS and the map book made the travel worry free. Highly recommend this group!

12/14/2020 Chris G
Awesome boat rental Boats and Fun is a great place to rent a boat. They are very accommodating and we had a brand new boat. Highly recommend them!

12/14/2020 Vanessa Sword
We loved all 3 trips with Boats & Fun! The first was a shark fishing trip. While we didn't catch any sharks, we had a blast trying! The second was with Captain Mike. He was so personable and great with our 9 year old. He showed us around and was amazing at getting the dolphins to follow us! We had such a good time that we came back the next day so Captain Mike could take us to Xabbage Key for lunch. That was such a nice trip and great lunch! I highly recommend Boats & Fun and we will be back!

12/13/2020 David Rodriguez
Excellent customer service. They listened to my concerns and request and were able to work around it considering unpredictable changes occurring by nature. Thank you.

12/13/2020 David Rodriguez
5 Stars

12/13/2020 David Rodriguez
Excellent customer service. They listened to my concerns and request and were able to work around it considering unpredictable changes occurring by nature. Thank you.

12/12/2020 Kirby R
Fantastic Company We rented a boat for 10 days from Boats and Fun and they were absolutely fantastic to work with. Our group has had the pleasure of renting boats in the Bahamas and various other places including Lake Como in Italy and we therefore have a good understanding of a nice boat rental company which Boats and Fun definitely is! They were very professional in the way they handled our training session explaining the boat and the locations we could boat to and their laminated hand outs were very thorough and useful while we took different day trips on the boat to various locations! We rented from them at their North Captiva location and I would highly recommend them. Something I would definitely not recommend is renting any property managed by the North Captiva Island Club! They were very unprofessional and did their best to ruin our trip to North Captiva including insinuating that the BEDBUGS we found in the house rental were planted by us! Unbelievable!!! So my advice after traveling to various various locations around the world is if you visit this beautiful island of North Captiva do not rent a property through North Captiva Island Club but do definitely rent a boat through Boats and Fun!!! Kirby R

12/11/2020 Kashy Valiyi
Excellent service. Very new boats and awesome staff. Have been renting boats for several years now. The staff help us with all activities we want to do on the water. Thanks!!!

12/4/2020 Stephunky
Can't Stop Smiling On This Boat Tour! We had a private boat tour with Boats and Fun from the North Captiva location and had the best day ever! Captain Robin is a fantastic guide and was very knowledgeable, fun, personable, and mindful of COVID safety. We felt very safe as both he and our family wore masks the entire time, which is not mandated in Florida, and not all businesses operate with this safety in mind. We had multiple experiences with dolphins surfing behind our boat, saw manatee, went shelling on a sandbar, and stopped at Cabbage Key for an outdoor lunch and drinks. I highly recommend this company! They really take your safety into consideration during this difficult time, as well as that of their employees, which is a small business most definitely worth supporting to keep afloat (forgive the pun). We can't wait to do this again when we return!

11/19/2020 mpetry324 - Maui, Hawai
Great experience Absolutely the best. Look nowhere else for your boat rentals. We cannot recommend them high enough. We will definitely use them for all our future rentals.

11/18/2020 Matt Petry
We highly recommend these folks for boat rentals. They are the best!

11/15/2020 Kristen K
Captain Bill was super accommodating, friendly, personable and knowledgeable about the area and the islands - we had a great day! He may have convinced us to retire here! We highly recommend chartering through Boats and Fun- wonderful escape from reality.

11/13/2020 Yelp - M M. Monroe, MI
We were a little nervous about renting a boat for a day. Being from Michigan, I have a little experience with boating, but in Lake Erie. Captain Mike was an excellent teacher, by the time we finished going over everything, we were super comfortable with taking the boat out. He told us good spots to go, gave very specific directions, made us repeat the important rules and program the GPS before getting on the boat. The boat was clean and beautiful. We had an amazing day! The weather was iffy, storms predicted in the afternoon, he instructed us to keep an eye on our phones/weather radar, and what to do if we were out and a storm rolled in. He ended up calling us and telling us that the storms were coming, didn't tell us that we had to come back early, but recommended that we head back in the direction of North Captiva to be on the safe side, which we did. Awesome day!! I know there was a bad review because of the deposit cost, but honestly if someone were taking my boat out, I'd do the same. We got it back of course.

10/25/2020 Sam Brand
Renting a small boat is the icing on the cake on North Captiva Island!!!!

10/23/2020 Brenda
“Best Day Ever” with Captain Mike Actually we spent two days on the water with Captain Mike. We had a ball with him going to different islands, playing with the dolphins and he knew the best lunch spots. Highly recommend Boats and Fun especially Captain Mike.

10/20/2020 Holly G
Day Boat rental Captain Bill Flanagan was so helpful and informative. We loved renting our boat for the day. He told us all the cool places to see manatees and little islands to explore. If you get the chance while on vacation, be sure to book with Boats and Fun. You won’t regret it!

10/19/2020 Ken
Surfing Dolphins! We did a 2 hour tour with Captain Mike and had an awesome closeup dolphin encounter! Mike was personable and knowledgeable. Staff at the shop were friendly and flexible when we needed to change our trip time due to a sick kiddo.

10/18/2020 Greg K
Great service and very friendly! Great place to rent or charter a boat on the island! Matias and his guys are awesome and very thorough on training if you are not very familiar with boats. Highly recommend either renting or chartering a boat for at least a day if you visit the island as there is a lot to see and do that you cannot get to without one.

10/6/2020 AmeriKiwi26
Exceed All Of Our Expectations We don’t know anything about boating however we now live on a canal and want to be boaters so we purchased a boat! But before we even put the boat in the water we engaged Boats and Fun to help us launch and to show us what to do. This may turn out to be the best money we have spent in this entire venture and adventure! In selecting who to help us we were attracted by Boats and Fun’s website which was comprehensive and professional and in calling them we were delighted to learn that this is not simply window dressing – it is representation of who they are. From the moment we explained our situation and needs, they provided advice and a plan to help. There was no oversell – Boats and Fun in fact suggested we scale back what we thought we might need for time for our initial lesson warning that we risked mental overload. They were right! Throughout the process they exceeded our expectations. Our Instructor – Captain Matias Barbero – met us at our home (where the boat was) and walked us around and over ensuring that we knew what was what and we had the correct safety gear. He even offered to reverse us down the boat launch – which we gladly accepted. Our hands on training was well paced and delivered confidently and professionally. We were learning a lot of basics but he never made us feel like idiots. To close our session off we went through some ‘classroom’ learning and reinforced key learnings. We ended with a suggested plan for some future training as our skills develop but there was no hard sell – it was consumer driven. We’re sure that not everyone takes training at the start – but it suited our skill level and needs and this company really was really on the mark. We heartily recommend Boats and Fun and Captain Matias.

9/29/2020 Rich
Staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. We had bad weather one day and they allowed us to shift our reservation, no hassle. They also provided a fresh fish delivery service each day. Great experience overall.

9/26/2020 Oscar Axornet
5 STARS

9/13/2020 Jodi K
labor day vacation We were in North Captiva for a weeks vacation. We chartered boats and fun with capt Mike. He told us all the history and stories of the different islands. First He took us to Jensen marina so guys could get more fishing tackle. Then went to cabbage key for an awesome lunch. Then we headed to Sanibel but the weather there prevented that. So instead we anchored of the coast of Caya Costa and looked for shells. Then rode around the gulf side of North Captiva to watch for dolphins. Then to boats and fun marina in pineland to catch taxi for grocery run(beer). Then dolphin watched back to north captiva. The dolphins really put on a show. We can't wait to go back. Already planning our next trip. Capt Mike gets 5 stars. Wish I could give more.

9/7/2020 Kathryn V
Kids loved seeing Captain the dog! Great little shop with all the essentials and we loved seeing Captain the dog ?? he is a sweetheart!

9/1/2020 Oscar Waldman
Great Experience, boats like new, training about the rules and the area.

9/1/2020 Jason Danner
Used a private charter to and from the island, and rented a boat. They were very easy to work with. Recommended!

8/29/2020 DvAb
We had a great time on the water fishing and looking for dolphins!!! Thank you Capt. Dalton and Capt. Mike!!

8/26/2020 Rick R
Golf Cart Rental We rented our golf cart from the folks at boats and fun, and they could not have been more accommodating.

8/20/2020 Silvana Velasco
I've lived in Florida for a long time now and had not taken the opportunity to go out and experience a good trip on the water. Thankfully, Boats & Fun made the experience fantastic! Captain Robin gave us an excellent tour that started in Pine Island, Cape Coral. He took us to a sandbar where we found a bunch of sand dollars, which at the time we thought it was our payment for the ride as Robin jokingly put it, lol. Captain Robin was full of jokes and stories about every area we were in. He also made sure that we got to see dolphins and turtles, which was definitely the highlight of our day! Overall I can say that Boat & Fun has a very knowledgeable staff that provides excellent customer service and a very positive environment. Thank you, Captain Robin, for an AMAZING tour! Thank you, Boats & Fun, for taking social distancing seriously and requiring everyone, including your employees, to wear a mask.

8/11/2020 Nate M
The PERFECT boat rental We had an adult vacation with 4 couples on North Captiva, and rented a boat for a day. Andrew and Matias were amazing instructors and overall guidance on what to do, how to get there, and plan the perfect day trip. The equipment was in perfect condition. We will return and probably do multiple days next time! We saw dolphins, manatees, gators, lunch at Cabbage Key and shopping on Captiva. What memories we made, unbelievable.

8/8/2020 Jaime Bunker
Great experience, highly recommend. We used boats and fun for our round trip boat ride to North Captiva and for a day out on the water. Everyone we met was friendly and professional. We had choppy water on our day out and didn’t see any dolphins. On our ride back to Pine Island, we saw one peek out of the water and our driver Mathas went out of his way to circle around for another view and got it to jump in our wake. It was the highlight of the trip for our little ones. Thank you Captains Mathas, Bill and Mike for top-notch service!

8/4/2020 Cookekdjr
Great fun and customer service We took a wildlife and snorkeling tour with Captain Robin from the North Captiva location. Wonderful tour from a friendly and helpful guide. We also bought fresh fish and seafood from the store multiple days as well as gifts and supplies. Rachel, Matias and every other member of the staff were super friendly and helpful. This is one of the highest levels of customer service I’ve seen at any tour company. My family and I also really appreciated the care taken with COVID-19 precautions. Highest recommendation!

7/31/2020 Will Raymond
We took a private island tour with Boats and Fun and it was amazing! “Captain Bill” took us to a secluded sandbar where we found dozens of sand dollars, and then around to Cabbage Key where we had an amazing lunch and the kids got to play with tortoises! Bill was full of stories and information about the islands we passed... and we even got some aerial photos from his manager who did a “fly by” in their plane! ????

7/30/2020 SanibelBabs
Golf Cart Rental Rented Golf cart 3 times in the past month- Jake, Rachel and the entire staff are great! All were extremely friendly, efficient and professional! I would highly recommend them for anyone needing a cart, boat or any other rental on North Captiva! Keep up the great work!

7/29/2020 Mbauck
Great fishing Excursion with Captain Daltyn I highly recommend Boats and Fun on North Captiva Island. My family of six had a great fishing expedition with Captain Daltyn. He made sure we found fish and he made it fun for everyone. He spent the whole time baiting hooks and telling us fun facts about the area and the fish we were catching . And best of all he cleaned the fish when we got back! Highly recommend and definitely would do this again.

7/27/2020 Carmen - Miami, Florida
Very proffessional "Of all the services we dealt with during our 14 day stay in North Captiva, Boats and Fun surpassed them all by far. They were excellent, with warm, attentive personel, and very well kept boats."

7/27/2020 Seun Ah C
Very good service, very nice people "We spend our family vacations every year in this island. People working at the Boats and Fun are very professional and nice."

7/26/2020 Hoxer
Perfect spot for North Captiva boat rental! "The staff was amazing and we loved our Hurricane boat! Looked brand new and plenty of space for party of 8. Perfect day on the water!!"

7/26/2020 Carl Grimmet
I rented a hurricane deck boat 23 foot and took it to North captiva for a week. The boat was great and the entire staff of boats and fun were very helpful , friendly and kind. We took our family of 10 people . We saw dolphins , manatees and the kids collected more shells than we could bring home. We visited cayo costa, and cabbage key. The trip would not have been the same without the boat . Carl

7/25/2020 andywatts_10 - Los Angeles, California
Island Hopping in SW Florida "We absolutely LOVED being able to visit surrounding islands that were only accessible by boat..Cabbage Key and Ussepa fantastic!"

7/19/2020 Peaches0422 - Punta Gorda, Florida
When we moved to SWFL, we bought a boat. Just like everyone else. I never felt comfortable going out on it or docking or pretty much doing anything with it. I mostly had anxiety that something ominous would happen and I'm an old trauma flight nurse used to pressure. I wasn't happy when I discovered boats don't have brakes! Lol. Then COVID happened. We tried to practice but without a good base we just repeated the same mistakes. Finally I called Captain Matias at Boats and Fun to send us some assistance. In came Captain Bill. He was a perfect fit for us. Smart, nice, friendly and most of all, knowledgeable. I cannot tell you how patient he was with us. It was so nice to have someone to teach us on our own boat. I only wish we had done it a long time ago. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Captain Bill. He was just the best!

7/18/2020 ?Debbie Bachmann?
We stayed on the island for a week. It was great and the staff is amazing and friendly Their boat taxi is the best.

7/12/2020 Natalie D - Yelp
Yelp - Rentals for everything from golf cars to boats. Wonderful boat tours available with friendly captain. You can go dolphin and manatee watching, take a cruise to Cabbage Key and enjoy a Cheeseburger in Paradise, or go shelling on Cayo Costa State Park. You can also take a fishing boat tour and cook up your catch for dinner. Custom tours available upon request, starting at two hours with a maximum of six persons onboard. 10% discount for military veterans, active duty, and retirees. The store offers sunscreen, bug spray, souvenir shirts, and other vacation wants and needs. Prices are a tad high, as expected when one is trapped on an island. The staff here is professional, outgoing, and competent. I love their willingness to work with the customer to ensure their vacation is everything they want it to be.

7/10/2020 Lauren Farrar
My family & I had a wonderful time boating with Boats and Fun. We found that the private charter was well worth the cost. The captain of the boat was helpful in loading our belongings onto and out of the boat and made our experience very enjoyable! The boats are kept clean, well run and the all the crew members are so kind.

7/8/2020 Anne L
Boat rental from North Captiva Had a great experience today renting a boat from Boats and Fun in North Captiva (our first time renting a boat from them although we’ve utilized them for many other things, including fishing (Dalton is great with teenage boys), taxi service and paddle boarding). Captain Mike provided a thorough training session the day before our rental and we felt very comfortable with our understanding of the boat operations and how to best utilize the GPS routes that were pre-loaded for us. They day went without a hitch—I can’t say enough positive things about this business. Very professional, always nice and willing to lend a hand and they are following CDC guidelines during COVID. Highly recommend.

7/5/2020 Diane Miller
Captain Mike is the Best - Mike was excellent and he was very engaged with us as he helped us call the dolphins to the boat.

7/1/2020 Angela Suscha
Rented a golf cart for 2 separate beach days and both times the process was easy, quick, and the staff were all equally friendly and helpful. Plan to use them again soon.

6/30/2020 Chandea Land
We rented a boat for our stay at North Captiva and had a great time! Being able to explore all of the other islands and coves were a great experience! All of the employees at Boats and Fun were absolutely fun, knowledgeable and very professional! I highly recommend this add-on if you are visiting the island!

6/29/2020 Jason Henderson
Rented a boat on Tuesday the 23rd of June as we had a previous rental fall through with someone else. Everything happens for a reason as we could not have been more pleased with our experience with Boats & Fun. Rented out of St. James on Pine Island and with Capt. Bill Flanagan. He provided us with great insight on the area and what to see where we were going. Also the times to skip Cabbage Key because of the lunch rush. It was a perfect day and the boat was great. Had GPS with pre programmed routes for anywhere we wanted to go. We will definitely be booking with Boats & Fun on our next Florida trip!

6/28/2020 Karen Weller
We really enjoyed renting our 2 perfect golf carts from Boats and Fun! They were clean and the store had steps in place to ensure health safety !! Can’t wait to go back !

6/28/2020 Andrew Crane
Great team! Made the boat rental process super easy and fun! Captain Mike at North Captiva was very helpful and awesome with our kids, helping them get even more excited about boating! Thank you!

6/27/2020 Jamie Hinks
Amazing Time! Amazing Day on the water We rented a boat from Boats and Fun a few weeks ago. It was an amazing day on the water. The process was seamless and unforgettable!

6/27/2020 Bethann Pradny
Great service, clean and friendly atmosphere. We greatly appreciated the social distancing as well as the masks required for patrons and worn by employees. No other business on the island is taking those precautions. We will definitely be back.

6/27/2020 Tom K
Boats and Fun best service! Great service at Boats and Fun, 1st time renting a boat and highly recommended them. Quick boating lesson online. Great experience!

6/2/2020 Chad0K
Great Service Have used Boats and fun several times on vacations to North Captiva and they have been nothing but helpful and had well maintained and clean boats. They are super flexible in trying to arrange for the most appropriate boats. Will continue to use there services!!

6/1/2020 Isi
Excellent Captain Robin was absolutely the best, he made sure the Tour was all about us, he took us to the nicest spots of Cayo costa and North Captiva. His boat was very clean and we felt very safe under his guidances. I loved that he played our favorite music during the whole trip. Definitely, your best choice!!!

4/30/2020 ChrissGr_19
Great Experience! We used Boats and Fun for a recent family trip for Spring Break in early March 2020, before things got crazy with Covid-19. Chartered private water taxi from Pine Island to North Captiva Island and everything went smoothly. The staff was accommodating, very nice and laid back. We had 6 adults and lots and lots of groceries for our week stay. They took care in handling the groceries and bags Having 6 adults, it made more sense cost-wise to do the private water taxi rather than normal ferry. Would Definitely do it again!

4/27/2020 Abigail V
Highlight of our girls trip! Captain Mike is simply the BEST! We spent an easygoing day on the water, seeing dolphins, manatees and visiting cabbage key. We didn't have a care in the world with Captain Mike at the helm, and his knowledge sharing and stories made our trip. A day filled with sun and laughter that will be a top memory forever for this girls trip! Thank you!!

4/26/2020 Marcus M
Beautiful place The staff at Boats And Fun were amazing!!!captain BillFlanagan was an awesome host! We will be back!!

4/24/2020 Sven C
Awesome team at Boats & Fun - they take great care of you! We took the water taxi and rented a boat and both were awesome! All of the captains and the guys in the North Cap office were super knowledgeable, super friendly, and made the experience just perfect!

4/22/2020 Bonnie Scribner
We had a top notch experience with Boats and Fun renting a boat on North Captiva Island. They were fantastic to work with, from renting the boat, giving suggestions on the weather, from the captain who provided the training, to those on the dock. I would suggest to anyone to rent from them as we will again on our next trip to North Captiva. 5 star rating

3/20/2020 erindC7974XE
Dolphins, manatees, and more We had the best time today with Captain Robin! He was extremely knowledgeable, funny, and took us to see some manatees and we were able to get two dolphin pods to jump our wake (?I think this is the right term) such a great time and fun memories! We will absolutely be back when we come back to North Cap!

3/19/2020 GoodWinds Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Professional I have been boating my entire life and we just sold our powerboat so we needed to rent a boat while we were on North Captiva Island. I rented boats on other trips and those companies basically just handed you the keys and let you go. Boats and Fun provided a very different experience. The level of professionalism and the attention to detail was extremely impressive. They meet with you before getting the boat and go through every detail. They had a prepared book that assisted with navigation and complimented the GPS. They had all the favorite locations preset on the GPS which made the ease of use very helpful. Their support is helpful to all levels of boaters. I definitely recommend them and would rent from them again.

3/17/2020 Julie Wright Stewart
Super friendly staff & we had a fun time fishing with Captain Dalton. Knowledgeable, very helpful, friendly & laidback. The grilled Mackerel tasted great that evening!

3/17/2020 Julie Wright Steward
Super friendly staff & we had a fun time fishing with Captain Dalton. Knowledgeable, very helpful, friendly & laidback. The grilled Mackerel tasted great that evening!

3/14/2020 The Kelly Family
Wonderful job Captain Mike and staff! We rented a boat today from Boats and Fun and could not have been more pleased. They were very helpful in every aspect of the day. From directions to complete availability if needed. Their boats are nice and new and set up very well. Great job to the whole crew! Thanks, The Kelly Family

2/26/2020 116junk New York City, New York
Boats and Fun on North Captiva - great boating experience! This is a review for boats and fun at North Captiva, not Cape Coral. We had a wonder experience doing a boat rental for the day. Andrew was amazing to work with - he did a great one hour teaching session with us (as we were newbies to driving our own boat). He then went out with us out of the narrow dock area and made us comfortable. A great outfit to work with - highly recommend if your on N. Captiva!

2/24/2020 emilymN6074FO Fort Wayne, Indiana
Thanks Capt. Mike & Mates Excellent staff, above and beyond for us newbies! Will call Boatsnfun each time we visit! We were last minute, first timers and treated like family. Thanks for the assistance getting back to town! Remind me what the recipe was we discussed soaking in horseradish?!!

2/17/2020 Vacationjmd
Boat Wildlife Tour We had a great time with Captain Matias and his fun dog Captain. We saw manatees and dolphins. Beautiful day on the water.

2/16/2020 Bringontheadventure1 Athol, Massachusetts
Choose Boats and Fun, North Captiva! Incredible marine life and great shopping right there. LOVED 'EM. It was very safe and fun and the highlight of our trip. None of the five of us in our party could think of one thing about our boat tour that we didn't like. We called 'Boats and Fun' last minute, suddenly realizing that our incredible vacation was coming to an end and spoke with Jake, who asked when we were leaving and asked Captain Mike to squeeze us in for a two-hour tour to see North Captiva Island and additional islands north of NCI, letting them know that we especially would like to see dolphins, sharks, stingrays, manatees and if possible an alligator. Our party was 2 grandparents, 2 late-twenties children, and a five YO granddaughter. Mike was very friendly and polite, and engaged all of us at our levels and taught us about marine life, boating, the history of the region and gave us the inside scoop about where to snorkel (down at Key West, unfortunately, as a recent Red Tide has wiped out some marine life around NCI). He said that although there are sharks there, one doesn't often see them unless one is fishing for them -- NCI and its surrounding islands are on pretty shallow shoals often 1/2 foot to 5 feet deep, I think from looking at a nautical map. He invited our shy 5YO grand-daughter to drive the boat and respected her shyness without forcing her to talk. The boat was clean, comfortable and luxurious and very reasonably priced for a private tour, I thought, and Captain Mike is safe, careful and funny without being glib. He used his "secret method" to pick up several dolphin pods and invited us to move freely around the boat so that we could get right up to the sides to take pictures and video. It was SO exciting to see those agile, playful wild animals up close! I could have touched them! With the last pod on our way in, he noticed that one of the dolphins was swimming on its side and he said that it was checking us out (hopefully that is true, we were so grateful to see them). He had seen alligators earlier at another island and took us over there and we got to see an alligator and manatees! Bring your camera, binoculars, sunscreen and water -- snorkeling gear, bathing suits, water shoes and flotation devices are not needed. We are very very glad to have had that experience.

2/11/2020 Derek Rodner
We have used Boats and Fun multiple times on our trips to North Captiva. This year, Andrew was our Captain and took us to and from the island. He is a great guy and took the time to tell us about Pine Island Sound and all the things we were seeing on the trip. He avoided the rough waters and helped with our luggage. He made the trip very enjoyable. I highly recommend Boats and Fun and Captain Andrew!!!

2/5/2020 Laurianne L A Brickner
Great place! We've rented boats and have always found the staff to be incredibly helpful, patient, and friendly. Also great gift and clothing selections. One of the best places on North Captiva island.

2/5/2020 whilehavingfun
Charter Boat Captain Andrew did a great job. He made sure we knew what to expect on our trip to Captiva. He got us there on time & was waiting for us when we were ready to go back. We had a great time & during the entire trip, he shared info on the area we were traveling through. If you don't want the hassel of renting the boat & navigating the shallow waters of the inter coast waterway, this was definitely the way to go. Kids also loved their to pet their dog Captain! Thanks for a great experience.

2/4/2020 ParviRiley
Captain Mike and Crew North Captiva Captain Mike and all 1st mates, Thank you so much for such an awesome experience as a 1st time boater!!! Mike your 35 years of experience and knowledge was transferred onto to me in less than 1 1/2 hrs... like I cannot even describe!!! Never driven a boat never mind thru what I consider tough water depths and markers to navigate thru! You are a tried and true Professional in what you you do and you instilled confidence in me of driving the boat!!! My rental lasted from 1-11-20- thru 1-31-20 and let me tell you what an asset it was having the boat for our stay on North Captiva,!!! Captain Mike, Andrew,Jake, Matais, and all the other great folks at B&F you guys are my friends for ever! the memories,pictures and smiles will last for ever!!! Thank you so much Paul, Cherly and Riley You guys are the best!!!

2/2/2020
We used Boats and Fun private water taxi to get to and from North Captiva Island and it was a great experience. Captain Andy picked us up both ways and was so helpful, telling us fun facts and info about the island as it was our first time visiting. Would definitely use them again!

2/1/2020 DALnext Denver, Colorado
6 adults on a boat! We enjoyed a beautiful day on the water in a very nice boat. Although we are experienced boaters, we found the instructions (and suggestions where to go) we received from Captain Mike very valuable. Without hesitation, we recommend Boats & Fun and Captain Mike to enhance your time on North Captiva Island.

1/30/2020 Lsdeb
Great trip, fun captain! We took a 4 hour boat tour around North Captiva/Pine Island area. Captain Mike was thoroughly professional but also lots of fun, had great stories and a wealth of information about the history of the area and all the sights. He made sure we saw alligators and manatees, and scouted pods of dolphins until we were able to get some great pix of them following the boat! Wonderful time, would recommend

1/28/2020 Alexia Arismendi
(Translated by Google) Amazing service! They give you everything you need to have fun on the island !!! Spectacular service, very efficient. (Original) Increible el servicio! Te dan todo lo que necesitas para divertirte en la isla!!! Espectacular el servicio, muy eficientes.

1/27/2020 johntQ5025JU
Excellent day trip for family Captain Mike and crew were very helpful when we rented our boat and gave us great suggestions for our day of cruising. Four adults and four young children had a fabulous time seeing Manatees and an alligator at a little cove and dolphins out in the open water. Thank you Captain Mike. Will definitely recommend Boats and Fun North Captiva

1/26/2020 trisha545
Girls Trip Captain Mike taught us how to call the dolphins on our boat ride. It worked!! They followed the boat & played with us for our two hour tour! Thanks Mike, the gals from MN

1/25/2020 Kathleen N. Aurora, OH
Yelp - Captain Mike took us out for an afternoon tour. We made a quick stop at cabbage Key which is a small island off of North Captiva only accessible by boat. The rest of the trip was a beautiful afternoon on the water with Dolphin so close we could've reached out to touch them. North Captiva is a beautiful place to visit, and this it was a great way to spend an afternoon

1/24/2020 Amziefly
Boat rental in North Captiva We had a group larger than 6 so we were unable to have a charter service. It worked out well. We rented the boat for the day and went to captiva kayaking and had additional time to enjoy the day before heading back. Captain Mike was excellent and very nice. They have a nice store as well. All the workers in the store were very helpful and pleasant. Highly recommend working with this boating outfit.

1/21/2020 Micaelarg
They made my weekend in PARADISE even better! Cant ask for a BETTER SERVICE! Robin and Matias were always super nice and very helpful and will guide u throughout your stay to have the best time at north captiva. They have EVERYTHING YOU NEED everything!, fishing rods, boat rental, paddleboard, golf cart, transportation, Thank you guys!!!

1/19/2020 378silb
Un Paraíso - Tremenda experiencia vivida en la Isla ..un paradisíaco lugar !!Quiero destacar la Atención...de lujo. Además, Muchísima predisposición en enseñarnos a descubrir la Isla y el trato maravilloso de los chicos ,que nos hicieron sentir en familia !! GRACIAS TOTALES...Más que Recomendable .. GOOGLE TRANSLATE - "A paradise" Jan 19, 2020 378silb Tremendous experience lived on the Island ... a paradisiacal place! I want to highlight the attention ... luxury. In addition, Very predisposition to teach us to discover the Island and the wonderful treatment of children, which made us feel in family! THANK YOU TOTAL ... More than Recommended.

1/16/2020 benlN5073CS
Boat Rental Made Easy Rented a 23-foot deckboat on North Captiva Island. Price was reasonable and the staff gave an excellent 45-minute training session on boat operation, navigation and hazards in the area. Each boat has easy-to-use GPS equipment with pre-programmed routes between islands. Highly recommend!

1/14/2020 Vicki
Had a great time out on the boat with Cpt. Bill would definitely do it again! Staff and crew were so nice helpful and very knowledgeable. Will keep North Captiva on my list to visit again.

1/10/2020 whilehavingfun
Charter Boat Captain Andrew did a great job. He made sure we knew what to expect on our trip to Captiva. He got us there on time & was waiting for us when we were ready to go back. We had a great time & during the entire trip, he shared info on the area we were traveling through. If you don't want the hassel of renting the boat & navigating the shallow waters of the inter coast waterway, this was definitely the way to go. Kids also loved their to pet their dog Captain! Thanks for a great experience.

1/8/2020 Hiag A
A+ All The Way! Could not have been more pleased with the Boats and Fun crew on North Captiva Island. Friendly, helpful people, beautiful shop with nice stuff. We rented a golf cart that was in tip top shape vs the many POS golf carts on the island. Rented a fishing pole for a day and got some fishing supplies as well. Thanks again for the great service fellas!

1/3/2020 VanDis27 Kalamazoo, Michigan
Excellent Boat Rental Experience Boats and Fun did everything they could to make our boat renting experience the best it could be. They were knowledgeable about boating, fishing, and sight seeing. The staff was always on the dock helping us tie up and asking if we needed any help.

1/2/2020 Jamie Mullin
5 Stars

12/31/2019 stefangamb, Fort Myers, Florida
Wir hatten mit Captain Robin eine super schöne private Boots Tour. Wir sahen sehr viele Delphine und Seekühe. Auf North Captiva konnten wir auch noch stand up paddeling ausprobieren. Er ging auf unsere Wünsche ein und passte die Tour an. GOOGLE TRANSLATE - We had a super nice private boat tour with Captain Robin. We saw a lot of dolphins and manatees. On North Captiva we could also try stand up paddling. He responded to our requests and adapted the tour.

12/28/2019 BethanyC465
Vacation boat tour We had so much fun on our tour. Robin was able to find dolphins and then got them to chase the wake of our boat. That was the one thing we were really looking forward to on our tour. He was also full of information about the island we were staying on and all of the surrounding islands. He also allowed us to get off the boat and hunt for sand dollars on one of the sandbars we came across. He was very pleasant as a captain. I would highly recommend him or his team for their boating services.

12/27/2019 MPTugs
Excellent 3 hour boat tour! We went out for a 3 hour boat tour with Captain Robin. It was a perfect boat tour! We started with a lunch on Cabbage Key of Cheeseburger in Paradise fame. Then a tour of the local islands. Captain Robin gave a great running dialog of marine life and the history of the area. He new exactly were to find an alligator and Manatee as well as dolphins. Bonus, he new how to lure the dolphins into playing in the wake of the boat. Excellent time! Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting North Captiva!

12/27/2019 Andy Van Dis
Super friendly and knowledgeable

12/3/2019 patettravel
Perfect Thanksgiving Day on the water We rented a 22' boat on Thanksgiving Day while staying on North Captiva Island. The friendly staff at Boats and Fun made the rental process easy and gave us everything we needed to explore nearby islands. We had a wonderful day on the water with the kids. If you are staying on North Captiva, I highly recommend Boats and Fun.

11/30/2019 SarasotaMom22
Amazing Boat Ride We reserved a boat from North Captiva to Cabbage Key for lunch. Captain Robin made everything easy and fun! A very professional captain, he clearly knew the area well. We had so much fun talking to him! The highlight was when a dolphin surfed our wake on the way back!!!

11/30/2019 Yelp - Amanda T. Tampa, FL
Nothing but great things to say! Robin is honestly the nicest guy and went completely out of his way to help us on THANKSGIVING DAY! If you're on North Captiva we highly recommend coming here. All of their boats that are available for rent and plenty of golf carts. Thank you again Robin, you seriously saved our weekend and we appreciate you so much!

11/28/2019 Jennifer V. Miami, FL - Yelp
Yelp - Have rented boats the last three years from them and have had nothing but great service. The boats are always in great shape and they are super nice. The last two years the boat was brand new. Best day on the water when staying on north Captiva.

11/26/2019 amandakY6836GJ
Thank you Robin! Nothing but great things to say! Robin is honestly the nicest guy and went completely out of his way to help us on THANKSGIVING DAY! If you’re on North Captiva we highly recommend coming here. All of their boats that are available for rent and plenty of golf carts. Thank you again Robin, you seriously saved our weekend and we appreciate you so much!

11/15/2019 Ariel Biernacki
Always great experience. Thank you

11/5/2019 Luke Akerlind
Captain Mike was great! The kids had a great time watching the dolphins!

10/23/2019 Charlotte S Fort Worth, Texas
Dolphins and Manatees Holy Crackers! We had the BEST time with Captain Matias and all the dolphins he stirred up for us! They were everywhere and showing off for us! Very kind, knowledgeable, and fun captain!!!!

10/23/2019 SusandV7326CP Fort Worth, Texas
Private Boat tour! Amazing time with Captain Matias and his dog Captain!!! We could not have had a better day on the water watching dolphins frolic, cruising the waterways, and learning charming stories about the islands. A++ day all around!!

8/11/2019 Cecilia B
A+ service, friendly and Profesional! Captain Andrew Greene made this experience espectacular!!!! He really knows the area! We learned so much from him!!!! He recommended stuff to do and places to visit!

8/10/2019 Dennis Dumas
Spent a long weekend at Sanibel island from 5/9 - 5/13. Rented a 24’ bow rider at Boats and Fun on Saturday for a day on the water. My 31 year old son and his wife, one of my employees and his girlfriend, joined my girlfriend I for the day. The boat we rented was clean and appeared to be in good mechanical order. The captain was at the dock awaiting our arrival on time, he was also prompt upon or return at 5:00. I commend the captain for taking the time to explained the boat, functions of the GPS/navigation system on board, as well as the navigation charts provided us. We all had a great time, went to Captiva for lunch, crushed pine island sound, dropped anchor in a shallow area, so we could a have a dip in the beautiful emerald green water, also found a small uninhabited little island where we dropped anchor and swam to, and explored the island. We happened to find a small tidal pool where the water was about 100 degrees, which we took advantage of for a couple hours before heading to port! All in all we had great fun for the day and created memories for a lifetime. So if you are considering a visit to Cape Coral, Ft.Mayers, or one of the coastal islands nearby, add some boating adventure to your stay!!! We had a blast... be sure to contact Boats and Fun for a boat rental at a reasonable cost, I can assure you it will be the high point of your vacation as it was with ours. Thank you Boats and Fun for helping make a memorable vacation more memorable! I will be sure to arrange a boat from “BOATS AND FUN” the next time we vacation in the area!

8/6/2019 Christian K
Great day on the Intercoastal Captain Mike and Andrew were great and made this a super fun day for the family. I grew up as an experienced boater, but on lakes, so getting on the intercoastal was a bit intimidating. However, the day before we went through an explanation of markets and channels, where to go ... etc., and it was awesome. We hit Cabbage Key, Caya Costa and Captiva. Boat was really nice, well maintained and perfect for our group of 12. If you are staying on North Captiva, highly recommend that you get out at least one day on the water and go exploring. Guaranteed to see a lot of dolphins along the way. Thanks Boats and Fun for the highlight of our trip!

8/4/2019 Margaret70918 Rochester, Minnesota
Captain Mike and Marvelousness What an awesome experience. Captain Mike took us out for a couple of hours. He was low key and entertaining, with a great armamentarium of jokes for my younger boys and great tales of adventure for the whole group. The boat was spotless and comfortable, and he worked hard to find us some dolphins! The shop is also well stocked and has the best souvenirs on the island. Thanks, B&F!

7/31/2019 Michaelryan18 1
Money well spent!!!! Captain Keel took us out while on vacation and it was the best day of our stay by far!!! We saw dolphins and had a blast on the water. He made us feel right at home the second we got on the boat. He was also very accomadating to our daughter who is scared of being on the water. We’ll be back next year!!! Thanks again!!

7/29/2019 Silasthecat Iowa
An awesome day on the water thanks to Boats and Fun!!! Just returned from a week on North Captiva. One of the highlights of the trip was renting a boat for a day from the folks at Boats and Fun. They provide excellent training on how to navigate the waterways, how to use the equipment on the boat and where to go based on our interest. We had a sand bar at Caya Costa to ourselves and we had a dolphin playing in our wake!!! Captain Micheal not only made sure we knew how to operate the boat and the equipment on it, he was also on the dock to see us off and help us when we returned. I highly recommend them to any skill level. We also used them as a water taxi service to/from North Cativa. That was also a great experience and we will use them in the future.

7/24/2019 Jeff_Sloan North Captiva Island, Florida
Boat Rental With the help of Boats and Fun, my family and I (there were 9 of us) had a 5 star experience renting a boat and visiting the nearby islands. The B and F team went out of their way to educate me about safely operating the boat, a 24 footer, and navigating the area. They even went out of their protocol to move my reservation to a different day....very much appreciated! Excellent, positive experience!

7/23/2019 Bettina D. Mableton, GA
Spent the week at this island paradise. We rented a boat for one day to go to some of the other islands and enjoy the sound. The staff at Boats and Fun were great, specially Captains Mike and Captain Matias. They made the process so easy, boats were top notch, hooked us up with the perfect size boat for our group of 4. Their GPS route set up is so easy to understand and made it great for us to go everywhere we wanted to go plus their recommendations were right on the money. If you are planning on going to NCI and are looking to rent a boat. We highly recommend them!

7/22/2019 Mattr219 Indianapolis, Indiana
Great time with Family The boat was in excellent condition and the staff is extremely helpful. We used Boats and Fun for our private water taxi and for 2 days of rental. The taxi's were on time every time and much more convenient than a group charter. Andy and team were awesome at helping us know where to go to have fun with the family on rental days. We will definitely be back and will use Boats and Fun!

7/19/2019 taylormetcalfriley
Boat Rental We rented a boat from Boats and Fun on North Captiva Island, FL. What a great experience! It was our first time taking a boat out in the ocean. Captain Mike showed us not only how to operate the boat safely but how to call the dolphins! Thanks to his tips we saw plenty of dolphins and the kids just loved it. We also came upon a pod of manatees. This is our second year vacationing on North Captiva, but our first time renting a boat and I can say we will do it again next year! We highly recommend renting a boat from Boats and Fun and enjoying the islands!

7/15/2019 DaniDeRo21 Secaucus, New Jersey
Private boat tour with Captain Michael Captain Michael was great! He showed us manatees and some awesome dolphins! We had lunch at Cabbage Key and the food was great! Very nice and relaxing boat ride with great sights to see. He taught us so much and played great music! Great times!

7/13/2019 Amanda Garrelts
We took a boat over to Captiva from Noth Captiva. It was an enjoyable boat ride there and back. Friendly & Knowledgeable people!

7/12/2019 Shelley F
Jet Ski Adventure Michael was awesome!! We had a group of 7 and he got us out to Cabbage Key and a beautiful sandbar despite the changing and challenging weather today!! We had a great time... he was knowledgeable about the area and we all had a great time! Highly recommend this place.. this tour came recommended. So glad Michael made this happen for all of us.

7/10/2019 Kelly G
Awesome Birthday boat trip with Capt. Mike! The staff at Boats and Fun are extremely friendly and helpful, and not nearly enough can be said for how great Capt. Mike is! My Mom, sisters, niece, daughter and I took a boat trip to a neighboring island for my birthday and he was intent to find us some dolphins, which he did! We had an amazing trip and learned so much from Capt. Mike. Thank you!

7/9/2019 SMCPJC
Boats and Fun North Captiva Such an amazing knowledgeable crew of captains. Rented a boat for the day. These gentlemen could not have been friendlier or more helpful! Captain Robin, Captain Mike were the best! I would definitely encourage you to rent from Boats Are Fun! Thank you guys!

7/9/2019 Louis
North Captiva island Great staff!!!!! Great experience with assistance with getting a fishing charter, and bike rental. They stayed late to help us out. They went above and beyond. Thanks

7/9/2019 Tripp S
Great Experience!!! Captain Mathis and team were great!!! Set us up with a great day on the water. When in North Captiva check them out!!!

7/8/2019 Duane Wolfe
Boats and Fun is absolutely a pleasure to do business with

7/8/2019 Duane W Roanoke, United States
Great Place to due business with! Very knowledgeable and friendly people. So easy to work with and accommodate your needs and wants. Couldn't give them enough stars!! Two years in a row dealing with them and will definitely continue

7/7/2019 Louis B. Creve Coeur, MO
Yelp - We had a great time on North Captiva island. The staff was very helpful and friendly. They stayed over an hour past closing time to help us set up a charter fishing trip and rent 4 bikes for the week. The rental bikes were very helpful to have when getting around the island and giving our children some independence as she could explore the island and we felt safe without cars on the roads. We brought down a bike attachment we found on amazon that allowed us to ride with our 2 year old sitting in front of my seat and behind the handle bars. He absolutely loved going for a cruise and we could ride around the entire island like a family. The bike attachment was called UrRider child bike seat, portable, foldable, front mount baby kids bicycle with handrail. We accidentally left the attachment on the bike when we were leaving and they shipped it back to us!!!!!! Thanks boats and fun, you made our vacation that much better.

7/7/2019 capecoralvac
Boats and Fun lived up to their name!! My family of 4 went out with captain Mike and had a great experience. He was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to find us a few dolphin pods. We had a group of three dolphins follow next to our boat for a very long distance. it was absolutely amazing. We also were able to locate a couple of manatees. overall everything we hoped for on this trip came true. Thanks Captain Mike.

7/5/2019 Amanda Garrelts
We had very enjoyable and relaxing boat ride from Captiva to North Captiva Island on our vacation. Friendly, knowledgable and easy to work with people!!

7/5/2019 Gene McGuire
We rented a boat for the day and it was so much fun, the staff at this location (Cpt. Matias and Cpt Michael) were very friendly and knowledgeable. They made us feel at ease and gave us great advice. Rent a boat from these guys you won't regret it! Thanks Boats and Fun for a great experience!

7/3/2019 Mikael M
First time boater The captains were very patient with us since this was our first time driving a boat. We had a ton of fun on our day trip around the islands.

7/3/2019 Ivy S Albuquerque, New Mexico
Great Day on the Water! We rented a boat for one day during our stay on North Captiva Island. It was reasonably priced and gave us the opportunity to escape the island for the day and have lunch on South Captiva. The GPS made navagation a breeze and we loved being on the water seeing the dolphins and manatees. We would highly recommend

7/3/2019 leabethf Morristown, Tennessee
Awesome Excursion!!! Our tour guide/boat driver was fantastic! He was so knowledgeable, told us lots of stories and facts about all the islands, and he was positive and energetic. Definitely ask for Matis when you book your excursion. We saw so many dolphins! They were everywhere. We even got to see dolphins off the back of our boat and they were jumping through the waves our boat created. We also got to stop on the island Cabbage Key- which was beautiful. We ate lunch at the restaurant there. Definitely would recommend Boats and Fun excursions!! They are so nice, helpful, and they really do make sure there is lots of fun during the excursion!!

7/2/2019 Ivy S Albuquerque, New Mexico
Great Day on the Water! We rented a boat for one day during our stay on North Captiva Island. It was reasonably priced and gave us the opportunity to escape the island for the day and have lunch on South Captiva. The GPS made navagation a breeze and we loved being on the water seeing the dolphins and manatees. We would highly recommend!

7/1/2019 lissette macias
Every Summer I make sure that Boats and Fun is part of it, from taking a taxi to and from North captiva, to going out on the water to enjoy a ride and explore. Staff and Crew are a Delight and amazing always Smiling and on Island TIme. Love it

6/30/2019 Mjessee Cincinnati
Good times! Captain Mike E. and the staff (especially the furry Captain) were awesome help with our boat rental. Being new to the island, and a family of 7, was quite challenging for everything we did. They were able to accommodate us, and put us at ease. Captain Mike took his time to make sure we knew what were doing before sending us out. He even gave us some pointers on the good places to go. The kids loved it. Would definitely rent again!

6/28/2019 Kathy B
Excellent! Amazing! We went on vacation with 11 people (7 kids and 4 adults) and we chartered two boats to go see dolphins, manatees, tour the island from the water, swim at a sandbar and have lunch at Cabbage Key. We were SOOOO lucky to get get Captain Mike and Captain Mike to charter our two boats. Both gentleman were kind, friendly, engaging and full of knowledge to share about North Captiva and the wildlife we encountered. It was the quickest four hours of the day and we are so glad we went! This was one of the best excursions because of the personal touch from the booking of the trip to returning back to the dock. Also need to mention that both captions were excellent with all 7 kids and made sure to make it a memorable experience for each one. We rented four fishing poles from Boats and Fun later in the week and customer service was perfect! On our last day we needed to leave North Captiva earlier than expected due to weather conditions. We booked Boats and Fun at the very last minute to charter us back to Pine Island with our luggage. Again - very accommodating and personable. Captain Mike and Captain Andrew did the charter and we are so lucky we had both of them to take care of both of our families. Thank you again for a GREAT experience and we all give you 5+ stars at Boats and Fun!

6/25/2019 jskulski Mentor, Ohio
Great experience! Captain Mike Keel was awesome! We had a blast on our four hour excursion. One of the best boating excursions that we have done while on a vacation.

6/20/2019 JohnCNCap
Captain Mike was great! We used Boats and Fun for our transportation to and from NCap...as well as their gift shop. Their service outranks the competition by a landslide. Their staff, specifically Captain Mike K, made our vacation memorable. He went above and beyond to make sure our daughters had fun! We will be back!

6/14/2019 Mike P
Superb Service!! Highly Reccommend I was on vacation with my family on North Captiva island. After 4 days on the island, I was running out of fun activities for the kids. I decided to visit Boats and Fun for ideas. I saw a huge inner tube for riding behind the boat. THis would be perfect for the kids! I asked if we could rent the inner tube. Unfortunately this was not an option due to the insurance. Then manager Matias had a Eureka moment. He had recently purchased a new one and offered to sell me the used one at a great price. I jumped on it. Because of Matias kindness, my family had hours of fun. You have a stellar team ! By the way... THis is where you can find the best wine on the island.

6/2/2019 Tom Chaplin
We rented a 24' Hurricane from St. James city. The boat and equipment was top was in excellent condition. The staff was very knowledgeable and polite. Between the user friendly GPS and guidance of the staff my family and I felt safe on the water. We had a great day on the beautiful south west Florida waters. We highly recommend Boats and Fun.

6/1/2019 LovetheSnow31 Richmond, Virginia
We were very impressed with the quality of the boats and staff working there! We rented a boat one day to drive from N. Captiva to some islands. The boat was almost brand new and beautiful. Mike gave us great detailed info on safety and boating in the area. We enjoyed going to Captiva and had a great day there. Fun to get off N. Captiva and explore. Another day they took us (private taxi) to Captiva and we biked form there to Sanibel and loved exploring the islands. The staff are courteous and professional and their store is well-stocked. I highly recommend this place.

6/1/2019 Rafail E
Boat tour Google Translation Es hat sich sowas von gelohnt und war eine super tolle Erfahrung. Zum ersten Mal habe ich Delphine gesehen die hinter uns her geschwommen sind, das war der Hammer! Super Bootsführer, wusste vieles über die naheliegenden Inseln! Gerne nochmal! It was worth something and was a great experience. For the first time I saw dolphins swam behind us, that was awesome! Super skipper, knew a lot about the nearby islands! Happy again!

6/1/2019 Nicole D Dusseldorf, Germany
Eine wundervolle Bootstour Google Translation Vielen Dank für diesen wunderschönen, unvergesslichen Tag. Wir kommen gerne wieder. Diese Tour ist einfach zu empfehlen!! Wenn man die Fotos sieht sagen sie mehr als 100 Worte, herrlich das erleben zu dürfen. Thank you for this wonderful, unforgettable day. We will be back. This tour is easy to recommend !! If you look at the photos, they say more than 100 words, that's wonderful to experience.

5/30/2019 Sward2018 Chicago, Illinois
North Captiva - boating If you are on the remote island of North Captiva don't miss the opportunity to get off island with a boat from Boats and Fun. As one of the only businesses on the island it is amazing the quality of equipment they rent and the level of service. The experience is superior to anything I would expect to find on the mainland.

5/29/2019 106janee Castle Rock, Colorado
Wonderful trip all that we wanted and more We booked a private charter with Boats and fun during our trip to North Captiva. Captain Michael was wonderful. He gave us some history on various islands during our trip and knew just were to go to check all of our boxes~ we had the best shelling ever, saw manatees and so many dolphins. One of the dolphins ran with our boat for maybe a mile and did flips, tail slaps and even swam upside down alongside his boat. The boat was clean, very comfortable he played some fun tunes and was very accommodating. I highly recommend this company as an option for fun on a boat.

5/29/2019 tomskustoms
Boats and Fun is the best! We rented a 24' Hurricane from St. James city. The boat and equipment was top was in excellent condition. The staff was very knowledgeable and polite. Between the user friendly GPS and guidance of the staff my family and I felt safe on the water. We had a great day on the beautiful south west Florida waters. We highly recommend Boats and Fun.

5/29/2019 Justin S
Boat tour out of North Captiva Island My husband and I took the 2-hour boat tour out of North Captiva Island and it was money well spent! It was us two and our amazing Captain, Mike. Captain Mike was friendly and knew a lot about the surrounding islands, waterways and wildlife. He could tell we really want to see some dolphins and committed to searching for a pod of dolphins we could interact with. His dedication to our satisfaction was top notch and made for an unforgettable experience.

5/27/2019 Mike S
Boats make everything better! We have rented a boat from B&F no less that 10 times when visiting N. Captiva over the years......this time a 21' Hurricane. The entire staff, from the booking experience, training, docking, and quality of equipment was incredible as always! Young Mike did a great job with the training and Captain Mike always greets us like family. The entire staff makes sure we are well taken care of and are always there willing to lend a helping hand for shove off and docking! Having a boat is a great add on to the N.C. experience and Boats and Fun make it happen!

5/27/2019 angler65 Edgartown, MA
Top Notch Equipment and User Friendly Rented a 21' Century Center Console from Boat's and Fun at North Captiva Island. From the reservation process with Matias thru the training with Captian Mike and a well serviced, clean boat and almost new 150 Yamaha motor, the experience at Boat's and Fun was seamlessand and about as uncomplicated as possible. After a 15 minute relaxed training session both off and on the boat with Mike you'll be handed a professionally done laminated spiral bound handbook with GPS instruction and numbers to the most popular destinations as well as charts for the entire user area, As for service over and and above, Captain Mike and first mate Jessica provided a complaint free tow at the very end of their day when a problem arose due to operator error. Note to the rentor/captain-pay close attention to the charts and GPS numbers.

5/26/2019 Marion Hoffman
The tour was a dream ??!! Absolutely reliable organization: the captain was already waiting for us with the boat, had everything prepared and received us warmly and friendly. During the ride, he told and explained everything to us and didn't get tired of answering all our questions. He knew the right places and we came into the unforgettable experience of seeing dolphins in the wild. They were surfing next to the boat on the waves, that was so indescribable nice to watch!! We felt absolutely safe during the whole ride and enjoyed the day a lot, an absolute highlite!!! On this way again thank you very much for that ????!!

5/26/2019 Justin Higman
Amazing Experience with Boats and Fun, they picked us up in a charter for a reasonable price and took us on an amazing trip to North Captiva, I was able to rent fishing equipment from them for the week which came in handy. Everyone who worked there was friendly and accommodating. I will 100% use them again on my next trip to North Captiva.

5/25/2019 Tom C
We rented a 24' Hurricane from St. James city. The boat and equipment was top was in excellent condition. The staff was very knowledgeable and polite. Between the user friendly GPS and guidance of the staff my family and I felt safe on the water. We had a great day on the beautiful south west Florida waters. We highly recommend Boats and Fun. Like

5/25/2019 Jonathan D
Enjoyed all the great fishing as well as a beautiful area of the world. The captain was great with my 4 boys and we had a blast.

5/22/2019 Mjtoledo90
B&F made sure we had the best family outing We were a big group of 17 so we rented 2 boats. Matias and Robin gave us a very detailed training to make sure we had no problems while on the water, they really know their stuff! You could tell that Our well being was their #1 concern. They gave us excellent recommendations of stops we could make that were preprogrammed in their GPS- which made everything so easy for us. The boats are in Excellent condition and are super clean and well maintained. We will definitely be coming back and would recommend them to anyone (big or small groups).

5/19/2019 Troy F
My family vacationed on North Captiva and rented a boat from Boats and Fun. The staff is absolutely outstanding. They were very friendly and knowledgable and their boats are very well kept. We will definitely be renting from them again!

5/17/2019 Mylie M
Very efficient with teaching how to navigate boat. Captain Bill was extremely helpful and super nice. We went out to North Captiva and really enjoyed that, it was so beautiful.

5/16/2019 Justin H
Amazing Experience with Boats and Fun, they picked us up in a charter for a reasonable price and took us on an amazing trip to North Captiva, I was able to rent fishing equipment from them for the week which came in handy. Everyone who worked there was friendly and accommodating. I will 100% use them again on my next trip to North Captiva.

5/12/2019 Oana Honey
Excellent! Great customer service, communication. Very reliable! And of course, fun!! Highly recommend! We would definitely use their services again

5/12/2019 Brenda T. Pompano Beach, FL
Yelp - We had a great experience renting a boat from boats and fun, it was my husband's first time driving a boat, Robin and and Matias made it very easy, from the time of booking the online classes and the training. They suggested us to go to Cayo Costa and Manatee hall. We did it, we took the tram went to a paradise beach and after it we went to Manatee hall we could see several manatees. It was a great experience and we will tray again, we had a wonderfully time easy smooth and every body from grandchildren to grandparents had a blast. Thank you Matias and Robin!!

5/12/2019 Brenda T
Family day We had a great experience renting a boat from boats and fun, it was my husband’s first time driving a boat, Robin and and Matias made it very easy, from the time of booking the online classes and the training. They suggested us to go to Cayo Costa and Manatee hall. We did it, we took the tram went to a paradise beach and after it we went to Manatee hall we could see several manatees. It was a great experience and we will tray again, we had a wonderfully time easy smooth and every body from grandchildren to grandparents had a blast. Thank you Matias and Robin!!

5/2/2019 Alex1267 Plantation, Florida
What a blast!! We rented two boats for a group of us from this company today. Wow. We had a blast. This place has this down pact and made it easy. The class and instructions made it great for any body with any level of experience with boats. They were professional and friendly. Overall the experience was fantastic and we had a day that we will not soon forget. Thank you guys!!

4/29/2019 kmccTravel
Ask for Capatin Michael Keen !!! This was the best day of our trip! We had Captain Michael Keen and he was amazing, lots of fun, very knowledgeable, highly suggest requesting for him! Boat Tour was amazing, checked out the different islands, went to cabbage key for lunch and cruised around after. Michael had the dolphins playing with the waves of the boat. Great Captain, and great tour!

4/25/2019 1235874asdlkf
Great Time!!!! Great time, great people, excellent service!!! Boats were fun. The training was great. Really friendly.

4/25/2019 Oana H
Excellent! Great customer service, communication. Very reliable! And of course, fun!! Highly recommend! We would definitely use their services again

4/21/2019 Jared M Toronto, Canada
A+ Captain Keel! Great day of sight seeing, including seeing dolphins 3 times! Captain Keel slowed the boat down so the dolphins would swim with us. Highly recommend.

4/18/2019 ?Frank Niekamp
Their customer service and overall experience is the best I've ever experienced with a rental company. Their staff is amazing and their boat quality was five stars.

4/12/2019 Marvin H
Perfect day for a getaway Took the tour of the area with Cabbage Key as a stop. The rest was seeing and enjoying the wildlife and finding the dolphins that loved to follow the wake. Capt Mike was great as a guide and we enjoyed the history of the area as well.

4/12/2019 fritzy4life
Friendly staff We recently had a family vacation to North Captiva Island and contacted Boats and Fun to rent a boat for a few days to island hope. Captain Steve and the entire staff were some of the most friendly, helpful professionals I have had the opportunity to interact with while on vacation. I highly recommend contacting Boats and Fun if you are visiting North Captiva and hoping to Island hop.

4/12/2019 bbkcookieshu Island Heights, New Jersey
Captain Mike was Awesome We had Captain Mike take a party of 6 from North Captiva Island to Cabbage Key for lunch, then to cruise around some of the islands. He was great teaching us about all the islands on the way, giving us some of the local scuttlebutt, and really made a great effort so show us some wildlife. He got a pod of dolphins to ride our wake and they were jumping out of the water right next to the boat, it was amazing. We were debating renting a boat ourselves vs. the charter, and we were so glad we did the charter! Thanks Captain Mike !!!

4/4/2019 Chris K Cleveland, Ohio
Boat Rental Pro's! The people at Boats and Fun hooked me up on North Captiva with a day long boat rental. While the one I reserved couldn't be there, they were able to find another of equal size. The team oriented me on safe navigation and operation. My family enjoyed going out on the water, and choosing cool destinations. We managed to go to Cayo Costa (state park), Cabbage Key, and Captiva - all within a day. The staff were also helpful in finding our family a few pounds of fresh fish and shrimp! Our vacation was a blast, in part thanks to Boats and Fun.

4/2/2019 891heidih Columbus, Ohio
Boats and Fun-AWESOME!!!! We traveled to North Captiva for spring break and used Boats and Fun for both jet skis and for a 3 hour boat tour. My husband and daughters had a great time on the jet skis!!!! Well worth the $. The boat tour was awesome and so was our captain, Robin! He really made the trip! We say dolphins & manatee. He took us out on the water where it was pretty shallow...Robin had masks for us & the whole family got out and looked for sand dollars! We found so many and even saw a crab! It was an awesome tour and worth every penny! Thank you Captain Robin & Boats and Fun!!!

4/1/2019 Joe B Chicago, Illinois
It Really is Fun! My family used Boats and Fun for a private water taxi to/from North Captiva in March. Once on the island, we rented numerous water toys from them (kayaks, waverunners, boat tour) and in every case, the guys were friendly, efficient and totally service oriented. I was literally at their shop every day during my week stay and got nothing but great support and a willingness to adapt to my needs. For example, I couldn't carry the kayak I had rented for the week to/from my house to the beach so I asked the guys to just keep it for me on their harbor racks. When I wanted to use it, I just came down to their shop and they helped me drop it in the water. That's not on the service menu but they were willing to help me out. Highlight of the trip was probably the 2 hour tour from Captain Michael. He was informative, fun and really worked to find manatees and dolphins for us. Sure enough, we had a dolphin spinning in and out of the water in our boat's wake on the tour. Bottom line - there's a reason these guys have stellar reviews - they are stellar!

4/1/2019 David R
Water Taxi Service to and from N. Captiva Island Boats and Fun is incredible. They are very professional. Matias and all of their staff are great to work with. All my kids talk about is Captain, Captain Matias' dog. They wanted to bring him home. Thank you for making the trip easy and memorable. We would only use Boats and Fun and highly recommend them.

3/27/2019 Discover731814 Rosemount, Minnesota
Spring Break 2019 Boats and fun was amazing! The customer service was outstanding! They went above and beyond to accommodate our group. The staff was terrific and got us off and running quickly. We would definitely book with boats and fun on our next trip. Thanks for a great day on the water, Boats and Fun!!

3/24/2019 Mark S Saint Paul, Minnesota
They saved the day! We had a bit of an issue at the airport and missed our ferry.. 13 of us on the busiest saturday of the year stuck at the dock. My wife called over to Boats and Fun and Andrew did everything in his power to get us over to the island,.. could not have been a better outcome.. they got us taken care of and even had nice rides over! Next time we go, we won't mess with the island ferry, just call over to Boats and Fun! Thanks for the save!!!

3/21/2019 steelbeav Saint Louis, Missouri
Great learning experience from Captain Michael On March 18, we rented a 200 hp open bow boat from Boats and Fun. Although I took the helm with a high degree of confidence, it quickly waned when I discovered it was larger than typical boats I had operated. Couple that with some wind and relatively tight areas going out of the Marina, and I was a Hazard waiting to happen! After seeing a couple of questionable maneuvers Captain Michael Keel came flying (jogging down the dock) to the rescue! He boarded ship and volunteered to help pilot us out of the harbor and make me comfortable with the boat (yes I had gone through a safety and operating training brief the day before as well). When he was comfortable that we were as well, he off-boarded in shallow water and sent us on or way! Kudos for the mile + walk he was faced with to get back to base. All in in all it was a great day! Thanks to the great staff at Boats and Fun. Thanks again

3/8/2019 MeghanB1214
Great Staff We rented on North Captiva and the staff was great! We had a little trouble maneuvering through the tricky shallow waters and the captain and staff were very helpful. They did a great job at not making us feel dumb about it! :)

3/6/2019 Gary L
Chartered fishing trip Captain Dalton This was the highlight of our stay on Captiva island. He put us on fish and nonstop action for the whole afternoon trip. I would recommend this for anyone who lives fishing! We kept a few for a family diner enjoyed a me a l of fresh fish. Thanks for a memorible Experience. Gary Liubakka Hibbing, MN.

3/6/2019 Sawadeevafie Fort Myers, Florida
Wir haben uns zu fünft ein Boot gemietet. Von uns ist vorher noch nie jemand Boot gefahren,aber nach einer sehr ausführlichen Einweisung in deutsch durften wir in See stechen. Captain Robin hat uns vorher alles wirklich gut erklärt und uns tolle Tipps für die Tour gegeben. Es ist herrlich die Inseln abzuklappern,die Tierwelt zu beobachten und einfach auch mal an einer Insel anzulegen. Einfach ein tolles Erlebnis! We rented a boat for five. No one of us has ever driven a boat before, but after a very detailed instruction in German we were allowed to set sail. Captain Robin explained everything really well and gave us some great tips for the tour. It is wonderful to rattle off the islands, to watch the wildlife and simply to put on an island. Just a great experience!

3/4/2019 MalibuAndPineapple Kentwood, Michigan
Thanks for the ride! The captains are extremely nice, very informative, and very accommodating. Our ride to North Captiva Island was easy and fast. They took care of everything and got us there and back safe and sound. With no cars allowed on the island we were happy to have them lead the way! Special shout out to Captain Matais and Captains Andrew for all your help

3/3/2019 John StClair Jr?
We rented a boat for the day from Boats and Fun & it was a great experience. They were very thorough in their explanations of how to use the boat & where to go. We boated to Boca Grande. In Boca we went shopping & had lunch at the Pink Elephant. We ended our day heading down to Cabbage Key for their famous Key-lime Pie. It was a great day!

3/3/2019 whilehavingfun
Boat Rental We rented a boat for the day from Boats and Fun & it was a great experience. The staff at Boats of Fun did a great job showing us how to use the boat & answering all of our questions about boating to Boca Grande. We had a great day boating to Boca. While on Boca we shopped & had a nice lunch at the Pink Elephant. We ended our day heading down to Cabbage Key for their famous Key-lime pie before heading back to North Captivia. Thanks for a great day!

2/16/2019 Amy Young-Leith
We rented a lovely boat on North Captiva from Michael. We have some boating experience, but not a lot (mostly sailboat). The training they provided and the tools on the boat gave us everything we needed to have a GREAT day on the water! It was the highlight of our four days on North Captiva. Great staff, great boats. We hope to come back and when we do, we'll do a multi day rental! Thanks, Mike!

2/16/2019 Janet Beaver Ditslear
We love Boats and Fun! They make our vacation to North Captiva easy, enjoyable and fun!

2/13/2019 claireredmer
North Captiva location was great We rented a golf cart for our vacation from the North Captiva location and they were fantastic. Very friendly and personable staff, helped us learn about the island and things to do and see. The golf cart was clean and in good condition. I’d recommend them for any rentals needs. They also had a great store with cute toys and swim gear.

1/31/2019 mikes788
Good people good boats equals good fun My family and I visited North Captiva for the first time and the people at boats and fun made our trip fun and hassle free. We use them for taxi service to bring us to and from the island we rented a boat and a golf cart they were very helpful with all of our luggage very helpful with getting us the perfect boat for our stay and made the whole process fun and easy so that we could get right to our vacation I would highly recommend using them

1/29/2019 Janey P
Brilliant! Having been badly let down by another company, boats & fun rescued us! They were extremely helpful, the boat was fabulous and we would highly recommend them.

1/26/2019 gebrunner123
Great people, products and service On N. Captiva, Amy and Mike went above and beyond the call of duty. I was in a big bind and they were willing to provide a golf cart to transport my friends who couldn't walk - on the spur of the moment. We couldn't have seen anything had it not been for their goodwill and kind generosity. When I'm back next, I'll be first in line to rent a boat from them. Great people with brains and big hearts. Thank you so, so much, see you again in a few months. G. Brunner

1/24/2019 nuge11
Amazing day on the water with Captain Michael. Spent my birthday on North Captiva Island with my girlfriend and had an AMAZING time. We rented the Jet Ski's with captain Michael, he was friendly and helpful. He went over everything we needed to know about how to operate them and how to navigate the island safely. Weather, water and service was perfect! Highly recommend Boats n Fun and captain Michael!

1/24/2019 Ncleb
Captain Michael Keel!!!!! Went to the island for the day (never been here before), checked out Boats N Fun. Captain Michael -He was wonderful!! Provided great customer service and info about the island/ beach. Showed us around and rented jet ski's, and he went through the proper safety tips, and water rules prior to getting on them. Such a fun place and makes it a better experience when staff is so helpful! Definitely would come back! :)

1/17/2019 conner36 North Muskegon, Michigan
Fishing Boat Rental Well maintained boat and friendly service. I rented the boat for five straight days. My only complaint was that I had to dock the boat each night at Boats and Fun instead of our own boat lift. But we made it work.

1/16/2019 jennystrip Florida
Great place lots of fun! We have a lot of fun visiting the island And stop at the store where we had great service with Isabella she help us with a map and directions on how to get to the beach also Gave us a map and told us about the restaurant and sold us sunscreen and gave us great information for our upcoming trip On chartering a boat. Great service and information. Will definitely rent a boat From boats and fun!

1/15/2019 rodstar14
Private Charter to/from North Captiva We used Boats and Fun for a private charter to and from North Captiva for our vacation (January 2019). Michael was awesome. We went over during rough seas and he was able to guide the boat to avoid the chop and spray. On the way back he told us about different locations to check out on the mainland. He was a fantastic captain and I can't recommend them enough!

1/12/2019 tabtaylor2007
Round trip North Captiva Best staff EVER!!!! We come every year to the island and have always just used the group ferry, never will do that again. Our family was so happy with all the staff and service. Super friendly and courteous. I can not say enough about positive things about our trip.

1/10/2019 annemlnorthcaptiva
Taxi and leisure boat ride The Boats and Fun crew is extremely professional, friendly and willing to help. My family has used them for taxi service (timely and flexible), a leisure boat ride (extremely fun for my teenage sons) and for just about anything else we need while on island. I highly recommend them on North Captiva Island.

1/10/2019 Jason S
Boats & Fun made our trip worth it! Terrific time! Golf carting around (provided by Boats&Fun) North Captiva was SO MUCH FUN! Great staff & wonderful time!

1/10/2019 ?Ed N Patti Williams?
Great Company to deal with. We had a fantastic day with Matias. Great trip to Cabbage Key and lots of fun with the dolphins

1/9/2019 Kathleen V
Wonderful experience We rented a boat for multiple days while visiting North Captiva. The ability to complete an online preview course before arriving was really helpful, and saved much time. Captain Matias and Captain Robin were wonderful to work with once we arrived, flexible and patient and provided additional practice docking when we expressed confidence issues. Michael was very friendly and (VERY) quick to help us each day as well when we brought the boat into dock. We had a wonderful time and appreciate everyone at Boats and Fun very much. Highly recommend!!

1/9/2019 edw802 Mineral, Virginia
Trip to Cabbage Key We booked a trip to Cabbage Key for lunch including some sight seeing for about 3.5 hours. We had captain Matias and he was outstanding. The trip was amazing. We had 5 people and they all loved it. We seen more dolphins than we have ever seen in our many previous charters. Parking and getting to the marine were very smooth and easy also. Don't hesitate to call these guys. We will certainly use them again.

12/30/2018 Nathan L
Great service! The whole team at North Captiva Island were helpful, insightful, knowledgeable, and friendly. Captain Mike, Robin, Michael, and Matias were a pleasure to interact with and took great care of our whole family. Highly recommended!

12/30/2018 rperks282
Great Boats, Great Staff Who could ask for more. Super friendly and helpful... they know everything going on down there. Boat was neat, clean, and powerful. Highly recommended

12/23/2018 Kristy M
Brandon & Kristy Musser Can’t say enough good things! Special thanks to Captain Mike K for taking extra care to get all 8 of us and our gear back and forth to the island! Thanks to all who went the extra mile to get our daughter over due to the storm canceling everything! First class every time we go!!

12/2/2018 Jad D
Excellent Time! The people at Boats and Fun are really excellent. They are patient and work hard to make sure you are ready for your day on the water - we were definitely well trained. The boats themselves are awesome. Almost brand new, in great shape. Everything about our trip was awesome.

12/1/2018 Vbhusky Indianapolis, Indiana
Half day rental PLUS awesome training Had the best experience renting a very nice new speed boat with a great awning that gave fantastic shade. 9 women with a picnic basket. The training also talked about options of place to go and how to get there. We went to an awesome manatee hang out spot that was secluded. We saw a mom and a baby and at least one other manatee that hung around for a few hours while we relaxed on the boat. Next we hit cabbage cat to check it out. Had a cool lunch spot we hope to visit later on our trip. Mike was a great instructor, and so helpful with the most difficult parts of leaving and entering the boat slip. We all had a blast and felt well prepared with the training coupled to the GPS. Thank you Mike!

11/26/2018 Julie S Wood Ridge, New Jersey
Amazing day with Captain Mike! We chartered a private boating tour on Friday November 23rd and went with Captain Mike. We had such an amazing experience, had dolphins in our boats wake (twice!), saw Manatee, ate lunch on a sand bar, jumped off the boat and snorkeled off of Cayo Costa and in general had a fantastic experience. Captain Mike was super flexible, took us to do what we wanted, gave us a ton of historical information about the various islands and homes and even helped us extract a burr from my daughters foot. I cannot say enough good things about Boats and Fun and Captain Mike. We had originally booked 3 hours and they even let us extend an extra hour to get in everything we wanted.

11/13/2018 Departure46808021145
Boat Rental North Captiva Island Rented a boat and had a great time. Boat was awesome- navigation was extremely helpful. Staff was wonderful- great overview of boat and area.

11/8/2018 jhgrove81 Georgetown, Delaware
Inexperienced Boaters This is our second trip to North Captiva. We decided to rent a boat for the day. My husband and I have very little boating experience which caused us a certaint level of angst. The day before our rental we were able to meet with Captain Mike for an hour to review boat procedures like starting the boat and docking, as well as navigation and places to visit during our day. Captain Mike did a great job in providing us with explanation in laymen terms and helped reassure us that the trip would go well, we would have fun, but if we needed him during our journey we could simply call his cell phone. His level of instruction was essential in helping us understand the complexity of the waters, tides, the shallows, etc. Our journey took us to Cayo Costa to see manatees and alligators, to Cabbage Key for drinks and stone claw crabs (with successful docking at a very busy time), to Boca Grand for a quick ride-by before heading south to Captiva where we anchored off shore for a quick bite on the boat. Then on to Sanibel for another ride-by before gasing up at Jensens on Captiva island. Docking was so-so but since we were going slow as instructed we were able to get the boat docked. Lots of helpful people at the docks removed our anxiety. That was our final stop before returning to our port. Captain Mike and his 1st Mate were there to great us. Truly an exceptional day of fun in the sun. Worth every Penney. Definitely will plan to do this again. If you pay careful attention to Captain Mike’s instruction you will have an amazing day.

10/25/2018 ScottM_FLA Gainesville, Florida
A consistently good rental experience Our family has been coming to North Captiva for many years. Early on, boat rentals were either hard to find or sketchy, depending on what company offered the service. Since their establishment on North Cap, Boats and Fun has been an ideal company to work with – consistent personnel, availability and pricing. My last rental was as smooth as always – they let me go through the paperwork and boat overview the afternoon before so we could get on the water the next morning without delay. Boats are clean, easy to use, and guidance systems are a big help (pay attention in Safety Harbor). Hopping over to the other islands for shelling or lunch is simple – I recommend a full day rental since a decent amount of time will be spent running down to regular Captiva to get fuel before your return. Would I like to bring my own boat? Sure! But that also means I’d be renting an expensive boat slip on the island, washing the boat down when I tie up in the afternoon, checking, cleaning, etc. With Boats and Fun, I just step off the rental and hop in the swimming pool to cool off with a drink in my hand – it should be that easy because I am on vacation! Can you tell I’ll be back? :)

9/13/2018 RLTHinHouston Houston, Texas
North Captiva On the first day Captain Mike took us to a great spot for shelling, then to Cabbage Key. Bad weather forced our quick return back to North Captiva so the next day, Captain Robin took us to finish our adventure at Cabbage Key and then to lower Captiva. Both captains were phenomenal and helped make the voyage as fun as possible while remaining nothing but professional.

9/2/2018 joerugs North Captiva Island, Florida
Boat rental awesome time We had a great day on the water from our boat rental at boats and fun in North Captiva captain Michael keel was amazing and so helpful!

8/15/2018 DrREPWright London, United Kingdom
A great day out for novices We rented a 22" boat (and were upgraded to a 24") for a day out having had limited nautical experience. The hour spent with Mike the evening before we went out really put us at ease - two families with seven of us in total. We had a really good day with trips to the manatee hole on Cayo Costa, an excellent lunch at the Cabbage Key restaurant followed by a trip down to Captiva to refuel accompanied by a pod of dolphins. We managed to pick up supplies in a store on Captiva whilst refuelling which was a bonus. Having travelled to North Captiva from the UK we were really pleased to have this experience, and would highly recommend the friendly and highly knowledgeable team to all visitors.

8/14/2018 Dave B
Very friendly staff - easy process We rented a boat for five days and had a great experience. The staff is very helpful and friendly. There is a training period that isn't too long yet informative. There was always someone there at the end of our trip to help us dock the boat which is really the hardest part for beginners. I recommend!

8/14/2018 Support-JP Mooresville, North Carolina, United States
Superior customer service Boats and Fun make having fun easy. From the initial inquiry to booking to day of, Mike was amazing. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. If you're looking for an easy family fun outing, Boats & Fun is the way to go!

8/1/2018 Donna Trumble
Great customer service, helpful and friendly staff. Enjoyed our experience with Boats and Fun. Thank you!!

7/5/2018 Nicki Fridley Wolfe?
We had so much fun with Captain today. Thank you Boats and Fun!

7/2/2018 Rob Sackerson
We rented a boat for a couple days and should have rented it for a few more! Captain Mike did a great job going over everything about the boat was very helpful with suggestions for fishing and places to go. We ended up anchoring by a beach on Cayo Casta and had a blast. The Captains and staff were awesome, very helpful, fun and down to earth people. We also purchased a few extra's like T-shirts, b-ball hats, bug spray, lotions bait ect. Thank You Boats and Fun for helping make our trip more memorable!

6/25/2018 ctank1of5 Greenville, South Carolina
These guys were great! I reserved our boat with consulting from the young man who answered the phone. They were great and the boat was well equipped and maintained. My husband and son took a class to learn how to use the boat and refresh on intercostal mariner rules. We had a GREAT time and visited many places we would have not been able to see had we not had a boat. We saw TONS of dolphins and manatees! We also rented fishing poles from them. They were in good condition. Too bad we didn't catch anything other than catfish, tho!

6/25/2018 Rob S
We rented a boat for a couple days and should have rented it for a few more! Captain Mike did a great job going over everything about the boat was very helpful with suggestions for fishing and places to go. We ended up anchoring by a beach on Cayo Casta and had a blast. The Captains and staff were awesome, very helpful, fun and down to earth people. We also purchased a few extra's like T-shirts, b-ball hats, bug spray, lotions bait ect. Thank You Boats and Fun for helping make our trip more memorable! Rob Sackerson and family Eagle River Alaska

6/21/2018 Shane Andrew
Couldn't ask for a better store or group of employees. Cleanest and coolest store on the island and best service. Capt Michael went above and beyond for us. Great guy

6/15/2018 Terry K. Clermont, FL
Yelp - We had an awesome experience with the staff and this business. Friendly, outgoing staff, ready to help at every need. We rented a boat on June 14, 2018. As novice boaters we were a little nervous. After taking the information boating class with Captain Mike it put us at ease. Captain Mike instructed us in any situation that could accure. He also gave us a few good fishing spots and where to go and what time to be there. I will definitely keep coming back to Boats and a Fun!!! Terry Kovar

5/25/2018 Sheila J
Clean and helpful

5/25/2018 Affordable Auto Performance
THE BEST OF THE BEST!!!!! ROBIN IS A GREAT GUIDE AND HAS A GREAT TEAM.

5/25/2018 ODLANIER E
Nice place, amazing costumer service... Good prices.

5/24/2018 Irene G
(Translated by Google) The best of the best. Good attention. excellent gifts .... geniuses !!! Do not ask them to stop (Original) Lo mejor de lo mejor. Buen a atención. excelentes regalos.... unos genios!!! No pides dejar de verlos

5/22/2018 ODLANIER ESOJ VILLAVICENCIO ARCAY
Nice place, amazing costumer service... Good prices.

5/14/2018 ellywGlasgow Glasgow
Fantastic deal! We booked a boat for 4 days in advance from the UK but on arrival Matias managed to get us a deal for 5 days! From the start the service was first class and we were given a full overview of the boat and Robin gave detailed instructions on how to use the boat. We had sailed before but it was good to get a refresher. One trip you must do is take a sail to Matlacha and visit Bert's bar, The delivery and pick up of the boat was prompt and the guys were so helpful and friendly. We would not hesitate to use this company again. They are excellent! Thanks again guys as it added great fishing experiences to our holiday and nice sails around Sanibel!

3/1/2018 Melissa F
Boat Rental, Day O’ fun with the family! Highly recommend renting a boat from Boats and Fun! We spent the day exploring Cayo Costa State Park and visiting the Manatee Hole. Truly appreciated the customer service from Boats and Fun, provided great boat training and assistance. Special thanks to Senior Captain Mike and Captain Matias! You guys are the greatest! We had a blast and made memories that will last a lifetime!

2/24/2018 jackson9567 Charlevoix
These guys are good! We did a one day rental of a 22' boat on Pine Island Sound this past week. I manage a marina, I own a 26' Sea Ray, I handle all kinds of boats in Northern Michigan and my buddy is as good a sailor as Northern Michigan has to offer, but we were both a little nervous about the Pine Island Sound after our Ferry trip to North Captiva. Geez, this place is crazy shallow! Well, we were asked to come for our 45 minute boat training and got Captain Robin to go through their program. A. I'd hire this guy in an instant if he would leave FLA B. This was the most thorough, friendly, and informative session I've ever spent with someone. He caught that we had a lot of experience and were really just nervous about not knowing the water. He spent the time that was necessary to hit what he had to hit and then spent more time really helping us understand what would make this a special day and really made us feel comfortable knowing what steps they had taken to make this easy for anyone! Let me tell you, this water is really crazy but these guys have it dialed in and they have the Garmin GPS units programmed for about any trip you might take. Combine that with their fantastic charts that they have laminated and put together and you have a great combination. We had a freaking ball, saw everything Robin told us to do including a great Manatee hole on Cayo Costa, awesome lunch at Cabbage Key at 1:45 after the Ferry had left just like he told us it would, and then great time on S.Captiva before heading home to N. Captiva. Capt. Mike helped us as we were going out and again checking us in and he did a great job making us laugh and again to feel comfortable. Capt. Mattias occasionally dropped in a thought or two as we were going through the process. All in all, these guys can take the scary out of the shallow water and make you comfortable and allow you to have one of the best days you can have on the water! I know we did!!!

2/16/2018 kpetey3 Chicago, Illinois
Easy and on time transport to North Captiva We organized a private round trip transfer to North Captiva with our 2 toddlers and ALLLLLLLL the junk that comes with traveling with little ones. Boats n Fun made it easy and enjoyable to get over to the island. They were on-time both directions and had kid sized life vests. Captain was even patient while we "negotiated" with the toddlers to put them on. Very easy and will use them again on our next visit.

2/2/2018
These guys are good! We did a one day rental of a 22' boat on Pine Island Sound this past week. I manage a marina, I own a 26' Sea Ray, I handle all kinds of boats in Northern Michigan and my buddy is as good a sailor as Northern Michigan has to offer, but we were both a little nervous about the Pine Island Sound after our Ferry trip to North Captiva. Geez, this place is crazy shallow! Well, we were asked to come for our 45 minute boat training and got Captain Robin to go through their program. A. I'd hire this guy in an instant if he would leave FLA B. This was the most thorough, friendly, and informative session I've ever spent with someone. He caught that we had a lot of experience and were really just nervous about not knowing the water. He spent the time that was necessary to hit what he had to hit and then spent more time really helping us understand what would make this a special day and really made us feel comfortable knowing what steps they had taken to make this easy for anyone! Let me tell you, this water is really crazy but these guys have it dialed in and they have the Garmin GPS units programmed for about any trip you might take. Combine that with their fantastic charts that they have laminated and put together and you have a great combination. We had a freaking ball, saw everything Robin told us to do including a great Manatee hole on Cayo Costa, awesome lunch at Cabbage Key at 1:45 after the Ferry had left just like he told us it would, and then great time on S.Captiva before heading home to N. Captiva. Capt. Mike helped us as we were going out and again checking us in and he did a great job making us laugh and again to feel comfortable. Capt. Mattias occasionally dropped in a thought or two as we were going through the process. All in all, these guys can take the scary out of the shallow water and make you comfortable and allow you to have one of the best days you can have on the water! I know we did!!!

1/8/2018 Angela H London
Amazing Dolphins Adventure with Captain Mike After staying on North Captiva for a week in August, we didn't think our trip could get any better and then on the second to last day we went out with Captain Mike on a Dolphin watching trip! We were blown away by the wild dolphins playing in wake. Mike was so knowledgeable and brilliant with our kids. Thank you for a brilliant experience.

1/5/2018 Beth H Kansas City, Kansas
Great captain and cruise We took the Dolphin and Manatee cruise last week with Captain Robin. He made it interesting and fun for the adults and kids.

1/2/2018 Charlottesville, Indiana
We loved these giys We are driving home now from a wonderful week on the island. Both of our water taxi rides were fun and informative. On the way to the island, our captain gave us several great insights and also stopped to assist a family whose boat had become stuck on a sandbar. On our way back from the island, our caption took the time to interact with some dolphins, even enticing one to follow behind us for a bit and leap out of the water. I did not expect our taxi rides to enhance our trip, but they truly did.

12/30/2017 Bart S
Boat Rental (Captain Mike and Captain Robin) We rented a boat for the day from Boats and Fun. What a great experience - if I could give them 6 stars, I would. Before we left, Captain Mike sat down with me to review the boating area around N. Captivia and give us some good things to do. He also showed me around the boat a bit. I'm a very experienced boater and he was very helpful as the waters in the area tend to be quite shallow. His suggestions were spot on. We wanted to see if we could find some manatee and he sent us to a hidden cove. We were the only boat there with a dozen or so manatee. After visiting with the manatee, we headed south and ran into Captain Robin who was out with a group on jet skis looking at a pod of dolphins. He had me adjust the trim on the boat a bit and when I started back up the dolphins started swimming and playing in out wake and the folks on the jet skis were tagging along for the show. We ended our day heading down to Captivia where we walked around and had lunch before heading back to North Captivia. Six stars for these guys.

12/29/2017 Lisa M
Christmas vacation After a long day of travel from California we had the pleasure of taking a water taxi over to North Captiva Island. Oh my gosh!!!! What an incredible ride it was!!! I’m not sure who was more excited, us or our driver!! He offered to stop & take pictures of our family with the perfect sunset in the background! Saw some dolphins & made sure we got to see them in action! He also was full of helpful information! BOATS & FUN you guys are awesome!!!!! Perfect start to what I’m sure will be a perfect week! Thank you!

12/28/2017 Tommy S
Perfect Boat Rental Our family rented a 23' Hurricane Deck Boat on Xmas Eve.. Starting with the reservation process, everything was perfect. All was coordinated by Capt. Matias, who was very efficient, obviously experienced, & very personable. The boat provided was a 23' Hurricane Deck Boat with a 200HP outboard. The boat was in excellent condition, especially for a rental, & equipped with a user friendly Garmin GPS. The GPS was loaded with several area wayward tracks, so no input was necessary. You are provided with the most complete chart and information book I've ever seen. So good that I think they should make the book's available for sale. We met Capt. Matias with the boat at the Cape Coral Yacht Club dock area. Plenty of nearby parking and Bar/Restaurant called The Boathouse on site. No need to travel for food & cocktails after a day of boating, & great place to catch the sunset. All this made for one of the best boat rentals ever, & best Xmas Eve Day's ever. Can't wait to do it again.

12/17/2017 Cindy Kaspereit John
We had a wonderful time! Robin and Matias were the best captains ever!

12/10/2017 Ed G Santa Fe, New Mexico
Great People and Service My wife and I had the pleasure of staying on North Captiva Island for roughly a week from the end of October through the first week of November. Other than one really rainy day, the trip was fantastic! The team at Boats and Fun made the trip much more enjoyable. We arrived late on a Thursday night and booked a Boats and Fun water taxi from Pine Island to NCI. Captain Robin was extremely helpful getting us settled on the island after we arrived - especially because it was dark and getting to our vacation rental required knowing the paths. We had reserved a boat for 2 days but the weather didn't completely cooperate. Boats and Fun completely helped us out and moved the reservations without any issues. When we finally got out on the water, Captain Mike gave us very helpful tips on where to go, what to see, and how to best plan our time on the water. We had the opportunity to see dolphins, manatees, shelling on Costa Cayo, lunch on Cabbage Key - and just had a wonderful time overall. A special call out to Captain Mathias who was the key to the entire adventure. We made all our reservations with him via email and phone, rented fishing gear and bait, borrowed bikes for a trip into the State Park on NCI, and he captained our water taxi back to Pine Island for the trip home.

12/2/2017 Sward2018 Chicago, Illinois
Boats AND Fun! We rent a open bow boat every year in the spring from Boats and Fun on North Captiva. If you are familiar with North Captiva it is surprise to find such a well run and well stocked business on the island. Boats and Fun always provides and excellent well maintained boat and everything needed for a day on the water. We will be back next year for another rental. In fact, writing this review is reminding me to make my reservation! Eric S.

8/2/2017 Mima P
Amazing experience!! We spent a week in North Captiva in July 2017 and we rented a boat, jet ski, kayak and fishing rods from Boats and Fun. We can't say anything but great things. The guys are great and helpful. The boat and jet ski training is very informative and thorough. We had so much fun on our day on the boat but we wish we rented for 2 days instead of one. 7 hours were not enough too see everything we planned. We were lucky and did not have any storm that day but they prepared us for every situation. Overall, we had great experience and we will definitely rent from them again.

7/28/2017 Winston H
Boat full of little people that had a blast! I recently rented a 24' Hurricane deck boat from Boats and Fun in N. Captiva and had a wonderful time! Boat was in great shape and Captain Mike did a great job with a quick training to make us aware of the specific waters and sand bars. We go there every year and will be renting a boat with them again. I highly recommend you paying attention to your class because the waters are quite shallow at low and even high tide if you don't pay attention to what you are doing.

7/27/2017 Stacey Horner-Schwarz
Captain Mike took our family out on a three hour excursion and we had a blast! He was very friendly & knowledgeable about the area. Our kids loved watching the dolphins trail our boat! We highly recommend Boats of Fun!

7/26/2017 Kathy T
North Captiva Fun We used Boats and Fun for a water taxi ride from North Captiva to Sanibel Island. It was a fun boat ride there and back with Captain Matias. He was great talking with the kids and telling them about the boat and waterways. We were lucky enough to be tailed by three dolphins on the return trip, almost like we signed up for the dolphin watch tour! Next time we go, we would definitely use them for additional services. Great, friendly staff!

7/21/2017 Bill D
North Captiva Boats and Fun at North Captiva were prepared for just about any question. They suggested that our group of seven rent a larger boat than the minimum size necessary, which turned out to be the best recommendation ever. Matias' boating instruction for complete novices was thorough and allowed us to have a fantastic time out on the sound on our first trip. Only caveat: pay close attention to the instructions given and follow them to a tee, because the rapid changes in depth near the shore could easily trip you up fast.

7/9/2017 mitchliebowitz North Captiva Island, Florida
Captain Robin was amazing. We could not be more pleased. We scheduled a sunset tour with Boats and Fun for 3 hours. Captain Robin, our guide, was most knowledgeable on local history and marine life. This was both an educational and relaxing tour. I would not hesitate to recommend Captain Robin or Boats and Fun. Professional, safe, and thoughtful. We had a wonderful evening. Thank you!!!

7/2/2017 Kevin L Allentown, NJ
Fantastic week This was the best well of boating in a new area tan I thought was possible. Captains Mike and Adam couldn't have been more knowledgeable and informative. Because of their excellent training and local knowledge we had fun, enjoyable, and safe. The equipment was second to none and the service exceeded expectations. Thanks again to Captains Mike and Adam. The reservation process was simple and made customer friendly by Robin. Prices were quite reasonable as well.

6/23/2017 agsamuelson Plymouth, Indiana
Absolutely Awesome! Our family has been to Captiva several times, but this was our first time at North Captiva. We (six of us) decided to try something new and called them one morning and went out on a boat that afternoon. Captain Matias was great! He was so fun and knowledgeable. He even downloaded Spotify and let us choose the music! We had an unbelievable experience on a sandbar in the gulf; we found 16 sand dollars and Matias even helped my sister (kind of) learn how to dive. It was a day we will never forget! Will definitely be calling them when we come back to North Captiva.

6/12/2017 _alexandralee_jones Houston, Texas
Captain Mike ROCKS!! My family of 5 and I booked our private boat tour the day of, only an hour ahead to be exact and we showed up with everything ready to go, just had to sign a wavier for everyone and then it was off to the water! Captain Mike took me and my 2 younger brothers tubing for about an hour and a half before taking us to Cabbage Key for lunch. He was so knowledgeable and laid-back, making the entire trip perfect. When you book a private boat tour it's pretty much whatever you want to do, unless you need recommendations which they more than happily provide.

6/3/2017 1EaglesFan1 Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Dolphins and Cheeseburgers in Paradise Captains Mike and Matias took our family out on a 3 hour tour. We fared much better than Gilligan. We visited Cabbage Key followed by close up interaction with Dolphins. It was a blast. True care to ensure we enjoyed our excursion. And we thoroughly did. The Dolphins were practically in our boats. Thank you guys for a great day the kids will forever remember

6/2/2017 Katheryne A
A Treasured Experience My husband and I came to visit North Captiva for his 30th birthday. Thanks to Boats and Fun, it was a beyond wonderful experience!. We rented dune bikes as well as a golf cart to cycle around the island and to the all of the different beaches. We used their water taxi to get to the island initially as well as back to the mainland when our stay was completed. Adam and Captain Matias took us on an incredible jet ski tour of the island to look for shells, wildlife, and just to generally have fun!! My highlight was seeing all the manatees but my husband's was racing across the ocean with the guys. Matias is very knowledgeable about his business as well as the local areas both on and off the island. Boats and Fun has many activities to choose from and you can definitely find the best fit for your own adventure just like we did!.

5/23/2017 kssmith84 Colorado Springs, Colorado
Fantastic people! Great equipment! Matias and the whole Boats and Fun crew are fantastic! They went out of their way to be helpful and flexible. They are knowledgeable, courteous and fun. We rented a boat and they helped plan a day for us. Of particular fun was a visit to the Manatee hole on Cayo Costa where the manatees were plentiful and very interested in visiting with us. You won't regret renting a boat or doing a jet ski/wave runner trip with Boats and Fun!

5/21/2017 Candihighsmith Arlington, Texas
North Captiva Boats and Fun My husband and I only had a few days on the island for this spur of the moment trip. We booked last minute and Matias was good enough to come in on his day off to take us on this wonderful trip. You can tell he absolutely loves his job and loves his home in his enthusiasm during our tour. We left from North Captiva Island Club marina in their clean and comfortable boat and enjoyed watching the dolphins play in our wake while Matias told us about North Captiva and the surrounding islands. Our first stop was Cabbage Key for a "cheeseburger in paradise". Matias waited for us while we enjoyed lunch at this iconic stop. After lunch we toured around Cayo Costa island and learned all about the ever changing coastline and history. Matias found a beautiful sand bar where the two of us snorkeled and collected a few shells before heading back to the marina. We learned so much about the local history and wildlife from Matias which helped make our decision to purchase a home on North Captiva an easy one.

5/2/2017 Margaret F Concord, New Hampshire
Peg's Big Jet Ski and Boat Adventure 4 of us rented jet skis and we had a wicked good time! We buzzed around playing in the waves and then our guide Matias brought us to a cove where we were able to get close to Manatees, without disturbing them of course. We really enjoyed learning all about the pirate history of the islands, arrrrr. The next day we rented a boat and went to Cabbage Key to have lunch at the famous "cheeseburger in paradise" restaurant. Captain Mike patiently went over everything to make sure we had all the knowledge about the boat and navigating the waterways so we would be totally safe. The staff is genuinely nice and they made us feel truly welcome on the island, not like a bunch of tourists. Boats and Fun is the prefect name for this place, check it out, you won't regret it!

4/21/2017 dannysherman2017 Franklin, Tennessee
North Captiva - Boats and Fun Rented a boat for 9 of us at the North Captiva office. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly! Highly recommend renting a boat while you are there...tons places to visit and fantastic wildlife viewing. We will be back again!

4/19/2017 Tochdown Atlanta, Georgia
Rented a boat for 3 days. 22' hurricane for 8 guys. We only used it one day due to small craft advisories on water and was refunded money. They are very concerned with safety. I liked that and enjoyed their vibe at Boats and Fun.

4/2/2017 patchoolee new york
Wonderful boat trip to cabbage key We did a private boat trip to Cabbage Key. Our Caption Andy was friendly and informative. He took us on a scenic route to try and spot some dolphin, which we did ! Personalized service, comfortable boat and a Caption that worked hard to ensure our experience met our expectations ... it did!

4/2/2017 flammlitwin Brooklyn, New York
This place is so well run with the nicest crew around! We have traveled to North Captiva Island in Florida for three years running. We have used Boats and Fun each trip, once for a 3 hour tour with the totally awesome Captain Mike, we have used their private boat taxi (extremely reliable) and have booked fishing tours as well (so fun and the captain was knowledgable about where to find fish). They are always accommodating (but they do get booked at Spring Break - plan ahead!!), so pleasant to work with, deal with and the shop always has a good amount of bait, rods, gear as well. Easy to rate them 5 stars.

3/16/2017 PeterColonia
Reliable decent boat rental We rented a boat during our stay on North Captiva. Most important: The introduction by Captain Mike was very conscientious. All staff were friendly and helpful.

3/15/2017 Road524784
Boats and Fun is great!!! My family booked Boats and Fun for water taxi to and from North Captiva. The reservation process was so easy plus, on our arrival, Captain Andy coordinated our water taxi with our airport taxi so we were not stuck waiting at the dock. Capt Andy also coordinated with Duncan and Laurie at Tortuganci Properties so we were met at the dock when we arrived on the island. While we were on North Captiva we booked a tour to Cabbage Key and Captain Matias tailored it to what we wanted to see. It was a wonderful trip. We saw dolphins, manatees, a beautiful sunset and had a delicious dinner at Cabbage Key and Captain Matias made it very relaxed and fun! Our return water taxi to Pine Island was just as smooth. Captain Matias coordinated with our airport taxi and our return was seamless. We were on vacation every step of the way because Boats and Fun took such good care of us! Thank you!!!

3/13/2017 BeamerMN Minnesota
Boat Tour- including shelling Our family ranged from a 13 year old, two 20 year olds, and a 82 year old grandma and we all had a great time! The trip was entirely tailored to what we wanted to do. We got up close to wild bottlenose dolphins and went into a secluded lagoon to find the protected manatees. The afternoon also included a stop at a sandbar where found about 15 sand dollars and other cool shells. Our tour guide Matias was very knowledgeable of the area which made the tour exciting. Definitely recommend!

3/2/2017 Scott D
Awesome Time Captain Robin was AWESOME, the knowledge Robin had and his personal social skills were amazing, We seen dolphins and other things and It was the best experience I have ever had. The tour is worth it and ask for Robin and you will have the experience of alife time.

3/2/2017 Road524784
Boats and Fun is great!!! My family booked Boats and Fun for water taxi to and from North Captiva. The reservation process was so easy plus, on our arrival, Captain Andy coordinated our water taxi with our airport taxi so we were not stuck waiting at the dock. Capt Andy also coordinated with Duncan and Laurie at Tortuganci Properties so we were met at the dock when we arrived on the island. While we were on North Captiva we booked a tour to Cabbage Key and Captain Matias tailored it to what we wanted to see. It was a wonderful trip. We saw dolphins, manatees, a beautiful sunset and had a delicious dinner at Cabbage Key and Captain Matias made it very relaxed and fun! Our return water taxi to Pine Island was just as smooth. Captain Matias coordinated with our airport taxi and our return was seamless. We were on vacation every step of the way because Boats and Fun took such good care of us! Thank you!!!

2/22/2017 abbeyagpaoa
Boats and Fun North Captiva Island Location On the first day of my vacation on North Captiva Island, Florida, I stopped at Boats and Fun to inquire about boat rentals and tours. They were very helpful and assisted me in planning my activities for my stay. On several occasions, I stopped back with questions and requests. They always willingly accommodated me, including helping me order delivery of groceries from the mainland. If you travel includes a trip to North Captiva Island, give Boats and Fun a try!

2/21/2017 phelpsi Middle River, Maryland
The Best Day of the Vacation Met Captain Andy and he was immediately welcoming and friendly. He asked us what we wanted to see and where we chose to go. He found a small cove where we saw many manatees and they were so active. We were able to take some amazing photos. There were also able to watch 2 manatees mating. Certainly don't get to see his everyday. Then off the Cabbage Key restaurant for lunch. Super lovely and Captain Andy got us there right before the huge lunch crowd arrived. His history of the island and the find of a sweet dolphin swimming in our wake was lovely. He was having a great time swimming in our wake and leaping out of the water 5 different times. Such a great morning with Captain Andy. A super guy with great knowledge of the area and water. Us Baltimore girls thank him for providing us with a spectacular day on the water

2/21/2017 Bill W
This is how all boat rentals should go!! This place Rocks! The entire crew was happy, helpful, enthusiastic and above all, knowledgeable. They worked together like a well-oiled machine. From booking, through safety videos and briefings, to actual boat orientation and checkout, no stone was left unturned. The equipment was also top notch and the inclusion of a GPS chart plotter really left a great impression. For anyone not familiar with these waters, especially the home harbor on North Captiva, routes are shallow and convoluted...do NOT rent a boat without a chart plotter!! This is truly as good as it gets. They will make even the novice comfortable in no time. The local waters have lots to see and plenty to do. Make time for the Cabbage Key Restaurant & Inn for some excellent seafood and an incredible staff. Don't even think of the half-day rental...not nearly enough time to see and do everything, and the full-day rate is just pennies more. Thanks again, guys!

2/14/2017 Madonna W
Water Taxi We used Captain Matais to taxi us back to the Mainland at 5am to catch an early morning flight. He arrived right on time, he was pleasant and knowledgeable about the area and even went above and beyond to get us to our vehicle once we hit dry land. The trip was a peaceful, star-filled end to an amazing trip on North Captiva!

2/4/2017 jwhitley7407 Lubbock, Texas
Captain Mike took us on a fantastic dolphin viewing tour Captain Mike was awesome! We saw tons of dolphins and got them to chase our boat. It was so much fun! He was friendly and knew how to engage the dolphins. I would highly recommend him!

1/17/2017 rodstar14
Captain Mike took us on a private island tour We had a blast. Went looking for sand dollars and manatees and alligators. He went out of his way to find the sand dollars and managed to get a dolphin to swim with our boat. Great guy and great service. Highly recommend them!!!

1/5/2017 Dalzurudom Miami, Florida
Great ferry ride to and from North Captiva! There's nothing like have a great travel experience to start (and end!) your vacation on great terms! This is exactly what we got with Boats and Fun. We were given perfect directions to arrive at the marina, our captain helped us load everything and was very timely and welcoming. The boat was in perfect condition and comfortable, and the trip was very reasonably priced when comparing it to standard cost for round-trip ferry costs. They accommodated all our items and pet friendly! We had an immaculate experience both to and from the island. I would definitely recommend them and look forward to visiting again!

1/4/2017 jonij123 Hays, Kansas
Amazing Captain Mike took his time to make sure we saw as many dolphins as possible. He was very pleasant and has a great personality. Enjoyed the entire trip and saw lots of dolphins had got great pictures.

1/3/2017 219sebastiand Miami, Florida
Awesome staff/service Captain Matias and Mike were both amazing from the moment we step aboard on our way to and from Captiva. The staff at the office in Captiva were also very helpful with recommendations, stuff to do or rent directly from them ( boats, bikes, rods etc)

1/2/2017 jeffakin9 Mahwah, New Jersey
Boat Rental Boats and Fun I rented a center console fishing boat from Boats and Fun for a week. Every aspect of this experience was excellent. I easily made a reservation by phone. I received E-Mail communications and reservation confirmations. We arrived on Christmas Day on Captiva Island. Although the original reservation had the boat arriving at my dock the next day, Captain Andy called me on Christmas and offered to bring the boat a day early so we could get out on it early the next morning. Santiago delivered the boat to my dock on Christmas Day and took me through extensive instruction on the basics of the boat, docking procedures, and how to navigate the waters of Pine Island Sound. Captain Robin arrived a short time later and they tied the boat up to the dock and showed me how to secure the boat to pilings. I had no experience with docking a boat with pilings. They were patient and eager to answer any question I had. The boat was great, and we had a awesome time with it all week. At the end of the week, I received text messages and phone calls about the pick up procedure. Once again, they made it easy and manageable. The manager of my condominium complex met Santiago and Robin during the pick up. He told me that he liked the guys so much he was going to recommend them to future guests. This was an all around excellent experience!

12/30/2016 Harrison S
Fantastic! We came to North Captiva for a week between Christmas and New Years...2 families including 5 kids. I am not an experienced boater but they were AMAZING at Boats and Fun. They gave me a quick tutorial and all the material I needed to boat around the islands and have a great time. We went exploring to other islands, fishing, picnics and swimming. They had great restaurant recommendations at Captiva, Boca Grande, Cabage Key and more. Having the boat from Boats and Fun changed the whole trip and made it incredible. They were always available and amazingly helpful! I couldn't recommend them highly enough. If you are coming to North Captiva, renting from them is an absolute must! Thank you Boats and Fun!!

12/14/2016 Matthew D. Centerville, MA
Yelp - I rented a center console boat from this company in December 2016. First of all, I made the reservation a month before my trip and about a week before the day I was going to rent the boat I received a phone call from an employee of the company advising me that the weather was going to be bad on that day and he gave me the option of moving my rental to another day. This was awesome. I took him up on the offer and moved the rental and it was an amazing day to be on the water. The boat was in great condition and had a lot of power. The briefing was concise and took place within a reasonable amount of time. I cannot wait to rent a boat from this company again. Thanks Mateus and Capt. Andy.

8/12/2016 BasilB49 Orlando, Florida
Great boat rental experience We recently rented a Glacier Bay 23' boat for 7 days from Boats and Fun. From start to finish everything was handled very professionally. Captain Matias delivered our boat to the Yacht Club in Cape Coral and took us through an easy to follow but detailed induction. It was clear to us that it was more important to him that we were comfortable with the boat than it was to get away as quickly as possible even though it was a Sunday morning. We thoroughly enjoyed having the boat and would absolutely recommend Capt'n Matias and Boats and Fun to anyone thinking about hiring a boat in the area.

7/10/2016 kathy J
private water taxi worth the $ to rent private water taxi! made it fun for the kids and taught us a little about the island as well as pointed out sea life. we also rented boats for our own use and thought it was a lot of fun to explore on our own as well! we had fun with Captain Matias, Andy and Santiago

6/7/2016 Rleffingwell4327 Huntington, New York
Professional & awesome service with Boats & Fun! My family of 6 used Boats & Fun for private water taxi to and from North Captiva island last week & The service was excellent! Captain Andy picked us up at Pine island and took us to North Captiva, he was professional & was excellent in every aspect! Captain Matias took us back to Pine Island 7 days later! At 5 am he was prompt & was also great! My family was in great hands... We also used their rental services while on the island & once again nothing less than excellent!! We will use them every time we have the opportunity & highly recommend their business!

5/27/2016 joenater Greenville, South Carolina
Boats and Fun , North Captiva, Fl We had a great experience boating the Gulf Inter-coastal waterway when we rented a boat from Boats and Fun, North Captiva, Fl. during our vacation! Capt. Mike was very thorough in explaining the operation and procedures to get around the Gulf Islands safely. The GSP was simple to operate with pre-planned destinations. I highly recommend Boats and Fun. Pricing very reasonable!

5/14/2016 goodfellaruss Marysville, Ohio
Fun, relaxation, and dolphins!!! We really enjoyed ourselves!!! Captain Mike was a great guide and showed us around the islands. Loved getting close to the dolphins and seeing them play in the boat's wake. We look forward to going again.

5/6/2016 derb1966 Bangor, Maine
Ahoy Matey! About 3 weeks ago, we vacationed on North Captiva with 2 other families. One of our friends rented a boat from Boats and Fun (North Captiva office) for a few days. The island was a perfect place to relax, but having access to a boat enhanced the experience tremendously. We showed up for the informational meeting and training with Captain Andy, who explained all of the details clearly and completely. He went over all aspects of the boat, mariner guidelines, and places to see. (Having some fairly experienced boaters helped, but I am confident those with little boating knowledge would feel comfortable getting out onto the waters with the crew at Boats and Fun.) The next few days were spent taking short and long trips to Captiva, Cabbage Key, and Cayo Costa. It was such a blast "driving" down the Intercoastal Highway!! Each time we returned, Captain Mike was waiting to help guide us in. He was a such a personable and informative captain, and we can't say enough about his professionalism and passion for the job. Thanks so much to both Captains for their help and expertise. I would definitely recommend you check out Boats and Fun on North Captiva.

4/12/2016 Julie C Saint Charles, Illinois
Outstanding customer service and Rentals My family has been renting boats and wave runners from Boats and Fun in Upper Captiva (North Captiva) for years. Their business has consistently delivered the best in rentals and service. The equipment is new, well-maintained, and clean upon delivery. The staff is also friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I highly recommend them should you be looking to rent a watercraft.

3/27/2016 Q8861OBjohnd Virginia
Boat tour & tubing with Captain Robin Wow! Great family experience. Boat tour with Captain Robin and Boats and Fun out of North Captiva Island was fabulous. Wildlife-he found it all. Birds diving and feeding on fish, pelicans, alligators, manatees galore. Dolphin swimming and playing in the wake was so cool-the kids and adults loved it. Some of us even saw a wild pig! He also took the kids tubing - level 3 for all! They really tailored the experience and timing to meet our needs. Highly recommend.

3/21/2016 Greg L New York City, New York
North Captiva Island Adventure You can only get to and from North Captiva Island via Ferry, it's quite remote and we wanted to visit some other islands. Enter Boats & Fun...Rented a 20 FT boat for the day, the service was friendly and well instructed, got the GPS and keys, picked up the boat the next day and we were off. Boat and GPS worked great, was very thankful for the verbal driving lesson and watch outs, they all came in handy. Had a great day on the water with my friends. Would definitely do it again...Greg

3/15/2016 Jamie W Westfield, New Jersey
Wow they did it again! Excelent Service! We just returned to North Captiva and rented a 12 person boat for the day and got the same great service from Boats and Fun that we did last time we were here. I would highly recommend this place any time, their equipment is top notch, the employees are extremely friendly and very knowledgeable. We liked it so much we are going back to rent jet skis later on this week.

3/11/2016 Chris T Tampa, Florida
Exceeded our expectations Very attentive and professional service. Helpful ALWAYS! They accommodated our requests and the ease of renting was appreciated.

3/6/2016 KjKuske Grand Rapids, Michigan
Boats and Fun best way to and from North Captiva! Great boat rentals too. Our family has travelled to North Captiva for over 10 years. Since they started, we have rented a boat from them on North Captiva and the experience has always been great! They are super helpful, flexible and the boats are in great shape! This year we took advantage of their new private ferry service to the island. It was awesome. The trip was fast and from booking to ferrying - Matias rocks!

3/2/2016 Jamie W Westfield, New Jersey
North Captiva Boat Rental These guys do it right, they give you the training and make it fun. All of the equipment is in top shape and well maintained. We had a fantastic day out on the water and would recommend it to anyone. See you this March JSW

3/2/2016 ipilotflorida Punta Gorda, Florida
Best Company on the Water I met with crew for two days on Pine Island and experienced the cleanest, well maintained boats in SouthWest Florida! The members were amazing with knowledge and professionalism compared to none - top notch all the way! Thanks to Matias, Robin, Andrew and Captain Mike to show me the ropes! Recommendation- call well ahead because boats go fast!

1/11/2016 Lee R
Afternoon Boat Rental I plan on recommending Boats and Fun to others who use the vacation home we stayed at. We had a great experience. The friendly staff made the rental easy and provided training and service in making sure we had everything we needed. They even provided some great advice on where to travel!

1/7/2016 Keri G
Boating with Babies We rented a boat for the day during the week between Christmas and New Years. The boat was clean and had everything we needed for a day's trip with 2 families and 2 19 month olds. They were great at providing training on how to use the equipment which helped the Dad's feel at ease as the captains with such precious cargo on board. They also recommended places for us to go that were age appropriate for the family which helped us have a wonderful time. It was one of the best days we had on vacation! I recommend going to get the training and paperwork done before your boat day to save you time on the day of.

1/6/2016 Amy B
Great Captiva Vacation Rented a boat from the North Captiva location for 11 days for our family vacation on Captiva. Captain Mike noticed a problem with the steering hydraulics when bringing the boat to us. He headed back to the shop to make sure it was repaired, and the boat was delivered to us later in the day. While we were disappointed with the delay in getting the boat, I appreciated the fact that they made sure it was fixed. Matias adjusted our contract accordingly, and the boat performed great throughout our trip with no problems. The boat was a big part of our family vacation cruising the islands, and fishing every day. Very enjoyable trip, and the North Captiva Crew was great. Thanks guys! Can't wait to go back!

1/5/2016 849mathewd Carmel, Indiana
North Cap Boat Rental Great training and amazing customer service. The North Cap guys are awesome and told us all the fun places to go in Pine Island sound. It was a great part of our vacation. They were always helpful and would come down to the docks to help as we left and returned.

1/2/2016 daviddP8420MJ Elburn, United States
We (11) spent two weeks on North Captiva Island. We rented "fatty" bikes and kayaks from Boats and Fun on the island. The folks that work there are easy going, extremely friendly and very helpful. They helped make an already awesome action even better.

12/27/2015 julescleo Cape Coral, Florida
Perfect Day We went out with Captains Robin and Andrew for a perfect day from PIne Island to North Captiva. They gave us great advice - we spent the day on the beach and had a blast boating with them. The trips were every bit as great as they promised us and more. It truly was the perfect day. We will use their services again and again! Thanks very much!!

12/16/2015 Bill B
Boats and Fun - North Captiva Highlight! Each time we go to North Captiva we have rented from Boats and Fun and gone to different places. This continues to be the highlight of our family's trip. Even in light rain, everyone still loved it! Definitely will continue to go!

12/5/2015 MDRapp Granville, Ohio
Superb, Safe, Reliable, and Fun boat transportation We hired Boats and Fun to transport our family to Cabbage Key, Boca Grande, and back and forth to Pine Island. Matias, Captain Mike, and Robin are awesome and make every trip fun. Thanks for the over the top service!!!

11/10/2015 Tim S Gainesville, Florida, Usa
Made an alreay fantastic getaway even better! My wife and I stayed on Captiva Island for a week. We explored the island for the first few days and then rented a boat to get out & around to the surrounding islands. Captain Mike was professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. Had us out on the water in short order and sent us out feeling confident even though it was our first time in the area. The boat was clean, comfortable and the simple to use GPS they provided was essential in getting us where we wanted to go. The trip would not have been the same without stopping into Boats and Fun.

7/8/2015 tripled6610 Georgetown, Kentucky
Two day boat rental The only other company that I can compare to boats and fun when it comes to friendly customer service and attention to detail is Disney. Boats and fun on North Captiva went well beyond my expectations. Everyone I encountered was so nice and made me feel comfortable. I highly recommend boats and fun!

7/2/2015 Elizabeth L Mountain Brook, Alabama
Family Boat Trip We rented a boat for the day to go to Cayo Costa, Cabbage Key and Captiva. We had a blast!! The boat was great. We had two families with a total of 10 people on the boat. It was a little tight but everyone still had a seat. I would totally recommend doing this! The water is absolutely beautiful. We saw dolphins and manatees. Lunch at Cabbage Key was awesome! Next time we will get Captain Mike to go with us! He is great and a lot of fun!

6/28/2015 vleuck Richmond, Virginia
Look No Further - You have found the best. Can't say enough about our experience with Boats and Fun. This was our second trip to North Captiva Island. The first trip we rented a boat from a less known company and it was a disaster in comparison. The price was right however the experience and service was lacking. This time we booked Boats & Fun based on prior reviews and BAM !!!! we hit a home run. I can't not say enough about our experience. The first day they spent and hour (yes an hour!!) walking us through the boat operation, using the GPS, understanding the area and how to navigate around to the best locations. Gave us recommendations for sites to see Manatees, good locations to catch fish, and fun places to go for sights and restaurants, the best gas prices and on and on. The whole process felt like 20 minutes. Can't say enough about the on-boarding process. No other company out there does the same. Next was the crew at North Captiva. It was like they had GPS on us. Every time we pulled in to dock or were leaving, they were right there. Helping us in an out of the narrow passages, making sure we docked well and gave many instructions on how to improve docking. WOW - no other company does this. They were always friendly, helpful, patient and willing to answer questions, provide direction and always with a smile. The staff helped us load the boat and then unload the boat (even in the rain). I can go on and on. --- bottom line -- stop looking and book a boat now as this team provides a Ritz Carlton Experience!

6/25/2015 Laura C Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
ALWAYS A BLAST... Boats and Fun for new drivers are very thorough, patient in answering questions, and even willing to dock the boat if you're in a real pinch. This was our second year renting one of their boats and it is always a great time. Boats and fun made sure we knew the hot spots of fun to try while out boating such as the Manatee Cove and Cayo Casta Island. Do at least a DAY RENTAL!!! You will want it!!! Boats and Fun care about your safety as well. Our first chosen day to rent, we cancelled due to a forecast of bad weather. They were very kind in rescheduling at no extra charge. This is a plus!!! I hope they continue to do this. Our day of fun on the water ended with a thunderstorm looming overhead with wind gusts of 35 mph. Boats and Fun had already called ahead to where we would gas up and told them to tell us to dock at Jensen's and wait the storm out even if it went past or return time. When we did make it back, the captain docked our boat with a smile and said he was thankful we made it in safe. Safety first! Don't forget to bring your receipt to show how much gas though. Very important! We will book with them again when we make another trip to North Captiva Island. I should say that the boats are very clean and ready to go. They looked used which is good to know that many vacationers trust the quality of service! Thank you for being a part of our vacation once again!

6/21/2015 Bosslady70
Very patient and friendly Our family hired a boat captain (Matius) to take us in the gulf for tubing fun and snorkeling. Matius was very patient and kind to the kids as they explored the sandbar to find sand dollars and while riding the tube. He always made sure we operated safely in regards to the weather and water. We enjoyed it so much we went out twice during our island visit! We also rented a boat during our vacation and Andrew explained everything patiently. Overall our experience with Boats and Fun was wonderful!

6/20/2015 harveys250 Saint Louis, Missouri
Best place to rent a Boat/Jet ski We rented a 24' deck boat for a day, and two jet skis another day while on North Captiva Island in early June. One of the best places from which we have ever rented. Andrew went above and beyond, both during training and set up, as well as helping us with some other "Island issues" that weren't even his problem. He even stopped at a Walgreens on PIne Island and obtained some items my wife needed but couldn't get, and which we had no means of getting on N. Captiva due to lack of local transportation. Re the boat process - Captain Mike and Andrew were extremely safety conscious, without diminishing the "fun aspect," and that was exactly what we were looking for, and it made the experience a great one. This was the second year we've rented from Captain Mike and Boats & Fun, and they far exceeded the service we've had at any other location.

6/4/2015 Traci S Maine
Seeing Fort Myers and surrounding area with Captian Mike This was a great boat trip with friends. Captain Mike picked us up at our condo and took us around many places. Our favorite with anchoring off Sanibel for swimming and walking on the beach. Boats and Fun have great rentals us well. Would recommend to everyone.....had a blast

6/4/2015 Luisgina Miami, Florida
Great for the whole family! We have rented boats from them several times. Their boats are well maintained and the staff is friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. Great for large family outings.

6/1/2015 Pireality Granbury, Texas, United States
These guys are not just for beginners---price is right. We had an excellent time (in between boats and had family in town) the boat was clean and just as described and the reservation process was painless. I will definitely rent from these guys again. Also, Capt Matias is a GEM.

5/4/2015 findingextraordinary Burlington, Canada
Manatees, dolphins and Captain Mike on North Captiva! We discovered Boats and Fun on North Captiva when we stayed on the island in March. We had heard that there were manatees in the area and we wanted to head out on a boat for the day to explore where we were and what was around us. We met Matias who was in the shop and he was an absolute treasure! He got us all set up and we met Captain Mike who navigated us through all the local sights to see. The highlight of the day was a wee little cove that Mike found…still as glass and there were 8-10 manatees who were there just enjoying their day. It was surreal to be just floating along with them, watching their movements and listening to them as they came up for air. Mike had great stories to tell and he was so respectful of the manatees and their habitat…unlike a couple of other tour boats that did arrive and were not respectful to us or the animals which was very disturbing. If you want an incredible experience look them up, they do custom boat tours like we did, you can rent boats and other equipment and they will help to make your trip! They certainly did for our family and we will be back next March for another adventure!

4/24/2015 capetnm Cape Coral, Florida
Great Time We live local to this company and sometimes rent boats from them on the weekend. They are very thorough and professional and the boats are great. I particularly appreciate the fact they include a WORKING radio and a GPS. I have had nothing but great experiences and highly recommend them.

4/15/2015 Bill B
Entire family's favorite day We rented a boat midway though our visit to North Captiva. We went over to Cayo Costa, Cabbage Key and Captiva. The boat had great maps, Garmin GPS and was well equipped. Perfect day and tons of fun. Will definitely do it again when we visit North Captiva!!!

4/4/2015 Abcsg5
Private ferry from Pine Island to North Captiva All the ferry boats were booked to get over to the island. So in advance, we rented a private boat through Boats and Fun to get us to North Captiva Island. They were prompt with pick up. The captain was friendly and happy to tell us about the land we were seeing and about the island. The crew from North Captiva Island Resort were to take our luggage to our house, but they were very backed up. The guys at Boats and Fun did not miss a beat. They got another large golf cart, loaded all of our luggage and groceries and took us to our house. They helped up find the house and get unloaded. They were so friendly and kind. We were most gracious!

3/23/2015 D Whitejr Vernon Hills, Illinois
Fantastic Jet Ski Adventure My sons and I were taken out on a jet ski tour with Matias and had a wonderful time. Good orientation and safety guidelines before we went out. While we were out we saw dolphins swimming besides us, stopped at a sandbar where we got to go snorkeling and saw manatees in a quiet cove.

3/17/2015 Charles S Baltimore, Maryland
Friendly staff and excellent trip We wanted to go out to Cabbage Key for lunch, so we chartered a craft from Boats and Fun. For $210, a small open speedboat piloted by Robin Pokorny appeared right as agreed. We were using Boats and Fun essentially as a water taxi, not a charter, which meant we could leave the driving to Robin. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. It was a very clean craft which carried 6 passengers and the pilot, in excellent repair, with a sun shade—an altogether lovely experience.

2/15/2015 JS
Great Boats I rented the center console fishing boat for one day when I was on North Captiva during the week of Thanksgiving. The process was very smooth and easy. They went over everything I needed to know about the boat, from the GPS to navigating the areas around the island, and even had good fishing spots pin pointed on the GPS. The boat was very clean, like I was the first person to use it, although I had seen it rented the day before. If you're staying on North Captiva and want a boat, this is the easiest way to do it. I plan on coming back soon, but getting a boat for the week. A few pieces of advice - make sure you plan enough time to get to the marina on Captiva island for gas. If there's a line, you'll be waiting for a bit. Also, pay attention to the depth on the sonar - there are A LOT of shallow areas that you have the potential of running aground on.

2/13/2015 wartribe
Boating from North Captiva Island We rented a deck boat with a 10 person occupancy for a day of cruising and fishing. The boat was immaculate and well equipped. A GPS is a must due to the many shallow areas in Pine Island Sound and the one on the boat was very user freindly. Capt. Mike was very helpful and great with the kids. A great day on the water.

2/12/2015 Charlotte F Greeley, Colorado
Safety Is Number 1 Here We rented a deck boat for a day. It was easy to reserve, conveniently located around the corner and they are big on safety. I like that. Their training video wasn't just about not wrecking their boat, but also about keeping you safe. Outstanding.

1/19/2015 Weltkugel78 Troisdorf, Germany
Tolle Ausflüge per Boot und Jetski! Boats and Fun bietet toll organisierte Ausflüge per Boot und Jetski an. Man kann aber nach einer kurzen Einweisung auch einfach so ein Boot ausleihen. Captain Robin spricht zusätzlich deutsch und kennt alle guten Spots rund um Cape Coral, Fort Meyers und die Insel North Captiva. Auf North Captiva verleiht Boats and Fun Golf Carts mit denen man prima die Insel erkunden kann. Wir hatten sehr viel Spaß auf unseren Ausflügen und haben sehr viel gesehen: Seekühe, Delfine, wunderschöne Strände und nette Restaurants. Die Mitarbeiter sind freundlich und qualifiziert, die Boote, Jetskies und Golf Carts in einwandfreiem Zustand! Sehr empfehlenswert!

1/12/2015 Joshjbrewer
Great offer from great friendly people. Boats and fun was an amazing experience for the whole family. I was most impressed by how friendly they were and how they genuinely cared to make sure you have a great time.

10/22/2014 Keligeee Bowie, Maryland
They taught my husband everything he needed to know to operate the boats safely and effectively. We rented a boat when we when on vacation to North Captiva Island. I was very scared since my hubby is not the boating type but the eased my worries and we took a boat out. We took the TD boat to Cabbage Key for Lunch and to another island. The GPS told us exactly where to navigate out boat. It was a perfect day out on the water. We didn't get enough time to fish but we did get to see dolphins in our wake. I They put on a show just for us! The kids loved it.

9/3/2014 dfm59 Omaha, Nebraska
We rented a boat for a day to go to some of the other islands around North Captiva and Matias was a great help in picking out the boat we should have along with showing us everything on the boat including the GPS. My son also rented some fishing poles for the week and we used them for a taxi ride over to Captiva one day. All of the employees we met were very helpful and knew a lot about the area. They helped make our vacation to North Captiva a great trip and left us wanting to come back for more.