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Fort Myers Boat Rentals
Enjoy the waters around Fort Myers Beach from Lovers Key to Cabbage Key for Floridas best fishing, shelling and swimming with our half-day, full-day, and week-long rentals. We have the areas largest fleet of rental boats. All boats are USCG equipped and include a map and life jackets.
Explore untouched mangrove estuaries and shorelines along the Great Calusa Blue Way, where you have the opportunity to observe many remarkable species in their natural habitats. Our Ship Store has everything you need for a day on the water, including ice, beer, wine, sodas, bottled water, snacks, sunscreen and more.
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Interactive Map Of Estero Bay
Our interactive map is the easiest way to navigate the Bay with a marked channel so you can make sure youre staying between the channel markers to avoid running aground. Its also got points of interest so you can make your way to beaches, restaurants, and then back to us at the end of your trip! To use the maps interactive feature, click the compass at the top right corner of the maps screen and click Allow to turn on location services. Be sure your phones settings has location services turned ON to access this feature.
Rent A Pontoon Boat With Kids
We do not live on gulf access land and we are not boat owners but one of our favorite activities to do a couple times a year is to rent a pontoon boat. The kids just absolutely love it and we enjoy a great day on the water. The night before we go out on the pontoon I usually order Publix sandwiches from our local store. There is an app, by the way. We grab snacks, fruit and we pack a cooler full of waters and Gatorade.
We usually take a nice long ride around just cruising the bay for a bit then will hit the beach at New Pass by dog beach or on Lovers Key where there is usually a pretty good crowd of boats. Before we go we also fill our beach bags full of buckets, shovels and lots of sunscreen! You can get tons of water toys at the dollar stores and save a fortune. Another good tip is to bring a tent to set up on the beach once you anchor. It is nice to have a spot out of the sun so the kids can eat and relax.
Boat rentals are usually for 2 hours or up to 8 hours. We usually find 6 hours to be plenty and rent 9:00am-3:00pm. If you are looking for fun things to do with kids and youd like to do something different than just sit on Bonita Beach, consider renting a boat.
We always rent from Bonita Boat Rentals which is located 26395 Hickory Blvd, Bonita Springs, Fl 34134. Pricing can be found on their website www.bonitaboatrentals.com
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What Are People Saying About Bonita Boat Rentals
Here are some reviews from our users.
“Probably my favorite thing to do in Florida yet. That was awesome. We saw more dolphins this way than we did on a “dolphin tour”. Everyone in our group really enjoyed taking our own boat out. Great experience!Good service, friendly and helpful. Thank you!”
“Had a great time with a pontoon rental in the bay. Staff was friendly & efficient, didn’t waste our time. Parking attendant got us into our spot quickly. Excellent help docking when we came back. Pontoon was clean & ran well.”
“I called during a weekday to see if they had anything available. Wasn’t expecting much but they got me out on the water within minutes of my call. Spent three hours tooling around the channel and ended up at settling in at the dog beach area.Also checked out the Mound Key Archeological Site. It’s at marker . Skip it unless you’re really into that sort of thing.”
“Nice experience. Staff was friendly. Boat was a nice pontoon boat that had plenty of room for 6 of us. Had a great experience on the water.”
“Had an awesome time on the boats. We did a four our cruise and stopped by the sandbars. These boats are awesome super clean and fun. Easy from free second you get to their location, you sign the paper work, the boats in the water and youre on your way. The staff is super helpful and nice. Ive rented 3 times now and every time is a blast. Highly recommend for familys or even a group of friends.”
Experience One Of Floridas Most Productive Estuaries
Surrounded by massive red mangrove forests on the north end of Estero Bay, Big Carlos Pass offers beach access to Lovers Key State Park. Our local beaches are ranked in the top 10 nationally. Dog Beach is a popular destination for those with pets. Most of our customers tell us they saw bottlenose dolphins on their trip. We have a healthy population of Floridas most graceful marine mammal: the Florida manatee. Numerous species of birds call Southwest Florida home, including egrets, herons, ibis, pelicans, ospreys, rosette spoonbills and even the patriotic bald eagle.
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Three Generations Family Owned And Operated
Bonita Boat Rentals has been our family business for over 35 years. We have the best access to Estero Bay, flexible rental hours and offer fishing gear, bait and ice. We make it easy to Be Your Own Captain on one of our clean, comfortable 22 foot pontoon boats. We offer rentals from 2-8 hours and you can pick your start time Explore the best of Southwest Florida, including the waters of Fort Myers Beach and North Naples. Our great location offers access to over 35 miles of the Intracoastal Waterway for a variety of boating trips, including Estero Bay, Big Hickory Bay, Fish Trap Bay, the Imperial River, the Estero River and Spring Creek. Only minutes to the north awaits Estero Bay, which has the unique privilege of being Floridas first aquatic preserve, dedicated in 1966. Estero Bay is home to over 40% of the states threatened and endangered species.
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Often Asked: Do I Need A License To Rent A Boat In Florida
The answer is a little yes and a little no. The state of Florida doesnt exactly have boating licenses, but it does require a Boating Safety Education Identification Card for anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 who wants to rent a boat of 10 horsepower or more. Anyone born before that date does not need anything.
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Bonita Springs Most Popular Experiences
Bonita Springs can be a good place to do some fishing. Here are three of the most popular places to fish in Bonita Springs.Bonita Beach ParkBetween Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Springs, youll find this large beachfront park. There is a boardwalk area and a safe swimming section. Sand dunes and coastal vegetation surround a gazebo and eight picnic shelters. You can fish straight from your Bonita Springs boat rental, or you can dock the boat and try some fishing from the beach.Little Hickory Island Beach ParkThis is a secluded park and beach. Surf fishing is a favorite activity in this park. The beach is wide and clean and there are lots of restrooms, picnic tables, and showers. A ramp runs from the parking lot to the sand, allowing accessibility for wheelchairs.Lovers Key State ParkEnjoy the tropical conditions in the area and then sail your boat rental to Lovers Key, where you can do some kayaking or canoeing around the nearby Calusa Indian site called Mound Key, and then rest on the beach with some chairs and umbrellas.
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