Directions to our Pick-up Points

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 NORTHEAST FLORIDA

Directions to pick-up points around Fernandina (Amelia Island), Jacksonville, Ponte Verde & St. Augustine

 

 EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA

Directions to pick-up points around Daytona Beach, Titusville (Mosquito Lagoon), Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach

 

 SOUTHEAST FLORIDA

Directions to pick-up points around Boca Raton & West Palm Beach

 

 SOUTH FLORIDA & THE KEYS

Directions to pick-up points around Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Biscayne, Flamingo, Key Largo, Islamorada & Key West

 

 THE PANHANDLE

Directions to pick-up points around Pensacola, Ft. Walton, Panama City & Destin

 

 NORTHWEST FLORIDA

directions to pick-up points around Steinhatchee, Cedar Key, Crystal River, Homosassa, Weeki Watchee & Spring Hill

 

 WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA

Directions from I-275 to pick-up points around New Port Richey, Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Anna Maria & Sarasota

 

 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

Directions from I-75 to pick-up points around Charlotte Harbor / Boca Grande / Pine Island & Ft. Myers

 

 NAPLES & 10,000 ISLANDS

Directions from I-75 to pick-up points around Naples, Marco, Chokoloskee & Everglades City

 

 

 

NORTHEAST FLORIDA

Directions to pick-up points around Fernandina (Amelia Island), Jacksonville, Ponte Verde & St. Augustine

 

 

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EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA

Directions to pick-up points around Daytona Beach, Titusville (Mosquito Lagoon), Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach

 

 

Orlando to Titusville / Parrish Park          (Indian River & Mosquito Lagoon Trips)


From Orlando take SR 528 east to SR 407 to I-95 North.  Get off at exit #220 (SR 406) take 406 east (approx 3 miles) and cross draw bridge. 
Immediately past the bridge on LEFT hand side is Parrish Park boat ramps.

 

From Interstate 95 to Parrish Park          (Indian River & Mosquito Lagoon Trips)

From Interstate 95 take exit 220 onto state road 406 (SR406) and head EAST approx. 6 miles You'll go over a bridge crossing the Indian River and immediately past the bridge on left hand side is Parrish Park boat ramps

 

Orlando to Titusville / Kennedy Point Park              (Indian River Trips)


From Orlando take SR 528 east to SR 407 (exit # 37) then turn east on SR 405 to US-1 North.  Go Approx 1.5 miles park is on right just past Titusville Holliday Inn motel.

 

Orlando to Titusville / Kelly Park              (Banana River Trips)


From Orlando Take SR 528 east to Banana River Drive (exit # 52) turn right, go 300 yards, park is on left.


 

Orlando to Titusville / Port Canaveral              (Near Shore/Offshore Trips)


From Orlando take SR 528 east to Port Canaveral cruise terminal "B" exit.  Follow road and turn left at flashing emergency signal.  Turn right at first stop sign.  This will put you in the boat parking area.

 

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SOUTHEAST FLORIDA

Directions to pick-up points around Boca Raton & West Palm Beach

 

 

 

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SOUTH FLORIDA & THE KEYS

Directions to pick-up points around Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Biscayne, Flamingo, Key Largo, Islamorada & Key West

 

 

Ft. Lauderdale / Haulover Boat Ramp             

 

To Haulover boat ramp- I-95 to Ives Dairy rd. East to U.S 1 south.

Go South to 163rd st.  East to A1A, also called Collins ave. South 1 mile to Haulover marine center on right hand side. 155000 Collins ave.

 

Ft. Lauderdale / Pelican Harbor Ramp             

 

To Pelican Harbor 79 st. Boat Ramp- I-95 to 79th st. exit.

Go East on 79st. till you go over big bridge over the I.C.W.  Boat ramp is located at the base of the bridge on the south side.

 

Flamingo Lodge & Marina             

The only "in-the-park" accommodation in Everglades National Park, Flamingo Lodge & Marina is approximately a 90-minute scenic drive from Miami International Airport or Key Largo.

 
1.  Take the Florida Turnpike South to the end in Florida City and exit onto US1.
2.  Stay in the right lane and at the 4-way intersection, turn right onto Palm    Drive (there will be a Miami Subs on the right).
3.  At the 4-way stop turn left onto State Route 9336 ("Robert is Here Fruit Stand" will be on the corner - you may want to stop here for great shakes and fresh fruits and vegetables).
4.  Stay on SR 9336 to another 4-way intersection (Detention Center will be across the road) and turn right, staying on SR 9336.
5.  Follow 9336 for five (5) miles to the park entrance.
6.  Flamingo is 38 miles within Everglades National Park.
 

 

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THE PANHANDLE

Directions to pick-up points around Pensacola, Ft. Walton, Panama City & Destin

 

 

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NORTHWEST FLORIDA

Directions to pick-up points around Steinhatchee, Cedar Key, Crystal River, Homosassa, Weeki Watchee & Spring Hill

 

 

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WEST CENTRAL  FLORIDA

Directions from I-275 to pick-up points around New Port Richey, Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Anna Maria & Sarasota

 

 

Orlando to Tarpon Springs / Anclote Park


From Orlando Take Interstate 4 West Towards Tampa, Merge onto Interstate 75 North,  Exit 9. Take SR-56 West, exit 275 toward New Port Richey. SR 56 turns into SR 54.  Take 54 all the way to U.S 19. Turn Left on U.S. 19 and go 1 stop light to Moog Road and make a right. Go to stop sign, make a left on to Trouble Creek Road. Go to Next Stop sign, and make a left on to Baileys Bluff Road. When you pass the Power Plant, Anclote River Park is your next Right. Boat Ramp is in the Back of the Park.
 

 

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

Directions from I-75 to pick-up points around Charlotte Harbor / Boca Grande / Pine Island & Ft. Myers

 

 

Charlotte Harbor / Port Charlotte Beach Complex

 

 Traveling south on I-75:     - Take exit 179(old 32) go right (west) onto Toledo Blade Blvd.  Take Toledo Blade Blvd approx. 5mi to US- 41 Tamiami Trail.  Turn left (south) on Us 41 approx. 3mi  to Harbor Blvd (traffic Light).  Turn right (west),  approx. 1.5mi Harbor Blvd will dead end at the Port Charlotte Beach Complex.  Pick-up is the boat ramp docks at the north end of the beach. (don’t forget to buy a parking permit from the automatic machine)

 

 Traveling north on I-75   Take exit 167(old 30) at end of off-ramp turn left (west) onto Harbor view Rd.  Travel approx. 4mi and you will cross US-41, the road becomes Edgewater Dr.  Travel approx. 1 1/4 mi to Harbor Blvd Traffic Light and turn left.  You will dead end into Port Charlotte Beach Complex. Pick-up is at the boat ramp docks at north end of beach. (don’t forget to buy a parking permit from the automatic machine)

 

Charlotte Harbor /El Jobean Boat Ramp

 Traveling from I-75:   Take exit 179(old 32).  Go right (west) onto Toledo Blade Blvd.  Approx. 5mi you will cross US-41 (Tamiami Trail).  Continue ahead to next traffic light (SR-776).  Turn right and go approx 3.5 mi.  The boat ramp is on the left, just before Port O Call Bait & Tackle/Gulf Coast Marina. Pick-up is at the boat ramp dock. 

Charlotte Harbor / Lashley Park

Traveling North or South on I-75 : Take exit 164(old 29).  Go west (LEFT) on SR-17 approx. 2mi. Turn RIGHT on US 41 North stay in the right lane, continue about 100ft to the last road on the right, Rhetta Esplanada,  BEFORE the bridge & turn RIGHT then make your first LEFT and continue straight ahead.  Park & meet your Capt. at the boat ramp docks.

Charlotte Harbor / Holiday Inn Hotel & Marina

 Traveling from I-75    Take I-75 exit 164(old 29).  Go west on SR-17 approx. 2mi.  Turn right on US 41 North and immediately merge on to the left lane. The Holiday Inn is about 100yds on the left just before the Peace River Bridge. Pick-up point is at the docks behind the Holiday Inn Harborside.  You may park in the Holiday Inn Parking Lot.

Charlotte Harbor / Ponce DeLeon Park

 Traveling from I-75:     Take I-75 exit 164(old 29).  Go west on SR-17.  SR-17 turns into WEST MARION once you enter the town of Punta Gorda (Approx. 2mi.).  You will cross US-41 North.  Continue ahead and W. Marion bears right (Stay on West Marion).  Follow West Marion approx. 2mi go over the last humpback bridge, just ahead you will turn slight Left into Ponce de Leon Park. Pick-up is at the boat ramp docks.

Placida Fishery Docks

 Traveling north on I-75:     Take I- 75 exit 170(old 31).  Turn left (west) at end of off-ramp onto KINGS HWY.  Stay in right lane  and turn right at 1st traffic light, which is VETERANS BLVD.  Continue approx. 5mi.  Cross US-41.  The road then becomes SR-776/El Jobean Rd.  Continue on SR-776/El Jobean Rd. approx. 5mi to SR-771/Gasparilla Rd.  Turn left (west) and continue approx. 7.4mi,  you'll cross a flat bridge at Coral Creek then immediately turn slight LEFT into the PLACIDA FISHERY RESTAURANT parking lot (Look for the Fishery Restaurant sign) & stay left, the charter boat docks are straight ahead to the LEFT of the restaurant.

Traveling South on  I-75:
1:  Merge onto I-75 S toward NAPLES.
2:  Take EXIT 191 toward US-41/MANATEE COMM. COLLEGE/NORTH
     PORT/ENGLEWOOD/GULF BEACHES.   
0.4 miles
3:  Merge onto N RIVER RD.  
12.3 miles
4:  Turn LEFT onto PINE ST.  
1.6 miles
5:  PINE ST becomes PLACIDA RD/SR-775 Continue appox 7 miles to PLACIDA FISHERY RESTAURANT on the RIGHT just past Boca Grande Causeway Rd.  (Look for the Fishery Restaurant sign) Turn RIGHT into restaurant driveway charter boat docks are to the left of the restaurant.
 

Boca Grande / Placida Park

Traveling South on I-75  
1:  Merge onto I-75 S toward NAPLES.
2:  Take EXIT 191 toward US-41/MANATEE COMM. COLLEGE/NORTH
     PORT/ENGLEWOOD/GULF BEACHES.  0.4 miles
3:  Merge onto N RIVER RD.   12.3 miles
4:  Turn LEFT onto PINE ST.    1.6 miles
5:  PINE ST becomes PLACIDA RD/SR-775  Continue approx. 7mi. to BOCA GRANDE CAUSEWAY RD. Turn RIGHT, boat ramp (Placida Park) entrance is 150 ft on right (don’t forget to stop at pay station to purchase a parking permit for .50 cents per hr,  meet your Capt. at the  docks.
 

 Traveling North on I-75:     Take I- 75 exit 170(old 31).  Turn left (west) at end of off-ramp onto Kings Hwy.  Stay in right lane  and turn RIGHT at 1st traffic light, which is VETERANS BLVD.  Continue approx. 5mi.  Cross US-41.  The road then becomes SR-776/El Jobean Rd.   Continue on SR-776/El Jobean Rd.  approx. 5mi to SR-771/GASPARILLA RD.  Turn LEFT (west) and continue 8 mi. to next traffic light.  Turn LEFT onto BOCA GRANDE CAUSEWAY RD.  PLACIDA PARK entrance is on the right, 150ft.  (don’t forget to stop at pay station to purchase a parking permit for .50 cents per hr,  meet your Capt. at the  docks.

Englewood / Royal Palm Marina

Traveling South on I-75
1: Merge onto I-75 S via toward NAPLES. (from Tampa) 62.9 miles
2: Take EXIT 193 toward VENICE. 0.4 miles
3: Turn RIGHT onto JACARANDA BLVD. 5.1 miles
4: Turn LEFT onto ENGLEWOOD RD/FL-776. 4.0 miles
5: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto OLD ENGLEWOOD RD. 1.9 miles
6: Turn RIGHT onto W WENTWORTH ST. 0.1 miles
7: End at 779 W Wentworth St, Englewood, FL 34223-2851 US

Traveling North on I-75   Take I- 75 exit 170(old 31).  Turn LEFT (west) at end of off-ramp onto KINGS HWY.  Stay in right lane and turn RIGHT at 1st traffic light, which is VETERANS BLVD.  Continue approx. 5mi.  Cross US-41 & the road then becomes SR-776/El Jobean Rd.  Continue on SR-776/El Jobean Rd. approx. 12mi; turn LEFT onto W. DEARBORN ST. then turn RIGHT onto OLD ENGLEWOOD RD. Turn LEFT onto W WENTWORTH ST.   End at 779 W Wentworth St, Englewood, FL 34223-2851 US

Pine Island / Bokeelia

 

 FOUR WINDS MARINA FROM FORT MYERS BEACH Head toward the main bridge at the North end of the Island by Times Square on Estero Blvd.  When you cross over the bridge the road becomes San Carlos Blvd.  Stay on this road to Summerlin Road (Perkins on the corner) and turn right.  Travel approx. 13 miles to Colonial Blvd (McDonalds on Left) and turn left.  Go over a big bridge and pay a $1 toll.  After the toll, take the fifth stoplight (Pine Island Road) and turn left.  Travel approx. 6 miles to the only 4-way stop sign (Stringfellow Road) and turn right.  Travel approx. 6 miles to sign that says Four Winds Marina and turn left into marina.

 

TO FOUR WINDS MARINA FROM NORTH I-75 Head South on I-75 to Exit 161 (Jones Loop Road).  Head West and travel just over a mile.  Cross the railroad tracks straight through the stop light. Jones Loop Road becomes Burnt Store Road. Travel just over 18 miles and turn right at the light (Pine Island Road).  Travel five and a half miles to the only 4-way stop sign you come to, which is Stringfellow Road and turn right.  Travel just over 6.3 miles and the Marina is on the left.

 

 TO FOUR WINDS MARINA FROM SOUTH I-75 Head North on I-75 to Exit 136, which is Colonial Blvd.  From the exit ramp turn left on to Colonial.  Go through Fort Myers, over bridge and pay a $1 toll.  After the toll, turn left at fifth stoplight (Pine Island Road).  Travel five and a half miles to the only 4-way stop sign (Stringfellow Road) and turn Right.  Travel 6.3 miles and the marina is on the left.

 

 TO FOUR WINDS MARINA FROM SANIBEL & CAPTIVA Head off the Island on Causeway Blvd.  After you go through the toll-booth on the mainland, that road becomes Summerlin Road.  Travel on Summerlin Road approx. 15 miles to Colonial Blvd (McDonalds on Left) and turn left.  Go over a big bridge and pay a $1 toll.  After the toll, turn left at the fifth stoplight (Pine Island Road).  Travel approx. 6 miles to the only 4-way stop sign (Stringfellow Road) and turn right.  Travel approx. 6 miles to sign that says Four Winds Marina and turn left into marina.

 

Pine Island / Pineland Marina

 

South I-75 to Pineland Marina or South US-41 to Pineland Marina

Traveling South on I-75, take exit 161 (old 28) and head West on Jones Loop Rd.  Cross US-41 (Tamiami Trail), which becomes Burnt Store Rd.  Travel approx. 18mi to Pine Island Rd and turn right.  Continue approx. 5.5mi to SR-767 (StringFellow Rd) and turn right.  Continue to Pineland Rd and turn left. This will eventually turn into Waterfront Dr. You’ll see Pineland Marina nestled on the shores of Pine Island Sound  (Stop at office to buy a parking permit).

 

North I-75 to Pineland Marina or North US-41 to Pineland Marina

Traveling North on I-75 take exit 143 (old26) and head West on Bayshore Rd. Approx.7mi, you will cross US-41 (Tamiami Trail).  The road becomes NE Pine Island Rd. Continue approx. 12mi to SR-767 (StringFellow Rd) and turn right.  Continue to Pineland Rd and turn left.  This will eventually turn into Waterfront Dr and you’ll see Pineland Marina on the left, nestled on the shores of Pine Island Sound.  (Stop at office to buy a parking permit) 

 

 Sanibel to Pineland Marina 45min to 1hr Drive
1: Turn onto PERIWINKLE WAY.
2: Turn RIGHT onto CAUSEWAY BLVD (Portions toll). 3.5 miles
3: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto MCGREGOR BLVD/CR-867 N. 1.9 miles
4: Turn LEFT onto MCGREGOR BLVD/CR-867. 2.6 miles
5: Turn SLIGHT RIGHT. <0.1 miles
6: Turn LEFT onto MCGREGOR BLVD/FL-865 N. Continue to follow MCGREGOR BLVD. 2.4 miles
7: Stay STRAIGHT to go onto MCGREGOR BLVD/FL-867 N. 1.1 miles
8: Turn LEFT onto COLLEGE PKWY (Portions toll). 1.4 miles
9: COLLEGE PKWY becomes CAPE CORAL PKWY E. 2.5 miles
10: Turn RIGHT onto SANTA BARBARA BLVD. 2.8 miles
11: Turn LEFT onto VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY/CR-884 W.5.9 miles
12: Turn LEFT onto PINE ISLAND RD NW/FL-78. 5.4 miles
13: Turn RIGHT onto STRINGFELLOW RD/CR-767. 3.2 miles
14: Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto PINELAND RD. 1.2 miles
15: Turn RIGHT onto WATERFRONT DR. 0.1 miles
16: Continue to Pineland Marina (Stop at Marina office to purchase a parking permit, pickup is at the boat ramp docks

 

 

Pine Island / Matlacha

 

I-75 North or South to exit 136.  Head west toward Ft. Myers.  Stay on Colonial Blvd.  Colonial Blvd. becomes Veterans Memorial Parkway.  Travel on Colonial/Veterans Memorial Parkway approx. 13.3 miles.  Turn right onto Chiquita Blvd. South (2.1 miles).  Turn left onto SW Pine Island Road.  Stay on Pine Island Road until you reach the town of Matlacha.  Once you are in Matlacha, you will see signs for a "Public Boat Ramp".  Follow signs to the boat ramp (Left side)

 

 

Sanibel, Captiva & Ft. Myers Beach / Punta Rassa Boat Ramp & Park

 

I75 North or South to exit Old 21(Exit 131).  Head West on Daniels Parkway to Six Mile Cypress.  Turn left on Six-Mile Cypress.  Go over US41 and Six Mile Cypress becomes Gladiolus Drive.  Stay on Gladiolus Driver.  Turn left on Summerlin Road.  Take Summerlin all the way to Sanibel.  Just before the Sanibel Bridge you will see Punta Rassa Boat Ramp & Park on the right.  Make a Right into Punta Rassa Boat Ramp & Park.

 

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NAPLES & 10,000 ISLANDS

Directions from I-75 to pick-up points around Naples, Marco, Chokoloskee & Everglades City

 

 

I-75 South to Naples / Port-O-Call Marina


Take I-75 SOUTH towards NAPLES Take the CR-896 exit towards GOLDEN GATE/NAPLES, exit #107 - go 0.3 mi Continue towards CR-896 WEST/NAPLES - go 0.1 mi Bear right on PINE RIDGE RD - go 1.8 m Turn left on AIRPORT PULLING RD N - go 2.6 mi Turn right on GOLDEN GATE PKY - go 1.5 mi
Turn left on GOODLETTE RD N/GOODLETTE-FRANK RD N - go 1.7 mi
Continue on GOODLETTE RD S/GOODLETTE-FRANK RD S - go 0.4 mi
Turn left on 5TH AVE S/TAMIAMI TRL E - go < 0.1 mi
Turn right on PORT O CALL WAY - go < 0.1 mi Arrive at 550 PORT O CALL WAY, NAPLES

 

I-75 South to Goodland-Naples  / Calusa Island Marina


1.  From I-75 S, take the CR-951 exit- exit number 101 towards SR-    

    84/Naples/Marco Island. (.39 miles)
2. Keep LEFT at the fork in the ramp. (.04 miles)
3. Turn RIGHT onto CR-951 S. (6.82 miles)
4. Turn left onto Tamiami TRL E. (5.66 miles)
5. Tamiami TRL becomes US-41. (2.49 miles)
6. Turn RIGHT onto CR-92 (6.53 miles)
7. Turn LEFT onto Goodland Dr. (.86 miles)
8. At the bottom of the bridge turn LEFT, and go about a mile...
    Calusa Marina is on the right.  Pickup is at the ships store

 

I-75 South to Everglades City / Captains Table Resort


Take I-75 SOUTH towards NAPLES to exit 80 -SR-29 south. Approx 10mi you will cross over US-41 Continue on SR-29, which becomes Collier Ave; as you enter Everglades City. You will come to a sharp bend to the right, the street then becomes: E Broadway and the Captains Table Resort is located at: 102 E Broadway Everglades City, Fl 34139 (The resort is pink)

 

 

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