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This Cayo Costa Shelling tour and
visit to Cabbage Key is for
6 hours at a cost of $800
plus
tax of 6%
for up to 14 passengers.
These are the Islands you
will see on this tour !!!
Estero Island
Sanibel Island
Captiva Island
North Captiva Island
Cayo Costa State Park
Cabbage Key
Join us on a full day of
boating and shelling on the best beaches in the Sanibel area.
We start the day at Getaway Marina.
We head out into the Gulf
of Mexico and make our way past several islands on our way to Cabbage Key and Cayo Costa State
Park.
Since we cruise at 40
miles per hour, we will get to the beach in record time!
We will stop at Cabbage Key for lunch.
Cabbage Key is where Jimmy
Buffet got his inspiration for the song "Cheeseburger in Paradise" since the
cheeseburgers are fabulous.
After Lunch we will take a
leisurely cruise over to Cayo Costa State Park for a few hours of shelling.
On the way
back we will cruise through several islands looking for dolphins and manatees.
We are guaranteed to see
dolphins, and we will stop and watch them for as long as you like.
Cayo Costa Manager's Message
Cayo Costa State Park, a jewel of the Gulf coast,
lies west of North Ft. Myers and is accessible only by private boat or
passenger ferry. Here you will find something for everyone. Anglers,
from the novice to the more experienced, try their luck fishing from the
sandy shores. All anglers over the age of 16 will need a Florida Fishing
License. Shell-seekers will want to visit the south end of the island,
where the sea leaves her treasures for you to collect.
With 5 ½ miles of biking and hiking trails, you may want to check out
our new fleet of bicycles for a leisurely tour of the island; contact
the ranger station to make arrangements to rent one for the day! What a
great way to enjoy The Real Florida, Florida State Parks!
- Reginald Norman, Park Manager
Welcome to Cayo Costa State Park
With nine miles of beautiful beaches and acres of
pine forests, oak-palm hammocks, and mangrove swamps, this barrier
island park is a Gulf Coast paradise. The park is accessible only by
private boat or ferry. Visitors may see manatees and pods of dolphins in
the waters around the park, as well as a spectacular assortment of
birds. On the island, visitors can swim or snorkel in the surf, enjoy
the sun, and picnic in the shade. Shelling is especially good during the
winter months. Nature trails provide opportunities for hiking and
off-road bicycling. Saltwater anglers can fish from their boats or throw
a line out into the surf. An amphitheater provides educational programs
about the island's ecology and history.
Copied from the Cabbage key Web Page:
http://www.cabbagekey.com
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Aerial View of our Marina
 Welcome
to our island. One hundred acres of tropical vegetation surround our
historic restaurant, inn and cottages. A panoramic view of Pine
Island Sound is provided from our front porch atop a thirty-eight
foot Indian shell mound. There are no cars here, not even a paved
road. You will find winding nature trails, picturesque views and
relaxation .
We are accessible only by boat, helicopter or seaplane. Regularly
scheduled boats run everyday from Pine Island, Captiva Island and
Punta Gorda. Remote and self-reliant, we do things "the Cabbage Key
way," a style reminiscent of the nearly extinct old Florida. During
the day many visitors stop in for one of our Cheeseburgers in
Paradise. Nightlife is usually defined by a hearty meal in our
restaurant, perhaps followed by some cordial conversation or
entertainment in the famous Dollar Bill Bar.
Gazing across the water reveals a sprawling canopy of stars and
twinkling lights on the ICW. Early retirement with a book may be a
choice in preparation for tomorrow's sunrise over Pine Island Sound.
There is no general store on the Island, so bring all the things
you'll need for your stay, including a flashlight.
On occasion, we host large groups and things can get lively as
the boats arrive and the bar fills. Discuss your needs and
expectations with our helpful staff when making reservations.
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The
charter tour prices quoted under each charter tour are totals for the boat
(whether your party is 2 person or 14 people the prices are the same).
The
charter prices do not include Lee County tax which is 6%. Please add 6% to
the charter tour pricing.
The
maximum number of paying passengers on our boat is fourteen (14) which is set by
the U.S. Coast Guard.
We provide complimentary Pepsi and bottled water in our coolers.
We do
not serve any diet products, if you want diet products, please bring your
favorite.
If you
would like to bring your favorite drink you can put it in our cooler
(alcoholic beverages are welcome).
Please
bring small two six pack coolers, as we are limited in our storage space for
coolers.
Meals at
restaurants are not included in the price of the charter tour.
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