Safe and Serene
North Captiva Island is a great place for families. Below is information you will need to plan your vacation. Please use the contact page on this site if you have any questions or concerns. North Captiva offers a unique vacation experience, and we hope you will enjoy your stay.
Island Information for Your Stay - Getting Here and What to Bring
Travel Instructions to North Captiva Island:
Arrival from the South (Fort Myers Airport, Naples, East Coast)
Travel North on I-75 to Exit 136 (Colonial)
Go West on Colonial (which turns into Veteran’s after the Toll Booth.) Veterans eventually bends back to the North to Pine Island Road (State Road 78)
Turn left (West) onto Pine Island Road to 4 way stop in Pine Island Center.
Turn right (North) onto Stringfellow Road (State Road 767). After approximately 3.3 miles turn left (West) onto Pineland Road and take Pineland Road approximately 1 mile to Pineland Marina.
Stop at office for parking permit and directions to water taxi.
Plan to arrive at least one-half hour prior to scheduled departure.
Reservations are necessary for water taxi, call us for assistance.
Arrival from the North (Sarasota, Tampa, Orlando)
Travel South on I-75 to exit 161 ( N. Jones Loop Road )
Exit right and continue to U.S. 41. Continue across U.S. 41 onto Burnt Store Road (approximately 18 miles) to Pine Island Road (State Road 78). This is first red light after U.S. 41 light.
Turn right (West) onto Pine Island Road to 4 way stop in Pine Island Center.
Turn right (North) onto Stringfellow Road (State Road 767). After approximately 3.3 miles turn left (West) onto Pineland Road and take Pineland Road approximately 1 mile to Pineland Marina.
Stop at office for parking permit and directions to water taxi.
Plan to arrive at least one-half hour prior to scheduled departure.
Reservations are necessary for water taxi, call us for assistance.
Important Information
Vehicle Parking at Pine Island Marina
Vehicle parking is available at Pineland Marina at Pineland. You must register at the marina office. If the marina is closed, the office has requested that you post a note in the windshield of your vehicle stating your name, where you are staying and the dates of your stay. Vehicles without a pass or note may be towed away. The marina charges $15.00 per day for parking. Please be sure to arrive ½ hour before your water taxi reservation time to allow adequate time for parking arrangements.
Water Taxi
Water Taxi Reservations Please call Island Girl Charters at (239) 633-8142 for the regularly scheduled ferries. Captain Emily and her staff are very helpful. They operate 7 days a week, leaving Pineland Marina every 2 hours starting at 7:00 am until 5:00 pm and return from the island on the following half hour. During the off season the schedule may change due lack of demand. Make sure to check on the current schedule. Reservations are required.
Please arrive at the boat dock at least 20 minutes before your departure time for check-in and boarding. THE BOAT LEAVES ON TIME! To insure safe passage, everything must be bagged or boxed. Ask your grocery checkout clerk to prepare your groceries for “boat transport”. This means putting a brown paper bag inside a plastic bag or boxing items. There is limited space onboard the water taxi, but with advance notice, bikes, kayaks, windsurfers, etc. can be transported.
**PLEASE NOTE**- Arrivals or departures before 7 a.m. and after 5 p.m. will incur additional fares.
Getting from Ft. Myers Airport to North Captiva Island
Southwest Florida International Airport Ft. Myers, Florida
www.swfia.com
Taxis to and from the airport
Sanibel-Captiva Airport Shuttle, Inc.
941-466-3236
941-472-0007
1-800-395-9524
1-800-566-0007
Your Island Classic Carriage
Transportation to Airports & All Areas
239-283-5000
Toll Free 1-877-283-3200
Pine Island Taxi, Inc.
239-283-7777
Toll Free 888-777-9653
What to bring:
Groceries/Supplies
While limited sources of groceries are available on island, larger requirements have to be filled from Pine Island or Cape Coral. Groceries and supplies can be purchased along the way or you may have your vacation home pre-stocked by Mainland Connection. Publix Supermarket will have your groceries selected, bagged and ready to be picked up by you if you call ahead, provide a credit card number and fax your list. See supplies form enclosed.
Suggested Items to Bring:
Groceries
Charcoal
Medications
Casual clothes
Suntan lotion
Insect repellant
Sunglasses
Fishing gear
Beach blanket
Beach toys
Tennis racquets
Camera and film
We Provide With Your Vacation Rental:
Golf cart and charger
Coffee filters
Salt and pepper
Sweet and low packets
Paper towels
Paper napkins
Reynolds wrap
Plastic wrap
Trash bags
Bath tissue
Facial tissue
Bath , kitchen and laundry soaps
Fabric softener
Bed linens and towels
Beach towels
Iron
Ironing board
Cleaning supplies
To assist in your shopping needs we suggest the following services:
Mainland Connection
Pineland, Florida
239-283-6311
239-283-6311(fax)
Does your shopping and delivers to your door. Charges 40% of grocery bill.
Publix Supermarket
3015 SW Pine Island Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33991-1703
Main: (239) 282-5515
Pharmacy: (239) 282-5530.
Fax: (239)-458-8900
Full service market. Call/fax your order, and pick up on your way to the island.
Tropicaya Fruits & Gifts
Pine Island Rd.
239-283-0658
239-283-0656 (fax)
Fruits, vegetables, wines, cheeses, pecans, salsa, tropical seasonings, fresh coffees. Pick up or they will deliver.
PLEASE CALL OR FAX YOUR ORDER TO ONE OF THE ABOVE. BE SURE TO INCLUDE:
Your Name
Vacation House Number
Your Address
Arrival Date and Time
Phone Number
Mastercard or VISA
Card Expiration Date
Please be specific on quantity and size, and indicate whether substitutions are not acceptable.
