Spring has sprung!  As the season blossoms many people enjoy getting out on the waters for boating and fishing.  Marco Island’s surrounding waters offer the best for both excursions, with our vast fish population and many waterways. 

At the Boat House Marco Island, we have boat slips available for our direct booking guests.  If you’re seabound already and in the area, call ahead to reserve a room and boat slip.  However, for those who tow their sea vessels onto the island, you’ll need to know how to launch your vessel and where to store your trailer.

There are many options around Marco Island.  Those closest to our location are:

MARCO ISLAND MARINA

Address: 1402 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145

Phone Number: (239) 642-2531

Features Include: 121 boat slips for rent, pump-out facilities, showers, restrooms, a pool, a dog run, barbecue grills, wifi and a boat ramp one mile away. 

COLLIER BOULEVARD BOATING PARK

Address: 3620 Collier Boulevard, Naples, FL 34113

Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM to Sunset, Monday-Sunday, Year-round

Phone Number: (239) 252-4000

Located just north of the Marco Island Bridge, this is a public water access point that is open from sunrise to sunset. There is a fee to use the launching ramp. This location offers easy access to the island.

CAXAMBAS PARK

Address: 909 Collier Court, Marco Island, FL 34145

Hours of Operation: 7:00 AM to dusk, Monday-Sunday, Year-Round

Phone Number: (239) 642-0004

This public access area offers: a 2-line boat ramp, concessions with food, drinks, bait, tackle, fuel, public restrooms, a picnic area, and breathtaking views (stay to watch the Marco Island pelicans). It’s free!

Important Guidelines for Boating and Fishing around Marco Island

Boat ramp permits  

• Necessary for all boaters and easy to obtain. Simply call the Collier County Parks and Recreation at (239)-353-0404 or contact the department via their official website.

Boating safety precautions and requirements 

• Idle Speed / No Wake in all waterway canals, bays, and within 500 feet of a seawall. *Idle Speed / No Wake means ‘the minimum speed required to maintain steerage’. 
• Idle Speed / No Wake within 500 feet of all Marco Island beaches. Any boating activity in beach areas should be kept to boating directly to and from the beach and well away from any swimmers. 
• United States Coast Guard “rules of the road” apply to all navigational channels. Marco Island channels are marked with the standard RED markers (triangular) and GREEN markers (square) using the conventional “red-right returning” system. 
• Operation of a boat while intoxicated is prohibited. 
• All boats must conform to United States Coast Guard Regulations. 
• All boats must be properly registered and documented. 
• Mooring to or damaging any navigational marker is prohibited. 
• Anchoring or any other activity that interferes with navigation in channels is prohibited.
• Discharge of untreated sewage is prohibited in Florida waters.
• It is essential for all new boaters on Marco Island to be familiar with all of the bridge clearances, as there are 14 throughout the gulf. Boaters need to know the specs of their individual boats as well as the route they plan on taking. Safety 1st!
• If you are renting a boat during your time on Marco Island, you will need to obtain a temporary certificate to get on the water. 

When you book directly with us, you have the option of booking a boat slip on the property.  For all details, including what size vessels we can accommodate, please see our ‘Boat Slips’ information. Feel free to call or email us with any additional questions.