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he sparkling surf and
meandering waterways
of Florida's Paradise
Coast are the ultimate
playground for kids of
all ages.
Catch a Breeze
Navigate the Gulf and
follow the wind for a few
hours...or even a few weeks.
Sailboats Unlimited in
Naples offers both crewed
and bareboat charters.
Step aboard the Sweet
Liberty catamaran for
magnificent cruising, or
count on Off the Hook
and Sea Excursions of
Marco Island to set a
course for adventure. Try a
different style of sailing on
a Windstalker's kiteboard
after a lesson and rental
from Naples Paddleboard
Accessories & Surf Supply.
Reel One In
Tarpon and cobia and
grouper, oh my! Anglers
of all skill levels will look
like pros with the expert
assistance of Findictive
Charters, the Sea Gone
Fishing Team or Captain
Walsh's Dawn Patrol.
With Fins-N-Grins at the
helm, you can explore
the backwaters of Marco
Island, including the
challenging Ten Thousand
Islands. Check out the
casting action in remote
rivers and flats with the
guidance of Captain Becky
Campbell, or schedule a
fly-fishing expedition in
the coastal Everglades with
No Free Lunch Charters.
For outstanding bass and
bluegill fishing, head to
Immokalee's tranquil Lake
Trafford.
Take the Plunge
Dive into some
underwater fun with
Florida Excursions or
Scuba Outfitters of Naples.
Promising "no troubles,
just bubbles" is Scuba
Marco, with both group
and private certification
classes. If spearfishing is on
your bucket list, contact
KrakONoon Charters or
head out with Captain Bill
of Offshore Naples.
Spot Some Wildlife
Assist the Dolphin
Explorer's research team in
tracking playful bottlenose
dolphins in the Ten
Thousand Islands. Watch
them frolic alongside a
Naples Water Tours vessel.
A three-hour WaveRunner
tour with Captain Ron and
his team will address your
curiosity about the wonders
of the Everglades. Prepare to
add to your catalog of rare
sightings during Everglades
Area Tours' all-day Grand
Heritage Birding Tour via
kayak, or observe the gentle
sea cow on a fascinating
Manatee Sightseeing
Adventure. From January
through April, register for
a sunset eco-tour on the
Conservancy of Southwest
Florida's Good Fortune II
pontoon boat.
Fill Your Pail
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