NAPLES BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Skirt the Mangroves: A Private, Captain‑Led Cruise Through Bonita Springs’ Backwaters
A 2–3 hour private boat tour with a licensed USCG captain offering cruising, shelling, or dolphin‑watching—this guide explains what to expect and what to pack.
Skirt the Mangroves: A Private, Captain‑Led Cruise Through Bonita Springs’ Backwaters.
Leave the helm to a licensed, insured captain and drift through the hidden backwaters and beaches of Bonita Springs. On this 2–3 hour private outing with Bonita Boat Tours you can choose a relaxed cruise, a shelling run, or a dolphin tour while the crew handles navigation, provisions and local knowledge.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Licensed, insured captain at the wheel
The tour is led by a licensed and insured USCG captain, so guests get the freedom of a private boat without the responsibility of captaining or navigating.
Simple onboard comforts and provisions
Expect a stocked cooler with water and ice, light snacks, music and life jackets provided for the group—guests are invited to bring additional food and beverages.
Choose cruising, shelling or dolphin watching
Itineraries are flexible: the captain will tailor the 2–3 hour outing to your group’s preference—whether that’s combing beaches for shells, scanning for dolphins, or simply cruising the mangrove backwaters.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
This is a low‑stress, seat‑back experience: for two to three hours you relax while a licensed captain pilots your private boat through sheltered waterways and along beaches, with stops and tempo set to your group’s chosen focus—shelling, wildlife or scenery.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this trip—and who might look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tours run about 2–3 hours—plan for a half‑day slot including transit to and from the launch point.
Bring any additional food and beverages you want (adult beverages are allowed), sunscreen (no spray), hat, sunglasses, camera and towels for swimming.
Operator provides a cooler, water and ice, light snacks, music and life jackets—you may bring extras to supplement what’s offered.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
Tours run approximately 2–3 hours.
What is included on the boat?
The tour includes a cooler, water and ice, light snacks, music and life jackets.
Can I bring my own food and drinks? Are alcoholic beverages allowed?
Yes—guests may bring their own food, snacks and beverages; adult beverages are allowed.
Are life jackets provided?
Yes. Life jackets are provided onboard.
What should I bring for sun protection and swimming?
Bring sunscreen (no spray), a hat, sunglasses, towels and a jacket for cooler evenings if needed.
Can we choose the focus of the tour?
Yes. The captain will tailor the outing to your group’s preference—options include cruising, shelling or dolphin‑watching.