Travel Information
By Plane
Travel to North Captiva should begin with checking on great flights to one
of the major international airports nearby. SW Florida
International (RSW) is a quiet and convenient airport. It is mostly on one level and
very easy to access the parking areas; navigating it is truly a pleasure. Tampa (TPA),
Sarasota (SRQ ), and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) are farther away to the North or East, but
airfare deals often make it rewarding to travel up to 2 hours by car over to Pine Island.
By Car
From I-75 (exit 143) or US 41, head west on Pine Island Rd. (State Road 78), then
take a right on Stringfellow Rd. (State Road 767) in Pine Island Center. Three miles
North, take a left on Pineland Road. This will turn into Waterfront Drive and you'll see
the Marina on the left, on the shore of Pine Island Sound.
*Important Information: When driving from airport (RSW),
allow one hour to get to Pineland Marina. If you are grocery shopping allow for an
additional 45 minutes and make sure you arrive at the Marina 15 - 30 minutes before your
scheduled water taxi departure.
By Airport Shuttle
Bringing you to Pine Island's Marina: Rates start from
approximately $75 one-way and require reservations by calling:
Pine Island Taxi (239) 283-7777
Sanibel-Captiva Airport Shuttle (800) 833-4473
By Water Taxi
Island Girl Charters at Pineland Marina (239) 633-8142 Departures from Pineland
Marina are every two hours beginning at 7:00 a.m with the last departure at 5:00 p.m.
Departures from North Captiva Island to Pineland Marina are at 7:30 a.m, 9:30 a.m.,11:30
a.m..& 2:15 p.m. Monday - Friday and also on Saturday & Sunday 1:30 p.m., 3:30
p.m. & 5:30 p.m.
The ONLY Scheduled Ferry to North Captiva Island Club dock, stops at NCIC and Safety
Harbor Club. Call Captain Emily for reservations on a scheduled trip, private taxi,
fishing charter, or sightseeing excursion such as dolphin watching.
Captain Charlie Creagh (239) 472-1234- Personal water taxi to and from Pineland Marina, scheduled to your exact arrival/departure needs. Call to reserve.
North Captiva Watersports (Captain Steve Ballard) 239-691-2020- Personal water taxi, scheduled to your exact arrival/departure needs. Call to reserve.
Jensen’s Twin Palm Marina, Captiva Island (239) 472-5800- Personal water taxi to and from Captiva Island, scheduled to your exact arrival/departure needs. Call to reserve.
North Captiva Charters (Captain Dennis Realy) 239-707-9701- Personal water taxi to and from Pine Island, scheduled to your exact arrival/departure needs. Call to reserve.
*Important Note: Please allow time for grocery stops well in advance of your scheduled water taxi ride. All of the Captains serving North Captiva Island provide us a truly wonderful gateway to the island. And, please make sure you make reservations with the Captain of your choice in advance of your arrival day.